TaraDenise Member

Do you have a juicer? I juice raw beets and carrots, then use them as the base (instead of milk) for my smoothies. I also put a handful of spinach in almost every smoothie I make. All I really taste are the fruit flavors, so I can't even tell that that spinach is there except by the color and sometimes the texture of the…

I am at 287lbs for the first time ever. I am successful with simply counting calories, but have been recently considering joining Weight Watchers. You are not alone!

Even though I've read your story before, it still makes me tear up. I am so happy for you and proud of you!!!!

The Hunger Games Trilogy Twin Prophecies Rebirth, by Nina Perez (1st book in a series. Book 2 coming soon) Authors I read over and over.... Linwood Barclay Lisa Gardner Iris Johansen

Shatter Me, by Tahereh Mafi The Accident, by Linwood Barclay Gone with a Handsomer Man, by Michael Lee West Life As We Knew It , Series by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Thanks, I'm going to check them out.

I bought the Hunger Games Trilogy on my Nook Color. I LOVED that series! Loved the price too.

I am currently reading: Perfect Peace by Daniel Black, Peace from Broken Pieces by Iyanla Vanzant, Is Marriage for White People: How the African American Marriage Decline Affects Everyone by Ralph Richard Banks, One Day It'll All Make Sense by Common, and Why My Third Husband Will Be a Dog by Lisa Scottoline. Dang, that's…

I'm going to check out Librivox.org right now. Thanks! I still haven't read or seen any Harry Potter. I plan to start very soon.

I purchased a book today, Food, Fitness, and Faith For Women, A 21-day journey to a new you. I have been working on staying focused on using my faith to help with my weight issues. Hopefully this will be a good book.

There is nothing like the feel and smell of a new book. However, I absolutely love my Nook Color. It's so much easier to travel with, check email, listen to music, surf the web, etc. I love the cheaper books and the "Free Fridays" where B&N offers a book for free. I love that I can go into the Barnes and Noble store and…

Congratulations! I know you will reach your goal.

Hi, I am Tara. I read EVERY day. I am currently reading 3 books. I'll be back later to add details.

You can do it, sweetie! Take it one day at a time, and don't beat yourself up if you make mistakes along the way. You got this!

Welcome! You will find lots of amazing people here on MFP! Jump right in!

Hallelujerrrrr!

You were beautiful before, and still beautiful now. Congrats on the 25lb loss!!!! You look amazing.

You can make anything portable. Just plan ahead.....pre-wash it, cut it up if necessary, and place in a ziploc bag. I carry apples, bananas, grapes, and cherries most. When it's not too hot out, I take along strawberries and sliced oranges too. I make a fruit smoothie with a banana, strawberries, blueberries, and fresh…

I would love a good recipe for this too.

Woman, get your hiney up and do your workout! If anyone gets mad, that's THEIR problem. We have to learn to put ourselves first sometimes. That is not rude....it's essential. Love you! :flowerforyou:

I will definitely pray for you. If you can run an 11 minute mile, I KNOW you have it in you to push yourself to a 10 minute mile. I don't know you, but I have faith that you can do it. You WILL triumph over anxiety and asthma. Show them who's boss! You got this girly!!!!!! Congratulations in advance! :wink: :drinker:…

I agree with CarolHudson. I did the same thing when I worked shift work. I did it for about 6 yrs.

I have nothing to add here.....except that I totally agree with you.

Welcome!!!!

I think about food to get over thinking about food. IJS

I log mine the same way as missmaya and edorice.

You got snacks? I'll only add you if you brought snacks. :drinker:

I LOVE crabcakes. I won't ever make them with imitation crabmeat though. I like imitation crab by itself as a snack or in a salad, but my crabcakes gotta be the real thing. :)

and seafood, period. LOL

and fried chicken wings!!!