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I made a "frappucino" with vanilla Muscle Milk, an instant coffee packet, cashew milk, and ice. It was delicious. I'll be trying the bulk vanilla protein powder from Sam's Club soon, hopefully it is good. It think it is 140 calories per scoop, and 20 grams of protein.

in Protein powder for Iced coffee Comment by rayw89 May 2015

Hi, everybody! I haven't had a chance to read these pages the last few days. I've been keeping busy with school and family things. I wanted to stick my head in and say HI though! I hope everyone had a lovely Mother's Day! And I hope everyone is doing well on their journeys. Today is my first day doing 1,400 calories…

in 20 pounds by Easter challenge Comment by rayw89 May 2015

AMAZING!!!

in ❤ 113.6lbs / Over 8 Stone lost after 15 months. Time to recreate those pics! ❤ Comment by rayw89 May 2015

@cristina0000 No wonder it's called the Happiest Place on Earth! Now I want to go there and lose weight too!

in 20 pounds by Easter challenge Comment by rayw89 May 2015

Beans are our friend! I'm vegetarian also, and have been trying to up my protein consumption. Beans, protein bars, and protein powders would be a good start. The beans are more inexpensive though, so stock up. :)

in Am I losing LBM? Comment by rayw89 May 2015

Luckily I have ad-block on my main computer, but if I log onto MFP from my school laptop I see all kinds of food and plus-size clothing ads! Mainly burger ads for me for some reason.

in Really MFP? Really? Comment by rayw89 May 2015

@cristina0000 Maybe decreased stress from normal daily life helped you with the loss? Having fun is good for you. :)

in 20 pounds by Easter challenge Comment by rayw89 May 2015

Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). It's basically the total amount of calories your body burns while simply existing, or while existing + exercise. :) Here is a link to a TDEE calculator if you want to play around with it: http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html

in 20 pounds by Easter challenge Comment by rayw89 May 2015

Thanks for the encouragement! For vanity purposes I'll wait til Sunday or Monday to start my calorie increase, but I'm looking forward to it. It will be interesting to see how my body responds, and that also means I can start incorporating some peanut butter in! Haha. Enjoy your new shoes, Shirley! I got Mizuno shoes for…

in 20 pounds by Easter challenge Comment by rayw89 May 2015

Faye, hang in there!

in 20 pounds by Easter challenge Comment by rayw89 May 2015

Marie, I'm glad things went well at the doctor's, and they gave you a plan. Esther, those "secret" calories burned will add up. :) If I do an activity that some might consider exercise, but isn't my workout, I don't count the calories burned for it, I just relish knowing I've burned extra. So I'm really considering after…

in 20 pounds by Easter challenge Comment by rayw89 May 2015

I hope your appointment goes well, Marie! I think I've accidentally set up a goal to double my daily water intake for May. I had been making sure to get atleast 3 cups a day, but over the last three days I've been drinking 3 cups when I get up, and then refilling my bottle with another 3 to consume during my workout and…

in 20 pounds by Easter challenge Comment by rayw89 May 2015

If you can find a store that still has their iced peach green tea, I highly recommend it! It was my Summer love a couple years ago. I like their hot and iced chai, not sure about the calories. If you're looking for something cold and blended, but low in calories, their coffee frappucinno is good!

in Starbucks Comment by rayw89 May 2015

I love seeing these photos. Every one of you have done an amazing job, you're so impressive and motivating. Thank you for sharing your success with us. :)

in PHOTO ONLY SUCCESS STORIES! Comment by rayw89 May 2015

Um, I would like your abs, please! :D You've done an awesome job!

in Baby belly gone- six pack coming! :) Mommy power with pics!! :D Comment by rayw89 May 2015

I've done this a few times too! Yes, I hadn't really thought about it before, but this is very true.

in Unexpected results of weight loss Comment by rayw89 May 2015

I've done this a few times too! Yes, I hadn't really thought about it before, but this is very true.

in Unexpected results of weight loss Comment by rayw89 May 2015

I've done this a few times too! Yes, I hadn't really thought about it before, but this is very true.

in Unexpected results of weight loss Comment by rayw89 May 2015

@SeeAhtter787 Haha congratulations!!! @tenpets I started at 184 on January 28th.

in 20 pounds by Easter challenge Comment by rayw89 May 2015

Whatever strategy you choose, make sure it's one that is realistically maintainable. Ten pounds lost doesn't mean anything if you can't maintain it. This is a lifestyle more than just a diet. I'm 13 lbs. from goal, I could probably find a way to lose that pretty quickly, but then I'd gain it back shortly after. Just…

in The last 10 lbs Comment by rayw89 May 2015

@tenpets I started at 184 and I'm in the 140's now. The method I've used it Calories-In Calories-Out. I haven't restricted what foods I can and cannot eat. I have sweet and salty things every day, and I like to try new things sometimes. Like yesterday I put together some pita bread and roasted vegetable cream cheese and…

in 20 pounds by Easter challenge Comment by rayw89 May 2015

I didn't know there was a premium version of MFP. I hope that doesn't mean they're going to charge for this one day, or cut down on our features.

in 20 pounds by Easter challenge Comment by rayw89 May 2015

Happy Saturday! It's warm and sunny here today. We stayed out super late last night/this morning, and accidentally slept really late into the day. Yesterday was definitely another splurge day, but now it's back to normal until the wedding next Saturday. I'm trying to figure something out for Mother's Day, I was going to go…