barbara4599 Member

YES!!! Quit smoking a few months ago and started the weight loss a few weeks after that. I found weeks 3-6 to be particularly bad. I'm a generally positive person, but I was downright homicidal! I recommend telling people what is going on. I literally started every conversation at work with, "I just quit smoking so I…

For me it is - Wake up, coffee, exercise, breakfast!

That is great!!

I'm in a similar situation. I quite smoking before and gained weight so started smoking again. At the time I was still in the military and hovering around body weight standards so I couldn't afford to gain weight. I'm retired now and gained more weight while smoking anyway! A few months ago I quit smoking using sheer…

Wonderful work and great results! Keep it up!

Still losing, but here are my Top 5 Greek Yogurt Granola Baby Spinach Romaine Chicken Breasts

ding, ding, ding! we have a winner!

First of all, if you have $20 to spare, you can pick up a food scale and it is so worth it for learning portions. I've been weighing everything and it has really helped. Also, consider making your diary public. I find I make better choices (usually) when I know my friends are going to look at it. As for what to eat - feel…

I'm with others on the alcohol. A coworker told me about this drink she tried - just whipped cream vodka and orange crush. I was all excited because it sound so delish, even if I made it with diet crush. But but by the time I got out of work I decided I didn't want to use my calories on the vodka!

Awesome dedication!

I'm a single mom working full time! This is one of the reasons (excuses) I have used for letting myself get so unhealthy. I bought a treadmill out of my tax refund and put it in the garage. Saturday and Sunday I do 60 minutes early in the morning. Most Wednesdays I work from home so I do 60 minutes that morning too. I'm…

I vote tattoo!

Maybe chives gone crazy??

I'm pretty new too, but I think I have done a decent job of balancing out my food. My food diary is public, feel free to creep!

I've only been here a few weeks - and YES! I weigh everything. I really don't trust myself to estimate portion sizes yet. Eventually I will have to wean myself off the scale.

Hi I'm Barbara. Been on MFP almost 3 weeks and feeling pretty good about it. I live in Germantown. Looking forward to some local support!

What is that crazy food show where the guys wrap everything in bacon? Bacon slice, bacon slice, bacon slice.....MMMMMMMM!!!!!!!

Thank you everyone! I am going to download some new songs and will name the playlist "Cheesy Workout Songs"

I'm just getting back to exercise and the treadmill is my no excuse way to get cardio (it's in my garage)! I've been using the incline to burn more calories and build me up to running. I was on for 50 minutes this morning. Do a couple minute warm up at 3.5 mph and 1%. Then moved up to 3.7 mph at 4% with a couple minute…

Thanks for posting and to everyone for responding! I had the exact same concern today after having a Chobani peach yogurt and banana for breakfast.

The teriyaki stir fry sounds yummy, I'm giving it a try!

Salad is always an easy choice. I chop & prep on the weekend so I have things ready in the fridge to toss together. I also made a list of my favorite fixings - different vegetables, beans, meats, cheeses, etc. and keep it stuck to the fridge. Now I can throw something together quick and easy!