re: Lifestyle Change

Quoting Idlehands:" Hi, I'm Holly- mum to a 3 year old (Jack) and a 23 month old (Eve). I have started a lifestyle change ... [snip!] ... a diet it feels like it's going to stick. I feel better mentally and physically for it. I hope it's okay to join this thread?"

We are always happy to have new people join this thread, so welcome! Would you like to share some history about your decision to make a lifestyle change?

I am so happy today! this weekend we cleaned out our cupboards, fridge, and freezer and gave all of the unhealthy crap to DH's parents. And then we went grocey shopping and got all new foods! I could not believe how much we got! Normally we walk around the store for hours and barley get anything (all junk) but we got such a good variety of food this time and it was all "healthy."

I feel better now just knowing that there is good food in the house. DH did so good at the store too and didn't try too many times to get junk. (I think he asked twice but when I told him no he was like ok). Lol.

I have not lost any weight (per the scale) this week but I feel slimmer and less bloated (it has been a week of no liquids besides water!  )

Quoting Idlehands:" Hi, I'm Holly- mum to a 3 year old (Jack) and a 23 month old (Eve). I have started a lifestyle change ... [snip!] ... a diet it feels like it's going to stick. I feel better mentally and physically for it. I hope it's okay to join this thread?"

WELCOME!  

And WOOHOO for page 500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You ALL gotta check this out! I am so happy I came across someone who is so very inspiring! (Not to mention the ladies on here too  

http://forum.baby-gaga.com/about2328816.html

Quoting LillyBear:" We are always happy to have new people join this thread, so welcome! Would you like to share some history about your decision to make a lifestyle change?"

Thanks!

My mum passed away last year from a brain aneurysm. I started eating really badly, not exercising and drinking more than I should, it was a grief mechanism really. But, as a result I gained about 6 kg, which made me feel even worse about myself.
About 6 months ago I recognised a need for change but I really didn't know where to start. Then 3 months ago, I decided to do the 12WBT a 12 week challenge to start eating a healthy calorie controlled diet and exercise started by Michelle Bridges- one of the Biggest Loser trainers in Australia.

She advocates a lifestyle change not just a diet and since then, I've just embraced a healthier me. In the process, I've lost weight but it's just been one of the benefits of doing this.

Sorry for the lengthy dribble.

boo i couldnt get you link to work jen http://www.facebook.com/erica.guzman.712 there is mine

Why does AF always make me feel fat when it's still like 10 days out!?!?!? I thought PMS symptoms were like a few days to a week before. The last few months I start getting AF bloat waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay beforehand. My pants are tight, and the scale even says 149 even though I've been eating incredibly and drinking plenty of water. UGH!

<blockquote><b>Quoting LillyBear:</b>" Why does AF always make me feel fat when it's still like 10 days out!?!?!? I thought PMS symptoms were ... [snip!] ... My pants are tight, and the scale even says 149 even though I've been eating incredibly and drinking plenty of water. UGH!"</blockquote>
It does it to me too, I gain a ton and bloat long before she shows. Don't worry it'll go back down (as long as you don't devour all chocolate in sight all day every day lol)

Quoting Mrs.Rachael +2:" <blockquote><b>Quoting LillyBear:</b>" Why does AF always make me feel fat when it's ... [snip!] ... before she shows. Don't worry it'll go back down (as long as you don't devour all chocolate in sight all day every day lol)"

Lol! The giant handful of chocolate only enters my mouth a few hours before all hell breaks loose down there. I don't even like chocolate any other time.

Quoting Mrs.Rachael +2:" I dont hop on BG much anymore but you guys are welcome to add me on FB. http://Www.facebook.com/rachael.scott ... [snip!] ... lbs. I started the 30DS yesterday. Eta: I still have a long way to go but I am getting there. I have gone from 317 to 254."

Oh my gosh! Congrats! You look great! Keep up the hard work! I'm going to friend you on FB. Find me on MFP too: Chris_bee05 GREAT JOB!

Quoting LillyBear:" My progress before AF came! "

I know I'm like three weeks late, but you look AWESOME!!!!! I hope I can get down to looking like that.

Ok I realized I haven't been in here in like a month, but I'm doing much better (healthy eating wise at least). My depression meds are helping A LOT and I'm even able to take my anxiety meds without passing out, so that's helping a ton too.

I was off track for well over a month, probably two or more... and actually gained about 20 lbs...   My VERY lowest I got down to 161 lbs and I weighed myself when I decided to kick in back into gear and was up to 181 lbs (some water weight I'm sure). I've been back at it for two weeks now and doing great and I've already lost 10 LBS! I haven't been weighing myself and was NOT expecting that, but I'm thrilled!

I also started the 30 Day Shred again about a week ago (I saw some of you ladies are doing that as well) and I'm doing great.  

Hope everyone else is doing well!!

Quoting Mrs. Post-tato Head™:" Ok I realized I haven't been in here in like a month, but I'm doing much better (healthy eating wise ... [snip!] ... about a week ago (I saw some of you ladies are doing that as well) and I'm doing great.   Hope everyone else is doing well!!"

Glad to hear you're doing better!!!!

Omg I have never had egg whites before because the thought of eggs coming in a carton grossed me out. Stupid, I know lol. Well I bought some for my husband because he loves eggs but is having problems with his cholesterol.

Well last night I decides to make an easy dinner and did breakfast. I made scrambled eggs with the egg whites and HOLY MOLY they were soooo good! Seriously the best eggs I've had in a long time!

So I made some for breakfast and I made a biiig plate and all for only 100cals