JillyBean819 Member

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Awesome transformation! You look great. Thank you for sharing :-D

I saw gas for $1.97 last night in southeast Michigan. The highest I saw was $2.12. Funny how the prices change so drastically half a mile down the road.

Ohhhh, the joys of water retention. That's why I stay off the scale for weeks at a time. Our monthlies, a burrito, crackers, anything with sodium will increase retention. I ate sushi last night with soy sauce and I am retaining water like crazy. Just drink a lot of water and you'll notice yourself tinkling like crazy.…

I agree with this. In my past and current weight loss efforts, I noticed that nothing happens for a while then after about a month and a half a pile of weight comes off. My opinion is...our bodies are crazy lol.

Cool idea... My stats: CW - 182 lbs. H: 5'4" GW: 135lbs. Age: 30

A few months ago, I was about 185lbs. I have a friend who lost a lot of weight who suggested that I eat more calories (1500/day) and dont worry about eating them back after exercise. Long story short, I always stayed at or under 1500/day but for weeks I was eating nothing but Burger King, Taco Bell, McDonalds, etc. for…

I agree. From past experience, I found that eating about 1200 plus cardio wasn't bad but when I started lifting weights I felt like poop (teeth were sensitive, fatigue) likely bc I want eating enough calories/protein.

They use Morningstar Veggie burgers. I agree, those burgers are the best. The worst is when you forget to tell them to 'hold the mayo & ketchup' and you get a veggie burger with enough mayo for 5 grown men to eat.

Subway constipates me. It's strange b/c it happens every time I eat it. I just love their tuna, it's really fishy.

I'm 29 (I'll be 30 in August). Am I allowed in the 30's club yet? Lolol I have 40+ pounds to lose. I am trying to get myself back into the weight loss game. Add me!!

The one I bought from Best Buy last year had excellent reviews from customers and cost less than $100. The biggest reason I bought it was b/c it had a crest strap. I think mine is the Polar FT40 model.

Multi-vitamins like Centrum make me feel like I have to puke & pass out. A guy at a local vitamin shop told me it was because Centrum vitamins are synthetic. He recommended that I stop taking them and instead try vitamins that are 'natural'. For the last 5 years I have only consumed those types of vitamins and haven't had…

Yes! Omg that ball on the end hurt!

Awesome idea! I think I still have my pink Skip It that I used to play with in grade school. I'm totally going to look for it today. Thanks for the great idea!

I know what you mean. The cravings are the worst. I try to keep myself busy doing stuff. For whatever reason I dont think about food when I'm trolling the internet or playing video games. TOM cravings are the worst.

Stop being so damn dramatic, loud, and confrontational all the time. Sheesh... One more...please stop leaving only an 1/8 of a cup of coffee in the coffee pot. It's not that hard to make a fresh pot.

I have the Polar FT4 that I bought from Best Buy online. It has a chest strap too. It cost about $90-100. I love it so much. Seems to be quite accurate and keeps me informed of how much I burn and where my heart rate is at during workouts.

Thank you! I love your before and after pics in your profile picture. You look great!

Thank you both! I appreciate it.

Omg, yes. I was 130 lbs in high school and thought I was fat. I would pay to be 130 lbs right now. "You don't know what you've got til it's gone". Soooo true...

Hahaha! Awww, come on. You can even throw some soccer balls in the back (even if your kids don't play Soccer) so you can join the elite, mysterious group known as the 'Soccer Moms'.

If you are looking for ample space I suggest either getting a Corvette or Porshe. Lol But seriously, get a minivan. My cousin has two kids (ages 8 &10) and she drives a 2010 Nissan Quest. That bad mutha has TONS of space in the back. She didn't get one with the DVD player but now she wishes she did.

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I never thought about wearing a bandana! I will try that and see how I do!! Thanks again.

I agree with all of the above. The California Club sandwich is good. If you only eat half (which is plenty to make you feel full) it's only about 350+ calories. Their petite sirloin is yummy too.

I bought 'True Religion' from Macy's a few months ago and I love it. I wear it every day. I sniff my arm all day because I love the way it smells.

I do that all the time!! In fact, I did it today. Only ate a Clif Bar and coffee so I can eat some Applebee's tonight.

The same has been happening to me. I have been eating salads (romaine lettuce, croutons, Caesar dressing) and have experienced the same poo. It's crazy. Btw, I am the biggest french-fry/potato fiend. Don't feel that you are alone. They taste soooo good.

Wtg & good luck!!

Get it, get it, get it!! I love that game. It makes you sweat like crazy too!