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Well, I tried a new version of these. I was starting to get tired of the same old same old. So, instead of the spices and blueberries I used chocolate protein powder and extra dark cocoa! AMAZING!!! D

Barty, I have a feeling that is just how maintenance is. When MacMadame said that her range in an average day can be as much as 200 calories (using the body bugg), I realized that even with logging and our best estimates, we still need to monitor and adjust as needed. I think it will be normal to over indulge for a bit and…

:flowerforyou: thanks D

I have really been thinking of the Bodymedia or Bodybugg. I would love to know what I really burn. After reading Barbie's reply, I did something a bit weird. After shoveling heavy snow I was dripping with sweat so took a shower. After, I really took a close look at my naked body and to be honest, I was shocked. I didn't…

To be honest, there are some wonderful brands out there! I personally love the raw kind that looks red because the even grind the skins in. However,.... Just like I wouldn't put Jif in my mouth if it were the last PB in the house...you might not like the really healthy versions at first so I would recommend that you…

I admire your dedication!! We live 1.5 miles down the road from the Stadium on Abbott! We have some serious Bills fans in our home and Super Bowl regardless is a big deal. BTW...no one is rooting for the Steelers in this household. :wink: And, as to the original post. I am going middle of the road. I plan to eat and will…

you should check out what some of the 53 year olds on this website can do!! Really amazing folks! D

Barbie an Moriyaj, I am the wrong person to be replying...I just changed my goal, AGAIN! I am back down to 122 and I looked in the mirror and liked what I saw. I understand the curvy part. I think being too skinny is as unattractive as being overweight. I have a friend and she is just too thin and I don't want to look like…

Great attitude!!! Best of luck!!:flowerforyou:

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Mande, your story is so inspiring! Thanks for taking the time to share!! I want to do the same but cannot figure out how to do the photo thing. Anyway, You look positively stunning! Congratulations and I look forward to getting to know you better and cheering you on your way!!! D

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try "rebounder"

YUM!

MacMadame, Happy to hear the spare tire is gone. I too am finally back down to my original goal weight. I was so inspired by your last post. I need to get excited enough about an exercise that I am able to really push it. I just always seem to end up injured when I do and keep wondering if I am just too old to "push" too…

Yum! This looks like dinner tonight. I have a 10 pound box of whole wheat pasta that needs to be eaten and I have been looking for ways to break my family in. This is a perfect recipe! D

I am not part of the group you are looking for but just wanted to Congratulate you on doing this. It is really hard to find the time for yourself but your family will be so happy that you did. I feel horrendously guilty when I walk out the door to go to the YMCA!!! Sometimes I leave dirty dishes and instructions that they…

WOWZA!! You look amazing!!! I would have guessed that you lost way more than 13 pounds but that is the benefit of p90x, all of that muscle!! Be so proud of yourself because this is incredible!!! You could be a poster person for Tony!! Bring it!! D

Hi Kitty and BFab, I think sodium is a hard one. The only real solution is to gradually wean yourself off of processed foods. It takes some time to change your tastebuds. If you go cold turkey you may find that you hate what you are eating and then find yourself binging so a gradual transition is better. Examples: If you…

Lobster, I am so happy that you have been having some better days. Don't forget the non-food comforts for yourself. I agree the new faces are very welcomed! I love when I see that there are new posts on this thread. Robin, it is a great plan to really mix it up. My favorite is the elliptical, too but I know that I can't…

I know that lots of people are negative about weighing in every day but this is exactly why I do weigh in each day. I don't obsess over one single day only if I start to see two or three days in a row. I have learned that so many things can change my weight in a 24 hour time period. What if I weighed in only once per week…

One of the hardest things for me to accept when I reached my goal was not having the figure I had hoped for and knowing that even if I lost another 10 pounds I still wouldn't. For anyone who has lost any significant amounts of weight I think this will be the case. Skin can only shrink back so far. I have had to be content…

That is awesome!

Hang in there and use this site to help you. When I don't feel like doing it, I log in and read other peoples successes and also their struggles. After all of that I don't feel alone and I also feel inspired. I stalked people who I thought were similar to me and would glean encouragement from their successes. I found that…

lobster...I felt that way all last week. Sinus, headaches, just not right but not really sick either. Macmadame: Oh, how awesome is that!!! the fitness will come back quickly. You are such an inspiration! Yvonne, that is incredible!!! Good for you to be back down!!! So impressed! Andrea and Robin, it is so hard to find the…

I have found that eating some of my exercise calories works best for me. I tend to leave about 100 on the table on the days I exercise and as close to 1200 as possible on the other days. I try to workout 6 days per week. I will admit that I love the wiggle room that exercise calories gives me and has been the best…

Yum!! Thanks!

Hi all, I too have not posted for awhile...I felt like I had nothing positive to contribute. The winter weather is really starting to get to me and I have been fighting a stupid sinus thing (it is in my ears which I hate the most!!). So negative is as negative does!! I have been trying to eat well but it has taken all of…

Wow...19 grams!! , Heather...please share!!!