The first pic is my dl picture from April of last year @ 330 pounds. The second pic is from today so overlook my nappy head :P.

How can I find out the amount of calories I need each day to lose weight? So many different sites state different amounts and just keep me confused.

How much is enough to help lose weight? I usually do a 1 hour - 1.5 hours 5-6 days a week. Is this enough to help shed the pounds?

What do you do when you’ve hit a plateau?

Here’s the siggy tag up for grabs today -

The question for today is this -

According to Elvis, where was the Heartbreak Hotel located?

Good luck!!

Hugs

Michelle

I thought I would try this out and see how it takes off.

Each day I will post a trivia question. Categories will vary as will difficulty levels. The first person to post the correct answer, will get a siggy tag from me.

The siggy tag up for grabs today is -

And now on to the fun

What is  Audrey  Hepburn’s real name?

I am writing this out of frustration. To date, I have lost 120 pounds since July 20, 2008. Maybe that is a little too fast, I am not sure but I know this - I am extremely happy for that fact and I feel so much better. So, please explain to me why people, no one here, feel the need to keep scolding me that I am not eating enough?! On an average day, I get in around 1300 calories. I don’t go around feeling weak or tired or hungry. I feel pretty dang good actually seeing as how before I started losing weight I was taking in approximately 4500 calories…bad bad calories, mind you, each day. There are some days, yes, that may be hectic or I am having a bad day that I won’t get in but maybe 1000 calories but that is not everyday. My philosophy is that everybody and every body is different. What works for you might not work for me and vice-versa.  And the real getter in all this, the people who are hounding me about my caloric intake, are overweight and not even attempting to do anything about it. Ugh!!!

Anyway,  I am sorry for the rant but I feel better now that I got it off my chest. Thanks!!

He is a 1.5 year old Chug (part chihuahua/part pug). He is aptly named Baby cause he is my Baby

My top 3 reasons for wanting to lose weight.

1. Live longer.

2. Be happy.

3. Be healthy.

“Some succeed because they’re destined; others succeed because they’re DETERMINED.” - Anon

“There are only 2 choices; make progress or make excuses.” - Ellen Mikesell

“Life’s too short just to exist.  Do something!” - Anthony Candel

“Who needs luck when you can acheive much more by persistence?” - Fred Akama

“If you have a dream, go for it.  No one is stopping you, except yourself!” - Anon

Hope everyone has a wonderful day. And always remember, we are worth it and we can and will achieve our goals!!

Hugs

Michelle