Suzy12 Member

Cheesehead here.... :)

I weigh daily. I think it's a person choice and should be what works best for each individual. if you are "much happier" weighing in once a week, then absolutely do so! But some of us need moderating on a day-to-day basis, provided we know about the daily fluctuations and view them accordingly. Just my two cents worth.

Sammies?? That's so cute!!! We call them sammiches. This is an interesting mix of flavors. I'm definitely going to give it a try!

Did you relax? You know what I mean? I lost the first 10 pretty easy and then rested on my laurels. I cut back from 60 to 45 at the gym - oh a piece of this won't hurt - that kind of relaxed. This is hard work. And constant work. Stay here - we'll help ya!!!

You look great!!!!! You have every reason to be proud beyond belief! Hold you head high girl - you own it!!! :)

And has been linked to hypertension....sorry. Sodium levels should not be ignored.

It's only the hardest the first week. I had a bit of a headache was all. I go very very low carb on Monday-Friday. On Saturday and Sunday I get my linguine with Pesto and a nice baked potato with my Sunday steak (red meat day). I'm full, satisfied and losing....give 'er a go!!! :) And thanks!!

Apparently I felt strong enough about it to post it twice! :embarassed:

I like your honesty!! You can do this! I am 58 and also sub-teach, as well as other jobs. Instead of saying "I don't like veggies" try narrowing it down. I don't like radishes for instance. Then you'll probably happen on some veggies you really DO like (no, I don't mean potatoes) LOL. Same thing with fruit. You'll find a…

I've done it several times - all with success. But you have to make wise choices after to keep the weight off. It's great for losing a quick 7-10 before a reunion, wedding, etc. It was easy for me too, cause I love soup.

Call the clinic manager and relate your story to him/her. They need to know about his level of disrespect. And they should refund ALL of your bill, your co-pay or whatever you may have paid. Outrageous. I'm sitting here just shaking my head. Yeah, I'm with you, I'd have punched! (((hugs)))

Yes it does look great! Can you tell me appx sodium in a serving?

Isometrics. Pull that tummy in all the way to your back and hold it. Then release for a little while and repeat. Do the same with the buns. Squeeze and release. I do this at red lights too!!

I just got an Android and I'm wondering - can you post to the home page from it? Or just enter food? Thanks!!

Carb cycling is eating very low carbs (less than 50 gr/day) on Monday through Friday, then eating more on weekends (but not pigging out eating - just eating pasta, oatmeal, bread, potatoes, etc.). I've dropped weight nicely (we have a trip coming up), but the real upside has been the flatter tummy and the no bloat. It's…

I just switched to low carbs (carb cycling) and never felt better!! Finally, no bloat, no gas, no kidding!! LOL!! And even at 58, I swear my belly looks flatter even with the meno-pouch!! I eat more fat and protein. I'm rarely hungry. And I'm comfortable!!

Ditto!! VERY Cool!!!!

I like to do some "me" pampering when I read a goal. Manicure, pedicure, massage (depending on what my checkbook can afford!!). Don't reward with food. You like jewelry? Get yourself a pair of earrings or a ring or necklace. I've even gone as small as a new color nail polish or something from World Market (like a soap or…

If you are using prepared foods, you are likely getting a lot more sodium than you need. That could be skewing the # on the scale. Do you have a slow cooker? Allrecipes.com is a great place to find easy, healthy recipes (check the nutrition label). Food.com is another good one. I went through phases where I loved cooking…

I hear ya!! It started happening for me last summer when we bought into our first CSA and the veggies came fresh each and every week and I scoured recipe books for new and exciting ways to prepare veggies. The food was fresh and the taste, like you said, nearly a religious experience! LOL!!! I can't even think of a fast…

I did South Beach with great success. But then...... I'm also reading Good Carbs Bad Carbs right now! But the one I just got interested in is the Anabolic Diet. Much like South Beach; you eat low carbs for weekdays and then are allowed carbs on the weekends. So far it's working well and I'm not hungry or having any weird…

I don't know that we can call football "political." But the Packers are the world Champs (again). So I hope all the booze you bought from Wisconsin tasted real good.

We appreciate your donation. Well, that and taking our loser quarterback off our hands.

There have been a couple of these threads today! LOL. Lots of nervous people out there. I'll give you the same advice I gave the others. Two words: tight jeans! And yes, have fun. No one wants to feel as though they're being deprived of having a good time. But who needs to over-do?? Not you, not me, not 99.9% of the people…

It's the reason I put on TIGHT jeans! There's only so much I'm going to be able to eat today!

I agree with everyone else. Better to WASTE then to WAIST!!! :) Toss it!

Big day here! Ribs as the main course. But also melon, strawberries, grapes, carrots, stuff celery, cheese and crackers. Oh yeah, and Skinny Girl Margaritas! GO PACK GO!!!!!

There is nothing wrong with loving food. I love to cook. I love to eat. But I've learned to do so in moderation. I'm trying to lose the last 10 (but being 58, it's a little harder than it was when I was 28!! LOL). But if I want cheesecake, I go to the store where they sell slices and share one with hubby. I've learned to…

Talk to me about this. My trainer once told me to drink water after a "salty" day and I said: If there is something IN my body looking to retain water, WHY do I want to give it MORE to hang on to? She said it sounded logical, so I asked my doc and she agreed. She said you'll, likely end up bloating more before you get rid…

One meal at Applebee's (which I love too!!!) won't do that much damage. My experience has been that I retain some liquid and my weight might be up a bit for a day or two. Obviously, keeping sodium at a healthy level is better all the way around, but every now and then a trip to Applebee's won't hurt you. (now you have me…