9thwardchick Member

I need the motivation and support. I am at 184 would like to be 140. If I could lose 16 pounds by December 31st, I'd be jumping for joy. I need help. Thanks y'all. Add me as a friend, if you want to.

I love brownies, chocolate ice cream, wine and fried fish. Being a New Orleanian, my fish gotta have some crunch. I have learned how to bake, grill and saute it though. I just love it breaded with hot sauce. Mmmmm

I have been trying for 9 months to lose weight. I haven't lost any, but I. haven't gained any either. I count calories, but I am not making a dent. I'm over 40 and don't know what else to do. :neutral:

I am finding it so difficult to lose weight now. I'm 45 at 184 pounds. I joined a gym 9 months ago. Although, I haven't gained any weight, I haven't lost any either. I count calories and try to exercise 4 days a week. I don't understand why it's not giving me results.

Pretty, but I will have to pass.

I always watch cooking shows. Bobby Flay is my favorite chef. Some of it you can have, you just have to eat it in moderation.

I am on day 7. I need help to stay on track.

Fast food salads are prepackaged. They just charge you more because they add processed chicken. You can go to the supermarket and buy salad kits and add your own chicken. Much more affordable and probably better for you. Easy to do the night before. Just try it and see how you feel.

If you must snack, eat fruit or nuts. If you do something 30 days in a row, it will become habit. Discipline yourself to do it. I am making myself eat a big salad everyday, but Popeyes be calling me. My trick is I buy smaller versions of the things that I crave like chocolate. I find that if I satisfy the craving, I won't…

I'm in. I need this. I felt like stopping today after one month. I NEED the encouragement. Thanks.

Smothered cabbage with picked meat. It's delicious and low in calories. 2 cups is only 119 calories. I made a big pot and have eaten it all week. Plus it makes you regular :p

I include my wine into my daily caloric intake. If I am going out for drinks, I just exercise more. It was easier for me to give up chocolate and ice cream than my wine. So you are not alone.

Turkey chili with beans. Serve with corn bread or crackers. Delicious.

Days like this - Sheena Easton. I'm sure I am the only one that remembers this song.

I just finished day 4 today. It really does get easier as you go. I did it last year but stopped in the middle of level 2. Not this time. I WILL complete this hard *kitten* work out.

Set realistic daily goals. Log in your meals. It will show you what you are really putting into your body. Exercise as much as you can and then challenge yourself to do more. For example, last month, I could only lat pull 25 - 30 lbs. Today, I did 55 lbs. About all, don't get discouraged. Weight loss is a process and a…

Kickboxing or Zumba

Last dance - Donna Summer

The cravings will eventually pass. Don't feed the beast. Drink more water. Try some sparkling water to take the edge off. Good luck.

I stopped sodas, juices and coffee. I added more fruits and vegetables to my life and it's just so much better. I drink a lot more water now. Honestly, I don't miss the sodas. Occasionally, I will have a small glass of juice or a cup of decaf. All things in moderation.

@arditarose . You're right it's not a fact. If what I said came across that way, I apologize. I didn't think anybody would actual take it as proof. I was just stating what worked for me. Just like you stated what worked for you.

Cook a pot of green or purple cabbage with some turkey sausage. Very tasty, healthy and filling. If you want more, add some baked yams for a really southern meal.

This is my second time on MFP. I was doing really well, then I stopped. Bad choice. Gained the weight back plus more. Now I am back and determined to stick with it. Last year, my goal was 40 lbs, this year it's 50. Just don't stop. Even if you have to do a little bit a day. A friend of mine told me this neat trick. During…

Vodka and tonic with a double twist of lime or vodka and tonic with cucumber slices. Both are very refreshing. About 110 calories each.

I have big legs. Whenever I lose weight, my legs slim up. Jogging or brisk walking will help. Also jumping jacks, butt kicks and jumping rope will cause you to lose weight evenly, thus your legs will trim down.

The first day you feel like you are going to die. By the end of the week, it gets better. Intense, but so worth it.

Some of you guys are funny, My cookie comment was a reply to a poster. I have a cookie about once a month. My weakness food is chocolate, anything chocolate. I probably need to eat more fruits and veggies. I eat a green salad everyday, but I guess I need more. I grab and go a lot, so I will monitor what is in that stuff.…

Right now I'm hungry and I am on my way to boot camp! I am reading all of these posts so please keep them coming. I really need the advice :smile: Thanks

LOL, I couldn't eat 1300 calories of cookies even if I tried.

Can't see her face. Body wise, she could be a porn star. In a good way : )