mysteps2beauty Member

Putting on a pair of pants that have been sitting in my closet unworn for over 4 years! I did not have time to wash this weekend and nothing to wear, so I just gave these a try and they fit! Even the scale doesn't a big lose, apparently I'm shrinking. Even my daughter said she could see the difference esp. in my upper arm…

This is what I'm going to do. I have only been wearing the color black while I have been overweight. Hides my size better, plus people are so use to me wearing only black they don't bother to look to closely. TODAY, I put on a pair of pants that have been in my closet for 4 years, and I could finally get them on! Such a…

...waay too much time on your hands.....go volunteer somewhere....

Another reason sugar causes fat is because people act like its a another food group...everything that is in the aisles of our grocery stores has more sugar than the most food in the perimeter of our grocery stores. They go into denial when they cannot have their mocha frappacino at Starbucks or when their cracker tastes…

Dogs....they are either in investigation mode or running mode....The Dog Whisperer....he wore skates so that they could run...as a pack...so one day you are gonna have to run with them... :) Packing food ([put in a cooler in your trunk] If you were diabetic (and let's face it, uncontrollable weight and poor eating habits…

Hi there...Welcome. Have you read any of the Success Stories threads? Filled with people who have overcome serious odds to be a healthier weight. If they could do it, we can too. There was a woman wheelchair bound who lost over 75 lbs....incredible. To get more calories, exercise might be a key for you and RaeBeeBaby gave…

I'm here for you!!!! Guess what...just like high school, some people are for you, and some people aren't...Just like life, you get to pick your friends.....so don't wait for them to come to you....search the ones who are asking the same questions as you. I'm here for my 2nd time on MFP, 3rd time dieting in my 56 years....…

I just started IF a few days ago.....I'm gonna try it for the rest of October, then reassess it's viability for me at this stage in my life. I will say that as a 5'10 female, I was always skinny (to the point they called me bones) all my life until I had my child at 38. Size 0, 2 and a size 5 right when I found out I was…

I walk at lunchtime 15-30 minutes; if the weather is inclement, I walk inside my office and/or building. There is a device that you can find on Amazon, like a little mini cycle that you can put under your desk. Basically, you just have to move, stand at your desk and walk back and forth if you're on the phone....if you get…

Find your why. "Wanting to" sometimes is not enough. When you find the thing in the pit of your stomach that forces you to say, I cannot continue going on with this, I have to change, then doing what you need to do, esp. in the face of temptation will help reel you back into doing the work. Here are some of mine: 1. If I…

Love the transformation both weight and style!

incredible story....congrats.....

I needed to hear this today. Only yesterday I lamented that I'm concerned about how the scale is creeping up, slowly though. But this morning, I realized that I have lost 10 lbs and a noticeable loss in my waist area. This happened because I put in the work. I know I will have loose skin in the belly area when this all…

I believe the satiety factor of protein and fat quells the hunger pains. So for the CICO people, this is why there a calorie deficit, most people are good with a few choice meals that are higher in fat. However because less of it gives more satiety, then people eat less. One Sunday, I had nothing to eat just some coffee…

I know what you mean OP!!! Well, I'm gonna throw my 2 cents here seeing as I've not read all the posts.....but from what i'm reading and researching, the body burns sugar first before fat. So if you are ingesting things high in sugar, the body sends out insulin to burn the new glucose that you just ate (ever wonder why you…

Guess I'm hanging around the wrong folks....I live in LA and everybody is trying to outdo everybody else.

First I've heard of it... I heard 50 is the new 40 though.... I think it's because you have finally arrived at a place where most of what you want you have. And many of have the funds to do the fun things that 30 year olds currently do (those that have delayed getting married and having babies). I'm 56 and I would say the…

Only your fam and good friends would say something. That's how it was for me. Other women are jealous, and men not in your circle of good friends, dare not.

I'm glad you ordered that pizza, ate a correct amount and left the rest for your son. I find that when you have a craving, and you don't deal with it, like eat a small part of it, you will eat everything else in the room, and then go back and eat the thing you were /craving/avoiding. LOL. So, part of our path is learn how…

I personally get on the scale at least 2x a day. I keep a log with a.m. and p.m data, everyday. I like to see the trends and also how what I eat might impact my weight. Last night before I eating, I weighed myself and there was a 4lb difference between then and this morning. Have no clue why, but it's interesting. So…

I find that meditation when I wake up in the middle of the night to work well and I have a fan blowing for white noise. If meditation practiced often, you will zonk out faster. Stressful job, stressful homelife had me up at night often. I also have reduced my sugar intake and that seems to help me out in lots of areas,…

Welcome! Fill out your profile and we can see how we can best help you!

Sending you a friend request. I read your profile and two things we already have in common....we both use to be skinny most of our lives, 5'10, thin frame wearing a size 5 about 140 lbs, pre-pregnancy 18 years ago, and now (until recently) 250 lbs....up to now, I use to hate looking in the mirror.. and you and I choose the…

Very, very nice!!!

Love this! bookmarking this for inspirational reading...Congrats on a job well done! Best birthday present ever!!!

Ten years ago, I lost 40 lbs. on WW. I had never dieted before so I needed the accountability, and of course MFP was not born yet. Right now I am staying with MFP, because it's cheaper, and more convenient. A challenge to get meetings. I did like their little treats. Gave you the point value so no calculating. Do they…

maybe a little off topic...It seems to me that adding a resistance program will benefit you more than cardio, you get to eat more cause the muscles are using more calories, and you look more fit and toned.....

well, i use to love food too. then i got a health scare. so whenever you are ready to do this, take yourself to the doctor and he/she will tell you the real deal. humans are stimulated by pain or pleasure. food used outside of fuel creates a feeling of contentment to set off the anxious feelings one has. but exercise is a…

Welcome everybody! I would check out the success stories thread/posts. Amazing accomplishments for people losing 100+, 200+ 300+ pounds. Why not check some of the posts there and ask to friend a few of them. They have been there and know exactly how you feel. It will not happen over night, but it can happen if you want it…

Try making your favorite fast foods at home but use healthier ingredients. Like burgers, use ground turkey meat. Like nachos, same thing...count out the calories for the chips, put ground turkey meat on it, cover with shredded cheese and salsa. Get a salad from a fast food place but don't use their dressing, make your own…