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I just got my zip today...got to start getting this baby weight off. Going to start adding people on fitbit and here from this discussion. My fitbit account is https://www.fitbit.com/user/38LF3X

These are my favorite! No lard required. It's on allrecipes and called Refried Beans without the Refry. I've even made them and skipped the "mashing" part to serve as a side with cornbread. Original recipe makes 15 servingsChange Servings 1 onion, peeled and halved 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper,…

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Way to go! I'm starting today after work. A little scared! I smoke so this should be interesting...hopefully make me want to quit! If you want send me a friend request and we can support each other.

If you have a chair you could hold your knees together and lift them up while holding onto the sides of the chair.

I love this chickpea sandwich filling for lunch. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Vegetarian-Chickpea-Sandwich-Filling/Detail.aspx

I did weight watchers online a few years ago and did see results. But now I use MFP and to me it's essentially the same thing. You're logging what you eat and the excercise you do. WW online had recipes, articles, etc. that MFP doesn't have. Other than that I think MFP is perfect...and it's free :)

sassy :happy:

I did the 10 mile ride yesterday and although it was HARD, I made it. Today I'm not terribly sore but my pinky fingers are numb. I read some stuff online and I guess it's from gripping the handle bars too tight. Need to work on that next time!

Oh that is awful! I am definitely getting a helmet, not just because they require it but because I'm weary of riding next to traffic!

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I would have never thought about cycling shorts! Or whether I need a mountain or road bike. Gosh there is so much to learn! Thanks for the replies so far!!!

I should preface this with the disclaimer that I have just started my journey so these may not last forever :-) We do tacos once a week using lean ground turkey. I make mine into a salad with a lot of lettuce, veggies, and salsa. The rest use flour tortillas or make salads with a ton of tortilla chips and sour cream. Once…

I'm sending you a friend request...I think we could all use some more support! (I certainly could)

McDonalds grilled chicken southwest salad with the southwest dressing that comes with it...under 400 calories, very filling, and delicious!

I too sit in an office all day long. Sending along a request!

I'm sending you a request...and ask that you do the same for me!

Add me too! I'm back on MFP again for maybe the 6th attempt at watching my calories and starting to excercise. Would love some virtual friends to motivate me!

I accompanied my BFF to McDonalds for lunch so she could feed her big mac craving and i got a grilled chicken southwest salad for under 500 calories. Go me!

Thanks for the encouragement!

I ate good all day, was set to meet my calorie goal. Then the kids and hubby wanted to go to CiCi's (which I don't eve like). I may or may not have eaten countless pieces of pizza, breadsticks, all dipped in ranch, followed by the warm gooey cinnamon roll thingies. Wow, that felt good to get off my chest :-)

Hi all! I'm Sara currently living in Leland (just below Wilmington). I have been married for almost 2 years and have two stepchildren. I've been on MFP for years but only periodically log in and actually track anything. Of course living on the coast the summer season tends to motivate me to come back :). My husband is trim…

Bump...been wanting to clean up my eating also and can't wait to see suggestions.

I'm from the Wilmington area (Leland to be exact). Signed up a long time ago but finally back to try to get serious about getting healthy. Welcome and Good Luck!

I'm also new (again) lol. Haven't been paying a bit of attention to what I've been putting in my mouth, so now I have about 30 pounds to lose. Could use some friends too!

I'm in the same boat, sending you a friend request!

I won't be logging, mostly because it would be impossible to estimate calories in my grama's good ole southern cooking :laugh: But we have Thanksgiving for lunch a block from the beach so I plan to bring my sneakers to get a post lunch walk in AND only get one plate of food with normal sized servings. (That has never…

I have never had quinoa before, but this sounds so good I might just give it a try!

I have one as well, and occasionally have the same problem with it freezing. I like it a lot. Although it is my first smart phone so I may just be biased because I can get on the internet :laugh:

Great job! Cigarettes are so hard to give up.