FinallyFindingLisa Member

I had my knee replaced in March. I was all set to eat at maintenance and then found that with the pain meds, I couldn't eat much of anything. For a while I called it the Oxycotin diet:smokin: I'd suggest you play it by ear. Your body will burn a lot of fuel just trying to heal and that needs to be your focus. And don't…

"It" - pretty bad but I still can't watch "Children of the Corn", even said no to buying a lot because it was next to a corn field - cannot watch that one

From Wisconsin, I'm currently - 46 1st born - I was 24 2nd - I was 26 (18 months apart) Neither was planned :blushing:

OH EMMM GEEE - I think I love you!!!

New Dr - I think even Dr Oz would be better than this one....

^THIS - exactly what I said when I read the OP - Judgemental much?

If you can, take it back. You can get a Polar on eBay for just a few bucks more - with a chest strap. I've never EVER had anything on my HRM be HIGHER than the MFP value. Usually MFP is double what my HRM shows.

More protein, less carbs. Greek yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese, nuts, fish...

Baby bottle - our son was brand new, my hubby was working 2nd shift. I'd spent the night with my son who had thrown up on our bed, ruining the only set of sheets we had and he was generally fussy. Hubby came home, looked at me on unmade bed with son and asked something stupid, can't tell you what it was anymore, and I…

^THIS - can't stress enough how important it is to make small changes, too many, too big, too fast = overwhelmed and failure.

I have a PT4 as well, no luck in a chlorine pool either. I've seen ads for a specific swimming one but it was pricey...

Robert Plant

Polar 4 & I agree with giglqueen, the watch is more annoying than the strap. I like it because I don't need any other software to adjust the settings (weight, age, etc) it's all done right on the watch. It's super easy to use, push a few buttons. The only problem I have is remembering to hit start the 2nd time after it…

DUDE!!! - HOLY CRAP!! What an awesome accomplishment! You should be so proud of yourself!

As far back as I can remember I was overweight. I can remember being 120+ pounds in 5th grade.

"I didn't recognize you" - one of the best things said to me EVER and it doesn't get old One night at dinner I made a comment about a larger woman (not her weight) and my husband said "you're just saying that since you're not fat anymore" (which I still am, but oh boy, what a fantastic moment)

This is a fantastic post!

Cheerios!!

Bluebunny Sweet Freedom (no sugar added) fudge bars - You can have TWO for 70 calories. S/F bomb pops - 15 calories a piece 1/2 serving of chocolate covered almonds - 75 calories

^ WIN!!

OMG!! Oh - short of the crab, I think I even have everything at home!! These will be AWESOME with the Thai inspired chix lettuce wraps on the menu for tonight!!

track your sodium....

That was such a huge milestone for me - and then to have that reflected at the next Dr's visit where it somehow feels "more gone" - bestest! Congratulations!

LMAO - THIS!!!

Oh this too - boil a bunch of eggs, peel them and keep them in water in the fridge. Take one out for a snack. :love: I always try to be sure that everytime I eat I have SOME protein - never eat pure carbs, of any kind.

Plain greek yogurt & add a scope of protein powder, toss in 1/4 c fresh fruit if you're inclined. I'm having chocolate yogurt this morning for breakfast!

This!

I had to pause & wipe away the tears so I could finish this - fantastic!

Fan-freakin'-tastic! You are doing great! Keep it up!

Fantastic start to my morning! Kudos to both (or all?) of you for seeing the evil of salt :grumble: - that bad boy has hit me more than once on the morning trip to the scale.