taalibahdenise

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  • TJ, I'm so sorry to hear about your stall. The best advise I can give is to take care of yourself first. Self-care is what's missing. Comfort foods are temporary and make us feel miserable in the long-term (so I'm not sure if comfort is the best word; perhaps dillusional...) Find your strength from within -- imagine your…
    in So sad!!!! Comment by taalibahdenise July 2010
  • when you weigh yourself on a daily basis, the scale (digital) gets out of whack. You have to weigh yourself three times, usually the third time is the most accurate -- you could weigh yourself five times after that and it will still be the same. Most likely the 6lbs was phantom...due to the scale being used constantly.
    in weight fluctuations help please Comment by taalibahdenise July 2010
  • I'm sad to say that I purchased the 14-day cleanse (threw it in the trash after 7-days). I figured JM wouldn't put her name on something that wasn't "proven;" I should've known better...
    in I used to be a huge Jillians Michaels fan Comment by taalibahdenise July 2010
  • Work it Out! I was just looking at mine today -- I have about 3lbs to go. I hope to post something similar next week!
    in I'm no longer Obese!! Comment by taalibahdenise July 2010
  • Wonderful -- keep it up.
    in 15 lbs and one side down! Comment by taalibahdenise July 2010
  • Drink lots of water and use MFP Food Diary as a tool: For example, if you know they'll probably serve -- hotdogs, macaroni salad, BBQ Chicken, etc -- do a sample food diary to see how many calories, carbs, af fat you'll be eating. Then create a food diary and try to stick to it: EX: Breakfast: Oatmeal, Egg white omelette,…
    in OH NO!!!!!!! Comment by taalibahdenise July 2010
  • Let's do it!: Cap weight as of 12/31/09: 190lbs Start weight 01/01/10: 185lbs Weight as of 3/15/10: 172lbs Weight as of today: 167lbs :smile: Goal Weight as 7/31/10: 150lbs
    in Lose 5 Pounds a Month- July 2010 Challenge Comment by taalibahdenise July 2010
  • Very creative: Any alternatives to pull-ups? I don't have gym access.
    in Deck of Cards workout Comment by taalibahdenise July 2010
  • A size 16 pant in Lerner's and a size 18 coat in Century 21! And noone around to blame but me, myself, and I.
    in What was your "A-ha!" moment? Comment by taalibahdenise July 2010
  • If you're only looking to lose 10-12lbs, you've probably just hit a plateau, which means what used to work (exercises/diet) are no longer working. For example, you probably felt like you were "dying" the first time you did 30minutes on the elliptical machine, now it's nothing to it. Unfortunately, we have PUSH ourselves…
    in Now what??? Comment by taalibahdenise July 2010
  • You may be holding water.
    in 10 pounds loss, more inches gained. Comment by taalibahdenise June 2010
  • Welcome Michele1826 to Myfitnesspal! It will definitely be your pal through the duration of your weightloss and fitnessgain. As the old adage goes, "seeing is believing." You'll be amazed at how many wake-up calls you get concerning your "good food choices" list. As an added bonus, your calorie intake coincides with your…
    in Just joined today Comment by taalibahdenise June 2010
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