Rjperron

Find your favorite fruits and veggies and stock them! I like fruit especially for snacks, so I find whatever looks good at the store or is on sale/in season. Right now, I have blackberries and strawberries (sometimes, I add a pinch of sugar too). Switch it up every week and you'll start to look forward to them. Finish that…

You sound like you've got your head on straight, but I think that we all need to be careful to check ourselves and make sure that we're not obsessing. I'd say ask yourself the following questions: 1. Do you feel bad about yourself when you miss a workout (every now and then, we all want to sit on the couch/go eat with…

I have been known to do doubles (like today) when I skip a day, but the other thing that I do is rotate days off. I complete everything the same way that I normally would, but move my day off to a day when I know I won't have time to work out.

Funny how a balanced comment like that aka...."I love you just the way you are BUT I support you in what you're doing" makes you realize what I good man you have. And WORK that lingerie!!!

Thanks for all the tips, I think that they help all of us. Here's to moving forward!

White wine does have fewer calories than red, and champagne can be another lower-calorie pick. Champagne is around 90 cals per glass, White wine 80-100, and Red around 120 for a small glass (beware huge glasses of wine!). The type of varietal doesn't matter, so pick what works for you. That said, i'm a huge wino and refuse…

Thanks for the help everyone! I'll probably up my Vitamin C intake via citrus fruits and start taking a multi daily. Thanks!

Trader Joes: cheap, and it tastes really rich. I don't even need olive oil on my salads, just a drizzle of balsamic.

LOVE this topic btw. Hey, I say that the harder you work, the more calories you burn. Get creative and have fun!

What is it with women that we feel like we can comment on anyone's weight, good or bad? I'm a little uncomfortable with these comments too, because even when they're positive, you wonder where they're coming from. I just say thanks and move on. It's your journey, your life, and honestly no one else's business. As for…

Hate to say it, but one of the reasons that I stopped acting/dancing was that I didn't feel good about myself doing it. Either I was starving and miserable, or bingeing and out of shape. My professors, collegues, friends, and future employers always had something to say about my weight. Even though I knew that this was…

I have a very hard time giving up diet soda but I do find that when I don't drink it, I get more water and feel less bloated. I've tried to start stocking my fridge with sparkling water instead.

That's amazing!

Would it be cool for about 5 minutes? Sure. I might push myself before a big day or special occasion, but I would never want to do that my whole life. My goal is 125, which isn't even that crazy for some one who is 5"4, but I expect to hover around 130 once I start maintaining. Why? Because I don't want to have to be crazy…

Great suggestions....thanks guys!

I'm a big fan of the "modified p90x". I'm following it, but if I happen to get bored halfway through a DVD, I stop and go for a run, do another DVD (Jillian and Juliane Hough are big favs) or simply move on with my day. Also, I hate their food plan. It's complicated, as you said, and I think it's a LOT of food for females.…

It's hard work, but I think that it's easy to modify or work up to if you're not used to the workouts. I'm in my third week of p90x lean and I love it, and feel a difference in how toned I look and how strong I am. I'm also gaining flexibility and my posture has been better. Is it wrong to say that I ripped the DVDs from a…

I would go with the pasta, because of the dressing on the salad. Also, the pasta has lots of veggies, and should be the most filling option on there. I would eat half and start with a garden salad or broth-based soup to fill you up. Here are some tips for making it even better: Ask for double veggies Ask for light butter…

Try these: 1. Mix in with eggs 2. Serve on celery 3. In place of cream cheese in recipes

I'm a huge wino too! Two things have helped me cut back on my habit: 1. keep a drink in hand. sip water at all times so that your hands are busy. I even sip sparkling water in a wine glass sometimes while I'm cooking (also a big wine time for me). 2. buy better wine. You're less likely to overindulge when every sip is a…

You're the best for sensible advice that doesn't ruin anyone's good time!

Since i'm a total lush when not restraining myself, I regularly use this tip from another MFP pal. Alternate light beer with shots of whiskey (and a glass of water for me!)...the whiskey is only around 45 cals per shot, and you won't need that many beers!

I'm on my second week of lean too! I think that the calorie count for p90x is a little high, so I've been trying to stay at around 1400. Most people on MFP recommend between 1200-1400 for women. What you're eating sounds good to me, as long as you have energy for your workouts. Now that I'm building muscle I find that I…

I'm on my second week of P90x lean and still sore every day...the nice thing is, I'm also getting stronger and stronger. Go us!

Here's a favorite of mine: Spread your asparagus (about half of a bundle, sometimes I make less) on a sheet pan. Add about 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half (you can omit these if you like, but it's really yummy). Toss in 1 tbsp parmesean, 1 tsp olive oil, salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Bake at 350…

You're one of the most supportive friends that I have on this site, thanks for keeping US going, and I can only hope that we can return the favor.

Just think...it'll get easier and easier. Congrats and good luck on day 2!

Look at those guns! Your arms look great and congrats, you look 10 years younger!

There can be room in any diet for a little bit of alcohol. I drink wine or whiskey on the rocks. The whiskey is nice because it's low cal and you're not taking in any calories for liquor, plus I sip it a lot slower when it's straight (and you look cool). I have a hard time curbing my wine consumption, as I'm a big wino,…

I overeat at night because I'm bored. Try keeping yourself occupied on things other than the TV. I read, get on MFP, take a shower or even do a light workout.