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I had the same thing happen.. right in the middle of quoting you @mweckler and giving you mad props for your post :)

You go, girl!!

My knee popped out of its socket one time.. then popped back in. I thought I was going to pass out. That's probably the worst I've had.

I just made a yummy tzatziki sauce. I spoon it over grilled chicken on a little piece of naan bread (or tortilla) add some greek seasonings and marinate chicken on it, then grill. I mostly eat it with a little honey and cereal (no milk) and fresh berries if I have any on hand. You can add ranch seasoning to it and make a…

Bloody Marys FTW.

Here. :) Quality more than quantity in all things. :) I'm about to weed out a few people, too. I don't have that many "friends" on here and would like to keep the people who are supportive and committed to this like I am (try to be)

I quit my pack-a-day habit 14 or so years ago and it was the BEST thing ever. I didn't use the patch, so can't give any feedback on that.. but as for the benefits - they far outweigh not kicking the habit (not to mention the monetary savings! When I quit they were like $2.50 a pack...I can't imagine affording it now.) Best…

You rock!

Nice!!! Congrats!

I am on week 4 (going to do my day 3 run in a bit) so was SO glad to read the update that you did it!!! That's amazing!! I glanced at what week 5 is like and it scared me. lol eeek! Keep the faith, right? :) Well done!!!

dang!

I eat bread all the time. Just log the calories and stay within your allotment.

Exactly. I'm in Colorado so instantly thought "What did they come up with now?" lol

I did week 4, day 1 yesterday and it was tough! I slowed everything way down and plodded through. I'm keeping the faith it will get better tomorrow and Friday. We got this! (right??? lol)

Color in Motion run in late July. I'm on week 4, so hope it gives me enough time to really get ready (especially if I repeat a week)

the difference is pretty substantial in many things. Scale for solids (weight) - cups for liquids https://youtube.com/watch?v=XpHykP6e_Uk (I have no idea how to embed that properly)

I went back to paper this year and have found it works better for me to remember things if I actually write them down then have the paper to look at. I've used digital calendars for 10 years or so, so it has been an adjustment going analog again. I use one from Erin Condren... it's colorful and pretty, but may be looking…

2 weeks isn't a plateau.. weight loss isn't linear. You've only been at this 5 weeks, give it time. Also, are you logging on the weekends to see how much you are going over? It may be undoing your weekly deficit.

I either bank calories during the week or make sure to choose food the day of planned drinking that will let me spend the calories on wine. A glass ranges from 100-120 cals or so... so not a giant sacrifice. Cheers!

You rock! I'm starting week 4 of C25K later today. Love hearing the success stories!

Congratulations! Have fun zip lining! I'm planning on doing just that this summer for my birthday!

Use a food scale. Weigh all solids, use cups for liquids.

Yay!

HA!

Carbs are not the devil... honestly log for May (make it your next change :) ) then see how it goes. If you are wanting this to be a lifestyle change as you mentioned above, you say you can't commit to logging, but want to keep reducing carbs and juice.. is that more sustainable than taking a few moments to log your food?

Best of success to you, Andrew! There is some great info on these boards :)

Nuts are crazy easy to overindulge in calorie wise. 1/2 cup of almonds is 250 calories (though weighing them is much more accurate) So mindless noshing just in that area can add tons of calories. Same with avocados, bananas, etc. Start logging your food so you can see where you really are calorie wise. Weigh all solids,…

You may want to open up your diary so people can check it out and offer advice.

Run, Beeyotch. MYA (move your *kitten*)