mjs6172

Melissa, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. As for your weight loss struggles, I could've written this post myself! I'm stuck at 210 and can't budge. I'm going to be following this post for inspiration.

Yeah! My secret weapon in the exercise war is do it before I wake up all the way and make an excuse. I get up, get dressed for exercise, brush my teeth and hair, wash my face and head out. I don't even drink coffee first.
I also clean out the house of trigger foods, which change as time goes by. And I stock up on low cal, filling favorites:
Greek Yogurt
Lowfat string cheese
Lowfat lunchmeat
costco Roast chicken
Lettuces, spinach, or baby greens, rinsed and ready to go
Frozen veggies (latest favs are Trader Joes fire roasted peppers and onions, whole green Beans, and cubed butternut squash)
Canned veggie Soups
Whole grain bread
Fresh fruit and veggies (whatever's in season)
Soy milk (still got a little lactose problem post-op)
oatmeal
And I track what I eat using a white board on the fridge door. I write it BEFORE I bite it.
Lynda

Thank you for the kind words and gentle push. I think I just needed to put it out there and see it in black and white. I've got a grocery list made for tonight and just signed up for a pilates class starting Monday. Thanks for being there!!!

Thank you for the kind words and gentle push. I think I just needed to put it out there and see it in black and white. I've got a grocery list made for tonight and just signed up for a pilates class starting Monday. Thanks for being there!!!

Where is Laura-Ven when you need her!
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom, it has to be so hard for you right now.
I'm happy you decided to reach out, you know what you need to do and you came to the right place for motivation. You need to grieve, but at the same time, you need to take care of yourself. No good can come of getting deeper into habits you know to be destructive. Recommit. Are you using any tracking software (myfitnesspal)? I know this keeps me accountable and the friends I have there are great motivators for exercise and diet. It is never too late to get back on track.
We are here for you!
Take care of yourself.

You have beaten the greater part of your enemy. It's on the ropes. Kill it.
Go over your battle tactics one at a time, cover all the bases. Water, Protein first, exercise, Vitamins, Fiber, sleep, no browsing, and whatever you use in your fight.
Accept no excuses, show no mercy, don't lie to yourself. Your mother passing away is traumatic but sabotaging your body does not honor her.
You can take it to the goal and beyond, it is in you. Grab it. Get mad, get mean. Win.