Susan_Rae_1 Member

I'm definitely going to watch this thread for ideas! Says Susan as she finishes her breakfast of yet another serving of egg and 1 slice of ezekiel 4.9 toast. It's satisfying though.

Congrats DrScrappy. I have to give you kudos - at least you're "showing up" I but 30 day shred and haven't even WATCHED it yet, let along tried to do it. I keep saying tomorrow. You hang in there. It's all good.

That's the spirit! 44 is NOT old!

:laugh: ouch!

you got some great advice on this thread -- and I will add on... You are starting a journey of many small steps. You need to decide to start NOW, You likely will fall, but you just pick yourself up and move on. You can do this. My favorite of the posts on this thread challenged... "who says you've reached your prime yet?"…

Your going to love this one -- it bothers me when people use your instead of you're.

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do you think the peanut butter powder would work? would cut fat (and calories).

all great advice. The race is good motivation. couch to 5k program -- it's great.

Groundhog Day!

mmmm Beer. :)

that's it! Also -- cut the carbs waaaaay down. You won't get the crazy cravings at night.

This got me the most... "From Day One, my goal has been to not gain the weight back. I've yo-yo'd all my life and I just didn't want to go through all this effort to gain all the weight back yet again. "

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Oh... this sounds perfect for me... easy! :)

Yes, definitely more energy, especially since cutting way back on the CARBS, CARBS, CARBS. They used to be almost my entire diet.

sounds very easy!

The best advice given to me since I started -- be careful to balance carbs / protein -- sugar should be avoided if possible.

Littlejobo, thanks for sharing that. I am learning so much about nutrition from some very knowledge people on this board.

I just HAD to google THAT! Wow.

Was trying to think of something I don't like ... you got it. But this one.. I don't know anyone who LOVES beets! ;)

OOOOHHHH Cpt Crunch -- golden crunch sweet corny goodness! ;)

Amen! They are so easy to eat when you're hungry -- AND when you're not. Goldfish... crackers, chips... oh and when that's done, how about a little ice cream because you blew it anyway... :)

What does "eat clean" mean?

Lauren, you are beautiful, look amazing and just made this 48 year old Mom of two teens (one off to college in 2 weeks) VERY happy. :) Thank you.

Congrats on your achievement and thanks for that information. 48 year old woman... any difference?

[I do know now that I'm carrying too much because there's some jiggle going on. I look fine in clothes, but want to look great in a bathing suit / naked.

this is all great information. Thank you very much. Confirmed -- I definitely have too much body fat in spite of my "healthy" BMI. So at age 48, I'm guessing getting to get my body fat to around 20% would do the trick. Time to hit the gym for real.

great success -- you have overcome such adversity. I love the message that the key was consistency (and obviously hard work and patience). Truly inspirational!

Outstanding answer!