JaeDeeCaterpillar Member

I'd love to be able to fit into a size 6 dress. I've even considered going out and buying a cute one to hang in my room as motivation.

I log in daily and am really trying to stay focused for the long haul. Feel free to add me if you'd like.

Could I please be added to the group if there's still room?? I'll be 32 at the end of November, have 2 DDs(4&7), and would really love to be down at least 20lbs by New Years. I could use the support and I'm pretty active online daily.

I've rinsed the bajeezus out of them and still can't ever get past the smell. But I do have a pretty sensitive sense of smell according to my husband.

Do I still count as postpartum if my lil one will be 4 in December?? :tongue:

I think the most important thing is to start diligently tracking. If you honestly don't know how much you're eating, that's the problem. Be honest with yourself and track everything that goes in your mouth. The results might surprise you.

Wow! Great results. Gets me motivated to dust off that DVD.

I love going for Japanese as a treat. Sashimi, miso soup, salad w/ a tiny bit of dressing, edamame, and some hot tea. Yum!

Great post!! And congrats on your amazing progress!

My husband said something to that affect the other night. He shut his mouth after I had him taste a bite of the sauteed spinach I was eating. Herbs and spices can do wonders. ;)

Nagiri is when the raw fish comes with rice under it. Sashimi is when it's just served as raw fish, no rice.

Like the PP said, they definitely help with portion control in a pinch. I always add 1/2-1 cup of frozen veggies to them before microwaving to bulk them up. Oh and drink a bunch of water to compensate for the sodium content.

Great job! There's loads of difference.

Not a teacher, but an elementary school secretary. I have massive respect for you teachers. It's one thing when I have kids in my office throughout the day, but to actually have them for hours everyday. I don't know how you all do it sometimes. ;) I also have 2 young kids at home (3 & 6) So I can also sympathize with just…

Great post! Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to hear about when you reach goal & I'm certain you will.

Don't feel defeated. It was one slip up. No one is going to make it to their journey perfectly. Anyone that says they did is most likely a liar. ;) Track it and move on. Have a nice healthy salad tonight. Don't starve yourself tonight to make up for it either, that'll just make you likely to binge tomorrow. As long as you…

I was a WW member for many years, up until a few days ago when I canceled in favor of MFP. I also have 2 young kids, not quite young as yours, but I understand putting them first and letting yourself slip in the process. Good luck!

Wait... together in one sandwich?!?

I shouldn't have read this thread. Now I seriously want pizza, chocolate, ice cream, and cupcakes. Hahaha. I love anything in the chocolate peanut butter food group. Yes, I said food group. =P

Good luck!

Good for you on starting your journey now. I just turned 30 a few days ago and wish I had gotten serious a year ago. The beginning of your post sounds a lot like the beginning of the blog I just started on here. Good luck! I hope in a year you're able to have that birthday you envision.