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I didn't realize how big I was either until I tried playing on the playground with my son and realized I didn't fit down the slides or on the swings. I am now glad to say that with the help of this website I can now do that. It's funny what makes us realize how big we have gotten and how our minds can lie to us. I wish you…

I also log everything even when I go over. For me when I go over I am able to look back and see what I could have done differently. Like the other day I went to subway for lunch. Ordered my regular sandwich for 280 calories and then decided to splurge with out checking the nutrition facts on a couple of cookies. Lets just…

Hi to both of you. glad you found this awesome site. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Everyone on here is sooo nice and supportive and full of great useful information.

I just started buying some of my food in the organic section because I wanted to get away from all the ingredients that I can't pronounce. Good list I am going to write this down and keep it with me when I shop. Thanks for posting this!!

Tearose and wannabea it is tough to stick to this new lifestyle we have all chosen. Everyday just do your best and the results will show. Just remember skinny tastes better than the junk. I personally am 4 weeks in and finally no longer rave the junk or the fast food. It was hard to get through those 3 weeks. Together with…

yea mfp has been that way for me too this week. glad that it seems to be working now. Hope you all have a great weekend!! be active and try and make smart choices. It is tough but we can do it!!

I am going for professional photography. I really wanted to go for social work but then after talking to a few people about the course load I decided on photography. I am working on some photo shoots for some non profits right now. no money involved. Feels great to give back some and I hope this is something I continue to…

WannabeaCullen: Wow that sounds tough. I hope your infection gets better soon. School is tough I just started back this week also and have 17 credits. It is a full load but I know you can handle it if I can. What are you going to school for?

Hi Twilighters. So my starting weight a year ago was 228.6. I can't believe I let my self go like that but then again I suppose we all feel that way. I quit checking in the last few months as I was starting many new adventures in my life and just didn't have the time to track it. I am finally back and realize what an asset…

Is it to late to join this group? I would love to join the challenge and just have somewhere that I have to post my weight. I am pretty busy with going back to school but would like to be held somewhat accountable for my actions in eating and exercising. Oh and I love the twilight series. Glad to see there are so many…

Hi SMGP. I kinda fell off the band wagon for a while towards the end of summer and have once again found my groove with all the mega changes in my life. Will you guys take me back:flowerforyou: ? I really missed this group

I missed weigh in day on Friday but between Thursday and Monday I lost 3 lbs. Super excited about that since I was out of town and ate a lot of really yummy high cal restaurant food. I did walk everywhere while I was out of town. So I guess that really paid off. Well I am all up for this weeks challenge and will start…

Kelly, In my assessment he measured flexibility and to see if my left and right side were equally strong. I learned that my left side is stronger than my right. I thought it would be opposites since I am right handed. This trainer was big into free weights and resistance bands instead of weight machines. He also thought it…

Jacque~I'll put my brain to some work and see if I can think of a name. Kelly~I did the personal assessment at my gym. When I set it up I thought they would help build a routine I could do on my own. I didn't realize it was an assessment to hire the gyms personal trainer. I did however get some great advice. Some I already…

Kelly~ I just switched my work out routine up this week. M W F I will be doing all of my lifting instead of half one day and the other half the next day. I was only doing the eliptical for 60 minutes every day. I had a personal assessment done by the personal trainer at my gym and he said I need to switch things up and use…

ok so since i posted my weight last to you guys a few weeks ago I am down 5.2 lbs. What a great feeling. I am getting lots of compliments on my weight loss and my mom even noticed muscle definition in my arms. snacks. I don't always prepare for them but I do make sure I always have bananas in the house and I keep…

Ok so I am super excited to see the the green team is still here and o many people are still sticking with this new lifestyle. Since I was laid off 3 weeks ago it has really been a rolarcoaster for me. I have been going to the gyn for a great workout 4-5 days a week and am noticing some new muscles that I never had before.…

Hey Jacque~ I am sorry to hear of the loss of your aunt. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Hope all the rest of you greenies are doing well. Haven't had a chance to realy check the boards. Well Hope you all had a good holiday weekend. check in with ya later

Well I just wanted to let my green bean buddies know that I lost my job today. They eliminated half of my department. I knew this was coming but many others were caught off guard and had no idea. So anyways I am going to be sticking with my program but just won't be checking in as much. I have a lot to figure out in a very…

Welcome back Kelly!

sincereme~ isn't that fun doing stuff like a kid again. Last night i jump roped for the first time since I think I was 10. It was alot of fun. I think I am going to do it again tonight. My son thought it was awesome to see do that., He kept cheering me on to go longer. what great motivation they can be.

Good Morning Jacque!! Things are great with me today. After such a stressful few weeks I feel totally refreshed after spending the weekend up north at the cabin. :happy: I was worried:grumble: that I would gain with eating at Burger King on Friday and Hardee's on Sunday But to my surprise I actually lost 1.8 lbs over the…

Thanks Sassy!! I hope you start feeling better soon!

Welcome sincereme!!!!! I hope you like this group as much as I do. Congrats on making it through your first week! Keep up the great work!

Yay I got my new ticker set up. Thanks Cherry! How is not smoking going for you? I am readier than I ever have been to quit. This time I will become a non smoker.

ammcnett Thanks!!

MissVitaVonCherry~ I am going to quit smoking this weekend. Tonight actually. I was wondering where you got your quit smoking ticker. I think This would be really motivational for me. Thanks!

Ok so I never posted my weight last week but between last week and this week I am up about 5 pounds. I ended up sich again and now have bronchitis. I went to bed super early and am chugging the water today. I'm not worring to much about my weight because I have been sick off and on for the last 5-6 weeks which is not…

You could also check and see if a person would be willing to do a lesson once or twice a month. My son really wants to take piano lessons and we have a neighbor that teaches them so I am going to see if that would be an option. Might be a little more cost effctive. I just can't believe how expensive the little buggers can…

Ideas for a 13/14 year old for a job....Hmmm..... Mowing lawns, yard work, taking care of a neighbors pet while they are out of town. walking a neighbors dog. These are a few of the things I did 10 years ago for money. Depending on your states laws he could maybe get a job bagging groceries.