KarenAnnne Member

It sounds like a broken record but I'm the same way. I started doing power walking and jogging on June 10th and have been going almost everyday. We have been suffering a heatwave here in St. Louis and some days, I just can't get out because of the heat. I am doing about 7 miles a day and I am craving it when I can't. I…

I was on the trail at 6am this morning and it was already closing in on 85. The humidity was much worse today and it was the first day it truly bothered me. I will stay in and do my own workout until the heatwave is over.

Its called being human! You said all you want is one, so does that mean you haven't had one yet? Morning Star is coming out with great veggie burgers and then load it up with mustard, lettuce, tomato, avocado and it might be just as savory and satisfying after your craving passes. Just don't panic if you slip. Slip and…

My victory is getting my butt out on the trail despite 100F heat and doing 7miles.

Egg Beaters because I was diagnosed with high cholesterol and I truly like the taste

We grow a garden every year. Its a true passion of my husband and I. We grow blackberries, broccoli, 2 long trellises of cucumbers, many different variety of tomatoes, zuchinni, summer squash, onion, cabbage and herbs. We are going through 8 plus days of well over 100F degree heat and are in a very serious drought. So…

Thanks for that. Sometimes I wonder if I am eating too many fruits because of the sugar, but reading that just reaffirms my belief that the health benefits from fruit out way the sugar content.

Because it is summer and I have been blessed with a wonderful veggie garden, anything that comes from that, is my go to food. Peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, etc. Others are Oatmeal Blueberries Weight Watchers cheese triangles white meat chicken tenders Almond Milk (a recent discovery that I can't get enough of)

I just made these pancakes with blueberry greek yogurt and fresh blueberries. I drizzled on homemade blackberry reduction (I cooked down my blackberries (from our garden) with a little Truvia for sweetness. I feel like I cheated on my diet today they were sooo good and plentiful. This will now be on by breakfast rotation…

Wow, I thought I was the only one that rocks out to the Commitments. My other go to is A Little Less Conversation by Elvis Presley

Sweetie, there is not one fruit or vegetable. These wholesome products have natural fiber that sustain fullness longer. I personally would switch to fat free milk or something like almond milk. FYI: I buy regular cheerios and pour in vanilla flavored Almond milk and it taste just like Honey Nut Cheerios for a lot less…

My hips while I'm and power walking:)

Care to share the skinny buffalo chicken dip? It sounds very yummy

I really love these vitamins. I like that they have natural ingredients. My 21 year old daughter has been a vegetarian for the last eight years and she takes these because of the natural ingredients and so many other vitamins have fish juice or gelatin in their tablets. We take one every day!

I do a citrus flavored rum or vodka and Sobe Zero flavored vitamin water. Then I squeeze lemon and/or lime in it. Its very refreshing and your getting some vitamins at the same time :laugh:

I'm right there with you. I have been going on 7 mile trail walks every morning and I'm afraid that when I start back up in the fall, my good habits will cease being a priority. Please feel free to add me and perhaps we can come up with some good ideas together.

I took a look back at this thread and came across this. I found it very funny but when I watched our news forecast, it kinda reminded me of this pic.

Can you come down and get our summer? The seven day forecast came out and we in St. Louis will be in triple digits at least for the next 7 days. I have come to terms with the heat but we just are desperate for some rain. Seattle is kinda known for a little rain right (hahahaha) Please send some this way :)

I grow blackberries so I have been eating them alot. I eat stawberries and blueberries every day. I used to eat bananas but don't want to use up to many calories My garden provides me with cucumbers, tomatoes, cabbage, lettuce, peppers and zuchinni's so they are on our table daily

The weatherman just said 108F today and the 6 day forecast are all triple digits with not rain. My biggest concern is the use of fireworks over the holiday. A Lot of town displays are being cancelled but we have firework stands at every corner and for the most part people are reckless when it comes to using them. We are in…

I have posted this before on other threads so forgive me if I sound like a broken record (pun intended) but the song that does it for me is "A Little Less Conversation" by Elvis Presley It's about 6 minutes long and they way the beat and tempo increases throughout the song just gets you pumped. Every time I hear the line…

I just read your profile and my heart breaks for you. As a mom with children your age, it worries me that you are suffering so deeply. Do you have supportive parents? Any strong support at all? I would love to help any way I can so please feel free to add me to your cheer leading squad:happy:

The weatherman here in St. Louis just said it should be about 109F today. We have not had rain in weeks and not supposed to for a least the next 7 days. I wish they would outlaw fireworks this holiday and we are in drought conditions and I would hate to see unnecessary fires started. It does worry us

I think you are overwelming yourself by thinking in those terms. You allowed yourself to have a visual that is to daunting (a 200lb person) You have to think in terms of the necessity of change for health reasons. Allow yourself to celebrate every little positive step you make and get rid of the all or nothing mind set.…

My husband and I go to Soulard Market about once a month. The first thing on my list every time is the Bloody Mary:love: We love the spice shop!

I'm a High Ridge girl born and raised. Brought my husband here from Oakville. We are about 25 minutes south of St. Louis. Go World Champion Cardinals!!!!

Its sounds perfect, but a little like a game show host:laugh:

Whats Rain?????? I think St. Louis forgot what it looks like

I sure hope so. Its supposed to be 107F here (St. Louis) tomorrow:noway:

I started my journey on June 10th. Walking major miles everyday, watching every bite, etc. Yesterday was the first day my scale moved 1 pound. This morning, 2 more pounds down. I'm into my 3rd week and its now just starting to move. Hang in there. It will happen. Good Luck