cmeroar68 Member

Ya know, I have wondered about that myself.

Must be the lighting in your pic.

I'm so sorry, Zhak!! told you I was really bad at this stuff!!

This is quite a dangerous thread! I've looked all through the pix and 'chat', and I think it's really hard to guess some of these ages, due to the pix being so small, some dark and not seeing the persons face. I'm going to give this a whirl: Edithrenee~34? Callmewater~26? Michelleindee~26? Zhak~39? Okay, so how'd I do?…

Bump & thanks!

These are all great recipes. I cannot wait to try some. Thanks to everyone.

Yum! Thanks for sharing.

Great ideas.

What a great and thoughtful post for you to take the time to write. This is awesome. I don't think it matters how much one has to lose, you nailed the path & the hurdles along the way to becoming more fit, healthier & thinner. Thanks so much for posting this!

I was having a very similar problem and then I started to eat a different lunch. My lunch now consists of 1 cup Spaghetti Pasta, 1 cup sauteed mushrooms, zuchinni, and red peppers, 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce. Cracker chips and sometimes a fruit. (apple or grapes) This has been keeping me much more satisfied, but I do still…

This sounds very yummy. Thank you for sharing!!

I have not read all the repsonses you have received....so I am sure you have gotten a ton of advice of which now you get to choose which to follow. And now here is my suggestion. After getting a plate of food, of the healthiest you can pick, tell your mom you'd be happy to take a smidge of '____' home to eat on Friday and…

I am so glad to see that you are not giving up and have an open mind to getting more information and trying the suggestions given. Not to add 'one more thing' to your list, and you seem to have a pretty busy and probably stressful life, I hope you are doing your best to get a good night's sleep every night. I have heard…

Thank you! I completely agree with you!

I looked at your diary and it appears to me that you are eating the wrong things. The fast foods and processed foods are not good for you....regardless of the caloric values. You seem to consume a lot of sodium and carbs....these do not make losing weight easy or successful. I think you need to seek some nutritional advice…

Welcome back! I would love to help give you some motivation and support.

You may certainly add me too, if you would like.

Along with giving fruit a try you could also add some granola or cereal, like cheerios in it. I love the Chobani yogurt and I put granola, and different cereals in it as I eat for the 'crunch' factor. Plus it takes longer to eat that way too!

I drink more than 1/2 my body weight. What I wonder is if the flavor packettes you put into the water count towards your water intake. If so, I'm probably drinking my weight! (in ounces naturally)

I couldn't understand how it would hinder weight loss.....but it was something I wanted others opinion's. I, too, believe it is all about calories in and calories out! Thanks everyone!!

Well, I am 44 and joined because I, too, would like to lose some unwanted pounds before it gets any tougher. I know the older you get the harder it is and the longer it takes to shed the weight. So far I seem to be doing pretty well. I've not recorded how much I've lost because I was having issues with my scale, but I plan…

Very well said!! I concur!

Well, you have made a great first....or really second step to losing the weight. First being making the choice to get fit and be healthier. The second being joing MFP. There are some great motivators on here! I've finally wrapped my head around being serious with the healthy fit thing and have found those I have friended…

BUMP! great recipes!

I, too, would like to thank you for your service and scarificing all you did to serve our fabulous country! I know the side effects of some meds are just not very kind to our bodies, leaving us to have to work even harder than someone who doesn't need to be on those medicines. I'm glad you found this site and have made the…

I think jpfrimmer's idea is a great one! You probably cannot see any change because you look at yourself everyday, so any changes won't be quite so obvious.

Don't give up YET! Sometimes your body just needs time to catch up to what you are trying to tell it! Hang in there!!

Thank you! I know it's not a complete disaster....but it's so frustrating. Guess I will just be extra stingy today with the rest of my calories and begin a new tomorrow. I couldn't even begin to guess...but I was careful about what I ate and didn't gorge! So there is always that!

I know I keep getting told I am not eating enough calories, and am trying to work on eating them all at a natural pace. I refuse to eat all the remaining calories I have left when it's 8 or 9 o'clock at night. Surely THAT cannot be healthy! So, I opt to just let the calories go. I'm going to try harder tomorrow, but need…

I, too, have been a 'member' for quite some time, and have just gotten, or trying to really hard to, wrap my head around sticking to getting about 10lb off. Doesn't matter how much you have to lose, it's still hard work and commitment. I know the calorie thing is a bit challenging for me. Not to mention the exercising…