laurenk08 Member

I am sorry, but I also believe its a scam, and honestly unhealthy. I started with Herbalife about 3 years ago, and also did Myfitnesspal. I did lose about 20 pounds from it, but it messed up my metabolism and my hormones greatly. By reducing my calorie intake to extreme measures and drinking shakes daily, not getting…

Also getting married August 29 2015! Feel free to add me! Can always use some extra bride 2 be motivation :)

Thanks for the reply, I friend requested you! The only times I have actually lost weight is when I was diligent with MFP as well, so I am hoping tracking and being consistent will also help the weight come off.

It tastes a lot like a plain creamer for your coffee, when I blend it I like the flavor a lot better! and Then I add honey instead of sugar to make it a little more sweet. Its really good! Just like a latte from a coffee shop

I blend (in the blender) coconut oil in my coffee everything morning, I haven't cooked with it yet, but I have really noticed a difference in my appetite for sure. It makes me feel very full and not so hungry all day long! For abdominal fat, that may just be because I am not overeating as often :) Coconut oil is supposed…

I am trying to cut back on caffeine, just because I know I drink entirely too much.... like 24oz everyday. BUT I have started using 1T organic coconut oil and 1t pure honey, and put it in the blender! Very delicious, and coconut oil is really great for you! That is basically my breakfast everything morning, it fills me up…

I WILL take my thyroid medication :) promise! And I will need to get more answers from my doctor! I just found out in a very odd way... I am actually donating my eggs in the next couple months, and they figured it out while processing my blood work. They are currently watching my levels and regulating my meds. After this…

Thanks for the responses! I have just never heard of this issue until recently, but I am glad it can be regulated! I am still on the meds, day 4 of taking them, and I am having some odd side effects.... headaches, nausea, and stuff like that. I am going to see if it gets any better within the next couple weeks here. So…

Made a healthy decision to not consume alcohol calories on thirsty thursday with my work..... This means NO hungover/ beer gut feeling on friday! Yayyyy! And I wore shorts to work.... Would never have done that 3 months ago.

15 pounds left! Need all the friends and support possible! Finding it hard to lose these last pounds!

My advice would be to start slow and not to take any extreme measures right away! That might help you be able to stay on track and to continue to make good decisions :) Make daily, weekly, and monthly goals and track your progress, even the small things! That will help to keep the motivation flowing. Try working out just…

Open diary and looking for more friends and motivation as well! 15lb left until I reach my first goal :)

YES! its totally worth it. I pre plan usually 3 days ahead. When I first started MFP years ago it helps get me started and shed the first 20 or so pounds. I helped me prepare balanced meals, and use up the healthy ingredients in our kitchen so they wouldn't go bad. I still usually leave a hundred calories or so for…

I am 5'1" and my goal is 125lb. About 14 pounds left!! These last pounds seem to be taking forever :/

Have to try these!

Love some of these ideas! Always looking for healthy ways to stay in my calorie limits. I have started eating just the egg whites when eating eggs since they have most the protein and only like 17 calories each! Plus I now only buy the plain non fat Greek yogurt, and add my own fruit, instead of the flavored stuff with…

This is actually not true greek yogurt if you look at the ingredients :) I recommend sticking to the plain greek yogurt and adding your own fruits / natural sweeteners. It has double the protein and WAYYY less sugar. Greek yogurt should only include strained milk and live and active cultures.

I am currently in a similar situation, but its the last 15 pounds.... My advice would be to stay consistent with workouts and eating habits for awhile, like at least 3 weeks. Make sure you are eating the right amount of calories for weight loss. Maybe also try weighing and measuring your food to be exact on portion sizes…

I take a tablespoon or two at night with herbal teal! It helps my my digestion and settling my stomach, plus it is supposed to balance PH levels and detox the body. I think its a great natural remedy! Make sure you use the unpasteurized organic kind! Just the plain apple cider vinegar does nothing for you.

I have been dealing with this same issue! Bread is so packed with preservatives and unnatural ingredients a lot of times, so instead I have been using more beans and brown rice bowls, or a lot of times, salads with meats and cheeses on them! Wraps and pita pockets are always good too! I would just make sure you can…

Thanks for the tips! Im gonna have my boss give me some work I can do at home or something I think! Wasn't expecting to take 5 days off!

every clinic I have researched has their own set of requirements! The one im going to requires a healthy BMI, a healthy family history, a certain age range, and a couple other things. But so far no mention about a degree! Im excited to help someone out this way though and hopefully pay for the majority of my wedding ;)

Thanks for the info! Im a runner so I might have to switch to walking for a couple weeks and stick mostly to a healthy diet at a defecit. I've heard it bloats you for a couple weeks, fortunately that's temporary! Im just used to being super active so it will be a little weird. I might have to miss out on the 5k at the end…

Down 1 pound this week :) 17 to go! Getting nervous. going on vacation for almost a week in 12 days!! time to tone hardcore!!

Very consistent!! Great Work!! Thats awesome

resisted delivery pizza at work and only ate healthy wholesome snacks when i craved an extra snack today:) yummmm dried fruit!

Still at the same weight after this weeks weigh in, I know there are several factors at play though! including stress, this particular time of the month, and lack of sleep. Hopefully it will all just fall off at once ;) This weight is my notorious number for a plateau as well, so I just have to keep pushing. On a positive…

ughhh super frustrated this morning.... Thursdays are my weigh-in days, and I have had a great week so far with workouts and eating healhy! The scale would NOT budge this morning.... I just keep telling myself plenty of other factors could be in play, and to keep at it for myself, and not just the scale. Some days its…

Hey group!! I am way excited to have an ENTIRE group of people going for the same goal as I am of losing 20 pounds! I am 5'1" , 24 years old! current weight 143 and goal weight 120-125 Trying to eat clean, wholesome foods packed with protein and get a good workout 5 days a week!

Thats my goal!! 20 pounds left and the sooner the better! Feel free to add me :)