lynnstrick01 Member

I try to start with spinach or Kale, then add just enough of whatever fruit to make it less bitter, then add water for consistency, I rarely use the almond milk but that isn't to say it isn't good, just personal preference. I don't personally like the fruit and almond milk ones they seem too much like a milkshake.. too…

a dietitian once told me that anything that is fried to "double" the calories, I personally don't see how that is possible, but that's what she said.

Been there done that, got all the t-shirts from 2x to medium (never small).. For me it was about IDENTIFYING the problem... I am not a big snacker, not crazy about sweets, and rarely eat breakfast or lunch, so I thought, ? I DON'T EAT THAT MUCH AND I AM ACTIVE, so how on earth can I be this big?? The answer: I just didn't…

Just using the word ADDICTION can elicit some pretty strong responses in here ( on both sides) I would not compare a need for SUGAR to METH or CRACK or HEROIN ..I don't think the immediate health risk or the withdrawal would be nearly as dramatic from sugar as from "drugs" However I do believe that the body does become…

HEY DONNA, I'm in Plant City we are practically neighbors, I think the northern folks hate us when we complain about FREEZING in the 40's.. hee hee I hear you about keeping it off, I have lost before and gained it right back, I have come to the conclusion that you cannot DIET. You have to make lifelong changes. keeping it…

watch out for that "it's only a bite so I don't need to log it" I'm not saying you ARE doing that, I just know that I was until one day when (just for curiosity) I did try to add up all those (it's just a bites) it was over 400 calories just in the AM.. and with a 6 month old it is easy to do without even realizing it, Do…

potato chips, pretzels.. all salty snacks some people have a sweet tooth, I have a salty tooth, If I give in to salt, I wont quit till the whole bag is GONE

makes sense and seems like most of the posters agree.. the cardio only folks all seem to be saying they don't get as hungry where the strength trainers are ravenous. I don't get hungry after ANY kind of physical work, but I think that must just be a personal thing. Something about being tired, hot and sweaty just kills any…

I have never been much of a chocolate eater, so not sure if this will be helpful or not, but can you try to substitute your chocolate with fruit. you can eat a whole lot of watermelon for instance with a whole lot less calories than a milkyway. it is still sweet but not as calorie dense

just a personal thing, i have found it best to weigh every day, BUT it can be easy to become OBSESSIVE about the scales, so although I do weigh daily, I only log it about once a week. It keeps me from going nuts because OMG i gained a couple oz.

I really don't get HUNGRY very often, My problem seems to be when I am just relaxing watching TV and every commercial is about FOOD.. I start having stupid cravings for stuff I don't even really LIKE. that's when I know it is time to hid the DREAD-MILL or get up and DO SOMETHING.

I know, I hate to eat breakfast, not crazy about lunch either.. used to go all day and never eat a bite till dinner then was STARVING and over ate, (that is why I gained so much weight) (try a smoothie in the am) gives you some fiber and energy without that bloated feeling and helps get the metabolism going earlier in the…

So I guess the answer is that there is no real science behind it, It is just the way our individual bodies react to exercise, From the input I am getting it seems like it is may be more of a MENTAL reaction than a physical one.

After my own heart... my "farm" isn't nearly that big but still lots of calorie burn taking care of animals, property up-keep, fences, trees.. and on and on... i think most people don't quite get that. Give me a hard 4 to 6 hour day of WORK any day over 2 grueling hours at the gym aka torture chamber

the ones I DON'T EAT :)

meant to but it in exercise, but general is ok too i guess

for those who have suggested "just drink more water"... i really don't like water,(yes I know, I really should try to drink some water) but hey, my coffee is made with water, sodas, made with water, wine made with water, so maybe I'll just put an ice cube in my cokes hee hee :)

hee hee, yeah i just recently joined so didn't expect it to get sooo much attention

WOW 191 posts, who knew this would be such a HOT BUTTON

a little off topic but did you ever notice how in a lot of these forums somebody makes one slip or says one thing wrong .. or not even wrong, just mis worded.. everybody goes for the jugular. then every comment that person makes after.. gets attacked. not his one it has been pretty tame but boy (some of the others)

yuck Chocolate covered strawberries (anybody having food cravings)

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YES (busch gardens) Have you ever watched baby sea turtles hatch ( i have)

rail road

wheat, neat

why does everybody always have to be soooo serious ( in other threads)

yum RIBEYE

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what nobody? MY GIRL... temptations

what nobody? my girl... temptations