LifetimeLoser

I love all the pitch perfect references I've been seeing recently! LURVE

I would eventually like to try some vibrams. I am just waiting because my feet are still shrinking, but my mind is headed in that direction.

7 months out 6 days a week-1 hr of medium to intense cardio 3-4 days a week 60 minutes weight training (1 day a week with personal trainer) alternating arm, leg, circuit training On days I don't work I try to do 2 sessions of cardio...one hour in the morning and one in the afternoon (my trainer says it will help speed up the metabolism) When I feel I can I "run" a mile...my knee was hurting for a couple weeks so backed off on it, but I'm back to it. I stretch for about 20 minutes every time I workout after a warm up. This has really been helping with my running and even the way I walk. My hip flexors are extremely tight and have been for years, but I'm working on it. My shoulders also roll forward. It has just been years of no stretching, sitting, etc.

Yes, I take it. It works pretty well at giving you extra energy for pushing you through extra tough workouts or trying to workout harder. In the beginning it did make my stomach sore, but I pushed through it and I'm fine now. It's good to build your tolerance slowly. I don't take it on days when I'm just doing cardio. I only take it on days I really want to push myself. It definitely helps performance levels, but I wouldn't depend on it to get you through your workouts. Sometimes I feel a little more irritable during the day after taking it in the morning for example. Not all the time, but it happens.

I agree from research. I'm currently sporting some Brooks. I absolutely love them. The most comfortable pair I've ever owned. I haven't tried mizunos yet.

Yes call them. Maybe they can give you an iv to help with hydration.

Awesome. I had a similar experience at a water park a few months back. I think one of the most hurtful things about being over weight is not being able too do things with your children. I have a 3 year old and now I can't wait to take her to Disney world.

I agree...there are judgemental people on this site. There are also friendly, shy, religious, open-minded, adventurous, demanding, dictating people on this site. Thus is life. What one may deem judgemental another may see as being opinionated. Some of those soft on the inside people may not be soft, but weak and need a swift kick in the re@r. Some people appreciate the harsher tones and some do not. So many different personalities coming together...not everyone will be happy, but everyone has his or her own story to tell that could help someone out. Saying something so vague is not really all that helpful without examples. I think that is one of the foundation blocks of a debate/argument...is having evidence to back it up. Otherwise, it is just pointing fingers and saying you do this or that (reminds me of how my husband fights...grrr). As someone else has mentioned, I don't know if you can "rant about members" so I don't know if you can give specific examples. In that case, I don't know what the point of this thread is. I guess if you see something as judgemental in a thread...respond in that thread to what he or she is saying. If that doesn't work...ignore is also an option if this person is consistently being judgemental in your perception.

i don't see any floppy anything! good job

wow amazing!

It seems this forum found its purpose.

I like the whole non-label idea. That is sort of where I stand. Sometimes I avoid talking about "religious" things because I don't have it nailed down to exactly what I believe and some people take that to mean either you don't believe in anything or you are open to being preached to. My husband is a die hard atheist...he gets offended when someone says, "god bless you" when he sneezes. I grew up in the church from the time I was a baby. My mom went to bible school and teaches, both my grandfathers were ministers, my grandmother was a minister...it goes on and on. In fact, I can count on one hand how many people I know who do not believe in one omnipotent power. I am an extremely open minded individual (well I like to think so anyway) who is not phased by many things. I may not have labeled what I believe, but I do know that I am strong enough in my non-belief where I can not be persuaded to crossover into the believer realm. I believe that as long as you strive to be a good person than you are doing what you can. It is as simple as that for me. Of course, my perception of a "good person" may be different than others, but that is okay by me because it is my belief and no body else's. I believe those that have extreme faith (in whatever...it could be yourself) do not have to try and convert others. I believe that some people need organized religion. It does provide many benefits for those looking to fulfill certain aspects of his or her life. Others find answers elsewhere. There are answers everywhere. You are right! Just because one doesn't have faith in god doesn't mean he or she doesn't have faith. I have faith in myself. Some people give thanks to god for his weight loss and give praise to him. I have faith in myself that I put the work in to get my results.

i tend to go towards my protein shakes. My staples tend to be some sort of greek yogurt, steak, and salmon.

Sorry that was supposed to say failing over and over again. Stupid phone.

I usually get a short, one pump mocha. Sometimes with whip and sometimes without. The mocha is the lowest in sugar for the syrups without going sugar free. I don't care for the sf syrup options at sb. It's about 130 calories. I don't really try to make it low cal or low sugar. It has carbs and protein to balance it out and it usually China as a snack. It's made with 2% milk which is fine by me. The short size is perfect. It's a treat for me and my day can handle the calorie load.

Maybe your feelings of shame are tied to feelings of failure. The decision to have weight loss surgery is not a simple one. It is not an easy one either. It isn't like one can just decide to do it or buy it and it is done. It takes time, money, thoughts, lifestyle changes. You say you have a type a, driven personality? Maybe somewhere inside you, you feel as if this is the one thing you could not conquer on the own without help. Giving in to weight loss surgery was giving up on you succeeding by yourself? Maybe the shame is tied up in there. Just a thought...

I feel anyone that has been trying to lose weight for a lifetime has the same struggles. I go to a support group with my comprehensive weight loss program which has sleeve, band, and bypass patients and we all seem to have the same struggles and go through the same things. I don't see why you still won't be welcomed. Your path may be slightly different, but we are headed towards the same destination.

I know you've probably heard this a million times, but everyone is different. I do think it is quite normal. You could be getting used to things. Your body could have adapted to the decrease in calories. Your tummy could have healed where it is smaller now. Your mind could have just accepted the drastic change your body went through and is now comfortable knowing that you can eat less. You also could have lost weight which means you need less calories to move throughout the day, therefore a smaller caloric deficit than in the beginning. Oh the possibilities, but it does seem perfectly normal.

MaFawesome!!!! The older and wiser I get I find myself telling off people or opening my big, fat mouth as I like to call it more. It doesn't do myself any good to harbor negative feelings or dwell on situations that I didn't do anything about all day long and sometimes days long. I used to just keep my mouth shut and it led to emotional eating. I actually believe that when people do stupid things like that they should be told. First of all, she might be totally oblivious about how rude and hurtful she is being. Second of all, if she knows how she sounds and how offensive she is coming off, then why let her get away with it scott free. Third of all, It is only hurting myself to keep that pain bottled up inside...it definitely isn't hurting her one bit.

It is really disgusting how people eat. I even ate like that. Of course, I never noticed because I was too busy stuffing my face, shoveling over heaping spoonfuls into my gigantic mouth! Now, I have to sit there and chew slowly and observe everybody else eating the way I used to eat. I think, in general, most of the population swallows his or her food. We, as a whole, definitely do not practice mindful eating. I don't judge, but am thoroughly grossed out just the same.