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My roommate got a Turkey as a holiday bonus so I have been recruited to make it for dinner tomorrow night lol. I'm making an oven roasted Turkey, grilled asparagus, butternut squash, homemade cornbread, and mashed potatoes with homemade gravy (mashed and gravy are for them). Even though its going to be a huge meal, I'm…

Thank u for all the input! This helps immensely!

Ive been looking into the Garmin products, thank u!

Depends on how much u weigh when u start. I was pretty obese and lost about 18lbs in the first month. The less u weigh, the longer it takes to lose weight. I would say the average person should expect a loss of 1-2lbs a week with a healthy diet and exercise regimen.

I was seriously obese my entire life. About 5 years ago i had a meltdown with how i was handling my body and knew i wouldnt live long if i continued on with the way i was living and ended up joining mfp. I lost over 150lbs over the course of 2-3 years. Fast forward to last spring, i ended up moving halfway across the…

Agreed! My whole family is on the larger side and I used to be the biggest out of 4 sisters right from childhood. Now I probably only weigh 15lbs more than my oldest sister which has always been the skinniest. I can't get used to it yet.

- That losing weight isn't always an instant fix to my problems. - That I can get tired of hearing compliments on my weight loss, just treat me like you always have! - I can't afford buying a new wardrobe every couple of sizes so I literally have one pair of jeans that somewhat fit right now lol - That I have been on the…

I've lost around 170 lbs since beginning of 2012. got about 40 more to go!

I would be gaining weight if I ate at 2000 calories every day. It depends on your activity level and what your body is used to.

Had the same problem with my mom. I have been overweight my entire life so I think when she sees me now she thinks I'm skinny but in reality I still have another 40 lbs till I reach my "average" BMI, and could probably lose another 10-20 on top of that if I wanted. It started off, " I'm so happy for you!" and now every…

I like to season with garlic and pepper brown on both sides then put a small amount of broth in the pan and simmer covered on low for another 20 min or so. It stays moist and tender. I use it for anything from chicken tacos or salads or soups and sandwiches...

I typically work out first thing in the morning so I don't eat until after my workout but it's up to you... Some mornings I'm ravenous and will get lightheaded if I don't eat something first. You will burn calories either way.

I logged every bite of food for the first 2 years of my weight loss journey. I realized I didn't know serving sizes so it really helped me out. Now I don't keep track of anything because I can basically estimate my calories for the day and am not off by much when I do check myself. I still eat out occasionally but I try to…

I had enchilada casserole with ground turkey and corn tortillas, cut the fat and calories almost in half of my original recipe :)

very informative~ thank you!!!

I had regained about 20 last year during a couple of depressing months but realized that being overweight was more depressing!!! I'm not on here everyday but feel free to add me as a friend :smile:

diet soda is a great mixer! I found that I really like vodka (a lower calorie option for liquor) and flavored sparkling water with a splash of grapefruit juice is my go-to drink lately... very tasty!

I went back to the store i used to work at 2 years ago to help out for a few weeks and the regular customers either didn't recognize me or kept asking how much weight I've lost. Umm... Quite a bit? I kept forgetting how long its been since I've seen anybody in that town lol

Thanks! I priced the armbands on Amazon and they weren't too much. Might invest in one :)

I normally don't eat when i first get up, but i like to head out for my walk within a half hour or so of waking up. Some mornings, like this morning, i woke up starving so i had a zucchini apple raisin muffin (homemade yummy!) before I left. So for me, it just depends on how i feel. If I'm hungry, i make sure to eat…

Besides skim milk, most is full fat. I do usually use 2% cheese though, tastes the same to me n i gotta get my cheese fix in lol

For me, it wasn't until I bought a scale and stepped on it that I became determined to change my ways.

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I bought several pairs of Capri's on the clearance rack last fall in a size too small, could barely squeeze into them let alone button them. I wore one pair today for the first time n didn't even have to unbutton them to pull up. While I was happy as hell, I also wish I wouldn't of bought more than 2. I'm only going to get…

I love avocados too! But I tend to never get them at the perfect ripe time, either super green or mushy so I buy packs of premade guacamole. My favorite brand is organic and low sodium, I eat it on everything! Burgers, sandwiches, dip my pretzels in, love it on top of grilled chicken with some fresh salsa... Mmm... having…

I used to eat fast food 3-4 times a week so I know what u mean. Its definitely hard at first but after awhile I just didn't crave it anymore. If I want to eat out, I go to a real restaurant and have a good meal for a splurge. I figure its better for me than some processed nasty meat substitute from McDonalds. But if I'm…

My friend was on them for several months and lost probably 40 lbs but she quit for other health issues, she ended up gaining everything back plus some. Very good for energy but that's about it

I'm typically a daily weigher, first thing in the morning after I use the bathroom. I don't let if frustrate me too much if I vary a pound or 2, I kind of find it interesting how the body fluctuates daily. And I've come too far to give up that easily. Good luck!

frozen banana, skim milk, and a scoop of chocolate protein shake mix in the blender. like a tasty milkshake for breakfast :)

I agree. I typically wait till noon or a little later to eat and that tends to satisfy me till my break at work at 5pm ( I work afternoons right now), I'll snack on some fruit and pretzels and then eat dinner around 8pm. If im up earlier and eat early, then im starving by break time. I woke up early today and now all I can…