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How about a family member? It saddens me to watch him do nothing but lay in bed. I honestly think he's dealing with depression, but he just says he goes into "hibernation in the winter". Ok . . .whatever. It's his life, not mine. But all of his doctor visits, diabetes, heart disease can be solved very easily . . . . (and…

If you're trying to find the right spot, I would suggest looking up articles online about your BMR and TDEE calories: resting and activity level calories. That's what I did to find out why I wasn't losing anything. I wasn't eating enough. 1200 recommended for me by MFP wasn't enough. So I took all these different…

When "snacking" pains hit . . . I grab my water bottle instead. The water fills me up. I was horrible at getting my water intake in. But it's getting easier for me now.

Also, with the motivation part. Sometimes I try and make a mix on my iPod of different songs with different beats. The fast ones I run to, the slower ones I walk/jog. Interval training to music. It keeps me pumping and pepped up at the same time. :happy: The treadmill can bore me sometimes.

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OMG! THe special K Fruit n Yogurt - I can NOT have in the house. It never lasts past the day I bring it home. But the problem with cereal is that it's usually more processed carbs than anything else. That's why it's not usually recommended when trying to lose weight. The body processes it so much quicker than protein…

Oh! I know! I could eat the whole box in one sitting!! I can't keep it in the house, I can't! Or else I will eat it. I've been this way since I was a kid. It's always been my breakfast passion. I can get tired of eggs, protein shakes, oatmeal, but NEVER cereal! I just tried the new Chocolate Cheerios last night at my moms.…

I can be super picky - especially with veggies! I think first we need to start off with what you DO like??

I hear ya. A few years ago I saw a pic of myself from behind at the beach . . . um . . .that can NOT be me! But in fact it was. Ick! So I started to get the weight off. I did really well last year around this time losing about 10 lbs. But then I started the Depo birth control shot and lost all motivation. It made me…

I barely log dinner myself. Mostly because I don't have the internet at home and can't get on. So I make sure I take a peek at what my remaining calories are and guest-imate what I will work off before I eat and then I will try and make the best decisions I can. Sometimes I pre-plan and log dinner, but most nights I find…

That would be me as well! We have our annual trip to the beach coming in May and every year it's the same thing: I want to lose about 20 lbs. This year will be the year!!! Good luck to you!

Ditto! I'm looking for 20 lbs as well!

It's also about fun meeting others with the same goals, frustrations, up and downs, and celebrations! Welcome!!

When I'm in a hurry in the morning, my go-to back up breakfast is 6 oz yogurt with Kashi cereal - tons of protien and fiber! It's a quick breakfast!

I hit a plateau myself. And after ready so many articles on BMR and calories when working out, I found out that I wasn't eating enough. 1200 calories is what MFP recommended for me. It's not enough. I need at least 1400 when resting, sleeping, or at my desk job. I need atleast 1600 calories when I work out. My body is…

Actually in most tests done, they find the clients who didn't eat breakfast were the ones to gain and gain the quickest. It's just like lunch and dinner, you have to watch what you eat. The best breakfasts are loaded with protien and fiber to keep you full through the morning. Best advice I ever got was to stay away from…

I have to agree with BetterVersion and Phoenix_Rising. Everything is bad for you - especially when you go over board. I think in moderation and portion control you are ok. I use Equal all the time in my tea. I think it dissolves better than sugar and Splenda. But I keep it to 1-2 packets a day.

Has anyone seen the Push Ups get any easier through out the course of this? I hate those strength moves the most!!!!

Hmmm . . . guess that's why my grandmother always put a smidgen in her applesauce?

After a workout, I have a glass of chocolate milk! Or not sure about low in fat, but almonds or peanuts. My fave is the Emerald Coca Almonds! Yum!

I agree. And also look at your moods and emotions (and health). I notice when I'm moody, tired, sick, I seem to blow my own "rules" as well. It's ok. You'll be back on track!

I heard it's rumored that "no eating after __pm" doesn't really do anything for our weight loss, but I beg to differ. I make sure all my meals and snacks are done by 7 pm on the weekdays and 8 pm on weekends (I'm busier on the weekends). If I'm feeling like I need a little sweet or something I make herbal peppermint tea…

LOVE IT! :tongue:

People on cell phones or texting when they should be watching where they are walking (or driving!)

I'm not sure about anyone else, but I've tried the toothpaste trick. It didn't work for me. But I can atest to the fact of Tea tree oil! It's amazing! And I'm interested in the Eye redness reliever - I'll have to try that one. Thanks for the article!

I don't do the energy drinks because I usually get the jittery feeling. But I do have some herbal green tea a few hours before a work out. The caffeine doesn't make me as jittery as the energy drink would. And I get to control the sugar that's in it (usually 1 pack of Equal w/ 0 calories)

Hmmm sounds like something I need to look into! LOL I'm just on Women's One a Day. I was looking into the Metabolism, but the only difference is the caffeine? I'm afraid that might not work for me . . . I dont want the "jitters".

If I could get myself up every morning with no problem, I prefer AM - and on an empty stomach. And I feel better through the rest of my day. But normally I'm a 5pm-er, right after work. I'm usually sluggish and tired by then, but once I get myself going, I'm ok.

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I spend most of my calories at breakfast for a good start to the day (300-400 calories, 15 - 25 g of Protien, 9-10 g of Fiber). If not, I usually find myself craving things by 9 am. Then second important is lunch. These are the two square meals that has to get me…

It recommends a set have hand weights. When I first started a few months ago I really focused on technique and forms with out the weights. Then I started with 2 lbs. I'm restarting this work out routine with 5 lbs this week. (there's a group on here that just started)