I'll do it - since I'm meant to be on a diet anyways!

1) Salad for lunch on work days
2) No more sweets
3) Swim at least 3 times a week!

That sounds great! Swimming is so good for you too. Something I really want to get back into.
I am going to try to get to the no more sweets phase... but I'm working my way up to it :)

I would, but this week me and a dragon from Okinawa are gonna be stuffing our bellies in Taiwan XD

If I survive this week, I might do it next too :)
Have a lot of fun in Taiwan!!

so far so good... at least I always start off strong...

V.

That's me too! I'm like a yoyo when it comes to healthy life style, but I do really want to make a permanent change

it's a mindset... if I may - over the years I've found 'weight watchers' to be the best concept. There is nothing to it except eating the proper things. After a while you learn to only eat the good things naturally. I have no idea what it is now (we're talking a lot of years ago) but the idea is a good one. My problem - I like food.

V.

I'd love to and more healthy meals.

Wohoo!!
I think I'll be doing that next week :)
what type of meals do you want to eat?

Hmm - I wonder if this should be an FACCC thing as well, I'll put in a mention :3

THANK YOU
*bounds over and tackles you in a kitty cat feral hug*

I've been being healthier since 16th Feb with a few little hiccups since I stress binge due to depression, but I've managed to lose 1st 1lbs :) Still need to lose 3 stone to get down to a 'healthy bmi' but I'm on the right track ^_^ Slow and steady

That is wonderful to hear!! And congratulations for sticking with it for so long, keep going!
Slow and steady is o bend they secrets to a happy life

I'm down to try this :D

Wohoo!
Thank you for joining me

I hope you do not mind: I found your journal via ~faccc2 and thought I would chime in since I am all about fitness and trying to eat healthier! I have been working out and maintaining my weight loss for 3-4 years now (and still going!!!) Here are my goals for the week:

1) Work out at least 30-60 minutes before work (5x a week)
2) Drink more water every day (I'm so bad about that, blah)
3) Eat less unhealthy carbs and more good carbs and protein

Good luck with your goals: it is hard but you can do it~

Thank you, and sounds like you have an amazing sechedulemset up!
That is great you have been maintaining for so long. I really want to do that... I Yo-yo so bad :/
What type of work outs do you do?

Thank you! It is hard maintaining it and trust me, there are mornings I definitely rather sleep instead of exercising, haha. But I am down over 65 pounds- my goal to hit 70-75 pounds lost (but these last few pounds do not want to move, blah!) I just keep telling myself my hard work will be worth it!

I mostly do running, powerwalking, HIIT (high intensity interval training), tabata, and weight training to build muscle and speed up my metabolism. Oh, and I love kickboxing and punching as well; it is a great way to de-stress. But I started off walking- simple but it works. And most important, portion control- eating the foods I like but in smaller portions. And eating less unhealthy foods and drinks. This coming from someone that used to flat out hate any form of exercise and hid in P.E. so trust me when I say I did not start out in shape at all.

Yo-yo'ing is so bad for your body and morale. I have watched so many of my coworkers and friends do that: they would lose 5, 10 pounds but at soon as they stopped whatever diet they were on, the weight came back on!

Some things to keep in mind that may help you:
1) Find something that interests you so you will stick to it. Like for me, I love running and walking. I even try to walk on my breaks at work just to get up and stretch my legs and move around.
2) Pick a time of day you know you will want to or can consistently work out. For me, it is mornings. After work, I do NOT want to work out; I just want to be lazy and relax, haha. So I make sure I get to bed early so I can wake up early enough to get in my exercise each day.
3) Do not deprive yourself! Giving up all your favorite foods and snacks will only make you want them more. So in my case, I pick one day a week where I have a cheat meal! Such as a burger, ice cream, fries...something you really enjoy. The rest of the week I try to eat as healthy as possible and maintain my workout regime. That way you do not feel as bad eating something you want- plus most of the time, you do not want to eat as much as you usually would because you do not want to ruin your hard work.
4) Get a fitness tracker. If you have a smartphone, try to find a free app where you can monitor your food and/or exercise. Myfitnesspal is a good example of one: you put in your weight, height, and how much you want to lose. The program helps you monitor how much calories you eat a day, along with how active you are. I also use an app to track how many steps I walk or run a day

Let me know if you have any other questions or just need some motivation- I love helping others lose weight too since I know how hard it can be. I am trying to stick to my goals as well~

Thank you so much!!
I could so use a tad of motivation/ a little bit of a hand.
I really need to work on my metabolism too! I was pretty much on bed rest for almost 6 months with pregnancy issues and lost soooo much muscle. It's been four months since I've had my little kitten so have gained a little bit of muscle back. I do have the advantage of breastfeeding, but it also makes me crazy hungry.
Humm... I think morning would work for getting so,e exercise in. Right now it is sooooo hot during the afternoons I turn into a blob.
I do really need a fitness tracker... I've heard so many great things about them.
How's this week coming along for you?

My week is going great, thanks for checking in! I have to admit, I got a little frustrated earlier this week when I saw the scale going 'up' instead of down! (It was muscle and/or water retention but still...blah) So I have been working extra hard and now my weight is back down to a good number! I have been trying to mix up my workouts and keep motivated

How about you, any luck with your goals? I can imagine it is twice as hard trying to lose weight when you have a little one to tend to! In your case, I would definitely recommend morning workouts: it is much cooler and not as humid in the mornings (another reason I love working out in the morning), it is quiet, so it gives you time to meditate and think, and if you are lucky, your baby will still be asleep so you can work out before you have any distractions!

Yes, I highly recommend a fitness tracker if you are able! While I do not track my food anymore, I do use a tracker (GoogleFit) to monitor how many steps I take a day, how many calories I burn exercising, and I can record my weight as well

Here's a few dishes i made if you want the recipe just ask, they are all healthy

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/24458296/

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/24458402/

Why thank you!! I'd love to know how you made your soup