Comments on: Fat Burnin’ Friday: The Last Few Pounds

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Sat, 30 May 2009 19:12:13 +0000

Another book I recommend (besides the Weigh Down Diet by Gwen Shamblin) is The Four Day Win by Martha Beck (she’s on Oprah a lot). It’s kind of new agey but it makes a lot of sense. Look it up on Amazon. I am reading it now and it really changes your thinking about weight loss and the psychology behind it.

By: mommysnacks

mommysnacks — Sun, 10 May 2009 18:41:17 +0000

Mandi, that’s exactly my thinking! I’ve got to lose these last 8 and if I fluctuate up/down by 5, I’ll be OK with that. But, I just have to get down there to do it!!!

By: mandi @ its come to this

mandi @ its come to this — Sun, 10 May 2009 02:33:45 +0000

Oh, I so agree that the last 10 is harder to lose than the first!!! I think (for me anyways), you’re right – I’ve gotten comfortable as well. I’ve recently lost 25lbs – I’m not 100% happy, but alot happier than where I’ve been & it’s easier to get a little more slack when you’re comfortable! But I’m determined, b/c I know that eventually at least 5lbs will creep back up so I need to loose 10 so I’ll still be ahead – ha!!

By: Delores

Delores — Sun, 10 May 2009 00:05:48 +0000

Hi Andrea,

I, too, am a member of sparkpeople. I do think that their food tracker is the easiest out there on the ‘net to use. Anyway, I had a thought… and before I go further I just have to tell you that I won’t be hurt or go into therapy or ball for hours if you say no. :) I was browsing around and thought that maybe you (love how I pass that on to you? ) could start a spark team (oh, I would help if you wanted it). Or, I thought maybe we could do the friend feed thing. Though I have no idea how that works — their description of it is lacking in details, but I am imagining something like twitter. Seriously, I know I do better with accountability, and I don’t think it would be that hard. But, if you think you already have enough going on — and I can certainly see that — then we don’t have to, or you don’t have to even if you just don’t want to. We women tend to just feel obligated to explain ourselves when really it is okay to just say no.

By: mommysnacks

mommysnacks — Sat, 09 May 2009 12:40:16 +0000

Delores, YEAH!!! I think strawberry picking would be a very good workout – very tiresome too!! I think the Gazelle is low impact, kind of like an elliptical machine so that would be a good workout for you too!! Good plan on the other stuff – I’m going grocery shopping on Sunday to make sure I have all the healthy options for me starting Monday! Good luck this week :)

By: mommysnacks

mommysnacks — Sat, 09 May 2009 12:37:29 +0000

Becky, thank you!!! You look awesome too!! But, we (as women) always see ourselves differently, don’t we. That’s just plain dumb wiring I think I need to fix with myself! I’m so glad you got the kidney issue found/fixed! Our son had a blockage in his ureter and had surgery at 5 months. So, I know the seriousness in kidney issues. So great meeting you :)

By: Becky Dell

Becky Dell — Sat, 09 May 2009 02:10:48 +0000

First of all, it was really fun meeting you last night! I had no idea that you were trying to lose weight. You look beautiful and healthy. I started my journey to a healthier lifestyle on Nov 26, 2006. I have lost 61lbs and gained some of them back. You can ask Erin ($5dinners) about 2008 for me. Let me just say, they found a birth defect in my right urerter that was hindering my kidney and I had an emergency surgery followed by another surgery last fall and I almost died. I am still recovering and I won’t be back to “normal” for up to a year. I am terrified of regaining my weight, so I think I will keep reading your story and journey. Best wishes for continues success.

By: Delores

Delores — Fri, 08 May 2009 23:07:41 +0000

Did just okay this week. I mean, I ate more than normal — I hate those hormones as well. But I was also a bit more active — strawberry picking twice. Plus, I just got a Gazelle Edge for Mother’s Day. Hey, I picked it out — he isn’t going to the doghouse for it! :) I just can’t do the walking or running and exercise bikes are too much $. So…. I have heard great things about this and I am planning on using it a lot! My other plan of attack: feed the junk to the kids ASAP to get it out of the house. Then just stop buying it.

By: Emily from Mommin It Up

Emily from Mommin It Up — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:33:59 +0000

I need to get back on track. For realz. The crazy thing is that I do enjoy exercise – a lot – but I just don’t make it a priority. I’ve decided, though, that if Maria has time to work out, SURELY I do!

So help me, ok? :)

By: sheila

sheila — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:54:39 +0000

from your pics you look great! also, don’t go by weight, as muscle weighs more than fat!! go by size & how you feel:)

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:34:25 +0000

I’m just like you! I LOVE getting my sweat on but am not the best at watching what I eat. This week was espeically bad as I enjoyed ice cream twice and ate a bag of peanut clusters :( Hormones + mega work stress = emotional eating at its worst!!!