Dawn_2013

Yes. It sounds like you have a bug. Is the recommended goal 1200 cals a day or did your MFP assessment say you need more? I have felt slightly tired if I dont eat enough, but what you describe is not normal.

Thank you! That is very valuable information! I will make a point of looking up my 3 DCN and make a note. Much appreciated!

I bought the DVD and havent started yet but I think it is 20 kick *kitten* minutes for 30 days. Other MFP friends who reached their goals have said this was the kick start they needed. I think if you can use the 5lb over the 3lb weights it kicks your butt more and you get better results. Regardless, the DVD is cheap and I…

What he said :bigsmile:

Great to have you here! This is a good step. :flowerforyou: What I want you to do is plug in Mountain Dew into the food diary and then see the calories. 170! If you drink lets say 2 a day, that is 340 calories, or approximately one meals worth of calories...if you drink more...well you are drinking away all your food…

Yes, when I had a gym in my office (notice I said had :sad: ) I would do 35 - 40 minutes of weights and leave the cardio for days I had time to make it worth my while. I would sweat a bit, for sure, but not enough to warrant a shower. Maybe its a girl thing, but long wet hair, or even a makeup reapplication would just kill…

Thanks for the great idea! My quickie recipe is grilled chicken and veggie shishkebobs. Fire up the BBQ and they are done in 20 minutes! I marinate the chicken too, but in a herb de provence and olive oil mix. I usually avoid carbs in the evening as I have them for breakfast and lunch :bigsmile: also, 'bread' is my…

Welcome! What an acomplishment to quit smoking!:drinker: That is amazing. You came to the right place to address your weight, the people here are :glasses: and the support is incredible. You can do this!!:flowerforyou:

That is SO GREAT!!! :flowerforyou: Just reset. This is about you, and life, and feeling good about yourself. WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the recipe!:flowerforyou: Yum Yum Yum

Welcome Johnte!! This site is fantastic, not just for the tools, but the support is amazing.:flowerforyou: You can do this, and we are all here to cheer you on along the way. If you need friends, just add me!!:smile:

Have you ever tried to make a Portobello mushroom pizza? Roast the mushroom top down with the stem removed and add whatever toppping you want, garlic, spinach, feta, sundried tomato...artichoke heart... it is yummy and low cals but very filling!

You look AMAZING!:flowerforyou: Thanks for letting us celebrate your success with you, you worked hard and it has SO paid off!!!:bigsmile:

That's SO GREAT!!!:drinker: They say that an initial high weight drop is the most encouraging. I highly recommend you also take your measurements so that when the scale stalls (as it does from time to time) you have another great encouraging reminder of why you are doing this! WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:flowerforyou:

I have to truly say...AMAZING!!!:bigsmile: You can completely see the difference and I am so glad you let us celebrate this with you!!!!:flowerforyou:

That reminds me! My husband makes protein shakes with a banana, frozen fruit and milk. It is like a milk shake, very creamy and good for you!!!

Ok,you asked for it!! Grilled chicken shishkebobs with (red, orange, yellow, green) peppers, red onions and veggie shiskebobs with corn on cob, zuchini (greeen and yellow), red onions, and add whatever vegggie you like. brush ALL with olive oil and add herbs (herbs de provence...YUM). (notice - NO CARBS after lunch!)…

Great topic! Well...this is kind of what I do...I eat yogurt, or better yet, if you can get vanilla flavoured greek yogurt and add berries YUM YUM (better for you that regular flavoured non fat yogurt)!!! I find the plain greek yogurt way too tart...which does not help the sweet tooth. :love: Chocolate, dark is best...and…

Welcome T:flowerforyou: This site is great because it keeps you focused and the people are so enccouraging!:bigsmile: You can also plan it around your life (which sound full:smile: ). I recommend logging your weight AND measurements, as when one is not going down, the other usually is...:happy: And if you need…

Agreed! It really boils down to respect. That should be non negotiable. Good luck! :flowerforyou:

Welcome!! Youa re my kinda girl!!!:flowerforyou:

Surround yourself with people who love you, encourage and support you, and the rest of the time you have to spend with people who try to sabotage you, are jealous, or just plain insensitive you can remember that the true people in your life have your back. :flowerforyou: At the end of the day, nobodys opinon counts more…

It is my understanding that Kate Moss is the originator of the saying and all sorts of Eating disorder organizations went bulistic when it came out... so yeah...considering the source it impacts it even more. :noway: Not to say that there aren't women who are naturally very thin and there need be no animosity towards them,…

Interesting...you learn something new every day... Have you thought about adding veggies to your juices? Fruit juice can be high in calories, but a mix with veggies are full of vitamins and so good and more filling! :flowerforyou: Start off easy with sweeter veggies like carrots, and soon you will be sending us all great…

Welcome!!:flowerforyou: I was stuck for 4 years and I am now down almost 12 lbs in a few months...slow but steady, and healthy. I dont work out as much as should, but in the meantime I am learning a lot and the people here are SO encouraging!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!:bigsmile:

My bf just told me she roasts her Cabbage on the BBQ with a touch of butter and salt and it is AMAZING!!!! I still havent tried it, but...who knew????:bigsmile:

I wish!! Canada. :bigsmile: The warm west :laugh:

YUMMY:love: I also mix it into pasta sauces, use it on thin crust pizzas and in just about everything!! SO much bang for your buck!:drinker:

Welcome!! Great to have you here!:flowerforyou:

one yummy work QUINOA!!:love: Also, nuts, chicken, fish, yogurt, cheese, milk (can you say low fat latte?):bigsmile: I swear protein is why I am losing well and feeling full in the meantime! Good luck!!