Hello Everyone!!

Hi All! I haven't posted in ages and ages, and I hardly ever read the board anymore either. Is anyone else out there stuck? I have lost 140 pounds and I feel and look great, but I am just stuck! I'm not gaining, so I'm not worried about that, but I'm not losing either. I can wear stuff from size 18 on down to a 14, depending on how they're made. I'm not UNhappy where I'm at, but I'm not real happy either. I'm watching what I'm eating, trying to keep the snacks and junk out or at least substitute healthy alternatives. I drink lots of water and beverages, NO pop! I don't always get all my protein in and I know that is a big factor. And exercise-that dreaded, nasty word. I just can't seem to make myself exercise, no matter how hard I try! Does anyone have some good advice for me to get me motivated? I need to get a new picture too, this one is so out of date. Please be firm with me, but don't yell!! Thanks!!

Hi Laura, It's been a very long time since I have been on too! I have been super busy with work and everything. I think that happens as we get comfortable in our healthy lives. Anyway, I have pretty much been stuck too. I haven't lost any weight since July. I thought I lost 2 pounds just a few weeks ago, but that was only for 1 day. I go up and down the same 5 pounds and haven't lost nor gained weight, so I think that's good. I do still want to lose a few more pounds, but it isn't happening. I have slacked off on the exercise, I did exercise once last week, but have been so busy to really get moving again. I try to get in at least 65 grams of protein a day, or more, and have done well with that. I eat between 700-1200 calories a day, but lately I have been eating too many white carbs, so I think that may be my problem. I need to stop that now!! You can do this, just really watch your carbs and drink lots of water. You've done a great job so far, and at least you're not gaining weight. Hope I helped out a little bit, but I am in the same boat, so I can't really say too much. Tricia

Hey Ladies - I read the board most days. But don't post that much because quite honestly, I don't have any opinion on wearing hip huggers, plastic surgery, or chocolate. Just kidding, it just seems like most of the posts don't apply to me. I do get a kick out of some of them and confused too. Maybe it's a guy thing? Anywho..... OK, as far as exercise goes there are a couple of things to do that might help you. First, let me distinquish Exercise from exercise. Exercise - is something extra you do - like going to a gym, etc. It's an extra thing you have to add to your day. While "exercise" are things you can add to your everyday routine to increase your calories burned and metabolism. Examples: 1) Park in the far spot of the parking lot and walk to the store instead of circling for a close spot. 2) Take the stairs if you need to go up 2 or less flights. 3) Take the stairs if you need to down down 4 or less flights. 4) Stretch for 2 at least two minutes when you get up every morning. Touch your toes, side bends, trunk twists, etc. 5) Sitting at your desk or while watching TV - extend your toes and lift your heals off the floor - feel your calves tighten. 6) Squeeze your butt a few times during every show or every so often while sitting. All right, now if you want to do "Exercise" find a goal for yourself. Something you can do and that you need to work towards. For me it was a 5K race. How about a 5K walk? Do it in less than 1 hour? That sort of thing. Now how much walking (or jogging) can you do each week to reach your goal? 30 minutes once, twice, three times? Whatever you decide to do - DO IT. No excuses. Don't set yourself up for failure by saying I will walk 3 miles a day everyday when you know you can't fit it in. If you can only do it twice a week - do it twice a week. Once it becomes habituated then you can think about adding more. Don't sabotage yourself my over committing and then being pissed off or disappointed in yourself when you don't live up to your expectations. Set your goals small and obtainable. And remember , success isn't decided by whether you have a setback or not, it is decided about what you do after you have your setback. You will have setbacks. Brush yourself off and get back to it.