Kendra7107

I know what you mean. On my last trip to Disney World I felt great because I had lost weight and was able to wear some shorts from a previous summer. I was also trying to stick to my healthy eating so I'm sure I was more aware of others due to my circumstances. Let me say, I am not skinny so have no room to judge others…

It's so funny that someone wrote "buy smaller plates". I am one of those women that was born to and grew up with a beautiful mother. I mean model and movie star beautiful. At home, she ate from a dessert plate - for years ! She never made a big deal out of it but told me once that it was easy for her to control her…

If she has lost 6 pounds in three weeks she is doing well. That is an average of 2 pounds a week which is exactly the right pace. I think men always tend to lose faster than women. I agree with others than she needs to compare her results with other women. Everyone loses at a different pace. I actually lose the first 35…

True Story: I lost 45 pounds a few years back and looked so good!! Even people at work that I didn't know well would comment on it so I know the lose was very visible. I was within 20 pounds of my ideal weight. I flew out west to visit my brother and his wife (they have since moved back to the East Coast) and when I…

We all get off track at different times. Other things crop up that divert our focus or attention, there are numerous reasons. However, don't beat yourself up about it. Think about it this way, no one is perfect. It's unrealistic to think we will never have a relapse or get "off track" as I like to say. The key is NOT to…

LOL I realllllly needed a laugh this morning. Thanks! :bigsmile: P.S What about "hod chicks in the making"! :smile:

I hate to hear someone say... "I thought you were on a diet!" It doesn't matter that I might have saved up my calories for a treat, or recently lost 50 pounds. Whenever someone says that to me, it takes the fun out of whatever I was going to eat.

Like many people on here, I have always battled my weight. While young and in my twenties, I managed to keep it under control and I looked great! (If I do say so myself) But as I got older, it became harder and harder and the weight would creep up and then I'd lose it and a few years later, it would creep back on, etc. One…

I think this is very common. I don't have a spouse but I have friends and family that run into the same issue. I think the key, like a few others have stated is to keep the focus on YOU. You have a right to be angry, especially at a man that balks about "watching his own children" but there is little you can do to change…

I usuallly weigh Friday morning because Sunday through Friday afternoon are my easy days. I struggle the most Friday evening and Saturday because I'm out with family and friends. Most of the time I can stick to my diet plan but if I plan to have a "cheat meal" it's usually on Saturday. Most Fridays I have lost a pound or…

Ditto! About 9 years ago I joined a gym and went almost everyday. I really enjoyed it but I didn't change my eating habits. Food wise, I just wasn't mentally ready to make changes. I didn't lose a thing and I was working out, riding a bike and even roller blading. I'm not saying it's impossible but it just didn't work for…

Thanks so much for sharing your story and photos. It's encouraging and inspiring to the rest of us! You have done a great job, and I know you are proud of yourself. :-) You love fantastic!! :bigsmile:

Great job! Thanks for sharing your photos. For someone that still needs to lose a lot of weight, it's always great seeing the success of others. It's inspiring. :-) You look wonderful!

HAMBONE23 - I find the same strategy works for me too. Slow and steady wins the race. I have also noticed that if I have a bad weekend or even a bad week, and we all have them, that I'm less likely to put back on any weight, just a few ounces. By trying to lose 2 pounds a week, I would put a couple of pounds back on after…

I love the hot co-worker idea. :-) It sounds much better than weights. :-)

I break apart all the ingredients and then total them up and divide by the number of servings. For instance when I make soup or Chili, I read the labels on the cans of beans and calculate the number of calories per can of beans. Then make an educated guess about meat after weighing, etc. Sometimes my soup will add up to…

WELCOME!! You have come to the right place. You are going to love the site!! :-)

I go through phases where I'm not hungry and not eating enough calories. I don't know what causes it. Have you tried drinking milk or something yummy to make up the calories? That might help. :bigsmile:

First of all, congratulations on losing 113 pounds. That is awesome!! I say go to the restaurant, enjoy a great meal and don't feel gulity! Since you are doing so well, this one meal will not cause you to backslide, and I think that's what most of us worry about. I know I do. However, based on your comments and the amount…

I think you should set your first goal with whatever makes you most comfortable. You can always decide later if you want to loss more weight. I like to set smaller goals because if I say "I need to lose 70 pounds, it sounds so overwhelming". With that said, I have always looked and felt great at 20 pounds heavier than my…

:smile: I don't like it when men wax their chests. Men are suppose to have hairy chests. :laugh: Just my opinion but I like "manly" men. :bigsmile: Now the back....that is a bit different. :bigsmile: Great job on the weight loss!!! You are doing awesome!!

Hello! I have to ditto the first poster. I don't think they are as filling as other food. However, I like to keep some on hand in my freezer in case I come home late and don't have time to fix myself something for dinner. I need to have dinner handy on nights like that or I tend to go over. :bigsmile: Just a word of…

I agree! :smile: If you walked today I wouldn't bother adding it either. :bigsmile:

It's not a stupid question. :smile: I tasted some Manwhich I made for my niece the other day and it was sooooo good!! Anyway...What I would do is break apart your ingredients. You had a small piece of chicken, probably a tablespoon of pasta, table spoon of veggies and the sauce, if that. I think you just need to make an…

Yes, that's correct! :-)

Three melba rounds is 65 calories. :-) Even two serving sizes isn't that bad and they are soooo good!

Oops! I forgot to add that it's 99 calories and total fat per serving 2.8 grams

Hi! I would have to agree that a morning weigh in is best but I think as long as you stick to the same time frame for each weigh in , it will all shake out okay. For me, I like to weigh on Friday morning because I do GREAT all week. If I have a slip, it's usually on the weekend so if that happens I have all week before I…

I would have to agree with the other posters. MFP is free and I have had just as much success if not more with it than I have Weight Watchers. Also, I like to get on MFP whenever I want and need a bit of motivation and encouragement. Sometimes even at midnight. :-) However, most studies do say that of the leading weight…

Welcome back!! You lost the weight before and you can lose it again. The past is the past so let it go and move forward. That is what I keep telling myself. :bigsmile: I too have put some weight back on and I can't believe it did!! I felt so certain I would keep it off, but hey it happens. All that matters is you are…