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Thank you so much! I have tried the Truvia and I just don't care for the taste, at least in tea or coffee. Do you cook with the Truvia? Good idea on the ham! I am going to try that next time. I have been using bacon, just not as much as I would the salt pork. I was raised with a big 'ol sugar bowl & a container of reserved…

Congrats!

I just went from a 12 to a 10, but I can still wear the 12's they are just a little loose. I lost 12 pounds so far & I am 5'6 - I carry all my weight in my hips & thighs first then belly and the belly is first to go.

Thank you!!

I am pretty new too, just started in February. Welcome :) I removed sugar from my tracker since I am trying to follow the 40/30/30 rule and it's easier to see if all I have showing are the carbs, protein & fats. Before I did that though if I had an orange and a banana then I was over what the MFP suggested portion is, it's…

1. Quit eating so much, you're gonna regret it 2. Quit drinking so much booze, you're really gonna regret that 3. Start working out, it's easier to maintain than to get back to where you started 4. You won't regret items 1, 2, & 3, you aren't robbing yourself of fun you are robbing yourself of life 5. Just do it; even if…

Mucho inspiring! This is where I am starting & where I want to be!! I have 30 more pounds to go :-)

I am stuck at a desk all day too, but for the most part I am lucky in that I get to make time for myself at the gym. When I don't I found a 20-minute HIIT routine - it might give you an extra option for your exercise. It's a 10-minute routine repeated twice. This requires no equipment and only 20 minutes of your time -…

You look awesome & it's more than obvious you've been losing. Do this for you & so you can have more healthy years with your son! Not to please anyone else. Now I say that even though I have somewhat of a mischievous motive myself. Even though they won't say a word or let it show I want to take some hot bikini pics to…

Good idea - googling for the calculators. Thanks for the ideas.

jeolds - yes that kind of what the body pump classes are at the gym - more circuit training with lighter weights and some people in the class wear the HRMs. BusyLady - I am thinking that weightlifting probably burns no more than 200-300 but I want to count them so I can eat them back :) It's my own little motivator. I will…

Because we are the only creatures that have it readily available to us. Put a bowl of cow's milk or goat's milk in front of a dog or cat - they'll drink it.

Mine was a couple of days ago but it was huge for me. It was pouring rain when I finished with my body pump class at the gym & my car was way at the end of the parking lot. Instead of waiting for it to quit raining I sprinted to the car. First of all, I out ran the husband and even better I was not winded when I got to the…

Sorry you are so discouraged, I was like that not long ago myself. Ditto everyone here - eat more. I didn't trust that theory at first either. I was really scared to try it but it works. I eat 1600-2000 calories a day, lift three days a week & cardio two days a week. Soon I am going to drop the cardio and start following…

This ^^^^^ I drink a protein shake but it's not a meal replacement, it's an after-workout shake that I make up myself to get more protein & calories when I am not super hungry but could use a little something.

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I love the chart....I can't believe I didn't think of that being a data-loving kinda gal.

Tricep dips - they are the best tricep workout you can do & just use a chair, coffee table or whatever you have. Also, if you can get anything with a little wieght 5-15 pounds depending on your ability - there are a ton of tricep workouts. Tricep press is the one that gets me sore for days!

Ditto. If my husband threw my hairbands away there isn't a sweet thing in this world he could say to keep from getting busted up.

Take it one day at a time. Start slow, walking, even if it's just to the end of the block & back. Before you know it you'll be ready to go to the end of the street, then around the neighborhood & you'll be 10 pounds down. Baby steps. Eat what you would normally eat & log it (be honest to yourself). Then make a goal to cut…

I eat my calories back from exercise. I have a goal of 1200 net calories to lose 1.5 pounds a week. I exercise about an hour a day & burn up to 550 calories some days. If I only ate 1200, then burned 550 I would only have 650 calories left for my body to function. I would never go on a 650 calorie a day diet - first it…

Thank you :) I see that a lot of people mentioned they don't eat back exercise. I can see why they would think it's a bad idea (why am I exercising then kinda thing) but when you think in terms of net then it makes a lot of sense. I would think most people wouldn't put themselves on a 500-800 calorie diet but when you…

That's when I think everyone stalls out - that last 10 lbs. It's probably time to eat back your exercise calories plus some & resistance training could be your best friend for that last 10 lbs or at least those last couple of inches you want gone. I am the same height as you and would be happy with 146 as long as it was a…

Amen! I am female, 38 years old, 5'6 - SW 177, CW 170, GW 135. I work a desk job, work out 6 days a week for an hour, 3 cardio, 2 resistance, 1 yoga/pilates for recovery. Since February 1st I have been on 1200 calories a day. I eat back my exercise so my net goal is 1200. Some days I am over, most days I am under. I have a…

I haven't tried this yet-my xanthan gum will be in tomorrow (I had to order it from amazon) but this looks really good - it's a Frosty Protein Shake & they claim it taste just like Wendy's - it sure looks like Wendy's: http://mealsandmovesblog.com/2010/07/02/flashback-friday-last%C2%A0year/

Sautee in olive oil, add kosher salt & small pinch of cayenne pepper. The pepper will bring out the sweetness of the asparagus.