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m2kh

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  • I tried a new recipe and it was really good - even one of the kids ate it. Old Charleston Style Shrimp and Grits. I used only 12 oz. shrimp & fat free half & half, said it served 6 and it was 557 calories. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/old-charleston-style-shrimp-and-grits/detail.aspx
    in Whats for Dinner............. Comment by m2kh October 2012
  • I think you really have to find out what works for you. For me, I burn about 400-700 calories a day and I only eat about 200 of those. I do have a week or two where every once in a while where I seem to not drop any weight but as long as I keep with my routine, I find I drop weight quickly the next week. I also think…
    in Ok I am officially confused (eat cals back or not?!?!) Comment by m2kh September 2012
  • I pretty much eat the exact same thing every workday for lunch: a chicken wrap. I use a whole wheat carb balance tortilla, 1/2 T of light creamy Caesar dressing, shredded lettuce, parmesan cheese, and oscar meyer rotisserie carving style chicken. I pair it with chips like natural cheetos, pop chips, pita chips, or reduced…
    in What's for lunch?? Comment by m2kh September 2012
  • The first several months I was losing 10 lbs. a month and was steadily losing every week. I'm now 9 months in and am averaging closer to 5 lbs. a month with several weeks where nothing happens and then one really good week each month.
    in How long it took U to lose 30-50lbs? Have you kept if off? Comment by m2kh May 2012
  • I have recently started jogging. At first I could barely make it two minutes and now I do 2.5 miles before I take a body works class twice a week. I was looking for a way to burn more calories before I did my class. I do think I drop weight quicker with jogging even though I am really slow.
    in To those big losers out there :-) Comment by m2kh May 2012
  • It generally hasn't worked for me. I try to still eat close to 1200-1300 calories and not worry about how many extra I have from exercising. I have found that I might go 2 to 3 weeks now without losing but then will have a week where the weight drops of quickly. I have to keep reminding myself that this is going to happen…
    in Does eating more to weight less work for everyone? Comment by m2kh May 2012
  • I had the best success with a stationary bike. I did low resistance and tried to ride it for 45 minutes. I could watch TV and listen to music at the gym while doing it and it made the time go faster. After a bit, I started adding in the elliptical. I really struggled to get in 10 min. but every week or so tried to up it by…
    in Exercises for The Obese (To Start Off With) Comment by m2kh May 2012
  • I have the same thing every day for breakfast. I toast half of a thin bagel and use 1/3 wedge of Laughing Cow cheese. It's only 67 calories. For more calories, you could always do a whole bagel and a whole wedge of the cheese. I also like Egg Beaters, low sodium bacon and a slice of 2% cheese on a thin bagel. Also,…
    in What's for breakfast? Comment by m2kh May 2012
  • I found it easiest to start with the bike and I added on every week. I started with 30 minutes 2-3 times a week. Then I progressed to biking 45 min. Then I upped my resistance. Then I moved to doing the elliptical for 10 minutes and then doing the rest of my workout on the bike. The elliptical about killed me. Each week I…
    in How much cardio? Comment by m2kh March 2012
  • I know this works different for everyone but what works best for me is to not eat the calories I get from exercising. I try to stick to 1200-1300 calories.
    in Do you consume all of your allotted calories? Comment by m2kh February 2012
  • I keep going for another week on the same plan. If nothing happens after that I increase my cardio workouts, by time and intensity.
    in When the weight has stopped coming off how do you mix it up Comment by m2kh February 2012
  • I know there are a lot of different thoughts on this but what has worked for me is to not eat the extra calories I get from exercising.
    in Calorie Goal Comment by m2kh February 2012
  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday = 45 min. elliptical & 21 min. bike Tuesday = 1 hour body works class (exercise with weights) Friday = 1 hour step class plus abs
    in Who works out 5 days a week? Comment by m2kh February 2012
  • I've done a bunch of different diets in the past but what has really worked for me is the basic MFP recommendations. I try to eat close to 1200 but try to at least not go over 1400 calories. I also really watch my fat, sodium and sugar. Plus, I exercise around 4 days a week and try to burn 600-700 calories (I don't eat my…
    in What eating plan has helped you lose at least 30 lbs? Comment by m2kh January 2012
  • I find it helpful to eat pretty much the same breakfast and lunch every day. For breakfast I have a wedge of Laughing Cow cheese on a thin bagel with half a glass of skim milk. That is right at 200 calories. For lunch, I have a sandwich (sandwich thin, low sodium turkey, romaine, tomato, 2% cheese, 1/2 tsp. light mayo) and…
    in Calorie Goal Comment by m2kh November 2011
  • I take a Centrum multi vitamin daily and that has 100% of the iron needed, 20% calcium and 80 mg potassium. For calcium, I usually also have a class of skim milk in the morning and have a wedge of light Laughing Cow cheese on a thin bagel for breakfast, and then have a slice of 2% cheese on a sandwich at lunch. I have…
    in Not meeting potassium, calcium or iron recommendations Comment by m2kh October 2011
  • I toast a bagel thin and then spread it with a wedge of garlic & herb laughing cow light cheese every day. It's quick, yummy and 145 calories.
    in Stuck on breakfasts... Comment by m2kh October 2011
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