meghanmarsh

I am a vegetarian also, and I am on MFP trying to lose weight. I don't eat meat because I cannot eat an animal. I agree that being vegetarian does not mean "healthy". I do eat fruits and vegetables on a daily basis but I also eat pie, cookies, chocolate and a whole slew of other things that are not healthy. Maybe in her…

I know how you feel. I am a foodie and most of what I like is in the no-no category. I have been doing really well this time though ( like many, I do this every year) and I think it is because I have to be accountable and watch those numbers add up. I have been doing this a little over a month and most days I am good about…

Welcome to MFP; I am pretty new myself. Also doing 1200 calories and hoping to lose 50-60 pounds; I am 5'3. What I have found is that you can have most anything you want as long as you account for it. Working out 5-6 days a week really helps me to gain exercise calories and allow me some of the foods that I love to eat. 1.…

I have only been on MFP for a couple weeks but I have found that I can eat what I want as long as I am willing to account for it. There have been times when I was willing to do that and times when I have not. Most days when I work out, I have calories left to spare. I think that is the reason MFP might actually work for me…

OK, 6 weeks ago I was walking at a fast pace and thinking I was going to fall out. Today I jogged for 14 minutes.....straight. I have asthma and am about 35 pounds overweight for my height (5'3). I never would have believed it 6 weeks ago. As everyone has said, just start slowly and work your way up; keep at it 4-5 days a…