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Welcome Jeannie Kamcat - I am devastated to hear about your loss. I'll keep you in my prayers. :( Try to keep up your spirits and don't kick yourself for slipping with choices. Weight comes and goes. Focus on honoring your mother and grieving.

Only down a half pound. :( But I let myself slip due to being upset and tired. I rushed this week and I was cut, so I let the emotions get to me and control what I ate instead of my head. Next week will be better.

20 lbs - By August 28th - Reward: New Book bag MET - August 16th I need to think of a different reward though. I decided since I have 12 COUNT THEM 12 books this semester I should probably just use my rolling book bag LOL No point ruining my posture just to have a reward! I'm adding these to my list of goals! 270 - No…

22, a full time student living at home with obese mother and overweight grandmother! I need all the help I can get :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I'm in! Challenges? Weekly weigh ins?

Welcome all new members! "Halfers" is more an idea that we have to lose an entire person in body weight. Even if it's not quite half our weight, we all are going on a similar journey, very unlike the ones that someone who has to lose 20,30, even 40 pounds. So welcome all of you. Motivation! Motivation is hard to get at…

.6 is better than .0

Last time I tried to jump rope I nearly gave myself a black eye. Admittedly, I was only wearing a regular bra :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I'm confused. "Skipping" is that one foot then the next, not jumping up and down?

He wouldn't have gotten fired if he hadn't used the company name in the sign. It's no longer freedom of speech, it's libel when you use slander a company name like that (whether true or untrue, it doesn't matter). I understand why he was fired and while I agree that America in general over eats, obnoxious signs blaring…

My results! Last Week - 284.6 This Week - 283.5 I'll take it, considering I've been bad this week. I was honestly surprised I had lost! Too many birthdays and my mom is on vaca which means eating out a lot. But I managed!

Wow. Congratulations. I hope that a year from now I have a similar story to tell. :smile: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Dry chicken = over cooked. People are really careful with chicken and tend to over cook it. Lower heat, longer time, and let the chicken sit for a few minutes after cooking before cutting into it. Marinating is great but beware of the sodium content or make your own marinades.

:laugh: I too am one of those women. 150 is my goal weight an I'm 5'9" but I have a large frame (doctor says so!) so that's a good weight for me. Definitely keep going though if that's what you want/your body needs. You can do it!

Just something that might change your mind. Smaller fruits tend to be sweeter and more flavorfull(not a word is it?) than larger ones. Plus the larger ones are most likely grown using pesticides or other man made techniques. Organic apples are always smaller, no?

Don't forget, if you want to treat yourself and really want a dessert, you can always go for one of their sweet shots. They're about 300 calories which is high but not for a dessert and they are YUMMY

Most people crave sweets after a meal because we have trained ourselves to think about dessert (especially after dinner). Remember when you were a kid and your mom said, "Don't eat that cookie, you'll ruin your dinner!" The reason that sugar "ruins" our dinner is because its turned into a body trigger that says, "Oh we're…

Dressing and croutons. I only ate two croutons but they don't exactly have a "No croutons" option. -_-

Well no matter what I would log it, if only to remind yourself why you don't eat like that every day. It really depends on the person. Some people are going to tell you ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! But others may tell you that sometimes a high calorie day is actually good for your metabolism, which can be true, but as with everything…

It most definitely is. ^_^ :happy:

Also, if you really love the gym but can't afford the fancier ones, check your area for a Planet Fitness. Their simple membership is month to month (no contract), for 10.00 a month, and you can get a membership for 20.00 a month that allows you to bring a friend whenever you go for free (really helpful for me, so I have…

Weight check in! Starting weight - 303 Last Weigh in - 286.8 Today's weigh in - 284.6 Yay! For a total loss of 18 pounds! Whoo hoo!!!

Quick Fast Food Fix! Obviously we want to avoid fast food, since anything that can go from ordered to delivered in less than 3 minutes can't possibly be healthy, but sometimes that's all we have time/money for. So... here are a few tips for eating healthy at a fast food joint. 1.) Chickfila!!!!! All of their sandwiches are…

Don't get me wrong. Being overweight is not okay, it's something we should try to change for personal health reasons. However, the average size of an American women IS an 18/20. I haven't watched the show and have no intention of doing so simply because it seems to be a pity party for the women without trying to help them…

Are you positive you're using the right serving sizes? If you don't have one, I suggest getting a digital scale. I used to underestimate my food waaaay too much. It's much easier to be accurate with a scale. I got mine from target for $30

thanks all. Yeah, I do the healthy options at the fast food places. No buns, no fries, and fruit instead. I love Chickfila, because their fruit cups are FRUIT cups not just mandarin oranges! I didn't realize that beans would do that, thanks for the tip. I love black beans so I can make those as a side. ^_^ I rant but it's…

I just recently got a food scale as well, one from Target for $30. It's got grams, ounces and lbs measure as well as a "tare" function. It truly is an eye opener. Lucky for me, I was underestimating the size of my meat when I make wraps so that makes me happy. ^_^ I recommend getting one to everyone on here. Better to be…

Great job talrcat resisting temptation. I have a similar and even more frustrating story. My mom went to buy fruit today and somehow came home (with fruit and) pretzel crisps, tostado's chips. Which she proceeded to make into nachos while I munched on my grape dessert. Oy. :noway: There will always be those people in our…

Congrats "momma"!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

I forgot to take into account that I was wearing my heavy pair of jeans. I weigh myself in at the doctor's office every friday morning and usually i wear my lightest pair of jeans and a t-shirt which is only about 1.3 pounds. Today I wore my heavy jeans and a tshirt which weigh out to 2 pounds even. So really I weighed in…

Weigh In Friday! Last Weigh in - 288 Today's weigh in - 287.5 Guess I'll have to take it, after last night :laugh:

Welcome Cheri! Just thought I'd drop in and say ITS MY BIRTHDAY. :drinker: "and I'll eat if I want to." Dinner is going to be nuts I'm not drinking but we're celebrating at Chili's and doing their 3 courses for 20 dollars deal so... lots of calories. Like, nearly 600 over. So... any suggestions on how to burn up those 600…