jackiejax1981 Member

So how's it going? I just joined this group and am late to the party, but I'd still like to be accountable if it's still on!

Woooo!!! That's awesome.to hear. I just did a week long cleanse and am starting on my paleo journey. I am not doing whole 30 though. I actually came across paleo grubs online and there is a 10 week meal plan with the cookbook, it's really amazing and simple. All ebooks, and you get a boat load of recipe books with it. I'm…

That's crazy! I fractured my foot about 4 weeks ago!!! I stuck to a meal plan, logged everything, and with no exercise actually lost 2 lbs this week. I think the secret was very low simple carbs and refined sugar. Considering I went on a cheesecake factory cheesecake binge the week prior. LOL

Hey! I am the same way. I always gain weight before I lose fat and have always had a higher lb weight but don't "look" it. I'm glad you pointed that out

Heyyy!!! I'm new to this group. I'm excited for this post because I could really use some accountability in this app. I just did a week cleanse and this week I am getting back on my clean eating habits. I want to lose between 5 and 10 lbs this month. I am the heaviest I've been for the second time in my life and ready to…

Here is a link I found, if you are familiar with the "Skinny *****" books: http://thecollegejuice.com/tag/skinny-*****/ Also, I KNOW I have picked up a book in Barnes & Noble's that was specific to college campus and being vegan/vegetarian. It had all kinds of college recipes. Here I just googled and found it:…

CHELSEA LATELY!!! I Freakin LOOOOVE Chelsea Handler!!! :drinker:

Plus you can friend me, msg me, whatever you like....I always love to share :-)

I posted a recipe in this group called VEGAN TAQUITOS....if you scroll back a few pages, you should see it. It's DEEEEElish!

I don't think you have anything to worry about. I remember when I would workout regularly, and play field hockey for three hours a night on three nights a week....I would come home and pass out for about an hour, then I would get up, eat dinner, and go back to sleep at normal time. I was in the best shape of my life, but I…

Vegan! (for the most part. lol) You can add me, also Happy Herbivores is a fantaaab group to find great friends and motivation ;-)

Vegan 98% percent of the time (i have my days!) add me if you like ;-)

OOOOO......Daiya cheese, Veganaise, and TOFU scramble for substitutes. Yummmm. lol. Also, instead of organic butter, or nasty and dangerous margarine, we use the organic earth balance buttery spread. DEEEELISH!

Here's a GREAT reference: http://foodbabe.com/2012/12/13/the-healthiest-protein-powders-on-the-market/#more-10582 I personally, absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the RAW protein. I buy the plain kind and even use it in my baking ;-) I also recently bought the RAW meal chocolate and it's to dieeee. I only use half of one scoop, not…

I cut in half, bake covered in foil for 40 mins, then scoop out and serve however you like it. I also bake it, and throw it in a stock pot with veggie broth, coconut milk, juice of one orange, and then use an electric mixer, or throw in a blender, to smooth out. Makes a really delicious soup!

for an even healthier version, I'd use veggie broth, and tofutti cream 'cheese'. That way there's no saturated fat or cholesterol. (im vegan) i absolutely love love LOVE butternut squash, but never thought of adding the cream cheese part. THIS I WILL TRY!

I puree squash either by throwing it in my Blendtec blender, or using electric beaters in a stock pot ;-) In the Blendtec, I don't even have to cook it first!

OMG YOU CAN DO IT! I am 5'7 and this January I weighed 165! I was recovering from a torn ligament in my groin and then I broke my arm. LOL. I was out of commission for 6 months but I got up and lost that weight in Feb. 5 weeks, 10lbs, 2 inches ;-) Now I weigh 135 which is what I weighed in high school. Stay motivated and…

YES! I thought of that after I dumped everything out. HA! I've never done it before but can't wait to keep experimenting!

How exciting to ALL! It motivates me when I read about how people care about themselves and make changes to suit their personal needs because they themselves are motivated. We are all different. I never thought I'd end up vegan when I started adding green smoothies to my diet!!! I did lots of research while trying to help…

Oh yea girl, I totally had a cheese roll up from taco bell last night. LOL. I'm like 95% plant-based. I cook food, I try raw recipes, I ALWAYS make a smoothie or a juice, and I can't always get organic, certified vegan bread and things like that. I'm happy with the new lifestyle but I won't shoot myself if i feel like…

I just made this the other day if you're interested in chocolate DECADANCE! It's raw, vegan, gluten-free etc....It's to die for, even my friends who don't like raw food LOOOOOVE this dessert/snack. http://www.pure2raw.com/2012/02/raw-triple-chocolate-cheesecake-recipe/

If your goal is to consume 1590, then consume 1590. Don't consume more just because you exercised. The point here is for you to expend more calories than you are taking in. MFP adds what you burned through exercise to your daily goal and says 'you've earned XXXX calories'. That does NOT mean you get to consume them,…

NY YANKEES! BORN AND RAISED IN NYC BABYY!!! xoxoxo

Super TRUE! I wear a HRM....Polar FT40 and I never leave home without it. I'm a group fitness addict also....and when they turn on the fan and it's pointing right at me, I don't sweat so I feel like I haven't done much....then I check my HRM and see just how hard I really did work......it's worth it! Also....I do HOT…

GROUP FITNESS!!! I get so BORED with the monotany of machines and tv's.....bleehhh.....I wear my Polar FT40 and hit two classes a day....even if i'm 'tired' I still go. Body Works & Step Aerobics.....occasional Kickboxing & Zumba.....can't go wrong. Either bring the energy myself, or feed of the others in the room with…

YES! DOCTOR!

...and I absolutely loooooove my Polar FT40!!!

I hit stop when I'm done......but if I know I didn't put as much effort into my workout, I cheat and wait a few minutes till I feel cooled down completely. LOL. Just being honest. The problem with that is that I forget to hit stop. HA! In any case.....both ways are accurate in my opinion.

It is impossible to literally gain 1lb of FAT overnight (3500 calories). Weight gain could be a result of food, water, muscle.....weigh yourself in the morning once a week before you eat or drink anything. I used to be a scale *kitten* and it drove me nuts. LOL. I would be 162.4 in the AM and then 166.7 at night.