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  • In my opinion the BMI chart is old fashion & needs to be updated. If you were the weight it says you should be for your height you'd look like a twig and personally I think that looks unattractive & unhealthy. Don't pay attention to that. Get to the weight that makes you happy when you look in the mirror and just make sure…
    in I'm apparently obese? 5'6" 176lbs 26% Comment by sallynewberry June 2016
  • There are alternatives to going to a gym. I had great results just using my wii at home and using MFP to reduce calories. Also, you said you have children. Is it possible to take them on bike rides on your days off? That's something that will help you get more exercise but still have time with the kids, and will help to…
    in My husband is always angry at me Comment by sallynewberry June 2016
  • From everything I've read between blogs on MFP and other websites consuming less than 1,200 calories per day can actually put your body into starvation mode which will either keep you from losing weight or can actually cause you to gain more weight. These article I'm reading say if you are set at a 1,200 calorie per day…
    in Consume very few cal a day and no significant weight loss Comment by sallynewberry June 2016
  • One low calorie recipe I make that seems to be a hit in my house is chicken simmered in Delmonte Italian Garlic & Basil crushed tomatoes. I cut the chicken into strips & brown them in EVOO & a little minced garlic then pour the crushed tomatoes over the chicken & simmer for about an hour. I serve it over egg noodles or…
    in What are your favorite 500-600 calorie meals? Comment by sallynewberry June 2016
  • I'm also having trouble keeping my dinners at 500-600 calories. My husband wants no part of low calorie eating so I'm forced to fix meat & potato dinners. I will eat the meat & a salad but that gets boring after a while. I'd like to find some low(er) calorie comfort food type recipes I can make for both my husband & I to…
    in What are your favorite 500-600 calorie meals? Comment by sallynewberry June 2016
  • SW: 193 GW: 180 GOALS FOR THIS WEEK: Since this is my first week my goals are to get below my daily calorie allotment and to walk or ride my bike each night (weather permitting).
    in Week 1 Weigh Ins! (6/24 - 6/30) Comment by sallynewberry June 2016
  • Hi, my name is Sally, I am 42 years old. I also have a desk job therefore I'm not very active, but trying to overcome that. I currently weigh 193lbs & have a goal of 180lbs. It seems like a small amount to lose but I have a hard time losing weight and my husband is not interested in dieting with me, therefore I'm setting…
    in A little bit about you Comment by sallynewberry June 2016
  • Hello all! I just started My Fitness Pal yesterday. CW 193 GW 180
    in Starting Weigh Ins (Post your start weight for the challenge here!) Comment by sallynewberry June 2016
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