barbarella Member

Sounds mighty excessive to me! :noway: :grumble: That much of anything a day can't be good for the body ... except maybe water!!! :drinker: I'd go with Eggers training advice and add more protein and workout plans instead. Good luck!!! :drinker:

Besides looking at quantities of food, we have to look at quality. Most everything on the list is packaged, not fresh. I'd say add more fresh meats, veggies & fruit. :flowerforyou: Ditch most of the packaged items except for an occasional treat. And UP the water! CHEERS! :drinker:

WELCOME!!!! :flowerforyou: :love: Best to you and your lovely family! MFP is the place to be!!! :laugh: :drinker: :bigsmile: love, barbarella

Great ideas for a visual reminder..... I could use something about now! :sad: :grumble: Thanks and best of luck to everyone! :flowerforyou: :heart: :drinker:

Emotional eating is a HUGE issue for me right now too! :grumble: :noway: I have so many major life changes in the works, that stuffing my face seems like the most fun thing to do! DUMB!!! YUP!!! Best thing is to get distracted by an activity........ something ACTIVE! Like working out, going for a walk, cleaning, vacuuming,…

You have every reason to wonder what happened and if it had anything to do with you or not. But even the best of friends can wander and drift apart for no apparent reason. Perhaps she has something to share with you about what happened .... or not. Why not meet up and see where things are and if you have anything in common…

AWEsome job baby!!! You looking FAB!!! :flowerforyou: :love: Now go get yourself some sassy new clothes & STRUT YOUR STUFF!!! :laugh: :flowerforyou:

Great job Nate!!! Looking Good Man!!! :flowerforyou: :drinker:

I can tell you from past & present experience that DIET is a huge factor! :flowerforyou: When I exercise like crazy and eat only very healthy small portions, BELLY FAT can still be an issue. :sad: :brokenheart: At least for me & my body type, the foods to AVOID are: ** DAIRY (NO milk, yoghurt, cheese, ice cream), eggs OK…

BRAVO to you is all I can say! :flowerforyou: I'm in the middle of packing to move. :brokenheart: :noway: I'll look forward to the day when I can get on a regular schedule of exercise again. You GO!!!! :drinker: :love:

You are RoCkIng 53 Baby!!!! :love: :drinker: :love: And I know..... cuz I just turned 55!!! Woo Hoo for us "well-seasoned" Girls! :flowerforyou: I also say go with how you feel and how the clothes are fitting. What an AWEsome feeling to get comfortably into old, tight clothes! YOU GO!!!! COCO POWER!!!! :glasses:…

Girl!!! You're a beauty! Beautiful face & HOT legs! WOOOO! :flowerforyou: It definitely shows..... lots of tone in the arms & legs.:flowerforyou: Keep on rocking baby! :love: :drinker:

I hear ya Girl!!! I've had a very tough year + ..... unemployment (for me & my mister), pending foreclosure, bankruptcy, crappy weather! You name it..... No FUN! = Snack Time.... Yesssirrreeeee! :sad: :bigsmile: :grumble: :laugh: What can I tell you??? Probably everybody I know is having a hard time in personal & financial…

Red wine & clear (no color) alcohols are best. :drinker: But watch out for the mixers! That's where most of the calories are hiding! :sad: I don't like diet soda, fruit juice has LOTS of sugar... so what's left for mixers? Sparkling water with a lime wedge works. Found this website for calorie calculation:…

I hear ya!!! I'm feeling really weather funky too! :grumble: :sad: That's great you're working out 3x a week.... better than me! Getting out of the house & to the gym or even a walk outside is not so easy when it's so cold & rainy. I bought myself a "goLITE" by Philips from Costco. It simulates blue sky light which tricks…

Ha, Ha!!!! Good job! :laugh: :flowerforyou: My sister sneaks ground turkey into the family spaghetti sauce! Hubby would probably protest if he knew! :laugh: :tongue: :laugh:

Yikes..... that's so annoying to be around unsupportive people! :grumble: :noway: Especially family! Sheeeesh....... but I know the routine only too well. :brokenheart: I have found in my years of eating mostly different from others, the less said the better. Most people really don't care and it only makes them feel bad…

Woweee Girl! That was some intense job you did washing trucks! And your shoulder felt fine during that time? :noway: :drinker: Maybe there was permanent damage done that needs to be addressed by a professional?? I recently did a good number on my shoulder doing tricep dips at the gym. Turned out to be "fixable" by a chiro…

I also say to relax a bit and enjoy the company & good food.... within reason! Keep a paper journal if writing it down helps keep you focused. Enjoy small portions of the things you love and don't feel pressured to eat more! Drink lots of water, get out for walks, play games, stay active as much as possible. I was with my…

Hey Girl! What a great load of love & support you got right here! :flowerforyou: :love: And from that man of yours!!! Reach out to those who love & support you and forgetabouttherest!!! Easier said than done, I know.......... :grumble: :noway: But ultimately what we think of ourselves is the most important! How much can…

I think taking a break once in awhile is good! It can be really stressful trying to keep track of every detail. :grumble: :noway: See how you do without logging for awhile. Then get back on if the diet wavers too far............ :flowerforyou: :drinker:

Everybody falls out............ ME TOO!!!! CRAP! :sad: :noway: I get really bummed out, then snap out of it. It's OK! :flowerforyou: We just get going again and again and again....... :laugh: It may help to have someone else to be accountable with: personal trainer ~ nutritionist ~ workout buddy ~ partner ?? Best of luck…

WoW!!!! You look fantastic Girl! :love: :flowerforyou: What a great job you've done! Keep up the good work! :drinker:

YES! Good comments by Tonya! :flowerforyou: I have been eating gluten-free for months and still have gut issues. So, I believe there is a problem for me with other grains & artificial flavors plus other product ingredients like xantham gum. Even brown rice is causing bloating! :grumble: :noway: Crap..... now what to eat?…

Cute Boy! :love: Sure.... go for the shorter do! :drinker:

Like me, you're probably allergic or intolerant of certain foods! :grumble: :noway: Grains (and dairy) can be inflammatory to the body, causing gas, bloating, gut pain etc. Depending on your specific body makeup, you could be seriously allergic to wheat & other grains (celiac disease) or varying degrees of intolerant to…

No - No - NO!!!! :noway: :grumble: :drinker: Sorry my lovely peeps! ..... Water is Water is Water & Tea is Tea! I asked a doctor that question years ago and he said: "Would you wash your clothes in tea??" 'Nuff said!!! :laugh: :love: :laugh:

BrAvO!!!! What a great story! Keep on Trucking Baby!!! :love: :flowerforyou: You and your man are sure Huggy Buggies! So Sweeet! He must be very proud of you too! :love: :bigsmile:

BRAVO!!! Congrats on making a big change for the better! :drinker: :flowerforyou: Since I lost 35 lbs., my clothes obviously fit looser & that's a great feeling! Or to buy smaller sized clothes is waaaaaaay fun! My gut is not distended and bloated all the time. The "plumbing" also works better! :laugh: :love:

I agree...... the coffee itself isn't the prob, but what goes in it! :laugh: :drinker: And as long as it doesn't disturb your tummy or your sleep, then 1-2 cups a day is cool. I'd get rid of the Crystal Light though............artificial chemicals are not good for ya!! :grumble: :noway: