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Me: 7 LNS: 0 Streak: 7 I'm cutting myself a little slack, I know I had a handful or two of popcorn after 8 pm while at the movies but I didn't eat any dinner. I didn't allow any "cushion" with my rules and after last night I realized I should have. So, I am changing my rule from not eating after 8 pm every night to…

I went to the movies tonight with our son who is home from college this weekend. I had popcorn and butterfinger candy. I really feel ugh right now. Vigorous house work earlier today saved me from going over on my calories but I was over on fat. I don't even want to think about how much sodium was in the popcorn! This is…

Me: 6 LNS: 0 Streak: 6

My mouth is watering from reading all the recipes. YUM!

Weekly meal planning is a great idea! I can plan weekend meals better than I can weekly ones. My hubby's work schedule is off the wall sometimes. Our 17 year old daughter is constantly on the go with school projects or PT job. It is just hard to plan meals around all that sometimes, but we are trying to do better. So, if…

I came back to MFP on 10/25/2015 after being off for a while. I am currently at 212.5 lbs and I really want to lose around 75 lbs. I turn 50 in June and want to be healthier. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 6 years ago, but I am trying not to let it kick my butt. I try to stay active but I know I would feel better…

Me: 5 LNS: 0 Streak: 5 I know how easy that is. We have a "snack" bowl on the bar in the kitchen and it is filled with all kinds of "bad-goodies". I have mindlessly picked something out of that bowl 2x now out of habit. Like you, I remembered the challenge and put it back both times. WHEW! Now, I am trying really hard to…

Me: 3 LNS: 0 Streak: 3 I haven't been hungry after 8pm (my LNS cut off time). So, why is it when you tell yourself that you can't have food after a certain time you want it more?! I am discovering that my brain and stomach are at complete odds with each other.

I appreciate your input. I cooked more this past weekend than I have in a while and I am packing my lunch for work. This has helped me plan my calorie intake and save me money. I also told my family that we needed to stop eating out so much. My hubby cooked supper last night! I hope things worked out well with your family.

Thanks for the tip on freezing them. Never though about using muffin tins. Do they pop out easily after being frozen or do you use Pam?

Me: 2 LNS: 0 Streak: 2 Thank goodness for tea....last night's lifesaver!

You guys are awesome! Thank you so much! I can't wait to try these recipes! YUM!

Me: 1 LNS: 0 Last night was a struggle with all the left over Halloween candy, but I did not snack after 8pm. Woo-hoo!

Okay... I really need this because I am prone to eat late in the evening. So, I am setting my cut off time at 8:00pm. I will allow myself a cup of sugar-free green or black tea and water.

I don't drink coffee as much as I used to (triggers hot flashes...uhhhh!). I can see how smoothies and coffee would be a bad combo. Thank you for the smoothie recipe. I will try it sometime...minus the coffee.

Thank you for the breakfast ideas. I am really bad about not getting in enough fruits and veggies. I will try the cottage cheese and the ff vanilla yogurt...I might add granola to the yogurt. YUM! Have you ever tried smoothies for breakfast and if so, what kind and how do you make them?

Thanks for the advice. I will have to try the Truvia...esp. with the holidays coming up.

Thank you all! It feels good to be back. I have been unaccountable for way too long...and, unfortunately it shows. Thanks for the encouragement.

My daughter and I went to the zoo last Friday and I saw a lot of women wearing summer dresses, so no I don't think it would look out of place. I personally wore walking shorts, a t-shirt and some very comfortable tennis shoes. Here in NC the temperature was close to 90 at the zoo. So, dress coolly (personal choice), wear…

My longterm goal is to weigh 135 lbs....My short-term goal is to lose 15 lbs by June 30th.

Your are doing a great job! I too have a job that is stressful and I wish I could leave, but there are no other jobs in my field open in my area and I refuse to drive more than I already do, so hang in there. You only have a few more weeks. Drink water, water, water...it will help. Also, fluctuations are part of the…

I think it is okay the way you are doing it as long as you are "keeping it real" for yourself. You have lost 26 pounds so far! So it seems to me that the way you are keeping track hasn't interfered with your success. Keep up the great work!

This is the replacement! HA!HA! I "misplaced" my first ipod about 3 years ago, so for my birthday then, my husband bought me a new nano. I found the older one, which is hilarious, so I'm not without music, thank goodness! It just bugs me that I can't REMEMBER where I hid the other one. As my son said, it will show up when…

Now I can't even spell....supposed to be BRAIN not BRIAN....gee whiz I'm really losing it! Ipod gone...BRAIN going!!!!

Thanks for the article. It helped a lot.

Just found this post and boy does a lot of this sound familiar. I want to lose a least 70 pounds and I know it is not going to fall off overnight, but at age 45, it seems like it doesn't want to come off at all. So, here I am, trying MFP. I truly believe a snail's metabolism is turbo charged compared to mine. So, if anyone…

Hello! I'm Cathy and will turn 46 in June. I can always use a friend, so feel free to add me.

Today I walked for 35 minutes and did some strength training. I also did much better with my calorie intake. Yippee!!!

I lost 3 pounds last week and then totally blew the diet today!!!ARGH!!! Now, I'm a grumpy frump! Oh well, guess who getting a new shade of lipstick?

Thanks for the "feel good" fashion tips. I don't wear a lot of makeup either, but I can always use a new shade of lipstick.