Sassafras4 Member

Name: Sassafras4 Height:5'2" Starting Weight (1/1): 160 Goal Weight (1/31):150 1/1: 160 1/8: 1/15: 1/22: 1/29: 1/31: Loss/gain for the week: Loss/gain for the month so far: Struggles or successes of your week:

I also have not been consistent, but am making a commitment to myself to not only lose weight, but become healthy and active. I am a new "empty nester" with a supportive spouse and a job I enjoy. I don't have any excuses - It's time!!! I am looking forward to making changes that bring good results! Feel free to add me!…

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Thanks for the tips!

I right there with you. I even tried juicing red cabbage...not bad. I have never tried eating it. Guess you are never to old to try something new!

Wow! Didn't know that. Anything other biggies to avoid mixing?

I tried. I think their website is down...or overloaded due to all the folks trying to pull it up today! Will do soon. Thanks!!!

Thanks for the advice. Still learning how all this works.:happy:

Great idea to add the protein powder...thanks!

Good advice. Tried red cabbage...overall it was fine. I included a carrot, celery. pear, spinach, and romaine lettuce. Tasted alright. I appreciate your input.

I purchase a whole chicken, split it into pieces and grill it. I always have chopped carrots and a bag of apples close by. Walmart has a relatively cheap fish called "swai" that I also have on hand. The pieces are pretty large and filling but low cal. Not too pricey. For dessert, I like to eat the 3,2,1 cake. Mix a box of…

I have never joined a group and I am not sure how often we are suppose to log in and update. Do you mind letting me know the plan/ Thanks!

Hi guys! I am excited about this challenge. Hope to see a big difference by fall! Good luck to us all! Starting weight - 164 Current weight - 156 Goal weight 1 - 140 - I will be pleased and proud! Goal weight 2- 125 - I will be ecstatic and reward myself with something really fun! I want to have a family beach picture made…

Just bought 30DS today! Any advice that will help me beforehand? 3 - 5 pound weights?

Plan a family picture at the beach

I may re-read this every week to keep me inspired. I know I was on the same road as you and I am thankful to have been given a wake-up call before anything really serious happened. Seeing you do it....reminds me that I can do it too. Thank you for being transparent and real with your MFP friends.

Born in Alabama and live in Georgia...definitely a southern girl!

Lunges...Tomorrow morning you will still feel it! Good luck tonight! Stay strong!

When i have to find the year I was born for an electronic form...i have to scroll,,,and scroll,,,and scroll

Just started my summer break. I am up for 50 days! Will be at the gym first thing in the morning to do strength training...triceps and shoulders....maybe some time on the elliptical at the end. Will update soon.

Count me in. Only signed up two days ago. perfect timing for a challenge to keep me motivated!