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"You can still order a soda with the Happy Meal, they are just changing what they offer that comes with it. If you want to get a soda with it.....order it. People get all worked up over nothing......" I agree with TripleJ3. The point of this is to try to get kids excited about eating healthier options. It's sort of the…

1. What was your motivation to start losing the weight? Just getting older and realizing that my health is important to me. I had gotten to my heaviest weight and knew if I didn't do something about it now, I'd end up a chubby old lady like my mother! Plus I was losing self-confidence and always second guessing what to…

Change is always scary especially when it's a drastic change to yourself. I feel like it will get less scary over time though. If you are losing weight slowly then the change will occur slowly and will give you time to adjust to your new body along the way. You have no reason to be scared though. You are doing something…

Well, I'm your newest fan. :smile:

I'm with you on having trouble getting up early. I've worked a full-time job (8-5) for over 10 years but I've never gotten used to the 6AM alarm clock. I, too, would love to be that person that gets up at 5AM and goes for a long run. I did manage to get up twice and workout before work but in the end I have absolutely no…

You look absolutely amazing and this is so inspirational to me! You've overcome so much more than your weight. I bet you feel like a million bucks. Congratulations on everything!!

1200 calories is very low. I was stuck in that mindset for a long time with little weight loss results. Now I eat well over that, continue my workout regime, and am still losing weight/toning up. I also eat back my exercise calories if I'm hungry and want food, which I normally do after working out. Sometimes I think MFP…

Goonies

Luck is BS. Karma is not.

I returned an envelope full of cash (when I was desperately broke, mind you) that was left in the bank's chute thing. That was real life. Things do get returned. And, yes, I'd return the ring too! Maybe I'd accept the reward if they pushed it hard enough but maybe not.

Great job! On top of the awesome transformation, you look years younger now! Very impressive!

I make a bean dip with black beans, shoepeg corn, onion, diced tomato, cilantro, and lime juice. It is so good, colorful/pretty, and fresh tasting! No blending, just toss everything together.

I personally feel 1200 calories is a ridiculous goal. Your body needs fuel to function properly and to sustain you through all those workouts! 1200 calories would barely sustain someone in a coma! Up your caloric intake a little at a time. You don't have to go balls to the wall and eat 1900 right off the bat. Maybe eat…

What on Earth do you need help with? You're doing an AMAZING job! You are the one that needs to be helping me!! :wink:

You'll break through the plateau eventually. Just keep going. Aside from losing pounds, you are doing wonders for your body regardless of anything else. If you throw in the towel you will inevitably want to try again and then you'll be starting from scratch. Don't weigh yourself for awhile; it'll only discourage you. I…

Keep going but STOP weighing yourself! I too have a hard time losing pounds according to the scale but when I work out and eat healthily I feel so much better. Finally, as of May 1, I stopped weighing myself altogether. That simple number on the scale can really make or break you. It was coming to the point to where I…

I make sure to drink water with all meals. I never used to drink a lot of liquids in general but was able to down quite a bit with a meal. I hardly drink anything but water these days and I can tell the more I drink it, the more I crave it. I have this totally awesome stainless steel thermos that I carry with me…

I agree with the poster about making healthier versions of pancakes. I'm an "in moderation" person. I don't think you're ever going to get anywhere if you can't eat the things you love in moderation. One of the bonds my husband and I share is food. We cook new recipes together and drool over Food Network shows together,…

A runner is anyone who laces up their tennis shoes and runs. You don't have to do any special walk-to-5K plans or anything. Throw on some ear-buds and walk for awhile. When you get the urge, run. Run for 5 minutes or run for 30 seconds. Walk some more. I dislike exercising myself but I absolutely LOVE running (or rather my…

Well no wonder you're an emotional eater! If my husband even looked funny at what I was eating, I'd knock his tooth out with a Louisville slugger! You should NOT put up with that crap. This situation can only escalate from here. I'm sorry you have to deal with this.

I think the main issue with fast food (aside from the extra chemicals, unhealthy fats, etc) is that when you're filling up on Big Macs, you're not filling up on fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins. Calories and fats themselves are not bad for us. It's the type of calories and fats we're putting in our bodies…

I actually recommend the P90X. It is intimidating, yes, so start off with just the strength training portion (i.e. Chest & Back, Shoulders & Arms, etc.). Since you're already doing cardio on your own, I wouldn't worry about the others. Trying to do all the disks is too much and very overwhelming, so just pick out a few of…

What's wrong with a Ben & Jerry's breakfast on occasion? Where is the enjoyment in life if you can't be a little naughty every now and then? Plus, 600+ calories isn't the end of the world. You ate the ice cream and I'm sure it was great (I love me some Chunky Monkey and Cherry Garcia!). No need for remorse. Just eat how…

I reset everything as well. There is something sort of motivational about a fresh start in a fresh year. :happy: