Shelby814 Member

I watched The Black Swan & Hanna last weekend while doing paperwork for work. :)

You're beautiful & your smile is contagious! Congratulations!

Yes. The base calorie amount calculated for you by MFP has a weight loss built into it based upon what you entered as your height, weight, activity level & desired weight loss/week (up to 2#/week). Your exercise earned calories are added on to the amount of total calories you can now consume for the day. I typically try…

Trying adding some PB2 (powdered peanut butter). Mix 2 TBSP with 1 TBSP water, them dip your apple or banana in it. Comes in regular & chocolate flavors. 45 cals/2 TBSP. Protein bars Light or Low Sodium String Cheese Bumblebee fat free tuna salad with cracker kits (150 cals) Ready to drink protein shakes (Premier Nutrition…

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OMG! You're living my life!!!! We have to be friends! :)

HRM!!!

I know I don't know you, but could it be a confidence thing? In my experience, guys like a confident woman. Even at my biggest, if I went out with my thinner friends, I was the one that got hit on. I think it was because I walked in like I owned the place. The cleavage probably helped too. LOL.

If what you're describing is what it sounds like, it's called angular cheilitis. It can be caused by sunburn or licking the corners of your mouth repeatedly. However, it could become infected by the fungus Candida albicans, which causes thrush, or other pathogens. It can also be associated with nutritional deficiencies…

I always check online before eating out. I check to see what the lowest cal/healthiest thing is on the menu & stick to that when I get there. I love all of the Applebees under 550 calorie meals. Olive Garden's Apricot Chicken is great. If I go to a Mongolian type buffet, I ask for very light olive oil & no soy sauce when…

I eat at least every 3 hours up until about 1 hour before I go to bed. Sometimes I don't eat dinner until 8 or 9pm & will have a snack (usually a casein shake &/or protein bar) after that. What I DON'T do, is eat fruit after 5pm & little to no carbs with dinner unless they come from vegetables. Do what works for you. :)

I do not take it because I get more than enough fiber from fruit & vegetales. However, just make sure you're drinking ALOT of water if you're taking it. It is a bulk-forming laxative & without adequate water intake will make constipation worse if that is why someone is taking it.

In my opinion, the more protein & fiber, the better. Protein & fiber are harder for your body to digest, therefore, you feel full longer & it naturally increases your metabolism. I aim for at least 100gm of protein/day.

Height: 5'10" Heaviest: 335# Current : 166.6# Goal: 165#

I am a NP & SANE. I am on call 24hr/day 7 days/week. I eat every 3 hours up until about 1hr before I go to bed. I do not eat fruit or bread-carbs after about 5pm per recommendations from my personal trainer. It has definitely worked for me. Fat free cottage cheese is a great choice, but personally, I would ditch the…

I wear a HRM every time I work out. I have found the machines at the gym under shoot what I burn & my home treadmill overshoots. I would definitely take the time to enter your weight, height, age & gender into the machine if it let's you. At least that gets you closer to accuracy. The heavier &/or less fit that you are,…

Suit jacket with skirt or slacks. Everyone, male or female, should own one nice looking suit. Can buy separates at Sears or JC Penney that won't cost you an arm & a leg. Good luck!

It truly is about more than just staying under your calorie goal. It is about WHAT you're eating & when as well. If you'd really like help, please add me & I will help you in any way I can. I have made some huge lifestyle changes & have had fairly good success. I'd love to pass on what I've learned in the past 6-7 months.…

Stuffed Portabello Mushroom Recipe: For each portabello mushroom cap, saute' 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach in a pan sprayed with PAM. Mix 1/4 cup 2% shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 TBSP dry, grated parmesan cheese & 1/8 cup plain greek yogurt in a bowl. When spinach is wilted, add mixed ingredients to pan & cheese will melt a…

1/2 cup plain greek yogurt with 1/2 cup fresh raspberries or blueberries & 2 TBSP granola Apple or Banana with 2 TBSP peanut butter Protein Bars (I buy a variety of brands & flavors so I don't get bored)

I like Miracle Whip Light, but you made me wonder about trying Light Laughing Cow Cheese....hmmmmmm.

SO happy for you! Inspiring. Congrats! Enjoy your accomplishment!

Protein bars, light string cheese, PB2 powdered peanut butter, apples, bananas, baby carrots, the packets with cheese, turkey & crackers, tuna & cracker packs

What are you snacking ON? If you snacks are 100-200 calories & healthy I wouldn't be too concerned. I snack on natural almonds, greek yogurt with 1/2 fresh berries & granola, a banana or apple with PB2, 1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese, 2 TBSP hummus & baby carrots or fresh mushrooms. Sometimes I eat something every 1-2…

I would make sure they have the equipment you like to use (free weights, elliptical, treadmill, cycles, etc). Make sure the bathrooms/locker rooms are clean & I'd ask how often they are cleaned. Do they have classes you can go to (spinning, zumba, kick boxing, whatever you're into) & do they cost more? What are their peak…

I LOVE them! No calories, no carbs, no guilt. LOL. They are a great replacement for pasta & very filling. I can't find them in stores though. I have to order them online & they are a little pricey. Spaghetti squash in place of pasta is much cheaper. :)

It's all about choices. Everybody has them. What right be right for one or some, might not be right for others. You've gotta do what feels good to & for you. :)

I do not eat out on a regular basis, but if I'm going to eat out, I go online before & look up the healthiest/lowest cal options on the menu so I have a plan when I get there & I stick to it. Do not be fooled my salads! The Oriental Chicken Salad at Applebee's is one of the highest cal things on their menu!

Yep. I scramble them up the night before with veggies so I can just microwave them in the morning & eat them while I'm getting ready for work.

I really like skinnytaste.com. I've tried several of the recipes there & they're really good. My whole family will eat them, including the Garlic Tilapia I made yesterday. The healthy Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Spinach Rolatini & Chicken Cordon Bleu are also really good. Experiment. I'm definitely not a domestic goddess, but…