kalexander2005 Member

This time of year, I just want caramel in all forms. The sugar free kind will give me the major runs. I want TWIX!! But, so far, with the help of Sugar Free Jello Pudding and whipping cream, I've been able to stave off temptation. I want to be THIN!! :)

I think cardio is fine, but I would put a day in between strength training on a single muscle group. You could probably alternate one day do a set of muscle groups and the next day, different groups. Just a suggestion. :)

part skim mozzarella is my favorite. with a few cherry tomatoes or a few olives. the best!

Look at you! I'll bet the day you started, you could not have imagined coming so far. How wonderful and exciting for you. Congratulations and thank you for sharing your progress with us. :)

I would recommend changing your goals to half the grams of carbs you currently have and increase protein by double, without changing your calories. Also, make sure any carbohydrate foods you are eating are whole and not processed, ie. instead of white flour, eat whole grain flour products, instead of white rice, eat brown…

I'm 41, have over 70 pounds to lose, and I'm on low carb plan. Add me if you need frenz. :)

i feel like a moron. i don't know what a PT is. :-P

Good luck on your journey. Add me if you need frenz. :)

PS -- I got a book called Beat Sugar Addiction Now that has been really helpful for me. Good luck

I would keep an eye on calories, but make carbs your main objective. I strongly recommend atkins.com for guidance. Try phase One for a couple of weeks and see if it doesn't help. At night, I would recommend eating a few tablespoons of real whipped cream instead of junk food. I use sweet and low to sweeten it. Just a…

Ab crunches. Can someone bring you some hand weights? Good luck, girl! You're doing great!!

We have an exercise ball that we enjoy sitting on and doing ab work sometimes. I only paid 3 or 4 dollars for it. :)

Oh, yeah, and Pandora is totally awesome!!

I graduated high school in 1988, so I speak with some authority. LOL You cannot LOSE with Def Leppard, REO Speedwagon, Kenny Loggins (Top Gun Soundtrack), Dead or Alive, Aha "Take On Me", Richard Marx, Foreigner, Hall and Oates There are so many! I would check out Youtube and choose one or two of these and see what…

I don't know if this sounds really lame, but the days that I go to the gym, I consider the pool and hot tub as a reward for doing my cardio and strength training. I say the workout is my daily veggies, the pool is the cake, and the hot tub is the frosting. LOL I know it sounds kind of silly, but it's a much healthier…

I would recommend that you eat every three hours instead of eating twice or three times a day. It should help you tone up even more and you'll probably feel even better.

ice cream!

I occasionally eat veggie entrees, and I've found that almost every thing I eat is on the food database. SO helpful! :)

welcome! Feel free to send a friend request. :)

haha. Done. Much needed inspiration!! :)

I was just thinking about this today. Interesting timing on your post. :) I will!

I have certainly noticed since I gained weight. People either ignore me altogether in many situations or are outrightly rude. I have only lost a little weight, but I've been dressing better and doing my face and hair more, and I've already noticed a change in people's responses to me. Looking forward to not being treated…

Great news! Hope to join you in a week or so. :)

yum!

Been waiting for this. Where do I sign? :) I am primarily using Atkins Induction Phase One currently -- staying under 1600 calories per doctor's orders, but most days, I'm around 1200 because -- here's the best part of lo carb -- I am almost NEVER hungry! With the holidays fast approaching, I've been working on getting…

It's a great tool! I used it on a recipe where I already had nutrition facts written down, and it calculated different (more accurate, obviously) results. Congrats and keep going! :)

Yeah!

Isn't that an awesome feeling! Makes all the sacrifices worth while. :D Congrats!!

I find that my weight tends to fluctuate with my cycles. Even when I was very thin, I went up and down by 7 pounds every month. Is it possible that this could be the root of your gain? Anyway, I wouldn't consider two pounds in either direction terribly troubling if I were you as long as you are making progress over the…

My sister! You sound like me almost exactly, except I'm still in the Induction Phase One of Atkins, so no tortillas yet. I am on my way, but still early in the journey. Started at 220 (size 20) and am heading for 150 (my baby goal) and hopefully 135 before summer. Thanks so much for sharing your encouraging testimony! It…