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I think it's great that you are taking charge at your age. I'm not a teenager ---just the opposit (50) --- but you can still friend me if you like.

Stop beating yourself up over a stupid number on a scale. It is just a number. Instead focus on a healthy lifestyle to teach those two beautiful children you have been given how to live. Being a mother of three grown children I can tell you from personal experience it is one of the most important things you will ever do.…

I have noticed it to be a source of great debate on hear. Some people eat back their calories and some don't. I would say do what you need to do. If you aren't hungry don't eat. If you are then eat the calories. Remember that you get alot more food for the calories if you eat fruits and veggies. They fill you up for less…

I use these noodles. Just a few things to note ---I can find them in most of the regular grocery stores in Connecticut in the produce area or sometimes the sour cream type area--- I use the angel hair stylebecause they have more the consistency of regular noodles. Be sure to rinse well first then dry very, very, very well…

Ok this may sound wierd so take it or leave it. Eat bigger in the morning, A little less at noon , and then light at night. Also I don't see any fat in your morning meal. Fat is necessary. May I suggest adding some coconut oil. Try cooking up 3 or 4 egg whites with coconut oil for a day or two and see what happens. I also…

Sorry, Been very busy today. Happy to have you with us. Feel free to add me as a friend if you like. This is a great site for support but we do all sometimes get wrapped up in life :)

Welcome to the group. My favorite place on earth is the smokey's - your not too far from there. That is where my dad is from. You may friend me if you like.

Just saw a thing on youtube that shows most people guess at how much they are eating. They don't measure accurately and end up eating hundreds of calories more than they think. It really opened my eyes. Just a thought. Maybe measure and weigh the food for a while to be sure.

I would give you a copy of the chair exercises I put together but my computer recently crashed so I don't have it any more. I suggest you google sitting exercises- exercise at work - chair exercises...just a few suggestions.

Hi welcome to the group. I switched my meals so that my biggest meal is at lunch and it has a chance to burne off and my evening meal is lighter that way I don't have so much food just sitting there at night. In the evening I tend to do a salad or a soup most of the time. I try to get adventursome with my salads so that…

Welcome to the group. I guess we all could say we've been there and we understand which is what is so great about this site. Lots of great supportive people here. You can do it. You may friend me if you like.

I agree with most of what has been said. Don't beat yourself up, but I can't help but wonder about why so many of us do this when we are alone. I believe in figuring out why I do things and then finding solutions. Is it because I am always so busy taking care of everybody else that I don't know how to be alone and it…

I understand where you are. I have had one knee replaced and trying not to have the other one done. I have 125 lbs to lose. I agree with the pool. However I don't swim due to back fractures but I do walk in the pool. I highly reccommend it. Don't let your weight keep you from going. If people stare that is their problem at…

Welcome to the group. The only way to be successful is to make it a lifestyle journey. Don't focus too much on the scale because that can cause you to get frustrated. Instead focus on making the right choices to live a healthy life. Choose goals that focus on a healthy life so that when you become healthy you can maintain…

Oh I remember those days of being home with little ones. How I would yearn for adult conversation. However, that was before the internet so count your blessings. You have a very challenging job ahead of you with those little ones. What an example you can set for them now. Showing them that they can achieve anything if they…

I diagree with the thought of saying make it a free day. That kind of mentality is what landed me here in the first place. However, I do agree with this is a lifestyle we are trying to achieve so here is my 2 cents. Take some veggies that you can fill your plate with and maybe some extra veggies you can grab to nibble on…

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I have been using the smooth tea for a while but it isn't doing the job. I eat tons of fruit and veggies. I will look into the probiotic and the flax seed. I had forgotten about prune juice ( always a help :0).

I'm in but starting with day one. So I'll do one of each

What you stated is one reason I stopped focusing so much on how much weight I loss and instead on making right choices. As long as the scale goes down I 'CHOOSE" to be happy about it. And yes it is a choice. I weighed in at TOPS last night and only lost .20lb. The old me would have been frustrated and gone home and pigged…

It is so important for us to recognize hunger. I personally use to confuse hunger with boredom. I eat lots and lots of veggies and fruit. They are low in calories so I can eat more of them. I have allowed myself all the fruits and veggies I want. If I find I want food I reach for one of those. They are more filling and…

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As for getting rid of sugar - for some people they can do it cold turkey. Other people need to slowly ween themselves off. Don't feel guilty about either way. The key is to make the positive changes in the way that works for you and will be life time changes. I personally started weening myself off sugar by cutting down…

I understand about the junk food having to be in the house. I refuse to buy the junk food but my husband goes out and buys it anyway. So I put it all in a pile for him and everytime I look at it I think of manure. :0 I know but it helps change the thinking process because that is exactly what junk food is to the body -…

I personally have made mini goals for myself but they have nothing to do with amount of weight loss but signify the achievement of weight loss and physical fitness gained.

I find that she inspires me to look beyond the normal to find alternatives. I prefer real food myself and therefore there are a number of her recipes I won't use but I have found some good recipes that have helped me ease the hunger pangs.

My newest food love is grilled squash and eggplant. Peeled - marinate for 15 min. in olive oil, balsamic, spices and grill on stove. Yum!

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So having a specific item to be able to wear is a definite possibility. Maybe a shirt and then later on a pair of pants But I am really looking for more ideas. I have already doubled my walks with my dog from 20 min. to 40 min. I am not allowed to run due to my knees so a 5k is not possible. However maybe walking a shorter…

Thanks for the input --- anybody else have any idea?