mapabarkers’s BodyBlog

I want to thank a lot of you for your kind words and advice.  You have all made me realize that I must be doing something right.  You have all told me that weight loss isn’t everything and that "the mirror" is most important and how others see me and how I see myself.  Well I have been convinced (because of all of you, my friends) that my looks are improving with PERSEVERANCE.  I will continue to do what I have been doing, adding a little more cardio a few more reps when weight training.  I will continue this self project by improving my diet to promote my body into a burning fuel inferno…..thanks Pump 30 for your suggestions on that.  I just wanted to thank everyone for your caring and coaching.

They say that pounds mean nothing…

I hope the scales mean nothing because they don’t drop much for me.. My husband has noticed the difference in everything on me…

I met a new friend and he thought that I looked great….it was a confidence booster especially when he said he liked my tummy…..??? !  ??  Thank you my dear friend, but I must continue to reach another plateau

My spouse believes that my thighs, my buttocks and even my blubber ring have gotten firmer.  He has noticed that all of those body areas have much improved.  Am I destined to remain the same weight?  Will there be a sudden drop.  I feel like I am going nowhere in terms of the pounds.  I get very hungry; I hate counting calories.  I eat frequently and stick to most of the power foods listed in the "ABS Diet".  I think the most problem that I have is when we have to travel away from home.  I have a problem going to a restaurant and spending $11 on a salad, why should I when I can get a steak or something for almost the same price!!!  I am sure you have all been here.  wah wah wah  I do feel like I am on a see saw in terms of getting my diet in order -out of order - in order, checks and balances constantly…..

I just keep working out as frequently as I can thinking it has to be more than what I did for myself before this!!

Yeah, go figure, I lost an inch around the chest…..

I hope it was the "back fat" don’t want to get to eager…..lol

Hmmmm

A couple of days ago I was really frustrated, but now things are looking up because I am surrounded by all kinds of friends here giving me good advice.  Thank you everyone for your comments and your good advice on eating and exercising.  Because of all of you, I believe I will be successful.  My Space is a nice place to meet friends, but this place is better for my goals!

I am really ticked right now…

I am probably going to gain weight before I lose weight.  Maybe I need supplements???   I have been making it to the gym 4 or more times a week.  I do a 20-35 min cardio on the treadmill or bike; then I do some weight training on the equipment.  Since I started my program, I have gone from 160 to 163 pounds.

I believe I am someone who really needs to count calories to the T.  While I haven’t eaten any "bad" carbs, perhaps I have eaten to much in the past 2 days…

Yesterday I outlined a plan for me to follow within 1200-1400 cal, but for the most part 1200.  I don’t want my body to slow down in weight loss either because it thinks it is starving and conserving. 

Other than this down fall, the workouts are gong well and i feel more energetic with every day life.  One day I felt really tired and had to push myself when we went to the gym.  Any words of wisdom right now would help.  I just can’t stand milk….and it doesn’t like me either…..L I…..

to make the fit fitter……Darla

Here I am for the world to see.  It is like drugs and alcohol.  Hello my name is Darla and I am over weight.  Food is not my number one thing, but it has been in my life for the last 16 years (after my last child) and caused me to gain more weight than I needed to.  Is it the food or the lack of activity?  How can a woman that chases kids all day gain weight?  Blame it on the wrong kind of exercise…

Now it is out in the open for the whole world to see me.  I guess this is the first step to admit that I have a problem that needs addressed.  The 2nd step is to come up with a plan to solve that problem.  And the 3rd step is to put my plan into action.

Well, 2 weeks ago, I joined a fitness center along with my family members and we love to go so far.  Memberships always scare me because we don’t always get our use out of them.  We want to make sure that we do because we can all use the cardio and weight training exercise. 

Otherwise, for several years, we have been avid users of olive oil, garlic and good red wine.  We have never been regular purchasers of sodas and potatoe chips.  However, we do love breads, balsamic vinegar and olive oil for bread dipping with specialty cheeses, good pasta, and of course, a good bottle of wine.  We know what our weaknesses are anyway.

So far, we have gotten these weaknesses under control by limiting our consumption of these good foods.  It is our intent is to keep it that way.  When I see my pictures it reminds me of what a freak show I must be in public and how embarrassed my husband probably is to be by my side even though he says not.  I don’t want him to be so nice to me anymore!!!

 I want to get rid of my spare tire, or should I call it bread dough raising?  I am not happy with my arms either…