First off...in choosing Bob or Jillian...I'd go Bob every time. For some reason when Jillian yells I just want to slug her...and I'm not what you would call a violent person. She just brings out my nasty side. Bob, well...I think he is kinda cute so when he yelled I'd be more likely to just suck it up and go.
HI....I'm soupy...35, recent PhD finisher (still waiting on examiners reports) should be Dr. Soupy by Christmas. I teach university, while trying to find a tenure track teaching job, which means LOTS of article writing, conference papers, continuing research, in amongst marking endless papers from students. I have high BP, and cholesteral(sp), and am insulin resistant (like several of the women here, I too have PCOS which makes shifting weight even harder). I take Avapro for BP, high dose lipitor AND niaspan for cholesteral, and metformin for the PCOS... side effects for most of these...weight gain.
Anyway, after getting lecturered by the cardiologist in June (I have an absolutely LOUSY family history for heart disease starting young) I signed up for the Princess 1/2 marathon next March, since a trip to Disney is one of the few things that would consistently motivate me to exercise. So far it is working, but I need to work on my diet more as I haven't lost any weight.
Actually, the marathon isn't my primary reason for needing to lose, hubby is over 40 and I just hit 35 and we would still like to try for a baby before I turn 37, after that we are afraid to try. SO....I want to lose minimum of 30 before the marathon (which would put me at 200) but would LOOOOOVE to lose closer to 60. My ultimate goal is 140-50....but I can try for a bub between 200 and 180 *woot!!*
Sorry for the long and rambling story....I'm just glad to be part of the team and hope I can actually LOSE something to help us out.
OH...yeah..what am I doing???
Exercise: MWF - weights and speed interval training (atm: run 1 minute, walk 2-3 or until heartrate hites 50% of max). Tues/Thurs: easier distance work (atm: 2mi. at 2.9-3.2mph), Saturday distance/roadwork: 3.14mi, easy for first mile, interval for second, easier for last mile
Food: Not sure yet. I usually do South Beach or Paleo combo, but money is so tight we can't afford all that meat. So, I've kinda been doing WW core...lots of good legumes (lentils, chickpeas, black beans), some lean meats and green veggies.
Okay..done for now!!
Soupy
but when I put things on, they are the same as always. Getting depressing. And I didn't sleep well night before last because I was worrying about my middle son and his new sport of ice hockey. Trying to get skates here is proving to be a nightmare, so I was up on the phone and just worrying in general. AND I was worrying about my youngest son who has some anxiety issues and his teacher is teasing him a little bit and its really bothering him
I didn't EAT through all this which is good and surprising for me, but still a struggle.
Sorry your day was so stressful. It is so hard not to eat during times of stress, but you're here and back on track and you will stay there!! Have patience with the clothes. I know for me, my clothes were a bit tight to start, size 18, and after almost 20 pounds they had gotten too big. Slow and steady and you'll get there. Hope today is much better.
and a little bag of chips. So stupid. Today is a new day, and if I'm out of work on time, I'll get a walk in before my son gets home.
Help, I'm struggling. I really started eating better about 2 weeks ago and I was ok with it, but this week is so hard. I didn't have a good weekend eating wise and now can't seem to get back to that great mind frame I was in. I think some of it to do with I'm over busy right now. I do craft shows and I have 8 coming up between Oct. and the 1st weekend in Dec. Between that and the kids stuff, etc. I just need a kick in the pants. I wish I could rent Jillian or Bob for a few days. 
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That might be a slight issue 
, who only loves low nutrient foods. So no danger to health to think that way. 
