katielouhoo Member

happy monday morning- looks like i get to lead off this week. i get to report a loss today. which i appreciate, because my exercise schedule has been suffering as we get chores done for the move. feeling okay since we've had some parties already (several more this week) not entirely sure about weighing-in next week with…

doing great on water and calorie count. slacking a bit on exercise, just not enough hours in a day (and likely to get worse with our move looming in a week and a half) i was doing really well with 5 or 6 days a week in the spring, now i'm lucky to get in 3. oh well, the move happens in mid-august, so by september i expect…

May 3: 190.6 May 10: 187.2 May 17: 184.2 May 24: 181.6 May 31: (in nyc) June 7: (choir tour) June 14: 182.4 June 21: 179.6 June 28: 177.8 July 5: 176.5 July 12: 175.8 July 19: 173.8 July 26: 172.8 August 2: August 9: (moving) August 16: August 23: August 30: September 6: (Goal 165, 25 lbs)

i'm katie. currently living in boise, idaho; moving to lincoln, nebraska in the next 3 weeks. truly going to miss folks here (and the mountains) glad i can take all the mfp folks with me.

May 3: 190.6 May 10: 187.2 May 17: 184.2 May 24: 181.6 May 31: (in nyc) June 7: (choir tour) June 14: 182.4 June 21: 179.6 June 28: 177.8 July 5: 176.5 July 12: 175.8 July 19: 173.8 July 26: August 2: August 9: August 16: August 23: August 30: September 6: (Goal 165, 25 lbs)

this thread of worst drinks is shocking (and for a change they are picking on all alcohol drinks. they're listed as a count down #20 to #1 read and then promise- never, never, never -always go for the red wine instead! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/106935-20-worst-drinks-in-america-2010?page=1#posts-1475573 going…

whoa- you should glance through this list of worst drinks they're listed as a count down #20 to #1 read and then promise- never, never, never http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/106935-20-worst-drinks-in-america-2010?page=1#posts-1475573

thanks for the good information. hard to believe just how awful some of them are.

i started dieting the end of august last year and i probably have another 25 lbs to go. it is hard, but you can do it. some things i've learned along the way- it is all about choices. i choose to exercise, i choose to not eat seconds, or a cookie. i choose the grilled chicken not fried. but this can only be done one choice…

good for you colleen. you are doing great. i wish you luck with your contest. the advantage you will have over others in the competition is that you have already been building good habits and will not have as much struggle to keep yourself making good choices. what are you doing to work at breaking your plateau?

weight varies through out the day, and day to day. some folks like to watch their weight and will weigh daily. others find they can just drive themselves nuts when they weigh often. i only log my weight once a week, but do check it more often to report to a couple of groups i belong to here. and i agree, you want your…

thank you

good for you, vicci. you are doing the right things for yourself and everything you can to live a healthy life. i hope the seizures stop or can be controlled. good luck.

i made the decision to begin dieting last August. Actually started August 27. i was planning to count calories and when i was trying to look up calories in food i was planning to cook, i ran across this website. i liked it, signed up and have been faithful since. and my ticker tells it all. yes, this is successful. i…

well done, chenoachem- i had just gone to get a recipe to put on, got distracted by kids and the phone, so by the time i returned to the computer you had entered an excellent taco seasoning recipe. the only addition i would make is to say like most seasonings it is a personal thing and once you try it you may want to…

gonna try this

thanks, definitely going to try the dates

panda express- don't forget to opt for the steamed vegies instead of rice or noodles- as long as you avoid the fried items, their meals are do-able (yes, yes, yes- sodium, sodium, sodium) if you go to olive garden ask for their diet menu- the apricot chicken is good. t.g.i.fridays has some items now, the key west shrimp (&…

May 3: 190.6 May 10: 187.2 May 17: 184.2 May 24: 181.6 May 31: (in nyc) June 7: (choir tour) June 14: 182.4 June 21: 179.6 June 28: 177.8 July 5: 176.5 July 12: 175.8 July 19: July 26: August 2: August 9: August 16: August 23: August 30: September 6: (Goal 165, 25 lbs) well, i'm not sure, but as much as my rate of loss has…

wow. i must say reading through the posts that we have a lot of caring people, and unfortunately 30togo your longtime friend is not one of them. anyone who has ever struggled with their own weight and been uncomfortable about their body would be horrified to be on the receiving end of her joke with the stupid pig. gosh, i…

i find at the end of the day calcium is something i tend to be lower in often. so, i'll add a yogurt (cottage cheese is good too) but not very helpful if you've cut out all dairy. nuts are great proteins and fats. have you ever tried vita-muffins? the vita-muffin tops are delicious 100 calories, & loaded with fiber. i like…

i think you are very smart to recognize that you need to monitor yourself and part of that is avoiding Mcd's until you know it has loosened its hold over you. we all have to learn and avoid triggers for bad choices. and as you mentioned looking up foods can add shock, so if you can always research and make a plan before…

Chris- when folks bump (or comment, like you did) this page will appear under their "my topics". that way they can find it later. usually folks say "bump" when they do not have anything to add to the conversation, but still want to save the page.

Chris- good for you taking this step. my doctor put me on metformin last summer. in fact, i went in last august and the doctor said i was diabetic and he wanted me to go to the diabetes clinic, etc, etc. i left his office so unhappy. but i firmly decided, i am not going to live like this. i spent a couple weeks planning…

here i have found pb2 at a local health food store. checking the store search on the bell plantation site would be your best bet. to me it tastes like it has been made out of roasted peanuts. so you will find the flavor a little different. i happen to like it, but have heard some folks who aren't as crazy about it. for me…

well, i knew that to have success in weight loss i needed to add exercise. it was hard at first (as was getting in enough water) i offered myself small rewards for every 10 lbs lost, something that i really wanted to get moving & not cheat. i joined a class 3 days a week ( it is sometimes easier for me if i'm not…

thanks, i've written it down and will be making this soon.

congratulations. you are winning.

i know awful isn't it. i'm 175 and 5'4". according to the bmi calculator under tools here on mfp, i am obese over 174.8 i am hoping to break that when i weigh-in this coming week. strange as it sounds i am looking forward to merely being overweight (it has been years)

3 parties this past weekend and 2 more this week (starting tomorrow) i've done ok so far, indulged in moderation. i really miss just being able to drink what i want, when i want and as much as i want; without counting and watching and being careful and just saying no thank you and denying myself over and over again. (i…