shellyld2016 Member

Happy thanksgiving everyone! Cooking for the family today, but going to try to stay within my calories while having treats. Thank God for the treadmill!

Great example of what can be accomplished with hard work!

Awesome!

I also have plantar fasciitis and bone spurs. I found out I had the problems after pushing myself too hard running. Doctor said running just isn't a great thing for me to be doing. Once it flairs up it can take awhile for the pain to go. You simply need to make the most of it. Low impact for me now. I still use my…

It would be worse if it was logged as light effort.

I'll be looking for that granola. Thanks!

Sure, just make sure not to exceed the safe level of protein for your weight. It's hard on your kidneys.

What kind of granola? I haven't found any very high in protein.

Lol I can do that! I just want to see his face when I say I'm making sludge! It would just be funny!

The name is gross, but I am open minded enough to try it. Can't wait for my husbands response when he asks me what I'm making!

I fill up on veggies during the day or have a protein smoothie. I tend to space mine pretty evenly including snacks. Just be sure you are getting plenty of protein and fiber to feel full longer.

I have lost even on holidays by just getting in my exercise and portion control. I have the dessert, just a smaller piece and always skip the gravy and mashed potatoes, but for me those are not my weakness. Just decide what you want most and skip the rest. It's a holiday for you too. If you don't stretch it out for a week,…

I could add protein bars. My calories goals are low so I tend to look for the lowest calorie options. I do love them though. I drink at least one protein smoothie every day. Picked up a protein mix of beans, lentils, and such today in the frozen section to add to my morning egg white omelet. I try that. Love all the great…

Sounds interesting, but I'm game to try it. Probably has the texture of ricotta cheesecake. Pumpkin flavored has to be good.

Feel free to add me if you want to know what works for me. I log daily and have an open diary you can look at for ideas.

Love this app and community. My diary is open and I log daily. Feel free to add me. Always great to add more fitness friends.

It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks about you. What does matter is the fact that you are doing something about how you feel about yourself and taking charge of your health! So hold your head up and be proud of making great choices. Go in, sweat, and get your shine on!

Just what I was thinking. Maybe keep a change of workout clothes in her size to throw at her to add pressure to either join you or wait till that is finished before coming over. Just tell her you have her things all ready for that time of the day. Now, drop and give me 20!

That is very misleading to put it on the menu that way. I always worry about the accuracy of the menu calorie counts. I usually try to go under on those days just to leave room for error, but that is crazy high.

Do you just blend it all together?

@cbabie I sing in church too, love singing. I really just love music all together! I have so many recipes I could look up when I get home. It would be Tuesday sometime though. You might check skinnytaste.com. They have so many and have all been wonderful!

I really need to try the edamame, it looks like there are a lot of ways to fix it!

Protein smoothies, eggs, and meat mostly. I'm looking for more creative ideas to add variety too.

Not exactly relaxing, but I have done squats or Pilates exercises during commercial breaks. It take that time to plan your meals or workouts. ( planning is relaxing for me) or just save up some calories and munch on popcorn or veggies.

@theslightedgeforever My son is healing. He has an appointment with his doctor next week to check the neck fracture. Thanks for asking. He has a ways to go and now a financial crisis with all of this. The lady that hit him was at fault, but didn't have enough insurance to touch the expenses.

@cbabie you will. We all have those same struggles. I have learned to carry veggies with me everywhere I go and a fiber one chocolate bar just in case I just need chocolate. That way if I know we are going out I can be satisfied with eating half of my meal or less. It has been a lifesaver as the places we go are very…

Maybe it's time for you to move and leave her there to fill the fridge herself. If she has more money than you that shouldn't be a problem. Do not give her a key to your next place. You need some clear boundaries.

I plan to buy an outfit in the next size down that I really want to wear. I hang it where I can see it in my closet every time I open the door. I would like to be down another size by Christmas.

Go to the blog section and click on a recipe. It should take you to it. Just scroll down till you find it.

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