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Gardening is great exercise - mostly because you really DON'T know how much you are doing because you are so focused. But it you think of the bending over, kneeling, reaching, pulling, pulling, etc. as being exercise similar to the kind of aerobic exercises you do (at least in the warm up stages) and then also some…

Thanks for sharing - a very funny story. I can only hope and pray this NEVER happens to me!!

I started MFP in August last year. I was already down 20 lbs when I started, and by January I had reached my goal of 135 lbs - down 64 lbs. I lost an average of 10 lbs per month for the entire 6 months or so I was reducing. 1 1/2 - 2 lbs is doable - but it will take a lot of dedication and work. I recommend you be…

Hey there - I too have an extremely stressful job with many weeks of 50 - 60 hours per week, plus I am on-call 24/7 for a fairly large adolescent residential treatment facility. I live with stress continuously due to the behaviors of our clients, budget cuts, etc. In addition I am working on my Ph.D. in Psychology and…

Actually 10 lbs in less than 2 months is pretty decent. Often working out a lot can actually increase muscle mass. Muscle is denser than fat, so there should be some changes in your measurements. If you are only measuring hips/waist - the mass could be coming off of other parts of your body instead. For instance, in my…

It can also be eaten like oatmeal if you wanted to add cinnamon, brown sugar, etc.

I broke the distal radius and the ulna in my left wrist mid November. I was in a cast for a little over 6 weeks and have since been trying to do more. Went to physical therapy and was informed that I am doing too much - ordered to take things slower. Fortunately I could still do some activity (the doctor did initially…

I had a pair of skechers shape ups that I ultimately gave to my daughter. I liked the shoes for the most part, but I had very bad foot burn every single time I wore them. They do take some getting used to and there are many many reports of serious ankle injuries including fractures from individuals wearing them and…

Unfortunately life is often directly linked to weight gain/loss. While I believe this site was developed originally for the purpose of tracking/monitoring the journey to health through weight reduction, I believe it has morphed into something much greater than that. Through this journey, many individuals develop "safe"…

Truly a very heart warming and inspiring story. Your commitment to better health is wonderful - your heart for others is amazing. I'm guessing you are very proud of the accomplishments in your life as well as your progress on this journey to a healthier and happier you. Blessings Vickie

I actually did way better this weekend than I have in the last few weekends. I will however be over my calorie goal this evening as my guy and I are going out to dinner to the restaurant where we first met 3 months ago. I intend to have a wonderful meal (but will try to monitor portions). Blessings to all = and Marnie a…

others have posted some really great thoughts - as a therapist, however, I suggest you think about what it is you really need. Do you need someone to validate you? do you need someone to support you? Or do you really need something else? YOU NEED TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IT IS YOU NEED!! Once you figure that out, food will…

I agree with the salad idea. Pizza hut does have low calorie salad dressing, most have a salad bar also. Really try to avoid the "meat" pizzas as they are laden with unhealthy oils. Vickie

Being able to process the emotions related to the eating binges is the most important part of stopping the eating when you aren't hungry. My own personal experience (and now part of what I share with my clients, friends, and family) is to identify what is really going on, process that information, and then ask yourself…

I would love to be a part of that - let me know when/where to find the thread. I struggle with the balancing act - I was able to reach my goal weight about a week or 2 ago, so feel like this is the pivotal point to continue the maintenance. I certainly know how to "reduce" weight, but maintaining it seems to be a little…

Hi to everyone. I have just attained my weight loss goal yesterday, so I guess that means I am beginning maintenance phase. I do plan on reducing by a few more pounds because I would really like to have a little bit of a cushion as I work towards learning how to maintain. I feel like I have definitely learned how to reduce…

Katelyn, this sounds like an awesome challenge - so proud of you for being so inventive. I will, obviously, not be joining you in this challenge, but I will be supporting you all the way. Blessings on this journey. Vickie

I have struggled some, but for the most part, i set short-term goals and met them all (with the exception of my Christmas goal which I am only .6 lbs from accomplishing at this point. I have sooo enjoyed reducing weight - seeing the lbs fall off, knowing that I am getting healthier every day. I have accomplished so much in…

Good for you - learning a lesson from an event like that is wonderful. I wish more of my family and friends were as wise as you are. I have had at least one family member who had a quad-druple bypass, was told to stop smoking, reduce his weight, and get more exercise or he would die - he started smoking again just a couple…

I agree with all of the other posts about this woman. I guess I do have a question, though. If she is so healthy, why did she need a team of 30 doctors to help her deliver child c-section. Obviously the large quantity of fat obstructed a normal vaginal birth and it appears it also had a negative impact on the c-section…

I have had that problem since beginning weight reduction in June. I have seen a dr and taken several kinds of supplements. I do drink coffee every morning and a daily vitamin. My daughter (a nurse) finally told me to get suppositories and/or disposable enemas. I only use them when things go for more than 4 or 5 days. The…

ABSOLUTELY TRUE!!! And in fact the inverse corollary is actually true for me. I am nearly at my goal weight, but due to a fractured wrist and a cast for the last 6 weeks, I can't really do the strength training I wanted to do, so my body fat percentile is still higher than I want it to be. Which means as soon as I get this…

When I first started this journey in June 2010, I quit all alcohol completely for the first 2 months of my weight reduction plan - I felt I needed to detox (I wasn't a heavy drinker, but did enjoy a couple of beers or a couple of glasses of wine each evening). After about 2 months I did add back in Michelob Ultra light (2…

I owned a pair of shape ups - they are good for your calves and legs, but they can be dangerous. if you buy them, be sure to use them for walking only. Many have fallen while just walking sustaining serious breaks (ankles, etc). My daughter tried to wear them on the treadmill, she twisted her ankle very badly and fell -…

My chow tries to jump on me - it doesn't matter what kind of exercise, the stationary bike, treadmill, Jillian Michaels DVD, even just dancing to music cd's etc. I have to block the door to keep her out or she will pester me to death. It is almost too comical to see her doing it though.

If it is an appetizer that new spinach artichoke hummus with gluten free crackers would be delicious. If it is a desert the health food section has boxes for gluten free brownie (high calories, though). A main dish might be chicken breasts on a bed of long grain and wild rice - you can cook it all in a crock pot and keep…

If it is an appetizer that new spinach artichoke hummus with gluten free crackers would be delicious. If it is a desert the health food section has boxes for gluten free brownie (high calories, though). A main dish might be chicken breasts on a bed of long grain and wild rice - you can cook it all in a crock pot and keep…

I am in a similar place to you - so completely understand how you feel. I am just 2 lbs away from my goal weight which I set to reach by Christmas also. 2 lbs. I so want to be there, but I am also just going to accept it if it doesn't happen. So, all the fairy dust can be sent your way - and I will be sending lots of…

Hi Randy. This is an awesome website. I have found it to be an invaluable tool in calculating calories. But most importantly is the support and encouragement that the people on this site provide. I love it. feel free to add as a friend if you choose. Vickie

I always entered it into Circuit training - I think it was close. I know I burned a ton of calories doing it too. Just be careful, knee and ankle injuries have occurred doing it. I injured my knee and had to stop. After losing about 40 lbs, though, I was able to do the entire 3 levels all at one time, one right after the…