AliciaNorris81 Member

I don't think that trust=exchanging passwords etc, we just happen to have them saved on the computer and don't mind if the other is on there. Our trust goes way beyond that, our marriage is bigger than that. We see it as "trust" because neither of us have anything to hide. We have spent 11 years building a marriage that…

Nope. My husband not only has access to all of my accounts (FB, MFP, Reddit, etc.) and I his. I don't care if he gets on them and he doesn't care if I am on his (which it is CRUCIAL that I am on his to gift me items on FB games while he is at work! :laugh: ). He will get on mine a lot if there is drama going on between my…

When I started I would put my back on the couch (butt hanging off) with my legs bent to hold me up. Then I would crunch. Eventually I moved to the ground. Like below but with the couch...lol. I am not gutsy enough to use an exercise ball. It will pop on me.

I started about 3 weeks before MFP and was MAD that I hadn't seen any changes. Then, they started happening. Sometimes is takes a little time. What kinds of foods are you eating? Maybe make your diary public so we can see what is going on. It might be a simple fix. I am here for ya and if you need to scream, I can listen!…

Some people are just like that. :frown: I know my body well. My daughter and I both have autoimmune disorders. We have spent our fair share of time in the doctors office. I can diagnose something before our doctor half of the time. Our doctor knows my extent of knowledge in the medical field (you learn a lot when your kid…

I was on thyroid medicine for two years, then my insurance got cancelled and I couldn't afford the appointments or meds anymore. Three years later, I got insurance. I went back to the doctor for a follow up due to another issue and voiced my opinion on the thyroid issue and she had a TSH level ran. I was dumbfounded when…

Congrats! Your wife looks great as well. What a great life changing thing for both of you. :)

Ohhhhh I feel ya! I am craving a bratwurst so bad right now!

I love to use guacamole as salad dressing! I know...weird. But way healthier than the ranch I used to pile on top!

Oh... fellow hypos. I know you all feel me when I say this....THIS SUCKS! But I am trying to make the best of it. I am down 24 pounds and hope to be down 78 more within the next year. I have a love hate relationship with it. I love that I know what was stopping me from losing weight. After YEARS I finally got it figured…

I completely understand. When I started on my meds I was like "Why aren't the levels fixed RIGHT NOW?!" I wish hormone levels were as easy to fix as other parts of the body. I want instant gratification. *SIGH*. I hope you feel better soon. :)

How long has it been since you were diagnosed and began medication? I was diagnosed with Lupus and hypo all in the past 6 months. It took about one month before I started feeling better with the meds. I had 6 weeks of blood tests every other week and now I am on track that I only have to have it once a year. I am back to…

On my "off" days I still do light cardio and strength training in the morning. Or, I schedule things I know will keep me moving. Grocery shopping, gardening, house cleaning, a trip to the park, etc.

The only thing that I am seeing that could cause a lot of overage is the dressings. I know they are "light" dressings, but when you use double the serving amount, it defeats the purpose. Dressings was the hardest thing for me to change. I haven't given them up totally, but I never go above 2 tbsp and use them sparingly.…

Ummm...if you are a "fatty" I am Jabba the Hut. :ohwell: Don't listen to him. Or just call him a Douche-canoe and walk away.

As in "problem". Are we talking a whole bag of potato chips followed with a Macaroni and Cheese chaser?

It is always great to have support and help! Good luck on your journey. If you need support, don't hesitate to ask!

Don't give up! I didn't see a change in the scale/wait for the first 2 weeks or so! Then I joined MFP and after about another week things started changing. When you switch to a healthier lifestyle it takes time for the body to adjust and "reset" as my dietitian says. You will get there! And if you need a friend, feel free…

I guess you could say I was the opposite and now I am becoming that. I didn't think I was THAT big. Then I was talking to a friend who casually said "I would like to borrow that skirt, we are the same size. " I was flabbergasted because she was pretty big! I thought there was not any way I was that big. Then I took a…

Awwww! Yay! This made me smile.

Good Job! You look amazing. :)

I am hoping for that too!

My tape measure broke, but when I get a new one this weekend, I will let you know. :happy:

I can say that I am one of those people, but it isn't on purpose. My life is super crazy right now, and sometimes it just happens. My calorie intake is very low right now, but with my new meds and medical treatments, I have no appetite and have to force what I do eat in. Some days, I am actually hungry so I eat when I am…

I had my daughter at 16. I was in no position to raise a child, but I bucked up and did it anyway. Now she is a wonderful teenager and I am very proud of her. My situation may not have been a story book fairy tale, but it is mine. I have a quote that I wrote that I tell people all of the time. "Everybody has a story. It is…

If you are making drinks at home...Crystal Light makes mixes (mocktails) like Appletini, Margarita, and Mojito, that they intend to be mixed with water. Well, they mix just fine with liquor as well! I love to add 12 ice cubes 4 shots of vodka and a packet of Appletini mix in a blender. Low cal and yummmmmmy!

You can treat yourself (in moderation) to things. But you have to have the mindset that it is a treat. For mothers day with my mom and sisters, I wasn't going to deny that piece of cheesecake! But I knew that int he morning, I was going straight back to my healthy lifestyle. The next morning I felt awful! Then I remembered…

You could "technically" count that stuff, but the best way to track your every move is with a fit bit. I never count those things. There is an entry for cleaning and gardening (mowing too!) and I only enter those is it is a vigorous effort beyond my normal daily stuff. Anything else, I just take as "extra' burning without…

Welcome! My best advice is to make MFP a part of your life. It has kept me on track and everyone here has supported me SO much. My other advice is long but, it's in my blog. You can add me as a friend if you want. :) Good luck and I wish you well.

1/4 of a Sara Lee Cherry Cheesecake. Last night. Ugh. I am feeling it today.