Guess what

[dragonfly183]

I have been working my butt off "literally" to get the size i was in my early 20's. I turned 30 and just kind of blew up (the funny thing is i kept thinking I was going to get fat and guess what, i did) its been a slow process. Those pounds are harder to shed now that i am older. But in 5 months i have managed to loose 8 pounds. Plus now that i have developed muscle again my body has changed shape. I wear the same size clothes but everyone says i look a lot thinner.

i ran on the treadmill in bad shoes and gave myself shin splints. i had to quit exercising so they could heal. So for three weeks i didn't exercise and i didn't pay attention to what i ate. But i kept imagining what I wanted to look like. I got an the scale this morning and i way a pound less than when I stopped going to the gym 3 weeks ago.

[Shamou]

Originally Posted by dragonfly183

I got an the scale this morning and i way a pound less than when I stopped going to the gym 3 weeks ago.

If you are a female... it could be a reversal of water retention due to hormonal activities...

Also, since most calories are burned by physiological activities it could be due to stress... if stress does not cause you to overeat it could increase your physiology with the resulting weight loss...

BTW... a divorce is a very effective way to lose weight... not much fun though...

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[dragonfly183]

Well i went through the hormonal thing a week ago. i was at a low end weight when i stopped working out. I don't remember being under a lot of stress either so none of those pan out. Boy you sure do love being a joykill.

[Shamou]

Originally Posted by dragonfly183

Boy you sure do love being a joykill.

You should thank me... if I get you worked up enough you should lose another three pounds...

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[Max Power]

Originally Posted by dragonfly183

But i kept imagining what I wanted to look like.

What is imagination? It's a place in your space where you make choices. Once the choice is made, not as much work as you would think, is required.

Congrats on the achievement DR, well done

[Old Soul]

Hi.... !! good for you....

How do you feel now? are you regenerated, I feel fantastic, like you I have only lost 10 lbs, but dropped down 2 sizes in clothing, this week my hubby talked me into buying a Tankini ( baithing suit) it is a size 10 lol

I have not been a size 10 in 20 yrs!! I am 48 I apperently am responsible for motivating my oldest daughter too...

However it is not just the running I had to make changes in my diet as well,
(cholesterol) problem... Honestly now my physcial health is matching up with my mental health......... which is so nice !!!

Good luck and congratulations......... btw I run in "Saucony" shoes, for me they are fantastic, I sprint run as i have just started running this passed year and now that the weather is nice i have moved from the tread mill to running outside (10 mins straight run / 2 mins walking) I hope to improve,
I never really got shin splints, but "calf muscle tightness", this is quite common for beginner runners.....

here is a link to check out foot wear

Saucony Running Shoes - Buy Saucony Footwear at Road Runner Sports

[John Wesley]

Way to go dragonfly183!

If you want to lose more weight, I'd recommend giving the slow carb diet a try. It helped me lose 10 pounds in a month. The best part is that one day a week you can eat whatever you want. I've documented my experience on my blog if you're interested.

[dragonfly183]

i have done the slow carb diet for me but its kind of expensive since fruits and veggies and other such healthy foods keeping getting higher in price.

Shamou, you are such a goof

[Shamou]

Originally Posted by dragonfly183

Shamou, you are such a goof

No I'm not...(stump foot)

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[Beautiful Future]

Originally Posted by Max Power

What is imagination? It's a place in your space where you make choices.

I just love that statement. Looking back on my life I can see how very true it's been, and feel that I can gain a lot from being armed with it going forward. Definitely one for the journal - thank you

Sorry for taking your thread a bit O/T, dragonfly, and congratulations on your weight loss