tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095693166657674061.post7137243260324830705..comments2023-10-11T06:00:10.140-04:00Comments on What's Mine Is Yours: Confession. Correction.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07450867192006226502noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095693166657674061.post-82445195979318805762012-05-18T15:42:14.006-04:002012-05-18T15:42:14.006-04:00I've never had a weight issue but after my sec...I've never had a weight issue but after my second child I didn't lose enough of it and I was not fitting into any of my clothes, and often still wearing maternity clothes (over 2 years later). I still wouldn't have categorized myself as fat but I knew I was gaining and it didn't seem to be stopping. I had to do something. I'm still struggling with the eating part (says the potato chips and chocolate chip cookies and...) but I have gotten down the exercising part. I've been working out since Dec. 29. I've been able to stay with it for 5 months! 5 months! And while my goal is to work out every week day, some days I can't get out of bed. The best decision I made was to not get discouraged about missing a day. One skipped day does not undo all my hard work. Even if I go two days in a row, as long as I start up again I don't get down on myself. I've being doing work out DVD's and they've been really great. Mostly Jillian Michael's (30-day shred, Ripped in 30, and now Yoga Meltdown). I hate her but she gets results. That's all that matters! I started out with the 30 day shred and convinced myself I could do it for 30 days, after 30 days I'd reevaluate and see where I was. Where I was was stronger, leaner, and loving it. Switching it up has also helped. I now rotate DVD's so each day I'm doing something different. While you need to find what works and stick to it, you also need to allow yourself flexibility. <br /><br />I'd be very happy to be your buddy! Let's do this thing!!!!momnextdoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14360061081170849593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095693166657674061.post-21777025288028659862012-05-15T21:50:51.101-04:002012-05-15T21:50:51.101-04:00I really hope that talking about it helps keep you...I really hope that talking about it helps keep you accountable! It really helps for me to do this too. I'm glad you're making these decisions for all of the right reasons, and not just because you think you need to look a certain way.<br /><br />I'm totally on your team, and I know you can meet your goals!RadiantKristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926722504480507674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095693166657674061.post-59040955245237338312012-05-15T15:43:52.798-04:002012-05-15T15:43:52.798-04:00Oh Jenn.... I understand how you feel. I've b...Oh Jenn.... I understand how you feel. I've been struggling with my weight for years, but this year has been the worst. I'm eating better (most of the time) and I have a physical scheduled in July to have blood work done and the like. And I'm nervous for it. <br /><br />I've started the 30 Day Shred, but I've only done 3 days in the last 2 weeks. I can't commit to exercising every day, but I usually take a 20 minute walk during lunch if the weather isn't snowing/raining. Otherwise, I try and do the 20 minute shred workout a few times a week.<br /><br />I'll totally be your buddy. I currently wear a dress size of 18/XL and weigh about 205. That puts me about 55 lbs over where I should be. I'll see what the dr. says in July, but I'm trying hard to loose it.<br /><br />Cooking at home helps a lot - you can totally control what you eat. And I try really hard not to keep sweets/junk in the house at all. Doesn't always work {says the 1/4 bag of fritos I ate last night} but mostly I do alright.<br /><br />I also use myfitnesspal app on my phone, but you can do it online at www.myfitnesspal.com and you can track your exercise and calories and the like.<br /><br />Good luck!Maggie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16034170924016899732noreply@blogger.com