Monica Congrats on your decision to go back to school! Ive been in that position for the past two years and can honestly say its a challenge, but totally worth it.
And, 47 minutes on the treadmill? You go girl! I barely managed 20 Monday.
Pixie_dust I voted! Great dress, and you'll look terrific in it!
TM Ive long argued for carrot cakes nutritional merits: youve got your vegetable group (carrots), legumes (walnuts), grains (theres some sort of flour, right?), AND dairy (cream cheese frosting). All in all, a well-balanced meal
UM - do you really even want me to start with my MANY justifications for chocolate being "healthy"?!
DM way to go! Keep it up, you can do it
Mhlover I feel your pain. A couple months ago, I finally gave up on ever fitting in my jeans from the past few years and bought all new ones, several sizes bigger. If it helps, Im done with the idea of losing weight. The times I was thinnest were also times when the stress in my life was nearly killing me. Ill happily accept a few extra pounds in the name of being happy. BUT, I also know how much better I feel when Im eating right and exercising. So I say, dont worry about losing weight, just concentrate on doing things that make you feel GOOD!
dwheatl just remember muscle weighs more than fat! Historically, my weight always goes up a bit when I start adding muscle. Its a good thing!
Everybody else keep up the great work and keep making good choices! Yall are keeping me motivated already, so Im doing my best to cheer you on, too!
As for me
as always seems to happen when I start exercising, I was STARVING by lunchtime yesterday. But, instead of my usual Lean Cuisine, I accepted that I was more hungry than usual and had a big, but healthy, lunch from the café at work. It worked! Instead of getting home at 6pm and stuffing my face, I wasnt too hungry and just had a small bagel, 2 slices of veggie-bacon and a small apple. I wanst overly full and happily did a half hour of yoga. Im thinking a big lunch/smaller dinner may be key for me.
Keep on slimming!