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One of my friends was telling me that what helped her was to post it on Facebook, etc. Then people ask her all the time how her workout is going, and she doesn't want to let them down or feel "stupid" by saying that she quit, so it pushes her to keep going.

My "fat day" is either a smothered burrito with a side of rice from my favorite Mexican restaurant (that is probably the #1 reason I was overweight to begin with...) or when I can...good ol' In N Out!

Doh...my inner perv couldn't be controlled...maybe she will learn now... :wink:

I like the Body Fortress Whey protein from Walmart, it's cheap and tastes good!!! Plus it was all the good ingredients your body needs.

nuts, peanut butter, protein shakes, bananas, yogurt, cereal

I went through that, and everyone told me to eat more calories...and at first it worked, but then I gained back almost everything that I had lost. So I cut my calories back, (1100) and started losing again. I work out 6 days a week doing the Insanity program. I think that for a lot of people, eating more may work, but I…

I once saw a post too where a gal weighed her apple whole, ate all but the core, and then weighed just the core, it saved her about 40 calories! So cutting the apple and weighing it will also help to get more accurate calories.

I have similar problems, I'm on the Mirena...you will hear a lot of people tell you to eat more calories, well, when I did that, I gained...I actually had to cut my calories back to about 1100 and I started losing again. I don't know if that will work for you, but I think there is something with some of these birth…

oh wow....that sucks!!! I would avoid it when you can, take a little so not to deprive yourself, but not too much so you don't feel guilty, and then have healthy snacks at your desk for reinforcements. Maybe also post your goals around your desk to help keep you motivated. Good luck to you! This will be a true test for…

amen to that!

I went through the exact same thing! I started eating better and did the Insanity program...I instantly lost 6 pounds, and then gained half back, held onto that for a long time, lost a pound, gained 2 back...never ending roller coaster. I asked for advice, everyone told me to eat more...so I did, at first, I lost 3 pounds,…

Life Cereal (I measure mine and put it in a bag to take to work, milk is too messy to take to work) Sara Lee mini bagels (100 cals) with Laughing Cow spreadable cheese (35 cals a triangle) Jenni-o lean turkey bacon smoothies peanut butter toast (any toast) just a few ideas...

I second this, I put the UV Cherry Vodka in Diet Coke, Diet Sprite, etc...very yummy and pretty low cal... I also found a sugar free margarita mix, i think its Baja Bobs...0 calories!

breakfast ideas: oatmeal eggs lean turkey bacon Lunch ideas: sandwiches: get the sara lee bread that is 45 calories a slice, sliced deli turkey or ham, lettuce and mustard (no mayo!) lots of veggies salad with light dressing on the side Dinner ideas: Baked chicken breast, you can put marinara sauce on it too, just a little…

I'm exactly 5'3", I'm 37 years old, and my GW is 135.

A lot of people will tell you no...but a few years ago, I did a diet and ate only the Smart Ones and Lean Cuisines, I lost 42 pounds. I didn't drink any water, just diet coke.

Yep, I'm the wife! I found it really hard to eat back the calories...I was full! I found it very detrimental to force feed myself. I don't know where the magic # of 1200 came from, because it's different for everyone. Listen to your body, consult your Dr and a nutritionist if you feel you should.

If you feel you can run, then by all means, run! if you question it, ask your Dr... I started running a while back, and I had no results, at all! I ran 5-6 times a week for an hour a day, for about 4 months, and nothing. Then I started doing the Insanity program...it is much better! But that's just me... Every body is…

not weird, it's inspiring because those are real people, real stories and real success!

I love Lady Gaga!! very upbeat! Also, check out the Tron soundtrack, it's pretty good, and Madonna's Confessions on a Dance Floor album...it flows from start to finish. Good luck!

without seeing your diary, its hard to say...but look for alternatives. Buy the Sara Lee Light wheat bread that is only 45 calories a slice...that takes out so much. Eat oatmeal for breakfast, or egg whites and lean turkey bacon. For dinner, lots and lots of veggies! Green Veggies have super low calories. If that doesn't…

i'm wearing pants i havent worn for quite a while, and NO MUFFIN TOP!!!! wahoo

I did consult my Dr first, but only because I had a surgery a while back and I have permanent stitches that I don't want to risk coming undone. I started on Insanity, so I made sure I got the go ahead. I do have to modify a few things. But P90X is out of the question. So, depending on your situation, it's not a bad idea to…

I've not heard of them, but now I will go check them out....thanks for the tip! :smile:

i'm going to try this!!! looks yummy!!!

any seafood!!!

I love hiking! I live in Utah, and it's so diverse here. We have the forest mountains in the north, and there is a lot of wildlife!!! Almost every time we go we see elk, moose and deer. Down south we have the gorgeous red rock! It's sooo fun climbing all over the sandstone, it's like natures playground!!!

I hit my plateau right after I started! Totally sucked...but I got a lot of great advice on here, and strange as it sounds, I increased my calories and so far I've lost 2 pounds since doing so!!! I don't know what your activities are, your profile is blocked. But if you are working out, maybe increase your calories. Just…

wow, I almost feel tall...I'm 5'3" (barely) but I'm the shortest in my family (my kids are taller than me)

You will love Insanity! I am starting week 5 today! (max circuit!!! aaaaccccckkkkk) I can't do the program with you, but I would love to hear your comments on the program and I'm excited to see your results! Good luck! Add me as a friend if you want. :smile: