Lifestyle Change

Ok with the suggestion from some other BG Mama's and my journey I am starting this thread for making a lifestyle change. There are a few posts going on between a bunch of us and I think this will just be easier. So with that said here are the basic rules:

1) No dieting, must be a lifestyle change.
2) Healthy ways to lose weight-no extremely low calorie intake, diet pills, starving, extreme detox, etc
3) Positive, motivating, encouraging and helpful ideas/tips/suggestions only

I am leaving this up to you ladies so feel free to add whatever you like. I was thinking we could not only share our success stories and what works/what doesn't work, but motivational quotes, sayings, pictures, etc. And of course if you are just looking for ideas, need motivation, someone to talk to or just want to change your way of thinking or boost your self confidence then come join us!

I would love to learn more about you ladies and share our struggles and successes with each other. I am always looking for and open to new ideas! So with that said introduce yourself and let's make this a positive place people can come to. We can help each other end the trend one step at a time!

About me:

My name is Jen (Jennifer), I am 29 years old and have a 3 year old son named Troy. I work at the Veteran's Hospital for the Federal Government and am also an Independent Beachbody coach. I work full time and am a single Mom so since my son was born all I ever made were excuses about not eating healthy or working out. It was not until this May that I got a promotion at work and decided it was time to focus on ME and my body. So with that being said I started to eat "cleaner" and watch my carbs and lost 12 lbs in less than 3 months. I have never felt better in my life (even when I get no sleep) because of my changed lifestyle. I have tried the green tea pills, the crazy cleanses and only eating one meal a day. I am DONE with dieting and am so proud of myself that I came from processed, frozen and fast food to fresh, healthy foods. And for anyone who knows me that is HUGE bc I HATE to cook so I was always a microwave girl all the way.

Any other questions please ask! I am a pretty open, laid back person. I of course am super busy, but I would not have it any other way and will check in throughout the day!  

My name is Jennifer I am 26, and I started my healthy journey on August 24th 2010. I weighed at a whopping 224 pounds. Now I am 87 pounds lighter but still have at least 20 pounds I would like to get rid of. I have just yesterday started the Insanity and have heard great reviews on it from a few of my great lady friends on here. Any questions I will be happy to answer if I can.

Quoting Logan and Ashtyn's mommy!:" My name is Jennifer I am 26, and I started my healthy journey on August 24th 2010. I weighed at a whopping ... [snip!] ... have heard great reviews on it from a few of my great lady friends on here. Any questions I will be happy to answer if I can."

Already told you, but congrats again on your weight loss! And love the name   Thanks for helping me form this group!

Quoting Jen♡Troy:" Already told you, but congrats again on your weight loss! And love the name   Thanks for helping me form this group!"

You are so welcome   Thanks lol yep we have the same name!  

YAY! I like the sounds of no diet. I always fail at that. I'm at my highest wight ever right now, I toggle between 195-198. Before I became pregnant I had just lost 20lbs (I was 175 before I decided to lose weight). I am tired of feeling so big and want to be in shape and healthy with DD.

I can't wait for summer to be over with and go for walks with DD. Right now we go swimming at least once a weekend so at least thats a start for us.

I've been striving for a healthy lifestyle for awhile now... my goal is not to lose weight, but to be healthy... whatever that looks like for me.

Quoting Fat-and-Happy:" I've been striving for a healthy lifestyle for awhile now... my goal is not to lose weight, but to be healthy... whatever that looks like for me."

Awesome Mama! That was and still is the hardest thing for me. To just be content with myself no matter what my size. Even more since my Mom went downhill it is my goal to live a long, healthy life and be a role model to my son!

Quoting *Reggie*:" YAY! I like the sounds of no diet. I always fail at that. I'm at my highest wight ever right now, I ... [snip!] ... to be over with and go for walks with DD. Right now we go swimming at least once a weekend so at least thats a start for us."

Welcome hun! I know you and I have been talking and I KNOW you can do it. I am here whenever you need some motivation or just to chat.  

And I don't want summer to end   that means snow is on its way!

Quoting Jen♡Troy:" Awesome Mama! That was and still is the hardest thing for me. To just be content with myself no matter ... [snip!] ... what my size. Even more since my Mom went downhill it is my goal to live a long, healthy life and be a role model to my son!"

It can be a very hard thing to do, being happy with who you are. It took me awhile to realize that loving myself was the number one thing I could do for my health.

I've gotten out of the habit of exercising over the past few months... ever since my bp spiked because of my high TSH levels (I was hospitalized). Now that the fall semester has started I'm going to start using the school gym again.

Just remember...

Quoting Sammi C.:" Just remember... "

OMG hun this is one of my favs!

Quoting Jen♡Troy:" Awesome Mama! That was and still is the hardest thing for me. To just be content with myself no matter ... [snip!] ... what my size. Even more since my Mom went downhill it is my goal to live a long, healthy life and be a role model to my son!"

Aww love this Jen!

Quoting *Reggie*:" YAY! I like the sounds of no diet. I always fail at that. I'm at my highest wight ever right now, I ... [snip!] ... to be over with and go for walks with DD. Right now we go swimming at least once a weekend so at least thats a start for us."

Yay girl glad you joined us!

Quoting Fat-and-Happy:" I've been striving for a healthy lifestyle for awhile now... my goal is not to lose weight, but to be healthy... whatever that looks like for me."

I love your quotes!