Tracy in Ky Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I've been working really hard to create a new lifestyle of fitness over the last several months. Just weighed this morning for the first time since December. I'm down 10 pounds total since the fall (4 away from my goal weight), I am beginning to have muscle definition (my family is getting used to me walking around showing them my muscles!), and my new BMI is 20.94 (I know--almost 21 but I'll take everything I can get! lol). It's hard work but I feel great and have a excellent support system in place. I'm just so excited. :D And remotivated! Thanks for listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxmum Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 :party::party:http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/images/smilies/party.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Thank you, Jaxmum! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yay! Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yay! Good work! Lynne, thank you for the encouragement :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrn Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 That's awesome. My BMI is 32, I'd kill for it to be even close to 21. I really need to get serious about my fitness routine. I'm one of those that jumps in all gung ho and then putters out fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I've been working really hard to create a new lifestyle of fitness over the last several months. Just weighed this morning for the first time since December. I'm down 10 pounds total since the fall (4 away from my goal weight), I am beginning to have muscle definition (my family is getting used to me walking around showing them my muscles!), and my new BMI is 20.94 (I know--almost 21 but I'll take everything I can get! lol). It's hard work but I feel great and have a excellent support system in place. I'm just so excited. :D And remotivated! Thanks for listening. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Congrats, that's great! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Congratulations! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Y'all are so sweet! You know what has been the most help? Accountability. I learned that the number one predictor of whether a person succeeds at fitness and weight loss is whether they have an accountability partner. So, when I began this journey, I made sure I found some friends who were willing to join me. We meet once a week to workout together, exchange food and exercise journals, text each other when we need a little extra help (like trying to resist dessert at a party or the bread sticks at a family meal), and trade healthy reicpes and snack ideas. We send each other encouraging articles and notes, and if we torch some calories on the elliptical or treadmill, we send a text and tell each other. When the scale goes up we share it and when the scale goes down we share it! Honestly, that has made all the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKidAcademy Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yay you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillametteMom Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 Maybe we should start a WTM accountability group to post food and exercise journals and encourage each other :) I don't know how to start a group though :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 :hurray: That's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Congrats!:party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 :party: How absolutely wonderful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I think there is a social group for accountability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 Thanks, LG. I will look for it. The more accountability, the better!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 You're welcome to join us on the Weight Loss Challenge social group if you want! Lots of support and accountability there! We have different exercise challenges that anybody can join (and if there's not one there you're interested in, anybody can start one at any time). We post our weigh ins each week. We chat and support and encourage each other. There was a thread where a few members were posting their food journals for accountability...I'm sure you could revive that because a few people seemed to be getting some benefit out of that. Check it out and see what you think. :) http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/group.php?groupid=129 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 That is awesome Tracy! Enjoy those new muscles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Congrats! :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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