JennieB214 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 I am a 39 year old woman with 75lbs to lose. Started Weight Watchers in December 2010 and joined Gold's Gym with my hubby in January 2011. I had lost 40lbs as of May 2011. But, I have fallen off the wagon and have put 15lbs back on. I do not want to be 40 and fat. There is nothing I can do about the age. But, I can control the fat. As of this morning, I had 2 scrambled eggs with Canadian bacon and a cup of milk. Went to Gold's and did 30 minutes on the stationary bike. My body was itching and I thought I was going to throw up, but I got it done. I hate doing cardio. I love lifting weights. I worked out with a trainer once and loved the weights. But, I don't know enough about it to do it myself. So, I am going to be studying the youtube videos on how to get going with that. I went to the grocery store today and only bought unprocessed food: chicken, pork chops, ham, green peppers, red peppers, squash, spinach leaves, grapes, kiwis and sweet potatoes. My kids are quite concerned. They were both looking in the fridge asking why I bought all of that. The 9-year-old keeps asking what I am going to fix that has squash in it (to make sure he doesn't eat any of it, I'm sure). We leave for vacation in OBX in 35 days. So, I am dedicating myself to Nerd Fitness for the next 35 days. I took my measurements and wrote them all down this morning. I took pictures in just my sports bra and underwear. UGH! I am going to eat as cleanly as possible, but we do still have quite a bit of convenience food in the house. We are on a tight budget, so I am not throwing it all out. I will just buy unprocessed as I go to the grocery store. I am going to work at going to Gold's 7 days a week. If I get there 5 days a week, I am going to count that as a win. I am going to learn how to do the free weights and work on my form. Well, I guess that's probably more than you wanted to know. But, I wanted to introduce myself and say I am looking forward to the next 35 days! Jennie Quote Link to comment
Kain Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Welcome! In addition to "less weight" as a goal you should set a goal for your measurements as well. Like you want to lose XX amount of total inches/etc. Quote Time to climb. Link to comment
'Roos Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 *waves* Welcome! I myself started up a personal challenge a few days ago, and also invested in some tasty unprocessed foods. I don't have kids to contend with, but I do have a picky, processed-food-leaden boyfriend, so good luck with your family and keeping onboard! Quote Link to comment
Jill of Some Trades Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Hi! I'm just starting up too, though I'm needing to finish some of the crappy food in the fridge/freezer. Does anyone else have goals of eating paleo just 4-5 days a week or something? I feel like I can get started that way and then ease into all 7 days. I have a bf in another city that I'm going to recruit into this shortly. I'm going to take photos and measurements in the AM. I just got done picking the bikini for photos. I'm not excited about that, but definitely need to get my ass moving. Quote Link to comment
JennieB214 Posted July 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 I have started a blog. Steve - you have my next 30 days. http://jennieb214.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment
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