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I use a sweet potato. I know it may sound silly but it actually is really delicious with a variety of different toppings. I cook a pasta meal for my family, but will take a cup of the sauce, meat, veggies, whatever it is, and eat it over the potato. Still a carb, but much better for you than the noodles.

Hey- I started doing Zumba this week and fell in love with it. When I googled the calories burned it stated for an average 150 pound woman you burn anywhere from 500-800 an hour. I must say I am impressed!! They say that you actually burn more than running for an hour. For tracking purposes I added it under exercise and…

Yes! You are doing a wonderful job-- but taking it too far. On days you exercise especially do NOT feel guilty if you bnust the 1200 mark. When I first started losing weight I used to focus so hard ont he 1200 mark, even days I did not exercise. Then I did some reading and discovered I was actually supposed to eat those…

I work out twice a day two to three times a week. I run 5 miles in the morning 4 times a week, and walk 5 two other mornings. At my kids soccer practice I lead a group fitness program for the other soccer moms which range from strength training and more cardio in the evenings. I find that this site is wonderful as it still…

I do not handle cravings very well, so if I have them I eat it until they are satisfied. I am a chocoholic and have found that my every day morning breakfast of slim fast rich chocolate brownie usually keeps me satisfied. When I get the monthly craving increase I bake cookies with my kids and do not worry about the…

Hi everybody! It has been a year since I have been on-- I lost 37 pounds and managed to keep 27 off until the holidays hit-- Ugg!!! It is nice to have a place to return to though!! Here is a question.... Has anyone had any success in quitting smoking with the drug Chantix, and if so did you have to do anything special to…

My husband is military so can't have facial hair.....:sad: When he goes on leave he grows a goatee and does not see the outside of the bedroom til his leave ends :tongue: Can u tell he has been deployed for four months? LOL!:bigsmile: :laugh:

Thank you so much guys! Fat Dancer-- I will pass the message to my hubby-- it really means a lot to here that. Also, SoupNazi thanks so much for the thread! I will check it out!

Hello all- I am happy to say YOU guys and this wonderful website have helped me lose 31 pounds!!!! I look and feel like a new person My original goals were: Lose 37 pounds before my husband comes home from his deployment Train for and participate in my first ever half Marathon!! Woo Hoo!!! Well, the marathon is 4 weeks…

I eat tons of 100 calorie packs and NO fruits........I know, I suck. The closest I get to fruit is a nutri grain bar which I think I ate one of in the last month.......So, for this week I will add in yogurt and fresh fruit along with my veggies (which I usually get a bunch of) Good Luck!! Melissa

Good Luck!!! Lets keep each other posted!! I kind of need some motivation-- it has been awhile since I posted so I need to pay more attention at all the wonderful information. WE can do it!! Keep up the good work!

Thank you so much for posting this!! I am currently, as of this week in my first plateau! I consider myself lucky though, as I have steadily lost 30 pounds up to this point. I am currently training for a marathon, so I have my long runs on the weekend-- I plan to add shorter, stronger runs during the week to try and boost…

I did, and had, the exact same results as Kristie874. Its funny to think you need to eat more to lose more, but somehow it works!! Good Luck Caroline!!

This is really helpful! Thank you Krazykay!

Thanks everyone!! I really appreciate the help!

Hey- Does anyone know if say for instance you walk 4 miles at an incline and burn 470 calories, or you jog two miles and burn 470 calories.....Are you receiving the same benefits for weight loss and toning? Thanks, I appreciate any advice! Melissa

I am not familiar with the procedure, but I say if it is what you want, Go FOR IT!! Good luck and let us know how you are doing!

I am going to lock myself in the bedroom with my husband (he will have been gone for four months when I hope to reach my goal) and have lots of SEX!! Sorry if that offends anyone.....but, that is my reward!!

I cheat one day every week. I LOVE IT!! And I totally Bust my calorie intake for the day. (By about twice) BUT, it has not effected my weight loss at all. It is my reward for doing a great job all week. (I do however work out an extra 20 minutes the next day)

I go out a lot more than I wish I did with friends for lunch also. I use Calorie King to check out the nutritional info before arriving to the restaurant of choice and try to find something. If it is a surprise, and I arrive without a plan, I try to make a good decision, but I always only eat half (order something that you…

Hey! Would you mind posting your recipe? That sounds yummy!! Melissa

Lets see, I try to eat all 1200, but usually come up a little short (like 50-100) Once again, I try, but 6-7 meals a day usually fill me up, so I come up short on work out days too I exercise about 3-4 times a week for an hour (cardio) I log EVERYTHING-- even on my cheat days-- its cool to check out my "out"nights and what…

I have never tried these-- are they yummy?

So, only 2 OZ of spaghetti noodles equals one serving????? No wonder I have a Butt! LOL! Any one else find discoveries since watching intake that are not what you expected?

I watched the movie. It was very, very good. I watched it while I was going through a hard time in my life and it seemed to help me through. Check it out, it is available at most Blockbusters, and netflix as well.

Great Job Margy! I started out the same way, and sounds like doing the same thing as you. I lost 5 the first week, five the second, and six in the next two. I am hoping to slow down a bit, but at the same time, I feel great, eat right, and look good, So, keep it up-- you can do it! Melissa

I just had a GREAT dinner with ground turkey. Spaghetti!!! If you like spaghetti, its real easy-- I just browned it, added mushrooms and my favorite sauce and voila! I served mine over whole wheat noodles. Also, if you are wanting to cut calories even more, substitute the sauce for a can of stewed tomatoes. It is so…

Great job!!!!! I lost 16, still have 21 to go. Good Job!!!!! Can I ask how long you have been at it? Melissa

Thanks so much mimzy!