julieistead Member

Hi, I’m happy to connect too. Just started back 3 weeks ago with a 20lb loss goal. I bought an elliptical and that is my main workout until spring arrives lol

I"m starting again too...I"ll join you both :smiley:

I try to never eat back my calories "earned" through exercise unless I'm starving. I just consider the exercise a heart-healthy bonus rather than a weight-loss tool.

Add me too!

I would like to join! This is great for a little kick start! SW 197 GW 185 4/24/17: 197

I will join you too. email address is [edited by MFP mods]

Have you had your thyroid checked out? Hypothyroidism can cause difficulty losing weight.

I make up a container of marinated canned chick peas. I rinse the chick peas, add red wine vinegar, just a dash of olive oil, salt, pepper and oregano. Shake it up and portion out a small container each day. It's delicious and high in protein.

Hi Jean, I'm going to check out that book! Thanks for the recommendation. Julie

One idea I forgot to add is that I make low cal muffins (check out the weight watcher ones, they are only about 100 cals). I freeze them and just pop one in my lunch.

I have a few go to items: boiled eggs (i remove the yolk and they are only 33 cals each), greek yogurt with a few tbsp of high protein granola (check out Vector), love picked beets (lots of flavour, but low on calories), salad, hummus with carrot sticks, sliced strawberries, almonds.

Hi Chloe! I can totally understand what you are going through. I've had hypothyroidism for 10 years and generally its' been under control but it's been a struggle to keep it controlled the last year. I'm now seeing an endocrinologist, figured it's actually Hashimoto's and seem to have it under control the last month or so.…

I have 0% fat yogurt with a few tbsp's of Vector Protein Granola (almond cranberry) Try this overnight steel cut oatmeal recipes, it's great. I'd advise just using water instead of juice though, I found it too sweet. fivehearthome.com/2015/10/26/overnight-slow-cooker-apple-pie-steel-cut-oatmeal-recipe-no-burnt-edges/ A…

I'm in too! I'm going to get back at it again

You can add me....I just started here and could use some friends! Lol B)