Weight loss ladies! (1/2)

magentawarped

First checkin of the new year!

What were your successes last year? What do you want to do better in 2015? Any weight loss goals or resolutions?

magentawarped

I've lost about 10 lbs since having Logan in February, which isn't much, but I have gained a lot of muscle and strength, and I look much more tone, so I consider last year a huge success in the weight loss department. I do want to re-commit to going to the gym at least three times a week, since I've been slacking on that lately.

My resolutions are to reach my goal weight (175, about 15 lbs to go), get to the gym 3x a week, and to create (and stick to) a meal plan.

BB0214

Can I jump back in too? It's been a long time since I participated.
I was 5lbs away from pre-pregnancy weight. Then it was my birthday, then the holidays, and my business took off. I totally fell off the wagon, ate whatever I wanted, and too much. I also didn't exercise, and LO started weaning herself. I'm up 10lbs, which means I'm 15 away from my pre-pregnancy weight. Embarrassing! And we are going to Mexico next month, which means I have to put on a bathing suit.
As of yesterday, I'm back on weight watchers, and I'm going to try to get to the gym 3 times a week. Thankfully H is also wanting to drop a few pounds, so hopefully that'll make it easier to stay on track.

ramfan05

Hi ladies! Still here, still plugging along! I said a few weeks ago that my goal during the holidays was just to maintain (not focusing on weight loss, but trying not to gain more, either) and I did it! So at least  I just get to pick up where I left off. 

My goal for 2015 is to average 5 pounds/month, so a total of 60 pounds spread out over the year. I realize that some months I'll probably do better than that (like January, when it's all fresh and new, and I always lose more the first few weeks anyway) verses other months where there will be more parties/bbqs/drinking, etc. I think if I can be more flexible in this way, I will be more successful. 

I'm also signed up for my first half marathon this year, so obviously training for that will help. The half is on August 1, so I have lots of time. I'm excited about it, but super nervous at the same time.

To start off the year on a good foot, I'm going to give up eating all of the junk with tons of added sugar this month. No cookies, ice cream, candy, treats, blah, blah, blah. I mentioned yesterday in another thread that I need a sugar detox after the holidays, so that's where I'm starting. 

rexgirl06

Still here! Thanks to the flu I had a bit of redemption Christmas night. Weighed in today only half a pound up from 2 weeks ago. I think these last 8 pounds are going to be pesky and difficult though. 

Success last year was loosing 3/4 baby weight. (60 pounds total gained). 

My goal is to keep up with the eating plan I have, and get back to the gym 4 days a week. I struggle during the winter to drink enough water so it's tough! I'd rather have a Coke Zero.  

Happy New Year Ladies! Here's to a fresh start!

rachaelmary

I'd like to join this check in...although I'm not sure if I should. I don't have any weight to lose, just fat I need to now tone and turn into muscle.

Can I join for a work out check in?

ramfan05

Woohoo @avswolf!! Let's do this! We can keep each other accountable  

So far, no sweets here today! I'm having tea right now while I wait for dinnertime. We are ordering pizza and I'm either ordering a salad or making one to have with it. We usually just have pizza when we have pizza, so I'm feeling good about it. 

magentawarped

Welcome to our new ladies, and welcome back to a few as well!

@rachaelmary‌ You can definitely just do a workout checkin.

tangerinemachine

Hi ladies I'm back. I have reached my goal and I am still maintaining but I'm always here to cheer you all on. I am 10 pounds below my pre pregnancy weight. I comitted myself to eat healthy with my LO and be active with him. I still have fitness goals, I have no problem walking but as soon as I try to run I'm so winded, so my cardio is terrible. I would like to improve that in 2015 before getting pregnant again.

tangerinemachine

Oh and @rachaelmary‌ we can work out check in together

ramfan05

Go @tangerinemachine‌!

Yay for weight loss buddies @Avswolf‌!

tangerinemachine

Thanks @ramfan05‌. I know you ladies can do this!
It's not about dieting, it's about changing your lifestyle and enjoying the benefits without trying too hard. let yourself have a treat here and there. And don't feel discouraged if you have a bad week, never give up. Start each day by stretching, drinking water and smiling!

BB0214

@dnmolakides‌ I experienced something similar. I lost quite a bit of weight while BFing. I had over supply and as soon as my supply evened out I quit losing and gained some. Now that LO is weaning, I put weight on more easily. I'm chalking it up to all the crazy changes my body has experienced since pregnancy, BFing, and weaning.

ramfan05

I updated my measurements in MFP this morning. I'll check again in a month! So far, so good with the no sugar rule today  

ramfan05

@Jessasaurus2008, I've used resistance bands at home and like those. They usually come with a dvd with exercises. I also just have some hand weights. Right now I have 5 and 10 pound. You could start light and work your way up. We have a sporting goods consignment store near us called Play it Again Sports that's pretty good for things like that. Not sure if you have a place like that. 

magentawarped

@Jessasaurus2008‌ if you can find it, the old Power 90 DVDS was great for light strength training. Not as crazy as the P90X workout.

magentawarped

@Jessasaurus2008‌ if you can find it, the old Power 90 DVD was great for light strength training. Not as crazy as the P90X workout.