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I made it to the gym for circuit training. Twice in one week. Now for the other 1998 times I need to go. One at a time.,,

Truth Thursday. It's been so long since I've been a good weight I"m worried about what that will be like and extra skin. I've been avoiding statins and this weight loss doesn't seem to be helping my cholesterol. I have to face I'm getting older and getting to a healthy weight is more essential now than ever.

Wow how time flies. I've been trying to be good the last couple weeks while trying to change jobs. Very stressful for a stress eater. I thought I'd pop back in. I love reading everyone's shared comments and thoughts. I just didn't realize how long is been away. Start weight (week of April 19) 211.7 lbs Goal weight…

Tuesday Goal - Make it through this week without a gain. Last week of school and kids bring treats and today is our faculty lunch at a mexican place. I think I'll stick with Fajitas. Friday is a job interview, My 19 yo DD is moving out this weekend, so food + stress hopefully equals no gain. I'm going to really try to get…

I started the thread late but I have my weigh-ins for the dates Start weight (week of April 19) 211.7 lbs Goal weight (Saturday July 1) 199.9 lbs Weigh in week of: April 26 209 lbs May 3 208.3 May 10 207.1 May 17 204.9 May 24 205.1 May 31 June 7 June 14 June 21 June 28 July 1 Weight +/- this week +0.2 Weight +/- total -6.6…

Nikion901 - I can attest to higher protein lower carb helping with blood sugar levels and helping with lower cravings. When I was in college I was hyperglycemic until I discovered protein. You don't have to do anything crazy to see good results. I know the less refined carbs I eat the less cravings I have. I eat plenty of…

Truth is I'm lacking control. small brownie, coleslaw, baked beans. Now I only have 500 calories for dinner.

Truth Thursday. I'm a teacher and the end of the year is hard. Kids bring you treats, teachers bring treats, faculty meetings have treats, the union tries to bribe you with treats. I'm thinking about switching jobs which is stressful and if I stay we are getting a new principal which is stressful. I'm a stress eater. I…

Looking forward to being part of your group. I would like to lose right at 100 pounds. I'll settle for 80. I guess I missed the first 5 weeks of the summer challenge. Name: Kiz Age: 47 Height 5' 2" Start Weight (for all time last June 1st) 5 weeks ago? now 205.1 Goal weight for June 28th Wonderland :)

Trying hard to get to Wonderland for my husband's birthday, June 15th, 5 pounds to go. That might be a bit of a stretch. July 27th supposed to ride for a long air flight. Would like to fit the seats the best I can.

I have a couple things that help me with salad. I like salsa for certain salads. I also like having fruit like strawberries, blueberries or oranges in the salad with a sharp cheese like gorgonzola then I don't need a dressing. Just make sure to get some greens with each sweet and savory bite. I also have broke down and…

A real inspiration how long did it take?

Oh I should have said Moussaka.

I use ground beef in Jalfrezi sauce and add lots of veggies. We also do a version of nachos that uses Sami's Chia chips instead of regular chips with lots of beans, onions, tomatoes, pepper and a little 2% sour cream. My 1/2 cow is coming the end of May. Grassfed. Yum.

I find a souped up egg drop to be satisfying when I'm running low on calories. I use fat free chicken boullion and I add egg white and veggies. How many egg whites depends on if I'm trying to get some protein and how hungry I am. The veggies depend on what I'm in the mood for. If it was going to be most of dinner. 2 cups…

I definitely see a change! In both your shoulders and face.

can't remember the last time I had a pop tart but I never eat more than the two that comes in the package. If I'm going to binge it is on some kind of chocolate. :) I've been know to have 10 mini milkyways in one day. Not often but I'm a stress eater.

I agree. I'd also rather have my SO say something before it becomes a relationship breaker. I know many of men (and I'm sure there are women out there) that have left their SO partly from lack of sexual attractiveness. I'm lucky my SO doesn't seem to be bothered by the weight I have gained. about 30 pounds since we married…

Aug 1. 207.6 Aug 28 203.8 Three more days. I might make it I'm feeling bloated today. If not I'm still happily heading in the right direction.

CW 204.2 I better work hard August is 2/3 gone.

One of my favorite hacks is chia chips they are 98 calories but 48 of them is insoluble fiber so no much in the was of calories and man they fill me up and I love crunchy things.

And it was completed by Israeli's not Australians!!! Doesn't change their findings.

An Australian study just finished working on this very question. Many of the previous studies simply were observational. The Australian study had people specifically eat 700 calorie breakfast, 500 calorie lunch and 200 calorie dinner. Then another group was reversed with a 700 calorie dinner, 500 calorie lunch and 200…

I don't log Matcha tea, sometimes water, small condiments like mustard. When making a salad I sometimes don't log really low calorie foods used in small amounts like 1 mushroom or a few onion slices. That's only laziness because it takes time to log all that. I'll log 2 cups spinach and any main ingredient like 1/2 a…

I'm on a 1400 calorie intake. Lots of fiber helps. I have some favorite chips. Millet and Flax chips. I try to get some healthy fats. Lots of protein. I keep sugar from any source down. And as much as possible avoid processed foods. I don't 'watch' carbs but I avoid starchy foods like bread, pasta, rice.

You can do this!!! By committing to your changes your goals will come. You've got the best motivation in your children. Your their role model.

I love Coke Zero but my journey is about getting healthy which includes weight loss, but that isn't all of it. I'm dropping coke and as much processed food as possible. I still have one occasionally but very infrequently.

I too believe that gut bacteria plays a huge part. The "food is all the same CICO" mantra ignores so much science. What you put in your body is important, it effects your health. If also effects the CICO equation.

Dark chocolate is also a pre and probiotic if uncooked. Plus the antioxidants. Plus a nice little treat. I too mix it into my intake. I agree try to increase the quality of foods.

Count me in. 5 pounds would be nice. With school starting, August will be a challenge for me. SW: 216 CW: 207.6 GW: 202.6