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I have the same problem! My in-laws do all the shopping for the household, so there are always chips and cookies and wine ect. everywhere! I also work at a bakery, and man is that hard on the diet! I keep a stash of healthy snacks, cereal and the like in my room, so i eat that stuff instead of cookies. I also try to eat a…

I am so in! There is nothing like a little support! start: 135 goal: 125

great ideas! Bump

Bump! You guys are awesome! Good looking stuff here!

I started riding my bike to work, even though i didn't think i could do the distance with all the hills. I go slow, but it's great in so many ways! I also bought one of those weighted hoola hoops, fun and a good workout! I've started to explore all the local parks around home too, and have found myself hiking and climbing…

I agree with this statement! I can hardly believe what i'm reading! I'm lucky if i stay under my calories per day even with my exercise calories added on! That is my whole problem with weight loss, i eat too much! So if i ever am in control enough, then i'd try not to eat my exercise calories, but that is just not…

Thanks for all the great ideas ladies! I managed to abstain yesterday, so lets hope i can keep it up!!!

I have a similar problem. I find that i eat when my mouth wants food, not when i'm hungry (does that even make sense?:huh: ). It is REALLY hard to make myself stop and figure out what the situation is before i eat. I usually realize it after my craving has won, and regret it!:sad: Are there exercises for building up your…

i want to try using my bike more often too. Running seems to be really hard on my joints. I live in a very hilly area though. I'd be interested to hear more on this subject too.

i have an answer to #2 for you, and don't feel stupid!! Asking is a good way to get answers:wink: ! When you select the food item, and all the info is entered for one serving there will be a small box to the left, usually with a 1 in it. If you didn't eat one full serving, but say had half a serving, change the 1 to .5,…

hey, could you post a link for the podcasts. Im not super internet savy, and havn't found those, but love the c25k program. thx:happy:

Your post sounds like me in every way. I have always wanted to start running, not over weight, but i want to lose about 15lbs, and my husband is in great shape and eats EVERYTHING! I just started the couch to 5k yesterday. So many people recommended it, and when i read it it sounded about right for a beginner like me. A…

that is so encouraging! i just started the c25k today, and im hoping i can stick with it too. i felt so good after that 20 minutes, and so proud that i had finally started (ive been planning to do this program for weeks now). we can both do it!

small grilled halibut steak with a veg mix of chopped boiled potatoes, red bell peppers, onion, capers and green olives. yum!

find a healthy breakfast cereal that advertises fibre. maybe that'll help a bit.:flowerforyou:

i confess that i have been planning to start running for about a week now, and havn't been able to make myself get out there and DO IT! :grumble: I confess that not only did i indulge in cake and ice cream for a party, but then had some for a snack the next day so it "wouldn't get old and go to waste":noway: . It's amazing…

I like to play with my Wii fit, go on long walks (about 2 miles, and i live in a very hilly area), I do yard work, and I do a short routine combining strength training and yoga stretches with light hand weights and a stretchy cord. I also swim, do aqua aerobics, and use pilates and cardio workout dvds. With this arsenal i…

my Wii fit keeps telling me " picture your ideal body while doing this exercise". It helps a bit. Any time you feel a craving, or a wave of laziness, picture your goal and think about how what you are doing is or is not helping you towards it. Eyes on the goal!!! You can do it! We help eachother by example too, so know…

hey, thanks for posting!:happy: i just checked out that web site, it seems pretty good. very realistic and slow paced, while actually helping you improve. i'm totally gonna try it! good luck to all of us!:flowerforyou:

Great! I would totally recommend it to everyone. Has anyone else tried it out? I especially love the recipes. Tabbouleh is one of my favorites, which is whole wheat cous cous with spices and tomatoe and that sort of thing. it's very fresh and satisfying, while being pretty healthy. I eat it cold like a pasta salad. There…

flax oatmeal, with dried cranberries, shredded unsweetened coconut, sliced almonds, and a splash of vanilla rice milk. Plus my usual jasmine green tea. pretty tasty, and really filling.

heh , this site is good for my weight but hard on my wallet!!!:noway: Now i really want a wii active! :love: It sounds pretty great, best reviews so far. Anything that will make me want to work out, or make it seem like a game, is a good thing. Gonna go buy it this week! :bigsmile: Im so excited now!!!

im havin whole wheat penne pasta tossed in olive oil, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and some crumbled feta. A green salad on the side, and a snickerdoodle for dessert. :grumble: man i wish i hadn't made those!!

I had tabbouleh, it's like a cold cous cous salad. I use whole wheat cous cous, and add tomatoe, avocado, kalamata olives, capers, sundried tomatoes, lemon juice, tumeric, oregano, olive oil, and whatever else sounds good that's in the fridge. toss it all together and munch! It's flavorful, interesting, and changeable, so…

I had 1 packet of instant flax oatmeal, with some shredded unsweetened coconut, craising, and a splash of vanilla soy milk. super yummy. also, some jasmine green tea with honey. I keep hearing about rolled oates or steel cut oates. what's the difference, and do you prepare it differently? willing to try something better…

so what exactly is a Wii active, as opposed to a Wii fit? what sort of things do you do with it? I really want a Wii fit, and my b-day is coming up. Maybe you guys will sway me to choosing a Wii active instead

oh, and another favorite is cut up romain tossed with fresh spinach, sliced raw almonds, crumbled goat feta cheese, and sliced dried apricots or figs, with some oil and vinegar dressing.:love:

I like to make tabbouleh. It's whole wheat cous cous, cooked and cooled. then add chopped tomatoes, chopped green onions, chopped flat-leaf parsley, choped mint, black kalamata olives avocado, things like that, you choose. then mix lemon juice, crushed garlic, cinnamon, tumeric, s&p, and olive oil. toss all together. you…

I have found that my night just isn't complete without dessert, something sweet. I buy bars or very dark chocolate, 70% or higher. I'll let myself have a square or two every night. Because it is so dark, if you eat it slowly, let little bites melt in your mouth, then by the time you're done with your little square you're…

I think it sounds extreme too. If you get medical advice, and it sounds odd, over the top, or incorrect then it is always a very good idea to get a second professional opinion. Another doctor might diagnose you with the same thing, but prescribe different actions to deal with it. It's worth a try to keep the eating plan a…