MicheleWE Member

Really you need to evaluate your results based on what you are doing? With your calories level and the exercise you are doing are you losing weight? The less total amount you need to lose effects how much you should be losing per week, it's suggested to be 1-2 pounds per week. You also want to be able to lose weight with…

MFP just stands for My Fitness Pal. Yes, you need a calorie deficit to lose weight. You don't have to jump right in at 1200 calories, many people still lose weight on a higher calorie intake. Example-I am 5'5" and 158 lbs and I lose on a 1600 calorie daily intake. It is different for everyone and depends on many factors so…

There is nothing wrong with using table ready frozen vegetables. Get em' however you can! Eat what you enjoy, but challenge yourself to try new stuff too. When I make dinner, instead of just making the portion of vegetables my family will be eating for the night I always prepare extra, then I always have some in the fridge…

If there is any voice to listen to and trust, it is definitely Haybales! I encourage you take really consider what he is saying. (I am not even one of his friends, but if I've learned anything around here, it's that he knows his stuff!) So, in my opinion, yes, three hours is to much. First that level of exercise in a gym…

I read in another post on the forums of someone putting the full jar of peanut butter on the digital scale, zeroing it out and then scooping out the amount of peanut butter that you intend to eat. BAM! You can lick the spoon no guilt! On some things I wouldn't bother to be quite so precise but peanut butter is approx. 6…

I've never tried using ground almond, worth a shot at least once.

Oh there are so many reasons. First of all it keeps your bones strong! As people age their bones get weak, brittle, and can easily break. What kind of old folk do you want to be? Lift weights! Weight lifting also helps with balance. Lifting weights brings lots of aesthetic benefits, gives you shape and tone. Lifting…

I love BL! I can't decide between David and Rachel, they both worked hard and are ready to move on with their lives. I think David will win just because he had the most to lose. I know that the way the contestants lose the weight and the time frame for losing is not realistic and in reality people shouldn't try to do it…

I don't know if this is true for everyone, but my MFP friends were having a discussion about being able to eat in a calorie range without gaining or losing weight. Some of them had a range of up to 400 calories. I have found this to be true for myself as well. So, don't be afraid to test the waters, just go slow and see…

I grind oatmeal in a coffee grinder to make oat flour then use it to make pancakes, protein bars, etc.

If I have a special occasion coming up I try to alter my daily plans a little. Like for my birthday last year my friend threw me a party, so I tried to be spot on the days leading up to the party and on my birthday I made sure to get a little extra exercise in and then I just enjoyed what was served (she did plan a…

You are not alone when you feel confused. There is a lot of information out there but you have to listen to your body. If you are dragging then your body is telling you that you need more fuel. I haven't got it all figured out yet, but I can tell you this, we make it far to complicated! With complication comes stress, and…

I think you all look fantastic! I've been working at it for a year now and I know how much hard work has to be done to get where you are, or maybe I don't know because as hard as I have worked I still am not anywhere near where I'd like to be. So my hat is off to you!

Thanks for sharing.

I got some clear goggles I wanted so I can ride my bike without bugs in my eyes (can't always wear sunglasses), a Jillian kickboxing DVD, and a punching and speed bag. Can't wait to get started with it!

You look great right where you are. Ask yourself how would losing an additional 8 lbs really improve my life? Would you be able to accomplish more through out your day or in your workouts? Would you have greater success at your job or in relationships? Maybe the fight to keep losing might actually hurt those things. I…

Way to go girl! Brag away and keep up the good work! You can do anything you set your mind to!

Hungry Girl! There is a website and quite a few cookbooks. There are recipes for everything like faux fries, shakes, desserts, crock pot, foil packs, etc, etc. Easy to follow and the majority of recipes are for single servings easily doubled. My hubby, who is not a healthy eater in his own right, likes just about…

I did my second 1/2 marathon in October. I am a poster child for doing things the wrong way, so I hope you will be encouraged to get in adequate training. The first half I did I walked with a friend, and we walked so fast that I almost could not finish because I cramped up so bad. I had already been doing long distance…

I am going to give that a try. Thanks for sharing.

I haven't read this book, but my thought is stick with what you know works. Patience Grasshopper! I know it takes a while, but you are doing great.

I love all things pumpkin, so I'll be trying this. Thanks for sharing.

Since I am newer to running I appreciate this list. I wish someone would have warned me about some of these things, at least now I don't feel like such a weirdo :) Just ran my first half marathon (previously I walked them) two weeks ago and while I didn't cry, I can say it was a very memorable moment in my life. No one can…

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Wonderful post Sue. You really captured the feelings and thoughts I had when I first shed 85 lbs. Being in a place of having to re-lose some weigh,t it is good to remember how it was and to reconnect with those goals and those victories. I have readjusted to a thinner me on the outside but I think a lot of my weight now is…

Bump. Definitely in for trying all things pumpkin!

In my opinion you know what is best for your body and you want long term success so you want to make wise choices that are sustainable. If you are burning out on the lower calories plan it may do you good to do maintenance or a smaller deficit for a period of time.

Definitely want to try this.

Don't worry your time is coming, just keep up the good work. I work with the public and have always been very open and hope my experiences with losing weight can help someone else. I lost 85 lbs and for a long while people didn't say anything, then it got to the point that I would talk to people when I was out around town…

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