mrsmel55

I quit the sodas too...When I first started my new lifestyle, I used to put crystal light and Mio in my water. Gradually I quit using that and just went to straight water...but I am particular about my water. I want Dasani. And I drink Skim milk....water and milk. And no more heartburn either....I had heartburn all the…

Since I don't care for vegetables too much...my sides are usually these: Baby lima beans (no sodium) Petite Pois Peas (lpwer sodium) Creamy Style Red Beans (No salt added) Creamy Style White Beans (No salt added) Bush's Dark Red Kidney Beans (lower sodium) For the beans, I usually sautee 1/4 cups of onions until soft and…

I love my Zumba 2. It keeps track of calories burned and minutes played. I try to do it 5 mornings a week.

Does anyone think this will stop someone who wants it? PLLLLLEASE! They will just buy another and another and another!!! Who stopped me from buying more than one bag of Cheetos and more than one bag of Fritoes and eating them all....NOBODY but me. At some point, as an adult you have to take resposibilty for yourself.

I started my lifestyle change on January 14, 2012 when my precious husband had a heart attack. I joined MFP around the first of February and its the best thing I have ever done!

Just for a different point of view, check out the group, Eat More to Weigh Less. It is very interesting to read the stories from those who think 1200 is way too low. I lost fine at 1200 net for the first couple of months, I figured out my BMR and TEED and did all the calculations recommeded and have started to lose again.…

As long as its not loaded with sugar then it has to be better!

MUSTARD!!! Can't even stand the smell !!! YUCK!!! I also hate vinegar! Can't stand the smell of that either. Someone told me once to drink vinegar for heartburn. I would die first. Hate pickles, hate when they put pickles on your plate at a restaurant and you take it off, everything still tastes like pickle, YUCK!!!!!!

I like to make Turkey Meatballs in onion gravy...you put about 2 cups of chopped onions in the non stick pot or skillet with about 2 tablespoons of canola oil...let the onion cook until they start to brown. Add meatballs and cook till meatballs are browned and cooked on all sides and serve with rice if you like or just the…

I have Zumba 2... Get that one, it comes with the belt to hold the remote and it keeps track of your time played and calories burned. I started out slow and on low intensity. I can do it in my living room with no witnesses (LOL) and just dance and sweat and burn lots and lots of calories. I LOVE IT!!!

Join the group "Eat More to Weigh Less". There is a lot of good info there and they will explain it to you. You are not eating enough that is for sure. You need to net at least 1200 calories, no less than that. You should eat at least your BMR....which is how MFP figures your calores and exercise calories. They don't…

you should check out the group...eat more to weigh less....there is a lot of interesting info there. I don't think you are eating enough...from everything I have read you need to eat at least your BMR...You can find out how to figure out all the numbers. It seems to be helping me.

I do Zumba every morning for 20-30 minutes. I have the Zumba Fitness 2 for the Wii...It tells you how many calories you burn and keeps track of if for you. I LOVE IT!! I am not quite ready to go public yet but maybe someday. If you want something with big calorie burn and lots of sweating....try it. I couldn't do it that…

There is a forum...Eat More to Weigh Less....Go there and read ... I was reluctant to do this myself...but I wasn't losing. I have been exercising every day....doing Zumba and burning a lot of calories. And I was losing a 1/2 pound a week maybe. We went on a camping trip and I ate more that weekend ( not an excessive…

I am sooo happy for you. And I know exactly how you feel. Keep up the great work!

Southeast Louisiana!

For me to wake up and snap out of it was my dear hubby (60 years old) almost died when he had a heart attack on January 14th. They had to shock him 11 times and I didn't know if he was going to live or die. It was the scariest thing I have ever been through. WOW!!! If that doesn't wake you up and make you see that you need…

So happy for you my friend!!! Keep up the good work!

I quit cold turkey 2 years ago and gained 30 pounds. Hubby had to quit in January after he had a heart attack. I bought him Atomic Fireballs and Jawbreakers to suck on when he gets the urge. The small ones are 20 calories (all sugar but no nicotine) and take a while to eat. He has lost 30 pounds (He also walks 60 minutes a…

55 here and I always welcome new freinds!

I ate ONE, yes I said, ONE hersheys kiss. Not a handful, not a bag but ONE!

I started my exercise regime with a brand new pink Schwinn at the end of January. I love love love it. Hubby and I just got back from a 30 minute ride around our neighborhood. We live in a nice subdivison that you can do 3 miles in 2 laps and 30 minutes....perfect! I am so much stronger three months later and am so mad…

My heart doctor told me I needed to do 30 - 45 minutes exercise, 5 days a week. I told him I could only do ten minutes on the treadmill and he told me thats ok, then do 10 minutes 3 times a day. You will get stronger as you continue. Now I can do Zumba and ride my bike for 30 minutes or more. It takes time and commitment.…

My all time favorite movie: Urban Cowboy Other favorites: Dirty Dancing The Client The Pelican Brief The Firm

Well I think the thighs may be higher in calories per ounce...but its like with everything else you have to practice portion control. Hubby prefers dark meat so that usually what I cook. I cook them often most of the time just on the George Foreman grill with just a tiny bit of season all.. We make sandwiches, put it…

I call this one lemon chicken. I will take about 3 cups of chopped onions and about 1 tablespoon of canola oil in the big non-stick skillet with the glass cover. Cook the onions until almost brown and carmelized. Season boneless skiness chicken thighs with lemon pepper and add to onion mixture. Cover and cook until chicken…

I only do it with the Wii in my living room. I love it! I burn 350 calories in a 22 minute class and they are no breaks on the classes. I have Zumba 2. I can ride the bike or the exercise bike and while I know thats good exercise, it doesn't really make me sweat that much. With Zumba you sweating and you are moving your…

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I have Zumba 2 for the Wii...I love it! I am too old and chunky (right now) to do that in public. But I do enjoy it, and I get up early to start my day dancing and sweating. I find myself humming the songs and have done a step or two in my office when no one is looking! I really like that it tracks your time and calories…

A friend told me about this site and its the best thing I could have ever done!!! I have made the best buddies who encourage each other and its helped me to be accoutable to myself and I don't want to dissappoint my friends...They encourage you when you are struggling and give you credit and compliments for good days...I…