mamabearcushing Member

That's the right attitude!

This may sound gross but you can always chew on a cupcake then spit it into the trash. that way you get the taste but not all the calories.

Everyone looks great!

I dont even have face pics of me at my heaviest. but here is a old face pic and my new face ..so far :)

I started in May. But I havent started logging in until recently. I have logged in 25 days in a row now. I have lost 50lbs. But I am huge and I used to eat over 3000 calories a day. So it makes sense I would lose a lot of weight at first.

When I started MFP I aimed for 1200 calories. I wouldnt meet that. It was hard. I would eat 700 calories. I have an eating issue. Once I realized that even a 130lbs woman who doesnt do much during the day needs around 1700 calories to maintain her weight. I knew I could get away with eating 1500 calories, go under or over…

All of these responses really moved me. Like what suzieqcookie said, I love me the way I am, why lose weight? Then I look at my daughter and I know I have to do this for her. IrishHarpy1 you are very right. If I hadnt lost the weight I have I wouldnt have learned that my aches and pains arent from being over weight. They…

Once my little girl turned one and was ready for table food all the time I knew I had to change what I eat. I am a role model for her. During nap time I work out. We go outside a few times a day and we run and play games. She sleeps better when she gets out all that energy. She doesnt even know it but she is my biggest…

I weigh myself every couple of months. I like seeing 12lbs lost instead of 2lbs here and there.

Congrats! And thank you for the motivation!

I look at my daughter and her cute face reminds me I am doing this for her. I am changing so she can have a better, healthier lifestyle and it makes it all worth it. I also do the shirt thing. I have a couple of workout shirts that I used to wear when I was bigger. Putting them on before a workout reminds me of where I…

I dont have pics but running is the best way. I started running over the summer and my legs have never looked so good. I feel running outside works better then running on a treadmill when it comes to sexy legs.

Fantastic!

Before: Never took a picture. Because I looked horrible. Down 35lbs: (only large person in the photo) Down 47lbs:

You both look great! Great job! Keep it up!

You look great, and very happy!

That is almost 47 mins a day. Im in.

I dont have any suggestions, except maybe talk to her about your diet and see if its ok if you bring a salad or see if she will cook something extra for you. Its not being too rude. I do want to say that I was very proud of you while reading that. Planing your diet ahead of time, knowing you need performance foods ..etc.…

I want a fantastic baby bump when my husband and I decide to try for another. Plus losing the weight will help with conceiving.

Eating less fat, and adding intensity to some of your workouts helps burn tummy fat. Instead of running for 20 mins, jog for 3, sprint faster for 2, back to normal pace jogging for 5, then sprint faster for 2 mins... There are also foods that help burn fat. Almonds, berries, eggs, lean meats, fatty fish, grape fruit, green…

I stay motivated because if today isnt the day, then I am just wasting time. Wasting days I could be losing weight instead of gaining.

Neither... The Bowflex Tread Climber is amazing. Not only am I getting a great cardio workout, 214 calories burned in 20 mins, but you tone a lot too. The machine has a bar that I hold on to and squeeze my arms, back, abs, and legs. It feels great. Tones you right up. You dont even feel like you are running. But it does…

Exercise is very important to weight loss. You burn more calories a day with more muscle.

I suggest having a couple of 1200 calorie days and a few 1500 calorie days. I also suggest switching up intensity in your work outs. A couple times a week really push yourself. As an example using a tread climber Workout Day 1: Incline set low. Speed set at whatever is comfortable but after 5 mins switch the speed up a…

My own mother used to tell me, and my boyfriends that I would bring home "Wouldnt she be so much prettier if she lost weight?" Thanks mom.

I started making cashew butter , walnut butter, even almond butter for my daughter and fell in love with it. Add some cranberries mmmm

butternut squash! I also found that having a little bit of fruit to my meals makes my veggies taste sooo much better.

Many people may not respond to this because its under the wrong option. The only thing I can suggest for PCOS is to eat estrogen blocking foods. Whole grains, Cruciferous vegetables, grapefruit, pomegranate, and mushrooms.

Its like with hot foods. Spicy foods boost your metabolism for the same reason ice water does. It changes your body temp enough to get your body working to either cool it back down or warm it back up.