jennbarrette Member

those cheekbones *swoon*

If you have a meal like this occasionally it shouldn't be a problem, unless you are prone to turning a cheat meal into a cheat day into a cheat week etc. If you can handle a meal like this 1x a month or less you should be fine. If you are worried, order your usual but save 1/2 for lunch the next day or trim some of the…

I have a whole Pinterest board of low-sugar but still sweet treats - http://pinterest.com/jennbarrette/low-sugar-treats/

Northern Ontario, originally from Windsor :)

Doesn't drinking juice just over load your body with fructose without the fiber to slow it down? Wouldn't that really spike your insulin levels?

Oh, and wanted to add that I have dealt with those negative voices that tell me I am not good enough for years, but I have been working on shutting them off that last few months. I just don't let myself finish the sentence. When I look in the mirror and think "I am so fat! I made myself shoot that thought down and say…

I know it is hard to live with depression, but try to remember that depression is horrible horrible liar. Those voices in your head that tell you that you are not beautiful and sexy are just the depression talking. Walk lots if you can't go to the gym and don't have weights. Walk around to different businesses to find a…

General Mills - Fiber One Chewy Bars - Oats and Chocolate Peppers - Sweet, red, raw Bananas - Raw Cucumber - With peel, raw Eggs - Hard-boiled (whole egg) The first one I no longer buy, I am a recovering "granola-bar-oholic". I do have the occasional Larabar now and then.

Spinach, turkey sausage, mushrooms, and siracha sauce!

I find it annoying to track sugar because it doesn't differentiate between sugar from sources like milk and fruit that are "good" and junk calories from added sugars. Of course the same could be said with fats and carbs. LOL

I set my goal at 100 pounds. That will bring me to what I weighed when I first meet my husband 10 years. After that I will re-evaluate, but ideally I want to get down to 175.

Wow, amazing progress! You look great!

You are totally an inspiration! I am about the same height and weight as your start...so your after photos are so inspiring to me :)

this - "Instead of shaming people, social efforts should focus on forcing food manufacturers and marketers to stop creating what’s been termed an “obesogenic environment.”

5.2 pounds gone!

When your kids ask for a bite of what you are eating and you hesitate because you already measured and logged it...

There is a chance you will actually stay the weight you are as you tone up, but look better and go down in clothing sizes. Maybe lose the scale for a few months and focus on toning exercises and follow MFP calories and see if you see any results?

You are such an inspiration!! You look amazing :)

That is amazing! You're totally an inspiration!

From experience, if I completely deny myself those "bad" foods I do really well for a while but eventually I end up giving in and bingeing on them. I do best when I eat mostly whole good foods, but allow myself things like pizza, cookies, pasta occasionally and just make sure I watch my portion size.

You look amazing :) You're an inspiration!

Forgot to weight in, but it has been a bad week for me calorie wise. I am off to the grocery store tonight to stock up on some healthier foods. I have been "Spring cleaning" since about 9AM today, so I am hoping that will burn a bunch of calories! It is amazing how much junk we seem to keep, but I feel like chucking it all…

I gained this week too :( I had a rough start to the week, and then had dental surgery mid week (wisdom teeth out) so I am hoping it is just a stress gain. Allison..........+1.2..........0.0% Jenn..............+0.9.........0.0%

Julie, little girls are super fun. My girls are 4 1/2 and 2 1/2, and they are so amazing. Of course...ask me again when they are both teenagers. :laugh:

Thanks :) I spend 40 mins cleaning the house, and then did a 30 min exercise DVD. Got those endorphins flowing, and I feel much better!

I am so PMSing right now, and just want to eat everything in sight...and then cry. Need some strength and happy vibes girls!!

Julie, I wouldn't tell they you are pregnant until after you get the job. You should get the job on your skills, and not have to worry about not getting the position because of your pregnancy.

debra ....-1.2.....0.72% Teresa....0.0.....0.0% Heather..-1.2....0.63% Jenn.....-0.7.....26%

Hey ladies :) Just wanted to share a small success. I tried a new recipe in my slow cooker today, and turned out horrible. It was basically supper time...so I reached for the pizza delivery flyer, but I stopped myself. I figured out a quick fairly healthy meal instead and saved myself a bunch of fat and calories! I am not…

Checking in :) 15 days strong so far, and am down almost 4 pounds. I am so happy to be focused again! I am sad at how fast my stamina has dropped. In 2009 I got up to 25 min runs in the couch25k, and this year I have having trouble on week one :( I have decided to just do some walking on the treadmill for a few weeks to…