husker_gal Member

yes!

If you ahve been sticking to it and have been religious about recording all calories in and out and have still only lost 4 lbs in 2 months you might want to try upping your calorie intake. I know it sounds counter productive but that's what I had to do. 1200 calories was just too low for my body to function on. I lose at…

Absolutely! :) You may even find that you are losing more than 1 1/2 lbs per week even though that's what you are set on. You'll need to figure out what works best for your body to help you lose at the most efficient rate. I have to eat more calories than the 1200 given if I set my goal to 2 lbs per week if I actually want…

it's probably BEGGING if you are drinking 24 cups. You have to be very careful with that much because it can flush out the potassium in your system too which can cause heart failuer and seizures.

I LOVE salty foods especially pickles and olives! yummm :) I did just read a study that said higher salt amounts are ok IF you are working out a lot because you sweat some of the excess out. I give into my salt cravings every couple of days. I just make sure that I drink lots of water to balance it out and to go a few days…

I've been in that situation when I was dating my now husband. Reasoning with a drunk person is a lost cause. IF you are going to do it then wait til he is sober. I'm not saying to compromise on when to pick him up. Just tell him straight out that you aren't doing it anymore. He is a big boy and can be responsible for…

Sometimes to make a relationship work you have to deal with an uncomfortable situation. I would say go to the wake and just be there for him and his family. Then sit down with him and just tell him that you want to do your own thing when he does his so he can't rely on you to be at his beck and call when he goes out.…

I had a banana, 6 oz of fresh strawberries, a piece of bread (toasted if you like) with 1 tbs peanut butter :)

this is a good idea! I'll have to try it to substitute all the sugar and yummyness I usually use to make iced coffee. Thanks for the idea!

ditto :)

ditto! :smile:

hooray!:flowerforyou:

I have the same problem at my gym sometimes. When it happens and they are on the machine that I want to get onto next I ask them if they're finished with the machine. I just butt right into their conversation :)

I'll stand behind you. It takes a lot of gull to make that big of a decision and I'm proud of you for taking that step in bettering your health. Screw all the other people who feel the need to rag on you. They have issues of their own they need to work out and are just too weak to do it without bashing on other people.…

wonderful! Congratulations! :flowerforyou:

^^^^^yep!

You stop running to the bathroom after a while...once your body gets used to it. I can drink 10-12 glasses a day and only go to the bathroom like four times (other than right after getting up and right before going to bed) :drinker:

I always get more hungry. I usually use a day or two during it as cheat days. Makes me feel better. Good Luck!

I'm in Phoenix. Never been to Tucson but there are a lot of people on here from there. :)

that's what I'm doing too...wearing a HRM and logging those.

I really like Jay and Irene but I voted for Irene. I hope she wins it!

ditto

I don't like hummus at all. I think I've only had one variation of it that I could tolerate but otherwise I despise it.

LOL *like* Shiney Hot Pink....and Chrome :happy:

try to add in some nuts. They are higher in calories (to help you reach that minimum calorie intake for the day) and they are higher in good fats. As far as the water goes...just sip water through out the day. It may be too heavy for your stomach. If that's the case you will throw it up every time to drink more than just a…

I got slapped in the face really hard with baby fever. Unfortunately that was three years ago and my DH and I have not been able to conceive. I'm only 23 and DH is only 26. We've been to a reproductive endocrinologist and were diagnosed with unexplained infertility.:brokenheart: We still cling to the hope of one day being…

this is when it's a good idea to have something in the freezer that you can just throw in the oven with zero prep time. There are some veggie lasangas out there that have no preservatives and are lower calorie. I'm just like you..."no hubs tonight? hmmm thinking maybe pizza" lol hang in there you can do it!

that's amazing. she looks great! :)

HOORAY! :drinker: That's awesome! Congratulations!! Keep up the wonderful work! :happy:

great advice about mixing the higher calorie foods in the pantry with a big salad or some other higher fiber lower calorie fruits and veggies. I'll have to start doing that. I also have to start with the 10 minute exercises thing. I'm only a pound away from my first mini goal. and I can't wait to hit that half way mark…