I NEEEEED UR SUPPORT!!!
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You CAN do it...feel free to add me, as well, I need all the support I can get too.0
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Good Luck. Feel free to add me. I have a long way to go and the more friends the better.
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I vote for stocking up on minimally processed frozen fruits and veggies too. Also, since now is greens season, stock up on all the fresh greens and freeze them. You can wash them, and leave the water clinging to the leaves. Store in meal size servings in a plastic bag, and they are ready to steam or sautee straight from the freezer.
Save your veggie scraps to make veggie stock too (way easier than making meat stock). Carrot peels, onions, things that are a little limp. Throw it all in the freezer and when you have about 2 pounds, add about 1.5 quarts of water and simmer for about 20-30 minutes. (Feel free to add herbs and spices as you see fit.). You get some of those veggie nutrients and you can use it to cook your rice, beans, make soup, or sautee your veggies. Good luck.0 -
Hey!!!
I have trouble with fresh veggies and fruits too. Time sure flies and they turn bad on me before I know. As a result, I have a tendency to buy frozen veggies and some fruits. I often prepare my veggies in a stir-fry method (trying new combinations and seasoning here and there to try to pump up the flavor - including a Goya ham flavor seasoning which has made my cabbage taste like my old southern favorite). It has made a difference in how much veggies I eat. Now I even buy the fresh veggies, clean, cut and freeze 'em. Works well for me.... The frozen fruits are used more often in a smoothy or something similar (Soy milk and splenda). The other fruits I partake in are usually those that last a while (apples) or dried fruits like raisins. (Remember if carbs are your weakness, the dried fruits and apples should be at a limit.)
Ronni0 -
Frozen veggies save my butt on a regular basis. Just try to move as much as you can and work on portion control. Beans are also very filling, lots of fiber, protein, and cheap...0
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I need support too! I'm 34years old too, but I only have one son and I've just lost a lot (about 30-40lbs) of weight over a long period of time. My goal is to go another 20lbs, and I'm going to do it the healthy way, by eating healthy and working out. If you need help with motivation, just friend me and we'll keep each other in check!0
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Hey there!!!
I'm fairly new to this as really talking to people but Ive been doing the calorie counter for a few months. I love it AND would love to be any extra help or support needed!!The people I've talked to on here with similar goals OR different ones have really helped and honestly I feel its helped me NOT to eat such crumby things I would before. I log everything and when I eat something bad ill question myself like " aw man to MFP friends now they see i caved BUT i need to step my game up and stop!"Anyways I may not know the best of things to do I just know what has worked for me and what hasn't and id be happy to share.0 -
Hey, Hang in there Girl.
I know it is difficult with kids, cause they have there own tastes, and it can be difficult when everyone else in the family does not have to loose weight or watch what they eat. But you can do it. Make sure you drink plenty of water. Sometimes are bodies are craving water, but We confuse it with hunger. Another thing is to make sure you have you snack foods PRE-pared. Its happened to me plenty of times where I forget to bring my snack, or forget to pack my lunch..and that either makes me more hungry, or grab the wrong foods(i.e. Fast food). For time, sake with fresh veggies, I will cut them up and freeze them, or just buy frozen veggies. They are still pretty fresh and wont go bad as long as you freeze them. For meats, I portion them out and place them in a baggie, like 3 chicken breasts per Ziplock. So I dont make too much food, and it goes to waste. Sometimes if I make more than enough, its leftovers after two days. Another thing I do occasionaly is I prepare my main dishes on Sunday, and leave the frozen veggies for the day of the meal. The other thing I do, is make sure my kids drink water for dinner. AT first they looked at me like I was crazy, but they got over it. Everything has so much sugar. If we go out to eat, I will let them have what they want to dringk, but at home its water. Saves money. I dont buy soft drinks anymore. I will buy juice.. but they have it like twice a week.(maybe) and no more than 4 oz.. I am 37, and I have lost 18 lbs. I need to get back to my pre baby weight of 150. By the way I was 220about a month ago. Dont give up..Just remember your not alone. Im truckin on with ya!
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:flowerforyou: WQW!!!! I'M NOT YELLING I AM JUST SHOOUTING FOR JOY!! I CAN'T BELIEVE THE AMOUNT OF SUPPORT I HAVE GOTTEN IN JUST ONE DAY!!! I AM SO EXCITED FOR WHAT THE FUTURE HAS TO OFFER ME WITH TUNZ OF SUPPORT AND FRIENDS!!! I AM SO THANKFUL TO ALL OF YOU FOR THE ADVICE AND SITES TO VISIT AND A LITTLE OF YOUR STORIES AS WELL THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING ME !!0
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Don't focus on what you weigh NOW, give your energy to what you want to weigh. Can you change your screenname?0
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Hey! Cangrats on losing 5 pounds! I have about 70 to lose. I know what budgeting feels like and buying healthy item can sometimes be impossible! So here are some tips
Water, water, water!
Play with your kids outside
buy salsa (it'll boost your metabolism)
Get some sleep
Get organized (to minimize stress)
laugh
Go for 10 minute jogs
jog in place on commercials while watching tv
All these are free (except for salsa and tv), not time consuming, and will give you a boost!!!
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Feel free to add me as a friend. It would be great to support each other on our journeys. I am new here too. I'm a mom of 3. I'm not a single mom, but we have a very small grocery budget to work with too so I can relate to what you're going through. Like some of the others who have replied to you, I have found that drinking water really helps. I have my kids drinking water at supper now and I'm trying to get my hubby on board too It won't be easy, but it's always a little easier when others are supporting you. Good luck!0
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I vote for stocking up on minimally processed frozen fruits and veggies too. Also, since now is greens season, stock up on all the fresh greens and freeze them. You can wash them, and leave the water clinging to the leaves. Store in meal size servings in a plastic bag, and they are ready to steam or sautee straight from the freezer.
Save your veggie scraps to make veggie stock too (way easier than making meat stock). Carrot peels, onions, things that are a little limp. Throw it all in the freezer and when you have about 2 pounds, add about 1.5 quarts of water and simmer for about 20-30 minutes. (Feel free to add herbs and spices as you see fit.). You get some of those veggie nutrients and you can use it to cook your rice, beans, make soup, or sautee your veggies. Good luck.
Hey, that is awesome advice. I am a member of an organic produce co-op, so I do a lot with veggies, but I never thought of using the scrap stuff or things that were about to go bad to make stock/broth. Totally amazing idea!0 -
I hope you get the support you need.
I can only imagine life must be hectic with 3 kids & an injury.
Good luck :flowerforyou:0
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