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I also weigh daily. I also think it helped me to stay motivated and helps me now to stay on track.

Thank you! I think most anyone making an honest effort to lose weight (barring medical issues), whichever method they choose will find at least some success. As far as keeping it off, I suppose if I want to do that as much as I wanted to lose the weight in the first place, then I suppose I will be successful. And the…

I don't eat mine :P ever! I do have a 'cheat' meal about once a month. It's worked for me so far. Early on I had one week where I didn't lose anything, aside from that I've steadily lost weight and now I have 8lbs to go. Started at 188, currently at 132.9. I will say generally, I think most on here do eat at least half if…

Don't really have a recipe to share, but rather a time/money saver. I'm sure some already do this but... I buy boneless skinless chicken breasts in bulk at Sam's Club @ 1.97/ lb. I usually buy 2 packs that equal about 13lbs and come home and grill it all. I use basic seasonings, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder.…

lmao! Wow! I get the impression it is believed we ordered the sushi from an alley next to a dumpster LOL It was an oriental restaurant and was prepared in public view. Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to follow the 'fella' around that was preparing the sushi- all day to watch his hygiene habits. And can you believe…

I gave sushi a chance but didn't like it much. Just posting a 'becareful' as my daughter and husband both got hepatitis A (last fall) from eating sushi. Hep A is not long lasting, like the other hep strains, nevertheless they were both quite ill. I am 100% positive this is what made them ill as we don't eat out often and…

I used to eat out of boredom too. Sometimes I still get the urge and I've found that chewing gum and sipping water really helps. Or, when I'm not in the mood for gum (sorry I love veggies but never really enjoyed raw carrots), I eat a couple pieces of beef jerky- low fat, low cal, contains protein, but if you are watching…

I was on it for a year. I hit my highest weight ever while on it, rather quickly too. I was not watching what I ate or participating in regular excersize though. I also experienced other negative effects while on it. One postive effect on me was -amenorrhea :bigsmile:

Sounds yummy! Thanks for posting :smile:

:heart: CRAB LEGS! snow or king w/ butter :heart:

Born and raised in Detroit, MI (and lived all over the metro area) lived in; Ft. Hood, TX Covington, LA Traverse City, MI (area) currently in El Paso, TX :sick: (moving by Christmas, I just don't know where to next :laugh: )

I am not going to publish a hypocritical "do as I say, not as I do" post to make anyone feel better or ease their frustration. :laugh: My post did not contain any direct advice, nor contain the words "you should'. I also didn't 'dog' anyones advice. I shared my personal experience on a public forum :drinker: I've also read…

As I said, I do not eat exercise cals. The cals I eat are not magically turning to flab either. I have very defined leg and arm muscles, even my forearms show some definition. Being a woman I even have defined traps. The only place not showing as much definition is my tummy. Which 2 babys and 3 abdominal surgeries- I'm…

Just popping in to say I don't eat any of my exercise cals. :laugh:

I love squash! Just a little tip, if you need it to get done more quickly or don't want to burn the oven you can 'nuke' it and it tastes just as good (IMO). I only put butter, salt and pepper in mine. To microwave it you need to stab it a few times like a potato, or you can cut it in half, scoop out the seeds and put it…

I highly recommend using metal skewers. Hubby and I do a lot of 'kabobs' and long ago I switched to metal ones. Those bamboo things splinter up when you pull meat off of it. Our favorite is pork kabobs. Lean pieces of pork loin cut in cubes, green and red bell peppers, onion, thick cut bacon and chunks of fresh pineapple…

Again, thank you all as well! And WTG!!! :flowerforyou: No secret.... calorie deficit + sweat butt off at gym = smaller butt! :laugh:

Im sorry to hear this. Just know that most of us, especially in recent years have had the economy hit us. Be positive and try to always look at the bright side:flowerforyou:

Thank you all :bigsmile: Yes, feels great! I've been working hard at it. So today, when I jumped on the scale and I was down 1.5lbs from this Monday, I was ecstatic! Tuesday and Wednesday I travelled 3000 miles round trip (via airplane) to pick up my kiddos from spending the summer with their grandparents back home, had an…

I crave chinese food and knew being on a diet, for the most part, I would have to avoid the restaurants. I improvised and have been quite satisfied making my own dishes at home or at least heating my own lol. Plus the egg rolls at the local restaurants here are saturated with ginger to the point they are sweet. Gross! I…

The exercise calorie thing (to eat or not to eat) is somewhat debated on here. I exercise at least 5 times a week (80 min of cardio per day- 1 hr elliptical 5.5 - 6.5mph level 4 with random hills, plus 20 min on stationary bike 90-100rpms, alpine pass level 8). Sometimes I do more. Also I sometimes throw in some exercise…

Yes you are quite right. There are a good bit of nice people here. I've just been a little 'blah' lately. I've been lonely all summer, my kids have been with the grandparents. But! Today I am flying out and going to pick them up :bigsmile: I move a lot so, I don't have a 'social life' LOL I see from your profile you live…

In general when you kayak a river, you are going downstream. Usually, the canoe/kayak livery has a pick-up and drop spot. You park your car at the pick up spot and then they drive you to the drop spot, where you put the vessel of your choice in the water, which again is generally upstream so you are going downstream toward…

I also utilize TWC exercise on demand. I have tried all of Jillian's workouts and they are no joke! I noticed changes after just a couple rounds. I also tried the abs of steel one and didn't like it. Also gave a shot to one of the arm workouts (cannot recall it's name other than it was a somewhat 'cheesy' title) I didn't…

I should probably add this... I didn't have any trouble, nor was I sore the next day or the next day etc. But, my husband who is in pretty good shape and had been a carpenter up until 2 years ago, now in management, so he doesn't physically work as hard- he was sore the next day. I don't know how, why I wasn't- I am a stay…

My whole family kayaked this June on Lake Superior (Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore- see pic at left :tongue: ) We kayaked most of the day and it was awesome. Definitely a vacation the kids will remember. The guide was so impressed that my 8 year old was strong till the end and even that me and hubby could hang in there…

You could try making your own. All hummus is- is chickpeas, tahini and olive oil- plus whatever you would want to flavor it with :happy:

A few more... a little old school... JJ Fad - Supersonic Recent- Metro Station - Shake It Newer- 3oh!3- Starstrukk

I like to mix it up too. I dont' have any Britney, but was thinking about getting the song 'Toxic' on my player. I listen to just about everything...from Korn to Earth, Wind and Fire to Flo Rida and Pitbull! A couple tunes really get me going and that is Saliva (click click boom and your disease) and anything Godsmack! I…

I'm sorry I cannot offer any information on the calorie burn but I must say....... OMG I WOULD DIE! :noway: :noway: :noway: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sad: :sad: :sad: