Healthy Weight Loss

[Medusa]

P.s. Does anyone have a recommendation for an AMAZING sports bra? Something that will keep my girls from knocking me in the head every time I try to run?

[Zimmeh]

I suggest looking at Bali Bras. I like their minimizer bras

Have a good night,

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by Medusa

P.s. Does anyone have a recommendation for an AMAZING sports bra? Something that will keep my girls from knocking me in the head every time I try to run?

[justkim]

Originally Posted by Medusa

P.s. Does anyone have a recommendation for an AMAZING sports bra? Something that will keep my girls from knocking me in the head every time I try to run?

Try wearing a regular bra with a sports bra over it... you can even double up on the sports bras, it is about whatever makes you comfy...

[Cowboi]

Worked out with my trainer this afternoon. I think we finally had a connection....Had a great workout.
Now to get back on track! I have been on a feeding frenzy for 2 weeks, gained about 4 lbs. This too shall pass....
Looks like y'all have been doing great!!!
Keep up the good work!!

[Scorp]

If not, you can always get a helmet....

Originally Posted by Medusa

P.s. Does anyone have a recommendation for an AMAZING sports bra? Something that will keep my girls from knocking me in the head every time I try to run?

[justkim]

Originally Posted by Scorp

If not, you can always get a helmet....

With a face guard?

[Lady_Di]

Originally Posted by Medusa

P.s. Does anyone have a recommendation for an AMAZING sports bra? Something that will keep my girls from knocking me in the head every time I try to run?

I get these sport bras at WalMart, they come in 3 different strengths. I need a lot of support, or like you... they will knock me in the face.

I wear it even under my bathsuit, as they have been known to float away and go nuts aquatically speaking.

I have tried many of them there. They are cheap, so it allows me to explore. The BestForm is mega strong and keeps the girls happy and in place. But Fruit of the Loom has several that are not too shabby keeping em happy. One is more cottony and not quite as strong with the lycra.

But check out the BestForms, I think they are considered a dancing gear. There is a whole lot to choose from nowadays. Who would have thunk it, Walmart having good dance gear.

***considering I used to spend mega bucks on dancing gear, it is refreshing to find it now available at a more affordable price***


still miss my Capezio's and Danskins, and intend to be back in them here shortly

Now if they have tights that were that full of spandex! Those cost an arm and a leg. Something I don't think that is discussed much is venous stasis, one of the things that can occur from long term obesity. My valves in my lower legs are shot. And it is directly related to weight issues. I am glad to have lost over 150 pounds now, still working on getting as fit as I can be, so I can enjoy growing older gracefully.

Sticking to the water,
Di - the water baby

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Medusa

P.s. Does anyone have a recommendation for an AMAZING sports bra? Something that will keep my girls from knocking me in the head every time I try to run?

Definitely check out www.titleninesports.com. They rate their bras by bar bell numbers for support levels. Look at the 3+ barbell options.

They are expensive, but last a long time. Although they sell other things, their sports bras are the backbone of their company (this is the company who used to sell the "Frog Bra" that a lot of butches would wear as it was a "major masher bra"). There are many reviews from sports minded women.

[Sparkle]

Originally Posted by Medusa

P.s. Does anyone have a recommendation for an AMAZING sports bra? Something that will keep my girls from knocking me in the head every time I try to run?

I find bare necessities has the best selection in terms of style, support and cup size and usually informative reviews.

http://www.barenecessities.com/searc...sg=Sports+Bras

[Zimmeh]

Hey Medusa,

I was reading the new Marie Claire magazine at work tonight and there was an article written by a plus size women. She works for them and was recommending work out clothes. She loved the sports bras from Lane Bryant. The name of the line is: Marika Miracles at Cacique. I am thinking of going to the store this week to see what I can find. I may even hit their website tonight
Hope this helps!

Zimmeh

Originally Posted by Medusa

P.s. Does anyone have a recommendation for an AMAZING sports bra? Something that will keep my girls from knocking me in the head every time I try to run?

[Leigh]

Hey everyone,

Well its time to get serious and start working out again! I've lost so much time due to illness and issues due to payment troubles with the gym I'm a member at that I've completely lost everything that I was doing before. My positive eating habits, my 3x a week at the gym, it all got tossed aside because I just couldn't do anything with first bronchitis and then a viral infection. Well those things are gone but then I began to have problems with my payments ~ they were being taken out when they shouldn't have been, I got charged 3 separate NSF fees and even after changing bi weekly payments to monthly payments, I was still getting money taken out of my account that never should have been.

I'm sure that I've gotten this all straightened out but my mom was very angry with the gym and how they've been screwing me around for money (rightfully so) but she got involved in the conversation I was trying to have with one of their member reps about fixing the issues and it got blown out of proportion. Now I love my mom to death but she's basically told me to close my bank account and close my gym membership immediately without giving me a chance to make my own decision. I don't want to close my account nor do I want to lose my gym membership; everything seems to have been fixed and what I want more than anything is to get back to the gym but I don't know how to tell her that I want to keep going there.

I love her dearly and I truly value her opinion but I just feel like this time I have to make my own decision, and I don't want to lose my gym membership. I want to continue working out, try a few classes and finally lose this weight ~ I wouldn't be able to just do it on my own and I know that this is the right decision for me. Hopefully it'll go smoothly and she will see my point of view, if not then I have to stand my ground and begin making my own life decisions otherwise I won't get to live the life that I want to live

[Cowboi]

Alllllrighty then.... Got my cardio on this morning. I am ready for my day!!! Will be going to friends today for a big sunday dinner!!!
Gonna have some of MJ's famous enchiladas!!!!

[sylvie]

Good Morning everyone -
Getting ready to head out for my jog again..
Honestly, i feel tired and didn't want to, but noticed it's going to rain out later & the sun is shining now, and i know if i don't do it now, i won't later since i go back to work...

self motivation isn't always easy, arghhh.. lol.

i felt fantastic for doing it yesterday.. i ran some, would walk some, would run some, etc.. stopped to breathe a few times, but it's an hour and 20 min walk, usually.. And i ran over half of that lake, so proud girl here..

Training to run is much harder than i thought it would be honestly.. So much more to it than i realized.. But, i am determined and SOOO want to run a marathon one day!

So i am ON it..
Tomorrow, i have a date with the gym with a friend of mine.. We're doing Body Combat class (kicks, punches and great workout, heh..) and then i'll do my 30 min run/walk on the treadmill.. Probably get some weights in there too since i'm there..

Yesterday, i had some issues eatingwise.. While i ate super healthy and portions were very controlled (proud of that!) i ended up being hungry and eating my dinner far too early, which left me hungry once i was home from work last night.. i am trying to get away from eating at 8pm (my dinner that is) because i work til 7pm.. So trying to adjust my mealtimes, somewhat.. It's a little frustrating when i don't work the same hours everyday.. i do, generally, work til 7pm however..

So today, i am going to try a 2nd healthy snack later in the afternoon, and then eat supper on my 10 min break.. i'll just have to be certain i prepare meals that are easy to get ready and eat within that 10 min time frame, or just settle with the fact i'll have to eat once i get home at night.. It's what i have been doing, i just know it's not good to eat that late, and now that it's a bit more challenging to lose the weight i have to get stricter with myself...

Anyway, will try that today and see how it goes.. If it works, then it's time to research some easy healthy meals recipes..

Have a fantastic day all!

[JoSchmooze]

I'm with Sylvie there....
I do not want to go out there and do the
stationary bike today.
I did the gym yesterday and my upper body is sore
because it was time to up the weights on some
of the machines......
But I'll do it because I need to....
And I know I'll feel betterr aftter I do!

[Ginger]

Originally Posted by sylvie

...

Yesterday, i had some issues eatingwise.. While i ate super healthy and portions were very controlled (proud of that!) i ended up being hungry and eating my dinner far too early, which left me hungry once i was home from work last night.. i am trying to get away from eating at 8pm (my dinner that is) because i work til 7pm.. So trying to adjust my mealtimes, somewhat.. It's a little frustrating when i don't work the same hours everyday.. i do, generally, work til 7pm however..

So today, i am going to try a 2nd healthy snack later in the afternoon, and then eat supper on my 10 min break.. i'll just have to be certain i prepare meals that are easy to get ready and eat within that 10 min time frame, or just settle with the fact i'll have to eat once i get home at night..

Dealing with schedules is tricky. It sounds like you have a good strategy in mind, with the additional healthy snacks. I get up at 6:15 and eat a banana, then when I get to work at 9, I eat a power bar with my coffee. I eat lunch around 12:30 or later if I can hold out. At 3, my cravings are through the roof. I take an apple to work with me and eat it at that time. Or, I eat a packet of instant oatmeal.

What really helps is drinking Mate tea in the afternoon. It's a natural appetite suppressant, and it doesn't make me jittery or too zippy, like with coffee. I'm out of Mate, but this reminds me, I could go by the health food store on my lunch hour tomorrow and get some.

Good luck!
IslandScout

[JustJo]

Good morning healthies

Well my scale did not cooperate today...still sitting at 200 even. I'm not letting it get me down though, because I'm still feeling and seeing differences.

I recently had to toss a bathing suit because the bottoms were too baggy...and this may be TMI...but just realized I'm having the same problem with my underwear. In the interests of "no droopy drawers" I may go treat myself to some cute new ones.

This morning at Curves I was doing my stretches after the workout when a very sweet old lady tapped me on the arm, smiled at me, and said "I see you losing weight young lady. You're looking lovely these days."

Made my day.

[deedarino]

Originally Posted by JustJo

Good morning healthies

Well my scale did not cooperate today...still sitting at 200 even. I'm not letting it get me down though, because I'm still feeling and seeing differences.

I recently had to toss a bathing suit because the bottoms were too baggy...and this may be TMI...but just realized I'm having the same problem with my underwear. In the interests of "no droopy drawers" I may go treat myself to some cute new ones.

This morning at Curves I was doing my stretches after the workout when a very sweet old lady tapped me on the arm, smiled at me, and said "I see you losing weight young lady. You're looking lovely these days."

Made my day.

There are sometimes when droopy drawers are just beautiful :-) Awesome!

[sylvie]

Good Morning Healthies.. ♥

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JO!


LOVED your post and so proud of you..i soo hear you on the undies, i am having the same problem, especially this week.. So, going to treat myself to some lingerie shopping before long too.. ♥ Congratulations to you, i love hearing your progress (as well as everyone else's..) and it reminds me to not focus on the weight, and am going to make it a point to get measurements done for my appointment with the Dietician which is also when i get weighed.. so thank you!

So today, i have a Gym date with a friend i made *at* the gym some weeks ago, we have the same goals and have been on the same type of journey and so we are good motivation for one another.. & she loves the classes there, as do i.. i have another friend i go with sometimes (the runner who is helping with my train to run program) and she hates the classes.. so it's nice being able to go with both because my gym dates are so different .. i usually do go to the gym or workout alone, however because it was important that i was not depending on going with others.. Just nice to have the company sometimes!

So, Body Combat class for me tonight at 530! Lots of punches, & kicks.. Frustrations go bye bye, heh.. Then ill do some weights and treadmill.

i'm excited, i sooo love this class.. i usually do Zumba afterwards but decided i'd rather do some gym equipment instead, the zumba class doesn't do alot for me exercisewise.. It *is* fun though, but it's very low impact compared to some zumba classes others talk about elsewhere (which i'd love to try one day).. Just the ones at the gym aren't working for me so great..

ANYway, have a great day all ♥

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by JustJo

This morning at Curves I was doing my stretches after the workout when a very sweet old lady tapped me on the arm, smiled at me, and said "I see you losing weight young lady. You're looking lovely these days."

Made my day.

That's wonderful!!! That would've made my day too!

Keep up the good work, Jo!

[JoSchmooze]

Back home after sweating it out at
the gym.
I hear ya Jo, but for the butch in me, it's the damned
shorts that are now way too big in the seat!

I was at the Moose yesterday playing
shuffleboard - and I had more than one person
tell me that I needed to go shopping for new shorts!
I may have one more pair that aren't as bad as the cargo shorts
I had on yesterday...

Everyone keep up the great work!