Abberration

It's hard to eat "healthy" on a tight budget :-/ so portion control might help some. My "end of the month" recipies - Chili: ( approx $12 for a pot, and usually have left overs) 1 lb ground beef or turkey 1 onion 1 large can tomato sauce 1 can mushrooms 3 cans beans (what you like/or is on sale) 1 packet chili seasoning…

Do you have a calorie range in mind?

Just cuz this is how my brain works (weigh in at 160/ goal weight 145 (15lbs difference) or about 11% of your current weight. That's really not that much- focus on establishing healthy habits (sounds like you're on the right path)

I'm working 10 days with an hour commute both ways. I'm also a single mom, so time management is imperative as when I'm home my focus is on my son until he goes to bed. At that point I'm not really motivated to workout :-/ I've combined my "office" work outs (currently doing 20 push ups every hour and alternating between…

Feel free to add me (my app doesn't let me add people :-\ ) I'm 5'3", currently 162. Goal is 130, I just started but have logged everything so far!

Steamed butternut squash, sugar snap peas, roasted chicken, and few fingerling potatoes. Yum!!

I can't add people either, but feel free to add me! I cook dinner from scratch almost every night. Would love to share recipies, too.

Maybe try short "bursts" on days when you know you'll be flat out after work. Examples: sets of 20 push ups; squats; calf raises if you stand a lot; walking lunges around the office etc not an "extreme" workout, but it adds up and is better than no work out at all. Just a thought! :-D

Maine B)

Smoothies can be delicious, and with the right I ingredients a valid sub for a meal (I agree with bfast or lunch) My recipe from today: .75 cup organic unsweetened soy milk .25 cup frozen strawberries .25 cup frozen blueberries 1 Chobani peach fat free Greek yogurt High in protein and delicious!!!!!

I'm just starting out, so yes, I get hungry! I am making food choices high in fiber or protein when I am and also drinking more water. I was waaaaaay overeating and not burning much for calories prior to starting. I have pretty much cut sugar out (unless it's in my fruit) as I realized that sugar is a danger zone for me. I…

"use couch to 5k- it comes as an app and takes you from walking to running 5k over about 8weeks." I know several people who have had good success! I got a treadmill for Christmas, and intentionally placed it in my living room so it's not 'out of sight, out of mind'

I needed this! I joined MFP because I've been struggling with accountability and have plateaued at 167 for almost a month. You look amazing!

Keep up the motivation!