LaurenH2010

I would love to do this, however, I injured my ankle recently. When are you looking at starting?

I would love to join! Great idea :smile: Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

I like to do a little bit of plain Greek yogurt with fresh or frozen fruit added and a little bit of honey for added sweetness if needed. Or carnation instant breakfast (low sugar). Instant oatmeal is also pretty good, I usually go for the fruit variety as they have less calories than the spice kind. Sometimes I will make…

Clothing exchanges are fun and a fantastic way to switch up your wardrobe. Great idea!

Hi everyone! I am 5'4 and currently weigh 119, I have been up and down since I started on MFP due to school taking priority and slacking on everything. The highest that my weight has got to is about 140, so losing 20 is very doable. In fact when I began this journey I believed the most that my body should lose was 20 to…

I agree that most people can start running at any weight, as long as you are careful and do it slowly like everyone has already said. The thing no one else has mentioned, check with your doctor. Everyone is different and I don't know if there are other underlying issues that your doctor might know about that would caution…

Do punches, or you can purchase one of those "cycles" that you can do sitting down or place on a table to work your arms.

Lol yeah that is one major reason I moved away too. It is absolutely beautiful for that short window and the rest of the year is well...winter. Good luck with everything, and have fun :bigsmile:

I am not doing either, but use to live in Coeur d'Alene. Have you ever done the Ironman there? It is amazing to watch, and I hope one day to be in good enough shape to do it myself.

I thought the same thing, 1200 are you crazy? Now I find it hard to eat that many calories some days. It all depends on what I choose to eat. Healthier food, high in protein and fiber, fill me up. If I have a bad day and eat something like fast food, than 1200 calories adds up in almost one meal. I agree with what most…

I have always wondered if Red Stag, a black cherry whiskey, would go well with anything as a hot toddy...any ideas?

Any kind of peppermint alcohol is great in hot cocoa :wink:

AMAZING! you look great! I am very impressed with this. Thank you for posting, it is encouraging to see results :happy: Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

I usually offer to be the DD when going out with friends, that way there is NO pressure to drink. I have also often found myself saying simply "because I like it" when questioned about a food choice. Another thing I like to do, is say "I don't need the extra calories" and then give some facts and figures about food, and…

HaHaHa I totally agree with you there, that's why I have always been more prone to working out in the morning. My BF likes to do his at night and I am really trying to encourage him to get back into shape. I appreciate everyone's responses as it gives me food for thought.

The first thing that I notice is that you already have a lot of processed sugar, I would eliminate those as much as possible and replace with the fresh fruit. If you have to have sweets (and lets face it, sometimes we do) I would try to go for the 100 calorie packs, fruit or a sweet flavored yogurt. Maybe try switching up…

I have a few 1. Salsa Chicken ~12 ounces chicken breast ~1 large Onion ~Pace Salsa Slice onion, place half on bottom of a baking pan. Place chicken on top and cover with the remaining onion. Spoon several tablespoons of salsa on top. Cover and bake until chicken is cooked through. 2. Cucumber Salad ~1 cup sliced peeled…

First of all, I am no expert. Secondly I have read about detoxes that allow you to eat nothing but one type of food such as apples. I always thought if I did a detox I would choose an option like that rather than simply not eating anything. As far as I understand it, starvation mode is a serious thing but not so serious…

This sounds amazing thank you :smile:

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punching, even if you have no bag. Jillian Michaels says it is a great way to get cardio if you have a lower body injury. If you want to really push it add hand weights.

Sounds great thank you :happy:

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Personally I eat when I am hungry. I usually have very small portions when I do eat so I am "hungry" every 2-4hrs. For example I can be satisfied from an instant breakfast and 16oz cup of coffee for breakfast and then about 3hrs later I snack on fruit or have some oatmeal. A couple hours later I eat a small lunch, several…

Lol yes it is way easier if the food just isn't in the house. My problem is always going over to friends houses or drinking. I get the munchies when I drink. A little snacking is okay though as long as you don't over do it. I find that logging it, or not wanting to log it :wink: helps stop me some of the time.

I agree 100% one thing I really enjoy is my cup of slimming tea after dinner

yeah you are right ultimately it is me that I have to push. It just kind of hurts when my BF, who is not worried about his weight as he doesn't need to be, is constantly doing things to tempt me to "misbehave". My will power gets depleted. You do have a good idea about trying to get people around me involved in a race or…

wow thank you very much for sharing these :bigsmile: