ChristieStearns Member

PROGRESS PHOTOS. Take them. I think we all go through this no matter whether it's 20 lbs or 100. I've lost almost 100 and I still get this bummed feeling. Until I look at a comparison photo. You HAVE to focus on how far you've come from where you began and be proud of those accomplishments. You can't focus on how far you…

Vent away!!!! I totally understand. The stuff has an extremely addictive quality. I tend to get into grooves where I crave candy and sweets every day. If I try to stay away completely, I go nuts, although many people swear by it because once you have a bit the 'carb monster' comes out. For me, I find that allowing…

In the past this has always been a problem for me. For some reason I've been able to let go of that now knowing no one is making me do this, this is for me, I want the awareness of what is going in and I want to strive to improve. If you feel like trying to stay in the calorie goal is too hard right now - don't try to.…

Thank you for posting this... sounds like a great recipe and I've been looking for new ones. Even healthy recipes tend to range 300-400 cals and since I eat 6 times per day each meal needs to be in the 150-300 range for me. I'll give this one a try!

Everybody is different and it can't hurt to try for a few weeks and see what happens, right? For me personally I always did well on the "wendy plan".... instead of eating the same cals every day, a few days of the week are below, some are right at, and one is WAY high (but works out to same number as if you ate the same on…

As far as instructions.... I had trouble finding them too!!! On the FitBit site at the very bottom there's a Help menu with an FAQ, FitBit 101 and a Product Manual. This is where I started. When it comes to syncing with MFP, I found instructions when I went to set up the link. Those instructions were on the myfitnesspal…

Personally I think it's okay once in a while, just as it's ok to go over once in a while. What matters is consistent healthy choices. I think undereating consistently will cause you to feel lethargic and have less energy. It can also have the effect of making your body actually hold ON to fat because it's worried about…

Hey guys. I just got mine 3 1/2 days ago so I'm no expert but I am loving it so far. I did a post about it on my blog, all the things you can see etc. http://christies-blog.com (posted yesterday March 11, 2012). Basically it tracks everything you do, encourages you to move more and gives you goals, lots of graphs to see…

This was a great reply. I like your suggestion to pick out things I feel like I CAN support like certain food choices. I also feel like I can applaud her for exercise too... and I'll give it time to see if she ups her cals before I say anything else. And no matter what if I do say something I will do my best to make sure I…

Thanks for the helpful reply, also it's interesting that you are afraid to say something to a larger person for a similar reason. I will say when I was 310 it was hard to listen to a skinny friend give me advice because I didn't think they understood what it was like to look ahead at the daunting task of losing 150 lbs.…

Hi there!! I am more than happy to offer support!!!! You are welcome to friend me. I understand how you don't want to give people the wrong idea. My husband is on here also and is a 34 y/o male, send me a message and I'll give you his username. He just started 2 days ago and I'm sure he could use some encouragement as well!

Even after losing as much as I have ALLLLL my freaking weight is in my lower belly area, butt, hips. Sheesh!!! I'm a large on top but still a 16 on the bottom, and not a regular store 16 but a LANE BRYANT 16 with the extra booty room. It can be frustrating for sure. I will say i love me some skirted swimsuits lol they…

Feel free to add me!! I lost 112, gained back 18.... working to lose those 18 and then continue as I still have another 30-40 lbs to lose. Let's get it!!!

To the jealousy accusor... Can I just ask you where you think I EVER said I had a problem with her WEIGHT? Or was jealous of anything? My concern is for her health and that I don't want her to pass out or get sick because she is eating so little. Just not sure why you felt like jumping all over me for that.

I think the most helpful thing I've learned from this is maybe give it a little time. I know she just started 2-3 weeks ago so it could very well be she is just trying to get off to a quicker start. For the record I am genuinely concerned because she works out and is only taking in around 700-800 cals on top of that. And…

Firstly I have no jealousy at all on this.... and I AM friends with her outside of MFP. This is a friend first, and she wanted me to friend her on MFP to support each other.... which is why I find it difficult because I do want to support her but I genuinely worry that she isn't eating enough and that it's uhealthy. I am…

I know how you feel. I'm just 28 years old but I have degenerative disc diseas and 6 herniated discs - 3 in my upper back, 3 in my lower. Also arthritis in my sacrum which causes intense hip pain. I keep myself busy with hobbies like knitting and scrapbooking to help keep from eating... and although it seems hard when…

I'm glad you liked the suggestions! I only wish I had people to do those things with. I have no circle - all my friends are separate and we tend to hang out one on one.. so I have thought about these fun get togethers ;) Hope you have fun with them!

You can add me and I will support you! I know it's not the same as those in your circle, but I'll do what I can!

If you're open to things other than cake, I LOVE this recipe and it's absolutely DELICIOUS. You can use fat free cool whip, low fat philedelphia (i don't reccommend fat free) and sugar free jello to reduce cals as well. http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/strawberry-pretzel-squares-53033.aspx

I agree about the cooking. Cooking and inviting them over, while it does mean you have to do the work, gives you control and knowledge of what you're having. As someone else said yes there's things you can eat out and still be healthy... but I'm assuming you know that and are looking for other ideas. What about Starbucks,…