tracymarie2012 Member

Good job koogra, hope to catch up to you, I am at 47 days... feel better every day. If you want to quit, You have to want it, and not accept you smoke any more... I am using the patch, I believe it has helped me... will let you know when I am cold turkey from that- about another month.

Good luck with that...lol > I have 2 left feet... Let me know how the date goes.

I work shift work also, it is tough at times. Graveyards, I try to drink lots of fluids and stick to healthy choices, getting enuf sleep is important too.

You have done excellent, nice results. Nothing to be embarrassed about.

Welcome, Dont feel like you are behind, think of it as just starting, 'a fresh start'. Wish you lots of success with great results.

Congrats, you are doing great, keep it up, cant wait to see your next photo.

Mmm looks good

mmmm thank you, mine is in the freezer waiting for me to eat it : )

I quit Dec 31st, been using the patch and then gum occassionally... figure its better than smoking... I had been a closet smoker for 30+ years. Guess it took me a long time to 'be ready', I had to do alot of 'self talking', and avoid the family who smokes for the first 2 weeks... I guess the big thing helping me is, I'm…

Mine say things like"you don't need to loose weight"....maybe secretly down the road I hope to inspire them to do the same..andi do need to loose weight and get fit...

I cook for 1 always (unless I'm at work~where I cook for children/families.) What I like to do is cook a few chicken breasts at a time and then they are ready for salads or with rice or veggies ..so cook 1 nite..eat for 2-3 nites.

Mmm, looks so good, going too add some cumin and cilantro instead of soya...thanks for the idea.

Thx for info DevanEve and Dane.

The prices guestimated,,are they US dollars or Canadian? I want to get one (reasonably priced), here in BC, Canada.

Congrats, happy 1 year. :-)

I agree salt is hard...how do you eliminate it in prepared foods? Do you believe salt makes you gain weight?

I am 5 ft 1.5 inches ( gotta add that 1/2). Current weight is 128 lbs, and I am 48 yrs old. I would like to get down to 110-115 lbs, and also have more muscle and be more fit. I've lost about 5 lbs so far, so hope I can continue to loose and feel better. Would like to find someone similar to me to add as friends. T

I quit Dec 31...1 month down...a lifetime to go. Doing good, using the patch and gum occasionally...use exercise as my new crutch :-)

I would really like to join also..need all the motivation I can get.

Way to go girl ! - Congrats, keep up the good work.

I've had Quinoa twice, both recipes were delicious, didnt realize how good it was. 1) greek salad ingredients with quinoa 2) turkey stuffing made with quinoa and cranberries- wow.. that was comfort food.

aprox how many calories in the shakes ? Would you have it as a meal replacement ?

Beautiful British Columbia- Canada

3-4-5 Diet Thats sounds good... do you know if it makes much difference if you do your excercises ( for burning calories) after breakfast or after lunch..? I've heard before bed not good, but nothing else..... I try to spread it out in spits and spurts throughout the day....when I can.

Wow, 1000... that might be tough... I dont know about the phentermine... what does that do...curb your appetite? My goal with the 1200 calories is always to come in under...feels like I'm cheating the system.... same with.... I dont log all my excercise I get...like some extra stuff I do when I'm working... ( sneak in…

pore strips.... well thats good I guess.... no calories :laugh: I'm addicted to nicorette gum right now...

I have no diet I follow, except, try to keep away from white stuff ( flour, sugar, rice, potatoes, bread..etc) and I am only having 1200 calories aday.... try to really eat healthy. Have trouble if I follow a diet... this way I just eat a balance per meal ( 400 calories each ). dont know if I'm doing it right...but my…

Wow that sounds good... going to try that...its alot less calories from how I usually make it- lol:happy: