You're hot!

Mel, No need to worry about what you look like without clothes on- you're hot! I only wish I could be as fit as you. Nobody would ever know that you had a baby just a year ago!
Keep on rockin'!

Habits

They say, it takes 30 days to develop a good habit and only 5 days to break it. I used to keep this in the front of my mind when I went to the gym. That helped me continue to go on a regular basis. I hate to say that I still make excuses and do find it hard right now to go to the gym, Mommy guilt. However, every chance I get to go out and walk with my little love bug or with Sully, I take advantage of. I am not sure if that's what doing it for me or the increased amount of coffee I drink (a habit I NEED to break but is definitely an addiction for me right now). I have lost another 1 lb. this week. My motivation and I am not holding back, I want to be with my husband again and not get sad or frustrated when I see what my body looks like without clothes on.

Progress!

Dear Not Focused Yet

I completely understand how easy it is to avoid exercise. I have spent the last year telling myself that I'm too busy or I only have enough time to do 30 minutes...blah, blah, blah. To be honest, I realized I had a choice to make: either continue making excuses for the rest of my life, or stop bit**ing and start moving. I opted for the exercise, and I'm so glad I did. I haven't changed my diet much but with just an hour of exercise each morning, I have lost 7 pounds. If you need a source of motivation, provide yourself with a "gift" for reaching your goal or even reaching the halfway mark. For me, it is my upcoming Spring Break trip that makes me want to look fit in my swimsuit!
One more note, it's easier to focus when you've established a routine...when can you fit in some exercise? Try to make it the same time each day, or each "exercise" day. Good Luck!

Not focused yet...

I can't get motivated somehow... please let me know what you are doing for exercise... I can totally do exercise if I have to... I just never make the time... except for Sunday nights for indoor soccer...
I also am having a hard time cutting back on food... if you have any suggestions please let me know...

struggling dieter:(

Every Little Bit Counts

As I reluctantly stepped onto the scale today, after a weekend of home cooked food and birthday cake, I was pleasantly surprised. I have lost 1 pound. Not much but something considering the above mentioned. In addition I am pretty sure I am expecting a visitor this week acompanied with cramps and bloating. I think with Anthony being sick, report cards due, writing sub plans and helping friends in need, stressing and being sad about my baby turning 1, I haven't been snacking nearly as much as I usually do. Since report cards aren't due till next week, maybe I can work on losing another pound this week. Yes we can ladies!

Yeah! It's up!

Ok ladies! No backing out! It's now or never!
My story: I once was a sexy little thing, now I'm barely able to snap my pants! My stomach hurts from sucking it in, especially when Thorsten's around! I stepped on the scale and had the shock of my life: a whopping 155 yelled out from the scale. Holy chihuahuas! It was time to take action. I have been dieting since late December. I gave up chocolate (my biggest vice) and eat only low-calorie meals. I've only lost 4 pounds, but I'm not giving up. I will continue to exercise regularly and do my best to avoid the foods I'm so fond of.
Now that I'm part of the 4th Grade Losers group, I'm more excited than ever to get fit in 2009!
Ladies, let the games begin!