YUM

sarahlynwalters wrote: »

PEANUT BUTTER WHIP DIP

mix a table spoon of peanut butter into plain greek yogurt

dip grapes, apples and carrots

DELICIOUS!!!!!

LMK if you try and like!

Okay, so this summer I was 121. Even lost weight when I couldn't work out due to ankle surgery. I came back to work (I'm a teacher) and totally lost control of my eating. Had another surgery in December and once again cannot work out yet. I have gained a total of 18 pounds and am so frustrated! I really need some support. Please help!!!!!

I have lost 3.5 stone after my 1 year old was born and would like to get another stone to around 9.7 stone....

Starting to get back into the right mind set. Summer is fast approaching and I am determined to wear that new bikini I bought last summer!

@lindsayfacer I struggle when there is tempting food at work too. I don't work at a restaurant, but I still have to face it. I have found that I can't just have a "little", because when it's in front of me all day a little turns into a lot. I drink lemon flavored water and chew sugar free gum to keep my mouth busy.

I was at my goal two years ago. 5'10", 165 lbs. Now I am 10 over that. Using MFP and Fitbit in tandem. It could be worse, I have been heavier than this, the weight just kinda creeps up over time. This time I am trying to stay on top of it. When (not IF, but WHEN) I get back to 165, I might revisit and loose 5 more . it seems to be easier for me to parse it out, it is not so overwhelming.

Hey! I'm new to MFP and to the group and was immediately drawn to this thread because I'm getting there! I am 5'9", my heaviest was close to 160 and I'm at 141 today. The goal is 125 - 130 (I know that sounds way too thin for my height but trust me, I have a small frame that is currently enveloped in a lot of flab!). I have kept off the first 19 for about a year. I've never been below 140, that I can recall. Now is the push for true success (or at least what it means for me personally)! I am trying really hard to be focused on creating good habits, not just quick fixes. I even signed up for a half-marathon in July, so I'll be forced to train on a regular basis. I'm nervous but actually REALLY excited about it!! True, big-time training starts next Sunday (a group class). Anyway, thanks, and please feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like. I have a total of ONE at the moment. Ha!

My only real excercise is walking, and when the weather gets bad it is hard to get out there. This has been a pretty mild winter, but there are days. I try not to count the calories from my excercise into my daily intake calories, but sometimes I do, my usual indulgence is alcohol, I am sure that if I stopped drinking I wouldnt have a problem with going over my daily calorie goal eating too much food. Summer is coming, want to get back into some smaller clothes, but my ultimate goal is to be a healthy person. there are people in my circle of friends who don't even try anymore. I don't want to give up on these last pounds I need to loose.I know it is superficial, but I want to look and feel good.. Just for me.

@lindsayfacer maybe you could try making your own creamer with milk and a couple pumps of flavoring instead of getting a menu item drink at work? I have been making my own at home with coconut milk, cacao powder and some flavoring extracts and it turned out really well. You have all the ingredients to make some awesome combinations at your disposal!

Trying Jillian Michael's ripped in 30. Week one is done. Has anyone else done it?

sarahlynwalters wrote: »

These can be some of the toughest lbs to lose, especially if you are within your healthy BMI. I am currently 152 and am losing the last 17 lbs to get to my goal weight of 135. I have already lost 20 lbs from when I began in march. Just trying to get motivated for these last 17!

Join me and tell me your story!

I started at exactly the same weight, 152, and my goal weight is 135. I'm 5'4 and 48 years old. Trying to lose this weight is hard because most of my life I've been able to eat what I wanted with no consequences. Middle-age has changed that LOL! I tend towards almost binge-eating sometimes in the evenings lately which has had a lot to do with my weight gain. I feel your struggle and I know you can do it!

fleurhaus wrote: »

I'm about 13 pounds away from my goal (healthy BMI currently). I have lost about 33 pounds already. It feels like it is so much harder to lose these last pounds, but we have to trust that we can do this. Stay motivated, you'll get there.

I'm also 13lbs away! I'm giving myself six months to do it - slow and steady wins the race!

ProfDawnLee wrote: »

Sarah Lynn, I am in the same boat. Similar weight and similar weight loss goal. This is the heaviest I have ever been and on the border of being in a dangerous BMI for my height. Never thought I would let myself get to this point. When my fat pants started feeling tight and I started to not recognize myself in photos anymore I knew I had to change. Plus I just feel unhealthy overall. Exercise is off to a really good start. Joined a very challenging bootcamp. Now just have to focus on smaller portions, eliminating the emotional eating and making wiser food choices. Anyone else in the same boat?

I am in the exact same boat. Trying to tackle the emotional eating and changing my mindset to choose healthier options. Definitely challenging, especially when you're used to a certain routine and comfort. Good for you for joining a bootcamp! What a great first step. I am trying my best to change how I think about food and hopefully I will get into a new and healthier routine

I have never been obese, just slightly overweight. My BMI is around 25,5. I weigh 147 lbs and my goal is 130 lbs by July. I am losing around 1 lbs per week by cutting 3500 cal. I would love to lose a lot faster but there is no way, I can eat less without beeing hungry all the time. Patience is the magic word and its hard to keep.

I'm also about 15-20 pounds away from my goal weight. If anyone has any tips of healthy but filling snack options...please share!