https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:23:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1705312 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 23:34:05 +0000 Classically Casual 1705312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You'll be training for a marathon or a triathlon before you know it! Nothing like being pain free and motivated to discover how awesome you are. Enjoy the journey!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1705298 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 23:16:13 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1705298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MSMaven, hoping the Turmeric works for you, I understand the not wanting to take daily pain killers. &nbsp;Keep me posted...</p> <p>I have only lost 3lbs but the tape measure says an inch of my hips, 1/2 inch off waist and thighs too in just 2 weeks.. keeping up what I am doing and steering clear of the scale which drives me nuts when i add in exercise which I am doing twice a day, cardio in the morning and strength training in the evenings.. total of an hour and 10 minutes so not overkill. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1698343 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 18:31:05 +0000 MsMaven 1698343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing like a cruise or great vacation to motivate you.</p> <p>It's interesting to me that tumeric works for you. I met someone who raved about it and said that it solved all her problems. I started taking it, but about the same time started getting aching finger joints and some swelling, so I stopped it. My doctor just confirmed that it is osteoarthritis. I forgot to ask her about tumeric.</p> <p>Anyway, since I have a supply of it I started taking it again and will give it a longer trial. I don't want to have to take pain killers every day. The reviews I've Googled say it does work for some people. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1698279 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 17:13:55 +0000 Anonymous 1698279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What great motivation! You can do it in 10 weeks, too. Heck, you're already doing it! Congrats on the 2 lbs. and for being disciplined.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1698145 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:24:36 +0000 Chris987 1698145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How exciting and inspiring! And of course we must see you cruise capsule as someone said.</p> <p>Beth Anne and suz I'm loving all your jokes....too perfect! I used to be even more of a pear than I am now and never had an ounce of fat in my rib cage/waist area....but then it all changed - my thighs have shrunk a little and I acquired that 401k thing but it actually is a little easier to fit clothes now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1697849 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 00:06:18 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1697849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone, haven't missed a day of Pilates and am adding in a treadmill three times a week. Lost 2lbs so far! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1697418 Tue, 19 Jul 2016 13:20:44 +0000 Eliza 1697418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you to be building in some fun and friend time. It is a boost to have a goal to work towards and a time frame. You are not alone in your roller coaster ride and it can be discouraging. I try to keep my eyes on the big stuff, yet somehow that is easier when the other parts are working.<br /> . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1697360 Tue, 19 Jul 2016 09:56:03 +0000 Summer 1697360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a great motive for getting in shape, Tracey, and 10 weeks makes it entirely doable.&nbsp; Don't overdo it, though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1697254 Tue, 19 Jul 2016 02:39:33 +0000 Suz 1697254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic. There is nothing like a goal to kick us into gear, and a trip with a good friend is the gift of a lifetime. ENJOY.&nbsp;</p> <p>ETA my shape also changed with menopause -- I was an hourglass/pear from 15-50 at <b>any</b> weight, then became an hourglass/rectangle at my lower weight but verging on apple at times when bloated or a few pounds up. &nbsp;:) &nbsp; Doesn't sound like a big change, but it truly is.&nbsp;</p> <p>In some ways it is easier. Certain items (pants) have become much much easier to fit. Even shirts (because they can go over my hips). But it's a weird feeling to be a different shape than before. It takes us a while to learn to dress for it or recognize it. And I do not like this ...er...."reTIREment" savings fund at my waist.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1697017 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 20:08:43 +0000 shedev 1697017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The cruise sounds really fun. Glad you found something that will motivate you. Thanks for the tip on the turmeric, I'm going to look into that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1696982 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 19:19:48 +0000 catgirl 1696982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i>401(k)/emergency fund</i> - Beth Ann, you are the BEST!&nbsp; </p> <p>And yes to everything you've said, Tracey.&nbsp; I'm going through the same and wondering if the spare tire will ever be gone.&nbsp; Keep up the good work.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1696837 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:05:48 +0000 Anonymous 1696837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love hearing stories like this Tracy, and I absolutely relate to your frustrations. &nbsp;Finding a new regime that feels good is &nbsp;the best thing ever - and here's to the next 10 weeks!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1696819 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:36:42 +0000 Beth Ann 1696819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you, Tracey! &nbsp;Menopause is a shift, for sure. &nbsp;I've retired from estrogen production, and was amazed that my body had quite a 401K full of the hormone stashed round my waist. &nbsp;I think of it as my emergency fund. &nbsp;</p> <p>I've been making adjustments and, slowly, after almost a year, have found some new routines and habits that are making a difference. &nbsp;Sounds like you've found a marvelous motivation for making some positive changes. &nbsp;A lot of people perform better with a goal --- and a cruise with a dear friend will be a marvelous payoff at the end!</p> <p>Please don't feel the need to be scarce on the forum because of weight gain. &nbsp;It's good for us all to remember that weight fluctuations are common for the many women. &nbsp;Personally, I think it helps me take care of myself through exercise and nutrition when I already feel good about the way I look. &nbsp;Well fitting clothes and great outfits are a part of that.</p> <p>Besides -- we all want to see your cruise capsule!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1696793 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 13:56:51 +0000 Helen11 1696793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you! &nbsp;How exciting to have your cruise booked. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time, and look terrific, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1696783 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 13:42:26 +0000 Thirkellgirl 1696783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're inspiring.</p> <p>"...the weight that piled on during the 4yrs I was my mother's care giver. I lost it because I knew she would hate it if that was her legacy." When my mom began her final illness I was in the best shape of my life, running every day, proud of how I looked for my high school reunion that year. I tried hard to keep up with running (I was even running around the hospital when she was in the ICU) but failed.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1696777 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 13:31:08 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1696777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks and I hope Tumeric helps others as much as it &nbsp;has myself, seriously off all Tylenol and Ibuprofen....&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1696763 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 12:56:32 +0000 Anonymous 1696763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I'm thrilled for you Tracey. What a fun thing to look forward to. You have a great attitude too. I hope you achieve all that you wish for.</p> <p>Off to Google the benefits of Turmeric now as I'm intrigued. :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1696751 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 12:37:57 +0000 RobinF 1696751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fun, I love cruises, in fact going on an Alaskan cruise in four weeks. Sometimes it just takes a little motivation to get started again. I hadn't heard of Turmeric for aches. Interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1696704 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 09:54:16 +0000 Style Fan 1696704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How exciting.&nbsp; The cruise sounds like a lot of fun.&nbsp; Tumeric is something I have been thinking of trying.&nbsp; Good luck with your challenge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1696687 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 07:21:49 +0000 rachylou 1696687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your enthusiasm is wonderful. How exciting to have a cruise to look forward to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1696680 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 06:53:05 +0000 Sal 1696680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely positive attitude Tracey. &nbsp;Your DH sounds like a gem. &nbsp;I think this was just what you needed maybe - I also need a challenge sometimes so I understand:)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1696676 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 06:43:25 +0000 Barbara Diane 1696676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you are off to a great start-and a great trip. Hope we will hear more about both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1696675 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 06:40:08 +0000 Jane 1696675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! The cruise sounds great, and super that it's a catalyst for your fitness routine. How good is your DH too! Cocktails and painkillers - wow! He understands both sides of the equation of being a woman! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1696671 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 05:52:54 +0000 Maneera 1696671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's amazing! I hope you have a ball on the cruise. What a great motivation! Honestly, the BEST kinds ever! Enjoy your workouts &amp; keep us posted! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1696657 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 05:07:12 +0000 Lyn D. 1696657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How exciting!<br />The best ,motivation ever, but you know that you are perfect the way you are, so not too much pressure on yourself!<br />Another fan of tumeric here too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-10-week-challenge#post-1696643 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 04:21:14 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1696643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't been around much lately because I am just very frustrated with the menopausal weight gain that unlike any other weight gain has completely changed my body shape which has always been hourglass no matter how much I weighed. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I just haven't felt like photographing myself as much or had the motivation to do the work necessary to really change this.. Until a few days ago that is....</p> <p>I booked my first ever cruise! &nbsp;A girlfriend and I are heading to Bermuda in 10 weeks. &nbsp;I am so motivated, eating right and using my Pilates machine every day for the past 5 days since I paid for the cruise....This cruise came about because my friend just needs a break from her family situation and I of course volunteered to join her. &nbsp;</p> <p>The best part of this is that it's the biggest thing either of us has ever done for ourselves and our husbands are seeing our Joy and loving it and being extremely supportive... They even encouraged us to go for the Unlimited cocktails package to ensure we have a wonderful time. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I have never felt so motivated , every day I just feel like doing more with my workouts and my lifesaver has been Tumeric which really erases all muscle pain... I was without it when I first began and was telling my husband how much I ached and felt my 50 yrs of age , something beyond any ache I had from workouts in the past. &nbsp;He ran to the store and got me some pills and a few hours later it hit me that the pain was gone.... I did 2 workouts today and have increased my reps from 20 to 40 with the goal of increasing to 100 by the time this ten weeks is up.</p> <p>If you read this much , thanks for hanging in as this has been a very tough journey to gain weight after doing such a great job of losing the weight that piled on during the 4yrs I was my mother's care giver. &nbsp;I lost it because I knew she would hate it if that was her legacy. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for letting me share my Joy! &nbsp;</p>