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LOL!!!!! Agreed!!!!

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February, 2013 Jen - 5 Binge - 0 Log it all: 5/28

I loooooove this challenge! Here is my fitness tip for today: meal planning! It takes a lot of extra thought, time, and planning but it is so worth it. I know exactly what to buy at the grocery store because I make my list after planning meals for the week, so I feel less of an urge to buy snacky things that are not so…

February 2013 Jen - 4 Binge - 0 Log it all: 4/28

Congrats! I am so happy for you! I can't wait to visit Onederland but I have a ways to go... :-)

PW: 230.6 CW: 229.4 Loss of 1.2 pounds. To be honest, I was worried about this week's weigh in because I had a pretty big loss last week, so I was pretty happy to see a loss. I am ESPECIALLY happy to say "bye bye" to the 230's! Every day I get closer to my goal. :-)

I agree you're probably bloated because of the extra sodium in junk foods. I retain water after eating at a restaurant, even when I'm careful about my portions, because they use so much salt to flavor the food. Don't be discouraged! I know it's cheesy, but the first step is admitting you have a problem. It took me YEARS to…

Weekend calories burned: Friday, 2/1 Walking - 259 calories (I walk everywhere!!!) Zumbathon - 1019 calories (90 minutes of Zumba! I was EXHAUSTED!!!) Saturday, 2/2 Walking - 172 Zumba - 679 Sunday, 2/3 Walking - 172 Zumba - 679 Another Zumba class tonight for my last chance workout. This works out perfectly because the…

Still going strong! The longer my streak goes, the less inclined I am to binge. Thanks to everyone for keeping up this message board! It has helped me to turn things around! February, 2013 Jen-3 Binge - 0 Lot it all: 3/28

Calories burned 1/31: Walking to/from work and walking the dog: 460 calories Zumbathon tonight!

January 2013 Jen - 30 Binge - 0 Log it all: 30/31 Feeling some major cravings last night but I'm so close to one month without binging I didn't want to ruin it!

Calories burned this week: Monday Biking to work - 141 calories Zumba - 685 calories Walking my dog - 115 calories Tuesday Biking to work - 141 calories Zumba - 685 calories Walking my dog - 115 calories Wednesday Walking to work/walking my dog/walking to run errands - 518 calories

January 2013 Jen - 29 Binge - 0 Log it all: 29/31

Do you like ranch? You could mix a packet of ranch seasoning with low fat sour cream. It's not your typically runny dip but it would be tasty!

YES!!!! I make sure there is enough room for me to indulge in a yummy, portion controlled snack every day. I keep 110 calorie packs of Pringles for nighttime snacks, a couple of Hershey's kisses at lunchtime, pizza for lunch with coworkers. I love it! As long as I plan for it I can eat whatever I want. The key for me is…

Baked Buffalo Wings Ingredients 3 pounds drumettes and wings Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon butter 6 sprigs fresh thyme 10 garlic cloves, crushed 3/4 cup hot sauce For blue cheese dip: 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles Scallions to garnish Directions Preheat oven to 375°F, and…

Mio is also more cost effective. :-)

LOL!

As long as it fits into your daily calorie allotment I don't think it matters. It is high in calories and fat but it is very filling!

January 28 Jen: 28 Binge: 0 Log it all - 28/31

PW (1/22): 236 CW (1/29): 230.6 Loss of 5.4 pounds. I REALLY don't know where this big loss came from. I haven't been doing anything different, but I'll take it! I wonder what this means for next week...

I worked extra hard in Zumba this weekend - really pushing myself to raise my intensity. My tooshie was sore from all of the squats we did! I have another Zumba class tonight to really go for it for tomorrow's weigh in, which should not be a problem since the instructor on Monday is the toughest! I've been diligently…

January 27 Jen: 27 Binge: 0 Log it all: 27/31

January 2013 Me - 24 Binge - 0 Log it all: 24/31

I eat wheat all the time and I have lost 13 pounds and don't have the urge to binge. It's largely psychological.

I did the physical challenge and failed miserably at the plank! I'll keep working at it.

I try to have a "treat" every day. Sometimes I have 2-3 Hershey's kisses with lunch, or a 110 calorie pack of Pringles, or a big bowl of popcorn... something that is satisfying for me and indulgent. That tricks my brain into remembering that I'm not depriving myself. I also have to do a lot of research to find recipes that…

January 23 Jen - 23 Binge - 0 Log it all: 23/31 13 pounds gone!

UGH!!!! I HATE THAT!!!! That has happened to me. I got a salad from Cosi once and it was crazy high in calories and I was so frustrated. Now I have to do a lot of work in advance. Whenever I have plans to eat out I check out the menu and look things up on MFP. I have to know exactly what I am going to order before I go so…