[RubyCamaro]

Originally Posted by heRS

I've been on a weight loss journey myself. I signed up at Snap Fitness last February and went from 225 to 190 so far. I feel so much better and I know about motivation and lack thereof. I make myself go in 4 days a week for at least an hour workout. I weigh in every day. I know they say don't weigh in every day because we "fluctuate" but if I try weighing once a week then I have a harder time staying on track. I eat well but I overeat so my constant battle is with portion control. I know they say eat breakfast but I can't. I'm up around 6 or 7 am, and usually don't eat until after noon. When I do try eat breakfast it seems to set me up to crave food all day long. My worst cravings are at night. A bowl of Cheerios seems to do it for me.
I tried things that work for others but this is what seems to help me. I bought a weighted hoop and I hula-hoop at the gym (nothing fancy just roundyrounds) I do some weights and resistance, I do some yoga because I have a bad back. I can't do the elliptical and step machines because they hurt my knees but the exercycle and me are good friends now.
I've reached my original goal of 190 (btw I am not a small girl, 5'10" with a big frame) and I'm working at a crawl to get to 180 which is my next goal.
I love the idea for this thread and I'll come by and visit occasionally. Here's the sign at the gym that keeps me going
"If you feel like giving up, think about why you started in the first place".

Welcome aboard. Come by more than occasionally. We can all support each other!