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I think this first day was the hardest step. I think that it will be easier for me to get there now because I finally took that leap. I must admit though that I was feeling kinda depressed as I was getting ready to leave for the gym. Kept on thinking, "You're kidding yourself...you're not gonna get down to 130 lbs and if you DO manage to get there, you aren't gonna stay there!!" I felt a little more positive and confident in myself at the end of my workout. Let's hope I can actually do it this time!View Thread
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Last night I made a BIG pot of soup. Lots of vegetables and even made little meatballs to throw in there too for protein (used ground turkey because it is healthier than beef). I put kidney beans in there too. And I used fat free chicken stock (Emeril's brand).
I had a lowfat stonyfield farm yogurt and a Thomas' whole wheat English muffin for breakfast (I love bagels, but I eliminated SO many calories by switching to the English Muffin). I like Thomas' because there really isn't any added garbage in there (i.e. HFCS!!) and they have a nice amount of fiber depending on the variety.
For lunch I had the soup that I made and a light Sargento String cheese (those are only 60 Calories!). When I got home, I had some green seedless grapes.
Dinner will depend on what my mother makes (I live at home and we still try to eat as a family every night). If it is something that is a little too calorie dense for my liking, I'll make something different. Actually plan on putting together a quinoa dish that I can eat hot or cold with chicken breast. Thank God I am a food network junkie and my father is a chef, so hopefully I can come up with a bunch of creative, and more importantly healthy, dishes so I do not get bored!
Gym did not happen tonight either. I'm a little concerned about going out tonight. Weather here in Jersey is pretty crumby. I'll probably do some deep stretching here at home with some resistance bands to start easing my body into the routine. Like I mentioned, I have Fibromyalgia and I haven't really done any intentional exercise in several months. Want to take it easy for the first week or so in order to avoid sabotaging myself like I seem to do consistently!
Thanks for checking on me, Elizabeth! That extra support made me feel extra motivated!

-NicoleView Thread
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-NicoleView Thread


Thanks for the support!
) Think I'm actually starting to feel more like myself. Took lots of Airborne, lol, my other supplements, and tried to get to bed early. Hopefully, by the grace of God, I'll be back in the gym on Monday. It's been a tough week. I got stuck at work late 3 days this week. My brain has been obsessing about getting back to the gym. Trying my best to keep my mind in good places Elizabeth and to not let those self-defeating thoughts get the best of me. Tootgirl, thanks for the vote of confidence in a fellow shorty! lolView Thread
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I can't remember if I have ever posted a discussion on this board, but I've always checked it out! Anyway, I guess I am doing the cliche New Year's Resolution thing (better than not doing anything at all, right?), and I have a goal of losing 30 pounds. I'm 24 years old, 5'0", 158 lbs. 30 pounds is daunting to me, so I know I need to look at it as mini goals (perhaps 2 pounds a week). I have a gym membership, and was planning on starting a workout routine (3 days a week) this week. However, I have hit a setback...I'M SICK!
This is something that constantly happens to me! Typically, I get sick 2 weeks after starting a workout routine; probably because I hit the gym too hard, too fast, and too often and my immune system can't devote time towards defending my body against germs. I also have fibromyalgia. However, the last time I made a commitment to work out (back in October), I got sick before I even got to the gym! And it has happened again!
Part of me starts thinking, "What's the point? You're only going to fail just like you did all the other times. What makes this time any different? You're not gonna be able to stick with this..." And then I start thinking about people who have dramatically changed their lives for the better and they have been able to stick with it and I say to myself, "if they could do it, then so can I!" But right now, I feel like my body is trying to sabotage itself! It is absolutely frustrating! Is there anyone out there like me?
-NicoleView Thread
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