julieofthewolves Member

Weekends are tough. But since you know that already, you should be able to plan for it. It's not like you don't know its coming huh? Some people on this site have previously suggested putting in all your daily meals/drinks in the morning so that is all you allow yourself to consume during the day. It's also a time where…

Thankfully I don't really like ice cream. We have a cold stone chain around here (MN) and I am sure that must be the same and even though I don't really like ice cream, I have had their strawberry cheesecake and it was yum yum. Now I just have to remember that I don't really like ice cream!:laugh:

Could be right. I eat this pizza at Green Mill and it has 520 cal's and it is so dang good! Low Calorie Chicken Pizza Pizza without the guilt! A seven-inch wheat crust is topped with sun-dried tomato puree and garlic. Next, we sprinkle on shredded Mozzarella, fresh spinach, chicken and our classic bruschetta mix. Finally,…

BUMP!!!! This hasn't been up for a while, but there are lots of new folks to add to it.

Minnesota!!!!

I really hope that none of us are so shallow that we are limited to just these two qualities or options rather than considering who the person as a whole. So, if you are asking what I think (because you say you are asking the question to get people to think), here goes: I think the amount of time I spent replying was…

And you should be proud of your weight loss! Good for you. Sometimes you just have to turn those bad days around. Getting mad enough to take action is better than being sad. You turned it around and it worked for you. I'm glad you are more comfortable with and confident in yourself now. :wink:

Yeah you!!!! congrats:wink:

Yeah for you! :wink:

If I was too restrictive with myself I would never make it. Yep, they are empty - and really fat - calories. But instead of a whole slice maybe you could convince him to have part of a piece and put some blueberries or strawberries on it???? Maybe you can kill two birds with one stone (craving something sweet and getting…

I never thought I would take up jogging. But I started 10 years ago - the day after I quit smoking. I found that I needed to do some extra knee stengthening exercises because I had a knee injury quite some time ago and seemed to favor one leg. Other than that it just came down to perserverance. Every day I run I curse…

Hello my friends!!!! Thanks for your regular emails - sorry I have not checked in much. I am still here with you, although most of the time it's in heart, not actually signed in. This is how much this site has changed my life: I am about to make cauliflower mashed potatoes for dinner tonight!!!! Yum!:tongue: I have been…

Congratulations!!! That's awesome.:wink:

My cat who is no longer a kitten steals all my socks too. I find them in the wierdest places - if at all. Now I have to be a vigilante with them as soon as I take them out of the dryer..... BTW watch48win, Jimmy's my guy too!

My real age came back as 43.5 and I am 42.5, Not too bad for my crazy lifesyle! If I eat more fruit , take a muiltivitamin and strength train it would probably come down. Thanks for sharing that, it was pretty cool!:wink:

I hear you, but mine is going on the 3rd week. I am much, much better than when it started. It seemed pretty serious, but the doc said its just a bad virus. Yesterday was only the second time I got out to exercise. Everyone around me has the same thing and it just takes time ot get over. Hang in there - try to catch up on…

No, i haven't read it yet. But I would like too! Is it a good read?

I just found out about this website this morning and there is some very good and a bit scary information on food or additiives we eat such as aspertame, msg, corn, wheat, tuna, etc. Everything is put forward in a quick, one page fact sheet format. Very informative. http://web.stcloudstate.edu/teore/food/facts3/index.html

Hey kgllose: I am not on nearly as much as I used to be and I miss it. But I am gone for nearly 14 hours a day and sometimes I have to force myself to turn on my computer when I am at home. So I may just turn into a weekend poster. I truly miss my pals that I always posted with when I first got on and I am thrilled when I…

Well I thought they were awesome. I shouldn't have told Brian that the 'mashed potatoes' weren't potatoes. I wonder if he really would have known. He says he doesn't like it. Oh well. Next time i am going to try it with one regular potato. in the meantime I have some tasty leftovers. :wink: I wonder if the leftovers would…

Whoopsie - I meant that feeling deprived may harm you more in the long run.....

Great job! I try not to restrict myself of anything. I try to savor and make good choices. In the long run, not feeling deprived may harm you more in the long run. Stay strong! :wink: Julie

It sounded so good. I had to go get some cauliflower and I am making it tonight. I'll let you know what Brian (AKA Mr. Mash Potatoes) thinks of them later.:happy:

Welcome!:wink:

Hello! I am from central MN!!! I am staying motivated because I am going on vacation the end of February. But Friday when the cold front was coming in I ate like crap - all high fat comfort food. I think my body was trying to stock up on energy..... The sunny days have been helpful though! Take care, Julie

I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. During this heartbreaking time its important to take of yourself in every way. Don't push too hard or turn exercise into an escape. Be careful. I would start with walking on a treadmill or using the elliptical - gently. After a few weeks you can probably turn it up a few notches…

Chilly? Try -15 with a -35 windchiil! Yikes. I did make it to the gym today and it's the first time I have been out of the house in two days. I'm in Minnesota. Welcome to MFP! You have a good goal and as long as you lose a pound a week (on average) you will make it. Good luck!:wink:

Whenever I complained of cramps when I was growing up my mom would yell at me to "go ride a bike". She got the same from her mother. So I don't know if it really works or whether it's just my hertiage, but whenever I am cramping or having extreme PMS I hop on the bike!:wink:

I would definitely go without the banana for a while. They are a killer on my system - I have had to convince myself I don't like them just to keep them away from me:cry: . Other than that, just try to stay consistent on your fiber intake. Oranges have essentially no (or very little) fiber and if you are having oranges on…

Personally I don't include anything now that I did normally before. I figure that if it was really a help to me before I wouldn't need to be on this site. Normal wasn't enough - I have to go above and beyond what I view as normal. I think its a personal choice, and I choose not to make anything count that is just part of…