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I think these calculators are fun, thanks for sharing. My results? Happy weight: 128.2; and yes, I think I would be VERY happy at that weight!! :laugh: My current goal is 130, only because anything in the 120's seems overwhelming right now.

As I was coming here to post about my "binge" last night, then realized that what I consider a binge now, is sooo much better than my previous binges. Last night, I had the munchies, and ate some sunchips, a chocolate covered granola bar, and maybe 6 cashews. Then I went to bed so I would stop eating. This morning, I was…

Glitter, I hope you are able to find some Oat Bran in your local stores. Shipping is crazy expensive! I am currently using the Quaker Oat Bran, which I am able to find in my local grocery stores in Canada. I know there is also a Bob's Red Mill brand. They sell it with the hot cereals, like regular oatmeal, so check there.…

LOL!! I remember the Weeble-Wobbles (child of the 70's!). Funny thing is, they're making a comeback, and have been relaunched recently! I guess the good news is that we won't fall down? :laugh: I'm also an apple / Weeble-Wobble. My arms/legs have very little fat on them. When I was pregnant, people who saw me from behind…

Speaking of Halloween, I am already trying to convince myself that I can make it through Halloween without eating any treats. A tall tale perhaps, but I know that Halloween is typically the start of my holiday downward spiral. That first bite always leads to another and another... I've decided not to buy our Halloween…

I 'forgot' to exercise yesterday, so let's call that a rest-day. I have been eating very high protein the last few days (almost no carbs), and chugging lots of water. The scale is moving down! I realize this is not a long term sustainable diet, but it's great to get the scale moving in the right direction after stagnating…

Smart girl. If you know you'll be discouraged; don't do it. Keep coming back, the momentum of the group will help get you back on track!

Day 3 of something that closely resembles DD, but not quite 100%; and I've lost 3 pounds. I have not seen this number on the scale since 2003. I am excited to keep it up. I made a smoothie this morning with approx 1 cup of my "cheating" berries, and 1/2 cup of greek yogurt and 1/2 cup of skim milk. The rest of the snacks I…

Sheri, I've actually gone through C25k more than once, and it's definitely the way to go if you want to get fit, and lose a few pounds in the process. My first round was about 8 years ago to lose a few pounds for my wedding. That summer, I ran two 8k races! Time out for baby making. I made it through about 6 weeks of…

I am about half-way through the Dukan Diet book. I have been attempting to limit my carbs for the last two months anyway, so this seems like it will work for me. I'm getting started slowly - I ate more protein yesterday, as well as the oat bran galette, but still had an apple in the afternoon and some broccoli, mushrooms…

And the punching begins... Since Monday is my usual weigh-in day (like some of the others to keep motivated to stay on track over the weekend)... Oct 1st: 148 Oct 3rd: 147 (-1 pound) I will have a few challenging days this month, with Canadian Thanksgiving, our wedding anniversary (we're overnighting at a whisky…

Unfortunately, September was a Maintenance Month for me. This means I will need to kick it up a notch in Oct and Nov to stay on pace for my Dec 1 birthday goal of reaching healthy BMI at 135 lbs. I'll have to surpass the 5 pounds, and aim for 6.5 pounds each month. October 1st: 148 I have a 5k Run for the Cure tomorrow,…

Final weigh-in today which is my end weight for September and start weight for October: 148 - a maintenance month for me.

I'm back from my retreat - I actually did pretty ok while I was there. I went for a run Wed night, and a walk Thurs morning. I had only a few bites of treats here and there, but then over the weekend I continued to slide... PMS / TOM + sneaking in a few too many carbs + being busy-busy = one super bad combination. I'll…

Quick post, been busy - today is my daughter's 3 year old birthday! Let's hope the terrible-two's are officially over! :drinker: Tomorrow is my work retreat. I will need to be sure to pack at least a few snacks, so that I am not completely caught off-guard with the menu. I think I'll bring some green tea, as well. And my…

2011-09-01: 148 2011-09-06: 149 2011-09-12: 149 2011-09-19: 149 Sensing a pattern here... The only thing I am consoling myself with is that I am learning to maintain, without zinging back up to my previous set point weight of 155. Let's see if I can lose a pound or two before month end, and really rock October! I've been…

Have you tried adding ground flax seeds to your diet? From the Mayo Clinic: "Flaxseed is high in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and phytochemicals called lignans. Flaxseed is commonly used as a laxative (to improve digestive health or relieve constipation)... Tips for including flaxseed in your diet: Add a tablespoon of ground…

STILL at 148/149. Went for a run Wed night, did the same loop as last week, and shaved off 2 min (31 instead of 33). Due for another run tonight. Really struggling with cravings the last day or two... probably hormonal.

Wow - you learn something new every day... I had no idea that you even could open a banana from the 'bottom'. Definitely trying that next time! Cereal - Crunchy Banana - Stem, but may soon be converted! It sounds cool!

Terri, so sorry to hear your back is hurting. I would be crabby too! Next time, maybe try just the walking without the jogging, to see if you can tolerate that on its own. Good luck. 55, yay for the 2 pound loss! Here's another drag in the right direction for you: *drag*, *drag*, *drag*... I'm still holding steady at…

Even after all my complaining, I did finally get on the treadmill last night for a bit of a run. I say a 'bit of a run' because I had a hard time sustaining for a long run - not sure if it was the damp, the dust (the saw- variety, pretty used to household kind by now :wink: ), the speed, or just the poor attitude I had...…

Another food-focused event: we took a co-worker out to lunch since he is leaving the department... I ordered a greek salad with a grilled chicken breast. And tomorrow night we've been invited for another big family dinner, since most of my hubby's out of town relatives (who were here for MIL's 70th bday bash) are leaving…

2011-09-01: 148 2011-09-06: 149 2011-09-12: 149 It was a busy, food-filled weekend: work golf tournament on Friday night with pizza, surprise 70th birthday party for my mother-in-law on Saturday, family turkey dinner on Sunday... With all that considered, I should simply be happy not to have gained. Bru, congrats on…

Well, the days are going by and the scale is not budging from 148/149... not a good sign if my goal is to get to 143 before month end. I've been running ~5k every second day, but not doing much on the day in between, so maybe I need to work on that. Also, after a successful August, maybe I've been letting a few too many…

:blushing: Almost embarrassed to admit it, but I listen to a bunch of dance music while running: Pitbull, Black Eyed Peas, Taio Cruz, LMFAO, David Guetta, Usher, Enrique, Katy Perry, Ke$ha, etc... jog.fm is great for matching your pace to music.

My naturopathic doctor recommended a "Chromium plus Vanadium" supplement for me. She suggested it may help control my cravings by keeping my blood sugar under better control. "o Chromium and Vanadium - these two minerals can actually help the insulin transport sugar to the cells, or even replace its function. Chromium…

As I mentioned, we went camping overnight on Saturday, and I was so proud of myself for packing a cooler of healthy snacks. I packed a chicken and veggie wrap which I ate in the car, then when the rest of my family stopped at DQ for lunch, I wasn't hungry. I also brought cucumber slices, a few cocktail tomatoes, baby…

2011-09-01: 148 2011-09-06: 149 Weekend away from home camping, so more carbs than usual, but stayed away from the alcohol. 1 step at a time! :wink: FYI - I'm not changing my ticker. I like being at the halfway point, and don't want to backtrack. I'm sure the extra pound will be gone in another day or two.

I calculated the change in my BMI, based on the 6 pounds I lost in August... I started the month at 28.2, and ended the month at 27.1. If I lose another 5 pounds this month, I'll be at 26.2... Getting closer and closer to 25... YAY!

55, how dedicated are you!! Checking in to MFP while in Vegas! Don't overindulge too much; I'll have to drag you even more! :laugh: Bru, I read the intro to the non-runners marathon guide book you have, and can totally see why you love it! She's got a wonderfully sarcastic sense of humor! I went for a walk tonight to give…