maryschmidt

Butter may have trans fats, but margarine is full of toxins. I'll take butter!

I always rise my ground beef after I drain it. It gets even more of the fat off and still tastes ok.

I didn't know the toxicology results were in or announced that stated what or how many sleeping pills were found in his system. It's all really just massive media hype at this point. It's all very sad how he's gone to begin with and secondly how the media jumps on the bandwagon before they have any facts. I feel sorry for…

Been there, done that when it was prescription. Yep, the side effects are as bad as they say.

I'm having trouble eating enough calories every day but I go over in the protein. I know it is important to be sure to use all my calories to keep my metabolism working but is it better to go over by a couple of proteins or under by 400-500 calories? I can't seem to get enough calories without protein. HELP.

I have the same problem.

I don't have that much to lose anymore, but I did. I lost 80, gained half back and am determined to lose that before I gain it back. Don't look at the total. Look at it in small increments. You can do it!

Does grocery shopping count as walking. I hate it soooo bad, I think it should count as walking!

What is this? You all are doing sooooo good, I want in!

Try eating more smaller meals but stay within your diet plan. Keep your metabolism working.

Have you all been to biggestloser.msn.com? They have a contest you can enter. for a luxury fitness trip or daily zune giveaway. You can enter daily. All you have to do to enter is answer three health and fitness questions. If you haven't seen it, check it out. Somebody has to win that trip, right?

Northern Californa, I'm in the 110 degree summertime group. I'll take the cold over the heat any day!

I know what you mean. I can't resist more than one slice of pizza. I can't even take that first bite or I'm gone. Don't beat yourself up. Tomorrow is a new day.

You can do it, just put one foot in front of the other. It will happen for you!

I did it! I made it the first day back without a Pepsi. I'm serious here. This is my biggest downfall. While I've been off, I've been able to stick to my diet and fitness plan, no problem. But....having to look at that machine. Day one is gone, now on to day two.

I go back to work today. I've been off six weeks after surgery. Let's see if I can sty away from that Pepsi machine right next to my desk!

Durham, CA

Hooray! What a great feeling. I know how that is. It's like when I went from plus sizes to the regular size rack for clothes. Every step down is a victory no matter how small!

I think Jenny Craig works great as long as you continue to eat their food. It's when you stop eating their food that's a problem. This is a lifestyle change. You can do it! Take that step and put one foot in front of the other one day and one pound at a time.

I am currently at 196, I hope to be at 185 by Valentines Day. Thanks for the challenge!

It's overwhelming but take one step at a time, you can get there! We're with you every step.

I just joined two days ago. My son is graduating from high school in June and I need to lose 42 pounds. I have a dress I want to wear. I WILL fit into that dress!