lkcuts

I am middle weight heavy with the same build as you. I also have lower back trouble and just know its because of the extra middle weight. I lose every where first except my middle. its always last. At the beginning I just did cardio.. as the weight started coming off, I use 5lb hand weights to start off. straight legs back…

I hear ya! I started MFP in March 2012. I am at the age of hormonal menapuase so I found this had alot to do with my emotions and sleep. I almost gave up twice, but had friends on here who helped me stay. I said," Its too hard to figure out, its so confusing,, why aren't I losing? everyone else is." .I kept tweeking my…

I had to laugh because the bobbing, weaving and arm movemnts I have to do in the boxing i time myself for (30 mins) really works up a sweat! To me, it IS real excersise. MFP seems to think so too because i log it in my excersise and the burn is great! As far as bowling, golf, tennis not sure yet, as have been using the…

a couple of suggestons. #1, don't buy the stuff to have it in the house. Most times, its late and you would not feel like going out to get it. #2 If you know the things you crave,have them spread out earlier in the day, in moderation to get the taste you crave, and log it. during the day you are more active and. the…

Ever since I watched the documentary film called "THE COKE CASE" I have sworn off coke products all together.. guess, tho in reality I really like Pepsi better anyway. Husband was a coca-cola freak has sworn it off also. PEPSI MAX! Husband drinks generic root beer now. I mostly drink water but get a 2 liter of Pepsi max…

cutting out white flour as much as possible andthe #1 thing weighing and measuring all my food..every day all the time. Portion size for me was way out of whack. ate WAY more than I should have. cut WAY down on eating out cook as fresh as I can.less processed foods. turns out if I cook fresh , I can have alot more to eat…

Yeah if all you eat is luttuce.. I walked out of our store Green peppers alone range from $1-$2.50 each then to buy those other good for you veggies, carrots, cauliflower yams and you know iceburge is not that nutrtional alone so you go for the romaine and other greens. fresh spinach etc I walk out of our store spending…

good for you!! Glad that works, but being a binger all my life, is how I got here in the first place. I have learned over the last 6 months how to control those binges by allowing what I really want into my diet in moderation and log it. this, for me is a life long commitment and must learn how to control what I eat making…

I, to this day, crave non frosted cinnamon pop tarts..hard to find them.. it seems the frosted variety took over.Not real crazy about the crusty glazed stuff they put on the pop tart. Plain for me when I can find em. Or when they are not sold out. Ifigure calorie wise they are no worse than some things I could be eating..…

If nothing else works and you are stuck, invest in a good air purifier for your apartment.. if you are allergic to the smoke bet you are also to dust, mold etc. the air purifer keeps all that down for you. Good luck!

about snacks.make it healthy. snacks like chocolate yogurt dipped frozen bananas dipped in nuts are great and frozen yogurt popcicles. Kids like anything and useally burn more cals than we do. I am a baker at heart and love homemade cookies/cakes pies etc. the other day I was longing and thinking,smelling and even tasting…

eating clean to me is cooking fresh and little to know processed foods that contain high fructose sugar .. loads more sodium and other stuff your body can't recognize to break down. When I cook fresh or make my own jams bread etc I know whats in them. Manufactures have to put in things in the canned and packaged stuff to…

To keep in a drawer is a challenge! I bring a half avacado in a baggie and scoop it out of its shell with a little salt and pepper very filling and holds me over

There is a documentary on how they prepare certain chicken items They start by grinding the chicken parts. yep, parts including beaks and claws. Its full of bacteria so they then use a chemical bleach to rinse it, then rinse out the chemical, by then, its totally tastless so they add flavor nad color. the end result ,when…

You haven't seen or heard documentaries on the Mcdonalds chicken items? they show where the Mcnuggets are ground up chicken parts..yep chicken parts that includes beaks, claws etc then grind down . To then get rid of all the bacteria, they soak it in I believe it was some type of bleach product, then rinsed well to get rid…

years ago I was spreading peanut butter on my bread (peanut butter was store bought and a name brand) It had little lumps in it.. I looked closer and it was maggots. I looked in the jar and sure enough there were more. Someone said that they had to be in there at the factory possibly an egg larva that hatched EWWWWW.…

Just read an article from the famous "DR OZ" and it asked where your weight lied In you stomach or your hips. the stomach one was called a hunters diet, the hips was a farmers diet. the Hunters diet called for less grains and starch (sugar content) more protein and the farmer was the opposite, more grains and less…

I have heard guessing with meat that it needs to just fit in the palm of your hand. I personally weigh and measure everything. down to the teaspoon. I don't have a digital but a small spring scale. when I meaure weight on anything I put a small plate or paper plate on it first and "zero" it out then add the item that may…

I was cutting a little boys hair at a local hair shop in the mall and this little boy blurts out "Are you fat?" I was flabbergasted, didn't know what to say. I said "yes" he said "why?" I answered "I guess I eat too much" His dad, of course was mortified and told him it wasn't a nice thing to say. MInd you I was smaller…

THIS^ homemade Chinese stir fry is wonderful once you start introducing vegtables you will find yourself craving them. Sneak them (celery for instance) chopped fine in your rice with low sodium chicken broth,lightly breaded zuccini(spelling) fried in coconut oil, spagetti squash, baked in its shell, then you take a fork…

I alot of times do what was suggested in an earlier comment.... leftovers from the night before,rice , chicken,salad. portions are useally 3-6 ounces 1/2 cup etc so fit pretty good in a plastice container. nuts for a snack. Mine isn't as well contained when I add salad and a container of measured dressing but leftovers are…

This^ ever see the 30 day on Mcdonalds diet? the guy ate it for 30 days and said he actually craved it and ate more of it because of that. after he gained 45 pounds in a month he had to go back on a diet to lose it. His quest was to see why people eat so darn much of it.. he said he actually felt energy drain, but had to…

some people say it hurts their knees but if you put it on low resistance its not too bad the eliptical works for me its very low impact and i do core excersises with light weights and stretch bands floor excersises with leg lifts,scissor and side leg lifts,sit ups etc. When I walk my hips bother me more than anything .My…

I know the body is best in an akaline state and her claims may be true even though she didn't give any stastics or documented facts on the subject. My question is fruits have lots of sugar that is supposed to be limited,veggies are good but a person might get burned out on it unless they can find different recipes, so what…

Was the dog in his own territory by his house or just roaming around? some dogs are territory threatened. I know a FED EX gal that carries Milkbone bisquits with her and throws them to the animals that seem not too happy that she is in their territory or area. I agree that type of dog should not be allowed to roam or any…

wow! that like a whole person! great job! :flowerforyou:

By most of the answers i see "regular" wins by far now just being able to adjust them to my diary. I too am trying to eat more fresh as much as possible. I didnt know that about the beans. I know pork and beans are high in sugar etc. think If i eat beans I will buy in a bag , soak and cook them that way. for my chili etc.…

fortuneatly I have 4 shish tzus who love to share my yolk in the mornings. I have never eaten pre made whites so can't judge on the flavor but try to stay with as much whole foods as possible. , I seperate on different sides of the skillet. some time I save the yolk for other recipes. I never jused to like just whites, but…

when I order chinese I go for their healthy diet area and order steamed shrimp and mixed veggies. steamed rice and plum sauce on the side. No sauces or glazes.just dip parts of my dinner in the plum sauce and logg it. Heck 5 steamed shrimp are only about 50 calories. Of course they give so much you still need to regulate…

I tried the raspberry ketones (in fact I have a couple left) for a month. For some reason I think it helped me not be as hungry, however, I could not see any more weight loss with it and it elevated my heart rate a bit (blood pressure) . i also think because of the price , i would not want to have to take this forever. its…