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Yoplait light yogurt with fiber, apples, grapes, oranges, Sara Lee's 100% whole wheat bread with honey, Borden's fat free american singles, Blue Bonnet light butter, Great Value high fiber cinnamon swirl oatmeal, Fiber One honey squares cereal, green beans, brocolli, mixed veggies, stir fry veggies, chicken, lean 93/7…

I've gotten into a bad habit of weighing every morning. But I only "count" my Sunday Morning weigh ins. I don't know why Sundays lol... It kinda helps me not go crazy in food during the weekends.. well, most of the time ;)

Motivation: my health and living a looong, strong life. My family health history isn't the best.. diabetes, heart disease - heart attacks, strokes, illness.. and I don't want any part of that. You have to take care of yourself if you wanna live life to the fullest! Also, I don't want my (future) kids to pick up on bad…

5 lbs in a month?? Definitely not a plateau! I would be happy to lose 5 lbs in a month.. I use to average 2 lbs/mo. now I think it's lower than that.

first.. my face. still waiting on lower tummy and thighs.

You'll need to add strength and increase protein to get you bf% down. If you do a calorie deficit + cardio, it'll make you lose muscle mass vs. losing body fat.

Hi! I am 5'9" at 134 lbs right now. I've had a hard time deciding on my goal weight as well. When I started my weight loss I was at 168 lbs with the goal weight of 148 lbs. I was sure that once I lost 20 lbs I would be happy with my body.. problem was, I wasn't very active and lost that 20 just by dieting.. I was then…

I was a size 11/12 in high school. At the beginning of this journey on MFP, I was a size 13/14. I didn't look big at either size.. I'm here to get fit and toned. But I am currently at a size 7. Sizes are different for every brand too.. so it really doesn't matter. Whatever you feel your best at! :) ((no one can tell what…

Jillian Michaels' 6 Week 6 Pack

cut OUT completely? nothing other than full out soda.. that just doesn't even tempt me anymore, but I still enjoy a diet coke occasionally :) I've cut BACK on cheese, bread (new to this one - we'll see how it works out), burgers, fries, junk food (cookies, cake, brownies... basically desserts lol) Don't get me wrong, I…

That's very interesting! I may have to look into that sometime!

Welcome! MFP is a great place to start your journey the community of people here are great for support, encouragement and motivation! Now is a great time to start, especially around the holidays.. no need to throw health out the window just because extra holiday food is around :) Good luck and I hope you reach your goals!…

VERY attractive! Gordan Ramsey is hot in my book ;)

Maybe you measured a spot that you usually don't measure? as in the tape measure wasn't in the same exact spot.

all but 6 lbs that i lost prior to mfp :)

I use to be really good at weighing once a week on a certain day at a certain time of day.. but as I'm nearing my goal, I jump on it everyday lol. I know I shouldn't but in a way, I think it helps me stay on track. However, I still only log my weight on that one certain day, so I ultimately see a trend of once a week which…

I'm in a serious relationship of 2 years and 4 months :) lol, we have lived together for a year and half now and are completely comfortable with each other. He'll eat whatever I make for dinner, which is what I want to make that's delicious and healthy and he doesn't have a problem with it, however, he will eat multiple…

I usually go for high fiber cereal with fat free skim milk with fruit.. high fiber oatmeal with fruit.. fruit and yogurt.. egg whites (omelets, scrambled) with 2 slices of bacon and fruit.. or if I want something a little sweeter :) low-fat whole grain waffles or I'll make 2 pieces of french toast for 213 cal's with fruit.…

Jillian Michaels has a Ripped with Weights DVD and I believe she uses a kettlebell in it. I have tried that one yet though.

I love pizza. haha! I love plain cheese, I love all meats, I love veggie.. Any pizza really as long as it doesn't have black olives or mushrooms, I'm good!

I've got a mini-pin/terrier mix! His name is Roscoe and he's going on 2 in about 3 months :)

75... I get cold easily.

I went "up" 1 lb from Thanksgiving, but I actually lost that plus another lb by my weigh in. so it must just be water retention. drink lots of h2o!

- Weights - Workout mat - Sneakers for strength and cardio - New HRM - Low cal/fat Cookbooks :))

Don't give up! There's so much to gain from this experience. Do it for yourself.. your health! This is the time to be selfish.. treat your body good with good food and some light exercise. Make sure to get your water in too, that will help with the possible extra skin. Good luck, but don't give up on yourself.. you are…

All my meals are pretty close in cal's.. they actually usually increase in cal's as the day goes and I'm doing just fine. it's probably because you are eating a lot in the morning.. burning off those carbs that give you energy and taking in less carbs as the day goes... giving you no energy thus making you tired.. eat…

make up and hair can do wonders! also, the way you dress.. mature your look and you'll look your age.

I just put some artificial sweetner in it and brings it down to 0-2 cal's. depends on the type of coffee you drink. Drop the creamer and/or milk! :)

I treat myself everyday. I find that if I deny myself something for too long, I will lose hope with becoming healthier. It'll just make me want to give up because it will make me feel like I will NEVER be able to enjoy whatever it is that I'm wanting. I make sure I have room for it and go for it.

Wow you're very inspiring and your profile pic shows an awesome transformation, wtg! Go ahead and add another mile for me! :)