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  • Ahhh .. i would say no. I drink 2 cups a day at least ... with skim milk and a splenda each. Even if you drink coffee without anything it has calories .. but more than that, it doesn't hydrate. I can't give you the "real" reason why ... but no .. i definitely would say no.
    in Can I count my coffee as water intake? Comment by kbirky73 April 2009
  • I just wanted to share an email that i wrote to someone who asked ... "how do you do it?" She said she lacked motivation and couldn't understand how i could find the time and energy to work out every day. This was my response to her: Well ... first .. HI!!!!! Long time!! YOU look fantastic which is probably why you have a…
    in YOU INSPIRE ME!!! Comment by kbirky73 April 2009
  • Hi there .... This place is great ... has changed my life. I decided to actually use the site in January ... though a friend told me about it a year before. I did it because I was deleting pictures of me and my kids so i am right there with you about wanting to do this for them ... We all have everyone that we'd like to…
    in Hi I am new and need encouragement Comment by kbirky73 April 2009
  • 4lbs in one MONTH is great!!! 1lb a WEEK is great. You are doing everything right! If you find that your "check-ins" aren't showing the results ... don't check in so frequently! BE PATIENT! Don't give up. You're only getting started ... and i PROMISE you ... at the end of NEXT month, you will feel differently. BE SURE TO…
    in SO UPSET! Comment by kbirky73 April 2009
  • You are sooo right, per usual. However, having been in the place of utter frustration and despair, it's GREAT to be able to come on here and hear what others have gone through. Nobody truly cares about the mechanics of all this ... we want to hear what works for others, what doesn't, and how others have over come those…
    in Impatience and weight loss Comment by kbirky73 April 2009
  • gnicolecan .... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I wear heels every day of my life and it gives the a lift of 2 1/2 - 3" anyway ... I'm so glad i'm not the only one who "lies about their height" sometimes!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
    in The journey JUST got longer Comment by kbirky73 April 2009
  • :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I was kinda kidding about the growing an inch but ya?? Yoga??? Sure, i'll give it a go!! It's seems so unfair .. for us little petites ... we are sort of expected to be tiny all around ... but we love to eat pizza and burgers just like everyone else!! :tongue: Over all .. i have always loved being…
    in The journey JUST got longer Comment by kbirky73 April 2009
  • The journey just got LONGER!!!! I just want to cry so badly. I keep losing my pound a week, and I have been so excited of reaching the 20lb mark and I still feel good HOWEVER … I have been saying my height is 4’ 11.5” and I have been basing my BMI information on that this whole time. So … I have shooting for my first goal…
    in The journey JUST got longer Comment by kbirky73 April 2009
  • YAY!!! NOW YOU NEED TO SAVE $$ TO BUY NEW CLOTHES. IT'S A DOUBLE EDGE SWORD. I'm happy that i NEED to buy new clothes ... but i have to continue wearing clothes that are OBVIOUSLY way too big for me because i can't afford new clothes ... and i'm still losing so why waist more money ... **ugh** I hate that i can't just get…
    in Holy Smokes! Comment by kbirky73 March 2009
  • As of today ... YAY
    in whats your total weight loss so far? Comment by kbirky73 March 2009
  • Hey ... your gonna have to send me your number again ... I'm not sure I'm ready ... i'm a little scared .. i still can't keep a run for more than 4-5 minutes on the treadmill .. and even that's very rare. Ya .. definitely scared. You'll need to promise to go easy on me ... I guess Tuesday is as good a day as any. I can be…
    in OMG!!! I have lost my first 20!!!!! Comment by kbirky73 March 2009
  • Pooo .. i definetly can't do it during the day. My lunch hours are only a 1/2 hour long because I leave at 2:30 on Fridays ... it's worth it to get out real early on Fridays. I just got to get to my gym ... maybe actually work with the free trainer they provide. We'll see. I would hate to put you out for the rush hour ...
    in OMG!!! I have lost my first 20!!!!! Comment by kbirky73 March 2009
  • I LOVE READING ALL THE GREAT NEWS!!! WHAT A TREAT! Good job ... keep it up!!!!
    in Check out my ticker!!!!!!! Comment by kbirky73 March 2009
  • THAT'S GREAT!!!! :bigsmile: KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!!!:drinker:
    in YAY!!! Comment by kbirky73 March 2009
  • Hi GleamGrl14 ... I love hearing from fellow petites!! When i started this thing .. i was wearing between an 8P (the "P" is for petite for you tall people) and a 10P. (ick) Now I am buying 4P - 5P. I'm top heavy though so my dress size when from a 12-14 down to an 8 ... which is GREAT. People definitely notice. I can only…
    in OMG!!! I have lost my first 20!!!!! Comment by kbirky73 March 2009
  • Banks .. are you serious?????????? I would come work out with you .. i know you'd be a *kitten* too!!! LOL What's your schedule like????
    in OMG!!! I have lost my first 20!!!!! Comment by kbirky73 March 2009
  • This is so not easy to do. Every milestone is amazing, and brings a new feeling of accomplishment. So although i only lost ONE pound this week ... My total loss to date is 20 pounds. I have been struggling to do my work-outs every day ... since the start of March, (and my 13 year old's cheer competition season) I've been…
    in OMG!!! I have lost my first 20!!!!! Comment by kbirky73 March 2009
  • Well first of all .. CONGRATS ON THE 10 YEARS OF MARRIAGE!!! I was referred to this website in November 2007 but only started using it January 8, 2009 when I finally got sick of how i looked and felt. (deleting x-mas family photos .. it was sad) This website, and the people here with me, has changed EVERYTHING I do with…
    in I'm a Newbie!! Comment by kbirky73 March 2009
  • :ohwell: Don't even sweat it!! It's not going to effect your overall loss by having ONE day of an overage so don't beat yourself up. This past weekend, I was away and I lost all my senses ... ate everything that wasn't nailed down at an "all you can eat" breakfast buffet Saturday morning .. didn't exercise for 4 days ...…
    in Totally F'd Up Yesterday! Comment by kbirky73 March 2009
  • Hi Susan!!! :flowerforyou: WELCOME! WELCOME! This has been the greatest motivator for me, and so many of us. When you feel like you're slacking, these guys will pick you right back up and get you back on focus. :glasses: GOOD LUCK ON YOUR UPCOMING SUCCESS!!! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter
    in So Glad I found this site! Comment by kbirky73 March 2009
  • THANKS YOU GUYS!!!! :heart: :flowerforyou: THIS IS THE REASON I KEEP GOING!!! I feel like i have all of you to answer to ... I hope I get that "got get em" attitude back soon though .. it makes it so much easier to do the work outs when you really want it.
    in Fell off the diet/workout wagon!! **UGH** Comment by kbirky73 March 2009
  • It's amazing how just 2 short weeks ago, I was soooo high from feeling good :happy: and today, not so much.:explode: This past weekend KILLED me. I lost all my self control and reason. :sad: I ate double my calories on Saturday and I took ... ready??? 4 days off my treadmill. :sick: I can't even use the excuse of being…
    in Fell off the diet/workout wagon!! **UGH** Comment by kbirky73 March 2009
  • WELCOME!!!! This is the place for motivation and support!! People are wonderful and informative! Good luck and say hello to your new lifestyle!!! :flowerforyou: Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Online Calorie Counter
    in New to program Comment by kbirky73 March 2009
  • Well .. welcome back!!! I too joined in November of 2007 but never used this until January 8, 2009. The message boards are the best ... and they keep me motivated. I love reading all the stories because we really are all in this ... I also have 3 kids and do the treadmill every day!!! Lots easier than trying to pull myself…
    in Hi! Comment by kbirky73 March 2009
  • Whenever you are feeling your best, is the best time to work out ... that's what i find for myself. Most of the time I do it around 7pm .. but i'm a night person for sure!! On the weekends, I get it done around 1pm .. sometimes 3pm ... Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Easy Calorie Counting
    in workouts Comment by kbirky73 February 2009
  • I am totally tearing up right now!!! The place is the greatest!! Stillkristi .. your words moved me to tears. But it IS what keeps me going. The treadmill question ... I'm now up to 35 minutes a day ... and my treadmill monitors my calories burned so it's giving me 300 extra calories a day but I still eat 1200 calories.…
    in I'm addicted to feeling GOOD!!! Comment by kbirky73 February 2009
  • On January 8th, I stepped on the scale for the first time in a long time. I knew I had gained weight because I was deleting pictures of myself with my family from Christmas. I thought to myself, “how sad, my family pictures have to go because I can’t look at myself like this.” I’m 4’ 11 ½ “ and my healthy BMI range is…
    in I'm addicted to feeling GOOD!!! Comment by kbirky73 February 2009
  • I think you may find that if you are logging everything you put into your mouth, that you may resist it more. I log my food in the morning for the entire day now but in the beginning, I just logged it ALL. When I saw I was reaching my allowed calories, I would ask myself if it was worth it. I quit all fast foods and junk…
    in All time High... not again! Comment by kbirky73 February 2009
  • Perfect!!! You are doing exactly what you should be doing!! Keep up the great work!! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Calorie Counter
    in How much is too much weight loss per week? Comment by kbirky73 February 2009
  • THAT IS FANTASTIC!!!!! Keep up the good work!!! I'm sure you will keep going and keep doing well!! This is the greatest place ever!! (MFP) I joined in 2007 but only started using 6 weeks ago. Welcome to your new life!!! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Calorie Counter
    in 1 week down Comment by kbirky73 February 2009
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