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Is this beef tacos(20 tacos=20 servings) and not beef stir fry?

Does anyone get the “Half Size Me” emails or listen to the podcast. It covered something that I call positive self talk but is probably something else. Heather says instead if focusing on things that you DON’T want to do(like binge eating) focus instead on what you want to do(wait 20 minutes before getting seconds). She…

@Megan_smartiepants1970 03/17 50 min. Strength training 33 min.. elliptical 4.34 miles Weights go up next week on deadlifts and rows. Yippee! Went to Mcdonald’s for breakfast and an elderly man fell outside. Fortunately an off duty police officer and the county sheriff were there before ambulance arrived. His wife was…

03/15 50 minutes strength training 5,084 steps Was a social day so didn’t get much walking in today. Am going to work in eating within calories and food choice for the rest if the week.

@Jpedno hope you recover from Covid soon and your husband doesn’t come down with it. @tahm42 that is an awesome amount of lean mass. Your functional muscle(appian score) must be incredible!

@Megan_smartiepants1970 03/14 833 steps 03/15. 50 minutes strength training, 8,835 steps

Username: Beautyofdreams Weigh In Day: Tuesday PW: 134.4 CW: 138.1 Was 135.5 lbs the last couple of days but had frustration binge snacking after spending the day trying to set up, update, then transfer info to a new computer. Have come to realize that I need to exercise everyday or the excess energy turns into snacking.

Yes. I had to give up pop for a year because it was a trigger food but now can drink it again without it leading to binges on chocolate. Also eat at McDonald’s everyday and have lost 89 pounds in the last two years. I try to strike a balance between satisfying foods, nutritious foods and treats while staying within…

@Megan_smartiepants1970 03/12 1,512 steps went shopping and forgot to take phone with me. Started the “ armed and dangerous” challenge with a few too many curls to my mouth. 03/13 7,336 steps walked outside because it was sunny, 56 degrees and the wind was calm. Will try to spell 3 letters of name tonight. After posting in…

Don’t know if this will help but here goes. On May9, 2009, I weighed 233 lbs. and had just undergone a kidney/pancreas transplant at the age of 48. Started my new lifestyle six weeks later after leaving the hospital with a MRSA infection using a walker. Was back for a 16 hour surgery on September 2010 to remove scar tissue…

Maybe this needs to be said, so here goes. No one will criticize you if you overeat, eat processed food or gain weight! We have all been there. People in this group will offer support and suggest strategies that worked for them. Please come here each day and post what feels comfortable or ask a question. Think of being…

@Megan_smartiepants1970 50 min. Strength training moderate 33 min. Elliptical 3.57 miles Strength and reps are going up this week but miles for cardio are going down. It is kind of frustrating as seem to reach a low level of fitness and find it really difficult to improve.

@Megan_smartiepants1970 03/10 50 minutes strength training moderate 33 minutes elliptical 3.93 miles

Thank you @daisysim67 and @renaedar. Wishing you both success..

Thank you @TxTiffani and @Sarlynn69. It was really less a matter of determination but just life. Weight loss doesn’t happen in a vacuum. You have to find ways to incorporate your healthy actions on the both the easy and difficult days. Focusing on the positives instead of the obstacles makes it easier to find solutions and…

@Megan_smartiepants1970 03/09 50 minutes strength training moderate 35 minutes stationary bike 3.6 miles Happy that there was no drop in strength and that form was improving on squats and deadlifts. Forgot to bring music to listen to while riding exercise bike so was not feeling it. Will remember music tomorrow. @rwood56.…

Thank you for your kind words. While I do pray, it is mostly to thank God for the people in my life and the blessings that I have received.

As you lose weight using the mfp guided set up, you should readjust the set up tovrefleft your current weight and desired rate of loss. A good rule of thumb is to change the guided set up at every ten pounds lost or gained or if you want to change rate of loss, go to maintenance or gain weight. If you are petite, older,…

I have lost 89 pounds and have fine wrinkles on my arms, stomach, buttocks, thighs and calves. It will probably require surgery or self acceptance. Despite the pleated skin, my health is so much better and I feel more energetic and mentally sharper and happier. Suggest that you focus on the positive aspects of your weight…

If you crave something, ask yourself what aspect of that food you desire most. Is it flavor, crunch, mouth feel, fizz, etc. Then find a low calorie substitute for the desired food. Maybe sugar free pudding, sugar free fudge sickles or chocolate mint gum for chocolate as an example. If you still crave the food after trying…

I shoveled snow for 30 minutes, moderate yesterday, but have not recorded intentional exercise despite being active cleaning and running errands. Will resume tracking exercise tomorrow since have personal business and negative thoughts taken care of Weather has been weird here as it was 65 degrees Saturday, in the 30s…

Username: Beautyofdreams Weigh In Day: Tuesday PW: 134.4 CW: 140.8 Those negative thoughts were like a bomb going off. While not sure that have completely dealt with the cause have cheered up by refocusing on goals and taking a look back over the last 2 years. Celebrated my 2 year anniversary today by cleaning out my…

Have had an emotional binge since Tuesday for reasons other than shrinking. Am coming to grips with my feelings and removed myself from the trigger situation. While weight is way up, measurements are not so think it is mostly food and water weight gains. No exercise for the week as have been taking care of things that had…

Username: Beautyofdreams Weigh In Day: Tuesday PW: 137.6 CW: 134.4 LtD: 89.0 Dexa scan showed that I was an inch shorter than last year. For some reason that really upset me and I had an emotional eating binge. Guess because being an inch shorter meant losing 5 more pounds to be at the ideal weight for my height. So new…

@Megan_smartiepants1970 02/27 No exercise I went on a lunch date and he talked so much that I didn’t get back home in time to exercise before church. Won’t be seeing him again as we both agreed no chemistry.

@Megan_smartiepants1970 02/28 60 minutes walking outside 2.5 miles It was 52 degree today with mud, puddles and melting snow and ice everywhere. Couldn’t walk very fast as tried not to splash too much. Next Monday it will be 32 degrees. Got to enjoy the mild weather in Iowa while I can. Today was back at goal weight again,…

@Megan_smartiepants1970 02/26 50 min. Strength training moderate 33 min. Elliptical. 4.4 miles 50 min. Walk outside 2.9 miles Well of course I overeat Friday night. But was still to goal on Thursday! Hopefully will keep reaching goal until consistently there then focus more in building fitness and biking. We have a week…

@Megan_smartiepants1970 30 min. Snow shoveling light(3” fluffy snow) 50 min. Strength training moderate 12 min. Elliptical 1.5 miles So happy today. I weighed 134.8 pounds today! For the last 2 years, 135 lbs. has been my goal weight per my doctor. Hope Dexa scan will show healthy level of visceral fat or else will still…

@peng123, @lindamtuck2018 am having a a DEXA scan. It is the same test that is used to check bone densities. My local hospital will check bone densities but not body composition so I drive an hour to another hospital that will do one for $50.00 at their women’s center . I am running Mike Matthews “Thinner, Leaner,…

@Megan_smartiepants1970 02/22 No exercise 02/23 50 min. Strength training moderate 13 min. Stationary bike 1.2 mi Developed a leg cramp that wasn’t easing up so called it a day. Am working on squat form while adding sets. I am not built to squat as there is a lot more of me from the waist down. Deadlifts are easier.…