katermoody

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  • I love to throw my vanilla or chocolate protien powder in my coffee as a switch...Multi-grain English muffins are another must have...a little fat free cream cheese a slice of Canadian bacon or some sugar free jam or half one and half the other you get your sweet and salty...Last but should have been first is my Zeal…
  • I quit smoking102 days ago...I gained over 10 lbs, I started my new health/fitness/diet plan 44 days ago and now I spend my time counting fat and sodium, etc that I don't Really even think about it. I figure that quitting the smoking and cutting way back on alcohol are Huge accomplishments and it makes the diet part even…
  • Your diet looks great, keep that up daily it's a huge asset. I would do two things for sure #1track your sodium...I didn't do that for the first week or two and thought I was doing so well, oops not so much, I was retaining water like a camel...#2 Track your water intake, I have found for myself that I try to plan my…
  • Hi Matt, I am Kate and one of the best humans I know on the face of the planet is my baby brother Matt...You can work this and do it daily...keep up with your food and exercise diaries, be honest, share your diaries publicly... That helps keep you accountable and helps so many others see what is working..:)
  • Silly machine Kellogg was jello and diet cream soda is also great...
  • Mommy, diet soda cake is awesome.. 1 box sugar free chocolate cake mix 12 oz diet soda (must be diet and carbonated, coke zero or diet vanilla pepsin are great) 2 egg whites lightly beaten Combine ingredients and pour into prepared 9x13 pan and bake to package directions, I find my cake gets done a little early so keep an…
  • Mine seems to be right on the money, I just try to weigh in the same time each day...
  • Dumb plateaus! They are so mentally draining...I think we are all different, what worked for me was supping my water intake majorly and really watching my sodium. Also I upped my cardio to 7 days a week, and I quit eating back my exercise calories. Good luck sister and hang tight this too shall pass and I know this because…
  • I took 3 doses 16 years ago and for me personally caused significant weight gain and horrible moodiness...I am still struggling to get back to my typical weight...
  • For me it lends another level of accountability and I hope it helps motivate others and/or give them some meal ideas, although my foods are kinda redundant...
  • I do the same thing! I actually enjoy cleaning without having everyone right behind me messing things back up!:smile:
  • I absolutely the protein powder I am on...It is a daily treat I look forward to and it came :wink: :smile: with a fat burning system and a cleansing system that really helps with water retention. I work out on par with you, I have lost 8 lbs and 7 inches in less than 3 weeks. Hang in there that plateau will go away...
  • OH the cravings are TOUGH! I quit smoking cold turkey 76 days ago and started a major diet plan 18 days ago and my willpower and motivation are freaking my husband out. I sent a friend request, I have been figuring out all kinds of tricks for those cravings of the things we love....Hang in there sister, use your little one…
  • Oh the dreaded plateau...I would try upping the cardio, maybe 75-90 minutes a session, keep that heart rate up as long as possible. Hang in there and try not to get discouraged!!!
  • I joined 5 days ago and love it. There are so many useful tools here and great people who are all sharing the same goals. Take advantage of all the site has to offer!!:smile:
    in Hi Comment by katermoody February 2012
  • Well yes and no...I have suffered from depression off and on for 20+ years. With me it seems that outside events trigger it. When things are going smoothly I don't even notice it but when the world around me starts crashing down (loss of family member, loss of job, etc...) I cannot cope and go back to meds. This time (6…
  • Hang in there...I just started hard core Jan 23rd, lost 4lbs first week and now nothing. I am sure it is muscle building:smile: ...Keep it up you're doing great!!!!
  • Sending a friend request! I just joined up Tuesday but started working and dieting almost 2 weeks ago. I'm 5'4", just turned 40 and want to lose at least 30 lbs total, so 26 to go as of my last weigh in.....Anyone here feel free to add me, I stay at home with my kiddos and work from home so I am around a lot for moral…
  • Indy, SE side and brand new here as of yesterday!!!! It IS crazy here in NAP Town....
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