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thanks all! Jade...not sure if I'm cancer free yet, but I'm a lot better!! They think the cancer is gone, but they will not be 100% sure until I have my surgery. I have anal cancer (same as Farah Fawcett...), and I had to have chemo and radiation first, well actually a colostomy 1st, then radiation and chemo. Now I have to…

Wow...Well I went scuba diving on Wednesday instead of working out because family is visiting. I was shocked! Scuba Diving is listed as an exercise under the Exercise tab. I was in the water 45 minutes and burned a whopping 460 calories. I was feeling guilty about skipping my cardio at the gym, but looks like I more than…

What great news I got today!!!! I will start at the beginning. When I started this weight loss journey, I went to the doctor for a checkup. The scale said I weighed 92 kilos, 202.4 lbs. Well I bought a digital scale (the doctor's is analog) and didn't weigh myself right away. After 3 weeks, I noticed I wasn't loosing as…

Hi Hanna, I just finished my 1st month and lost 11.5 lbs total on 1200. I work out 3x a week for 50 minutes. I too used to yo-yo with calories. I found that if I eat at 6 times a day, I don't feel hungry, ever. If I skip eating, I'm ravenous!!! Definitely utilize the menu planner on MFP, it really helps! I use it every…

Count me in please! I will be 48 in 2 weeks, lost 11.5 pounds in the past month. I only had 2 "oops" moments, pizza one night and too much wine another...Other than that, I've been doing ok. This site has really helped me. Reading a lot of the success stories and seeing the support given on this site is wonder. I hope to…

Roni, It does feel good and keeps me movtivated, thanks! Liz

Thanks! I want to work in some stength training, but I have to wait a few weeks, had a right arm injury and my trainer wants to be sure it is completely healed. I do however work with 2 lb weights in the evening sometimes while watching tv. Liz

Ok, I love the fact that I feel great and don't want to crash on the couch as soon as I get home from work and just stay there. I love the fact that in general I have a lot more energy even during the day, and I don't want an afternoon nap any more. :grumble: What I DON'T like is that at 12.30 at night I am roaming the…

Ok, so I have been counting my calories and started exercising 2 weeks ago. I started out with walking on the treadmill at 2 mph and on Friday I was walking 3 mph. 35 minutes each time. I also found the stationary bike (the one that kind of leans back, not the older kind) and BOY is that a work out. I alternated between…

Each serving is about 250 calories!!!

I made this up myself, it is delish!!!! 2 servings 1 large chicken breast with tenders pounded thin 1 large sweet pepper, any kind (I use long green/red sweet peppers) 1-2 gloves garlic one small onion 6-8 green olives with pimentos 2-3 tablespoons of cream cheese low fat 4 button mushrooms 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese…

Bless your heart :heart: :heart:!!!! I have no problem telling my age, soon to be 48 (next month) , I do have to watch my bones, but I have recently become lactose intolerant! I can take a VERY SMALL AMOUNT of cheese, and a splash of milk in my coffee. After that, well we won't get graphic, but let's just say many runs to…

Thanks all for the encouragement! I love your idea about cheese with egg and a slice of toast! I forgot the salad, but I eat a large simple garden salad about 3-4 times a week BEFORE I eat my main meal. I make my own olive oil and vinegar dressing and measure it out.

Now I know many of you will be like :explode: :explode: :explode: , but VERY FORTUNATELY I don't have the temptations like you all have in the states (I wish)!!! Anyway I am ALWAYS under my 1200 calories (usually between 100-300), I am always also below my carbs and fat, but always above my protein levels. A typical menu…

I have been following approximately 1100-1200 calories per day, eating 5 times a day. It is working for me (I started 2 weeks ago) and have lost 7 lbs, so far (I weighed myself today instead of this coming Monday) . Anyway we are having friends over tomorrow night, hubby is cooking Italian, Stuff Shells, Gagoots (italian…

Thanks all. Actually my total that I want to lose is 56 lbs, but 44 lbs by my reunion is fine. I am originally from Va. Beach, so that is where my reunion is. It will take about 12 hours to get there with plane changes, etc.

Hi All! I am an American livng in the southern caribbean, and found this great tool! Our food choices here are not anywhere as good as the US (I miss lean cuisine, south beach snacks, etc). Anyway, at least I'm getting fresh fish, fruits and veggies. Food here is way expensive too! I have decided that this is not a diet,…