graciemom828

If you can't get arugula, can you use something else?

It sounds devine - rice is one of my weaknesses - I am going to try this ASAP. :smile:

I completely get this - crackers, chips, ice cream are all horrible. I am alone so that should not be an issue but every once in a while I just cave. I buy the baked Cheetos occasionally and sometimes the Special K crackers but it is so hard to portion control. Can't have a container of ice cream - there is absolutely NO…

You look absolutely fabulous - what sort of exercise regimen do you follow?

You are amazing! You look great - such an inspiration. I am having a problem staying on track with food to a point and need a kick in the backside!

I think you should start and go at your own pace - congrats to you. Also, is there a Curves in your area? That might be something you look into - it was wonderful for me to get a start into exercise with that. Exercise is all great - even if it is 10 minutes several times per day. Way to go!:smile:

You rock! I am almost 60 and it seems there are fewer of us "older" folks and it is harder once you get older - you should give yourself a huge pat on the back - buy yourself something pretty. Super congrats!!! :smile:

I certainly understand - I found MFP through a co-worker in January and I love it. I need to lose so much weight and at 59 years of age, it is no longer wanting to be that "cute little girl" - it is a health thing. I tried Jillian's 30-day shred and can't do it due to knee issues but exercise is the key I believe. Feel…

I so agree! It is nice to know we are not alone!:smile:

Back in the 90s I did phen-fen when it was still legal - liver blood work monitored - lost 50 pounds but had some side effects. I was fortunate and have no long-lasting problems - just be careful!

Never heard of Oreo pudding - where does one get this? Is it low cal, sugar free or fat free?

What would happen if one used sugar free pudding?

Can I have some of them? If life was perfect, I would have plastic surgery for my belly/thighs and get boobs at the same time. When I lose weight at all, it goes from there immediately!

You are wonderful. What a testimonial. Many so-called "licensed registered dietitians" should take a lesson from you! I agree with the words regarding "hate" in relation to exercise. It takes a while, but eventually it becomes just a part of your daily routine and you feel SOOOOOOOOOOOO much better. Again, great job!…

Good for you to give up the smoking! How have you lost 35 pounds so fast? What is your secret?

You look amazing!!!

I have only had 1 child and he was a C-section and I was not in good shape prior but there is definitely a "bubble" pouch thing after - I have not worked hard enough to get rid of it in the 30 years since my son was born. A couple of years ago when I was at my first goal size, it was really noticeable through clothes. I…

I have found the colder the water is the more I could drink it while I was getting into the "drink water" mode - I use the Crystal Light sorts of drinks as well. I live in North Dakota and we have a discount store in our town called Alco - they have this drink called Ice something or another and it comes in many flavors,…

I totally get what you are saying - just continue to do what you are doing - it will eventually start to work. I know that it is frustrating - Leslie Sansone is good - just keep adding as you are able. Make sure you are staying hydrated and nutritionally sound. You are doing the right thing - I admire your restraint to…

That is beyond awesome! Good for you.

P.S. Feel free to add me - my exercise diary is yours to look at!

Do you live where there is a Planet Fitness or else a Curves? I was a couch potato and in 2005 joined Curves - it was great - there was no judgement, I made some great friends and lost a lot of weight/inches. In 2011 I joined Planet Fitness and love it more than Curves. It is cheaper and you can get help from the fitness…

Good for you!

Would the calorie count be less if you used baked tortilla chips, reduced fat cheese, and light or fat free sour cream? This sounds heavenly.!

Does it help to discuss nutrition and what problems you could be avoiding by changing dietary habits?

I think this is a great site - joined in January of this year. Congrats on the upcoming marriage - you are so fortunate to have a man in your life who is not all bound up by body shape/size. My second husband, who died in 2005, was that way. I love the food journal here - I can't write stuff down on paper - too much…

I am not a cake fan - it is a texture but this sounds wonderful - it will be a nice sweet treat. I don't do points but want to try it ASAP! Thanks

Good for you! They (whoever they are) say it takes 3 weeks to establish a new habit so hang in there. :smile:

I used to have to have the Diet Coke after lunch and one after supper daily - I just gradually added more wanter. Have you tried the sugar free Crystal Light packets you can add to bottled water? I have several boxes of those in my drawer at work and they only have 5 calories. As for the PC, I figure we need to have…

You rock! I am not brave enough to ever post pics and I really can't see any difference but then have not lost as much as you. Good for you!:smile: