lme0627 Member

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  • normally two every morning, and an omelet once a week. We have hens, so fresh eggs-
  • Yes! Live in Raleigh, NC, orginally from Oriental, NC. If any of you go to Rex Wellness in Cary or Garner- I would love to have a partner to meet up with for classes in evenings and weekends.
  • Hi Ladies, I live in Raleigh also, I will send you both a friend request. I seem to be faltering and would love some local MFP buddies to possibly meet up with and do walking, etc.... I need a Rex Wellness work out partner something bad also, if anyone goes there.
  • We just bought a camper last fall and have just started going this year. LOVE IT. So far we have camped only at Lake Gaston on the NC/VA border. We have a 4 yr old and he loves it. (This is a private campground so I gotta throw a disclaimer in here- this is my kind of camping- have indoor/outdoor pools, bowling alley, 3…
  • I have 4 crocks- love my slow cooker! Crock Pot Stuffed Green Peppers 1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey (uncooked) 5-6 bell peppers (or enough to fit your oval size crock pot) 1 cup cooked brown rice 1 can flavored diced tomatoes, drained (if you don’t have flavored just add more Italian seasoning) 1 small onion diced 1 28…
  • Well I started buying "new" clothes after about 15lbs down. But by "new" I mean new to me but I am a big thirft store shopper and this is great way to buy clothes while still losing weight and not spending a lot of money on items that hopefully will not fit in a few months. I go to thrift stores, yard sales, swap with…
  • okay so I am obsessed with the crockpot and use them A LOT. sometimes I will have 3 going at one time. I have 4now (just gave one away!)Here are a few of my favorites-- Crock pot Minestrone Soup 2 cans (14.5 oz.) cannellini beans (or kidney beans) rinsed and drained 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 c. sliced…
  • I keep a few at work and home just incase I have not planned well. But I normally always have to add something with them- a side of fruit, veggies, etc... and like previous post they are so full of sodium I make sure I get a lot of water in that day. Just like those low fat/fat free soups. Filling but the sodium! (one…
  • congratulations! You have accomplished so much and I am sure will continue to do so! I love reading posts like this- it keeps me motivated!!! Leslie
  • You look great and I compliment you on your hard work! I love seeing/reading positive things like this, esp if I need some redirection (i.e.- kick in butt!) to keep me focused! Leslie
  • I have a WW soup recipe that is very similar but had ground turkey and sour cream instead of cream cheese. I will def make this version!
  • I have done Zumba -just started back. I take the classes at the gym but also have DVD's and also Xbox game. I like the group classes the best. I wanted to tell you I got 2 sets of DVD's used- paid 20. for each for sets. Check Craigs List, you might be able to save some money. It is a good work out- you will enjoy it.
  • Two do- the two smaller dogs- one sleeps with me and one with my son. Now the big dogs-no- they weigh 71# and 120#- they would take up the whole bed. My rule- you gotta be under 30# to sleep on the bed!
  • 1. I really want some ice cream 2. I really do not want to call a customer back to tell her how to CLEAN stainless steel grill 3. It is dreary out and I want to leave work and go home and sleep uninterupted by dogs, child, husband 4. I shouldn't of gone so postal this AM getting ready for work (I hate being late- and…
  • cheese eggs yogurt Lean Cuisine meals (fast fix if needed) chicken sausage
  • I need to lose around 100# to be in my "range." But I try not to think of that huge number- it brings me down. So I am doing mini goals. right now 1st 25. That is much more doable and not as overwhelming. Will be glad to get out of obese range. Please anyone feel free to send me a friends request. I can use all the support…
  • I use to live very close to Umstead, but moved out more toward Wake Tech. Wish we were closer!
  • hello, my name is Leslie. I am addicted to Dexter, ice cream, pinterest, and all things chocolate.
  • Marie. I like it- a form of Mary, which was my Mom's name (but I dont think that is why she chose it- think after a soap opera character-ha!)
  • mini weight loss goal- 25# by next weigh in at my doctors office (next month.) Also to get back to excersicing regularly. I havent since before the holidays. I plan on going tomorrow to Zumba to start this goal!
    in 2012 Comment by lme0627 January 2012
  • love this answer! After struggling with weight issues my whole life I made an appt to see a bariatic doctor (not surgeon) and get more informed. I started taking phentermine in Novemeber and have lost 19lbs. And my doctor also recommended MFP. I go once a month for check up. I haven't notice any side effects at all, so I…
  • oh great answers! I want you all as friends-lol! I like straight forwardness!
  • my initials and my birthday. Something easy.
  • I am in the 200+ club too. I got serious in November about getting healthy and taking back ME. I started seeing a barartic doctor (NOT for surgery, just M.D.) and this has been a great great help. He is the one that suggested using MFP. Love it. I started at 256- my highest weight ever. I way more now than when I did…
  • Good luck Candice! I have really gotten a lot of use out of this site since using last 3 months. You are not too far from me--I live in Raleigh, close to Garner/off Hwy 42.
    in Newbie Comment by lme0627 January 2012
  • Hi Joanie- please add if you would like. I joined in the summer but didnt really start tracking till November. I could use some friends added. The few I have are encouraging. Leslie
  • Wonderful! I am copy and pasting right now and putting one up at work and at home! Thanks! :smile:
  • asking my 3 year old--- "Emmitt, do you want a hamburger for supper?" "No, I want a cheeseburger. Without cheese." "Emmitt, that is called a hamburger." "No, I want a cheeseburger." smile :)
  • Crock pot Minestrone Soup 2 cans (14.5 oz.) cannellini beans (or kidney beans) rinsed and drained 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 c. sliced carrots 2.5 cups water 1 can chicken broth 1 envelope dry onion soup mix 8 oz. sweet Italian sausage links, or kielbasa, diced (I used turkey kielbasa) 8 oz. tomato sauce…
  • Black Eyed Peas Crockpot Soup --1 pound dried black eyed peas --1 pound spicy sausage (I used chicken sausage) --6 cups chicken broth --1 yellow onion, diced --1 cup diced carrots --1 cup diced celery --4 cloves garlic, diced --1/2 tsp Italian seasoning --1 tsp kosher salt --1/2 tsp black pepper --Tabasco sauce (to add at…
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