Denise L.

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Need to lose weight to go back to work as an officer for the state. I need to run a mile and 1/4 which I haven't done in three years.

Quick Facts

Favorite Health Food: Belvita breakfast biscuits

Favorite Sinful Food: Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia!!

My Preferred Method of Exercise: Elliptical and bike.

My Approach to Weight Loss: Every day is a life change.

My Weight Loss Program: Biggest Loser Club

My Diet Plan: Weight watchers

Fitness/Exercise Apps: Sparkpeople.com

Fitness Devices: FitBit

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TIME PERIOD: All 1-Year 60-Days 30-Days
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+3.8% Since last weigh-in
0% 1-Month Change
+0.4% Lifetime Change

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Childish at almost fifty!
by Denise - 09/03/2014 5:03PM

I have really gotten into working out, and getting healthy. I am ashamed to say that i let my compet... Read More ›

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Denise L.

I love it 20?? no sweat? I was proud to put mine up to five lol believe me I have killed two pair of earbuds with my sweat!

Vgan

When l started doing hot yoga in the summer l was the same way. l was bothered that everyone else knew what to do except for me. l was determined to be as awesome as them. The first day of hot yoga kicks everyone's butt. l exerted myself trying to go as deep as everyone else for each pose. l ended up being dizzy and having to leave early. The instructors always say it doesn't matter where you were yesterday, and to just go at it with where our body is at today. They don't even want us to compete against ourselves haha which is smart. lt is not fun learning the hard way!
Almost through my first holiday weekend
by Denise - 08/31/2014 10:01AM

I never realized how many people have parties on Labor day till I was dieting! I, at first want to n... Read More ›

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Susie D.

Great job, and awesome motivation. So sorry about the loss of your mom.

J-Mom

Sorry about your loss. Don't beat yourself up. We will be a good example to our children, by being good to people, enjoying life and taking care of ourselves. If weightloss come along that will be a bonus to us. The walk run seems amazing!
family and friendamies
by Denise - 08/29/2014 6:52PM

I am ever suprised to find my closest friends and family going out of their way to offer me fattenin... Read More ›

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Vgan

Agreed! lt's kind of weird that people don't really realize how devastating those food offers can be. My guyfriend has offered me my favorite foods or to take me out even though he knew l was trying to not indulge too much. He was just trying to make me happy, but he didn't realize I was specifically trying to not take so much pleasure in eating. It's a weird area when a supportive action, the gift of comfort food, turns from a present into a hurtle.

Lizagna

So true! I'm fortunate that my husband treads that delicate balance of loving me as I am and telling me I'm beautiful no matter what I weigh--and supporting me when I'm working to lose weight. But I have a family member who has often commented on how "you just didn't look good when you were so skinny". (I was not exactly gaunt then.) I think every commenter here has made some great observations, and Sherry & Susie really hit the proverbial nail on the head. People are uncomfortable even with positive change.

Thanks for the great post!
Finally weight is droping!
by Denise - 08/28/2014 8:48PM

I was a couch potatoe and now work out seven days a week. I am happy and have more energy than i tho... Read More ›

Lynda H.

You can do this!
photo of what?
by Denise - 08/25/2014 5:26PM

I have had to redue my photo three times. Full length photo of me with my word, on a scale with the ... Read More ›

Dieting for money? What an idea!
by Denise - 08/22/2014 7:03PM

I since July I have been working on getting back to into shape for work. Been retired officer for th... Read More ›