JackieMac979 Member

I like to have: -any protein I enjoy grilled (ie. salmon, chicken, etc) with veggies -meatballs with spaghetti squash & salad or other veggies -taco beef or turkey over salad -tuna salad over lettuce -steak and mushrooms, salad, green beans, etc -proteins with mashed cauliflower (tonight I'm having chicken w/ it and other…

Welcome! I just sent you a friend request, Melissa. I'd love to hear more about the 4/2/1. I only know about 5+1 and that 4+2 exists but I have no idea how that 1 is incorporated with it! lol Jackie

I still have diet drinks sometimes - diet sodas, 'sparkling ice' by talking rain, crystal light type stuff rarely, etc. I'd like to cut them out entirely but they don't seem to stall me so I don't mind them for variety sometimes.

I like the Dark Chocolate Antioxidant shake, Peanut butter soft serve (as a shake), & chocolate mint crunch bar the best. I also like the hot cocoa when I'm at work.

Congrats on your amazing and inspiring success!!

Congratulations, those are amazing results! Hard work & dedication pay off!

The most I've lost in muy first month was 23 pounds. I've lost 30 in 6 weeks a few times. Good luck!

I just joined. I get the book in the mail tomorrow, so I'm excited to check it out!

I'd be interested in reading anyone else's thoughts about this book. I just ordered it and it should arrive in the mail tomorrow. It's disappointing to hear that there aren't more details about how many grams of carbs to have on particular days in the book.

I'm considering it. About the post above me (@gogophers) You don't have to pay to apply, and you do get paid to be there (plus per diem/food.) I'd just be a little embarrassed about the weigh-in part, which is a huge part of the show. Otherwise I'd PAY THEM for the opportunity to work with their trainers and…

First real one: I was 14 maybe turning 15, he was older (probably 19) and kissed me in his Jeep when he was dropping me off back home after we went to a concert together. He ended up being a horrific jerk. As far as non-real first kiss, my Mom has a funny pic of me and my cousin kissing as super young toddlers (10 mod & 1…

Don't forget, June is also the month of Edward Cullen's birthday! (6/20/1901) lol I'm in too!

Welcome! When dining out I try to have healthy proteins and salads or veggies. Do you need ideas to replace fast food, restaurant, or at-home meals? Best wishes to you!

Welcome to MFP and best wishes for your success - this site is helpful!

Welcome! Being active in Colorado seems to come with the beautiful territory! Best wishes for your success meeting your goals!

Welcome! This is a great site!

Welcome! MFP is a nice site for logging & support. I did Atkins before and lost 40 in 12 weeks. I'm now doing Medifast which limits carbs less (ideal is 80-88 grams per day.) Good luck & nice site! Jackie

Feel free to add me. I log daily and ideally would like to lose 90 - 105 more lbs.

I'm sorry to hear it's difficult to eat right now. When my Dad passed, my Mom didn't want to eat... and then my FIL was sick for a long time and had zero appetite. To encourage my Mom to eat, I kept trying to make her anything that would appeal to her. If anything appeals to you at all (even if it's toast), munch away…

I second the spaghetti squash idea! It's yummy! I have it as a side w/ meatballs. There are other things you can do w/ cauliflower. I turn it into cauli mashed 'fauxtatoes' and mock 'rice' as well and it helps with various dishes!

Hilarious. But yes I do, for chicken Marsala.

Some people cook up sliced radishes until they are like crispy potatoes, or boil them like new potatoes! I have yet to try it.

OK I edited my comment to what I meant to say. It wasn't meant to knock anyone's privacy values, sorry about that. I love my fitbit! It's motivating.

I log my food here daily. My diary is public now, before I had it viewable to friends only... but I follow a specific plan so it may not be a good reference point for you. Also, I just started using the fitbit, & that updates my activity automatically. I plan to log in every day and reach my goal weight on or before the…

No, you aren't getting it mixed up. That's the common ratios people talk about for 40/30/30, but some others may switch it up I guess. Those are roughly my ratios but if I can go lower on carbs that's usually better for me.

Very interesting, thanks for sharing! Eating more protein is helping me so much but I had not read about this.

Not a bad thing at all! I get roughly 40% of my macronutrients from protein. You can check your settings as others have mentioned.

I was vegan for over 10 years. I ate a few protein sources other than what you mentioned... I enjoyed tempeh a lot and would make fajitas out of it. It's a fermented soy product. I sautéed it with peppers and it was really tasty. I also made portabello mushroom sandwiches often (sliced w/ soy cheese for a philly 'steak')…

Nearly daily to check (not obsessively, just kind of keeping tabs) when I am in the early / fast phase of my weight loss. Then when it slows if I miss a few days it's no big deal. I only count my official weigh ins weekly but I've started updating my apps more often than that for accuracy of the calculations.

Welcome! Good luck on your journey!