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It just depends on you. When I first started, I had so much to lose that I was constantly weighing myself. That obviously didn't make me feel any better at the time, but over time, I learned more about my body weighing more regularly. Now I know that our bodies fluctuate pretty drastically at some points for many reasons,…

I had a gym membership, but I dropped that several months ago. I go to a Zumba class that is offered free at a local church. Actually, there are 3 that I know of in my immediate area - you could look into that, they usually allow kids to come with you. I do Zumba, on youtube while my kids are watching tv or doing homework.…

SW - 289 (11/8/10) CW - 161.5 GW - 150 (this is just to get to my highest healthy weight per MFP) Now that I am so close to my original goal weight, I am having to think about what my NEW goal should be.

I love oatmeal, but don't always have time to fix it getting everyone out of the house on time. I found a baked oatmeal recipe on Pinterest that I modified and tried last weekend, and I loved it. I ate on that all week, I could heat it up in a bowl with a little milk if I was home with time, or eat it on the run since it…

Do you have a pressure cooker? If so, you can put them in there to finish them quickly.

I have finally had my "put my foot down" moment in this past year. I usually have very little trouble with my 10 year old, but the 5 year old is crazy demanding and picky about food. He has just recently decided that cheese is too stinky to be food. I am trying to figure out the best course of action, but so far I have…

Try this website for some new workout playlists: www.rockmyrun.com As long as it is 60 minutes or less, you can get one free playlist each month.

You are definitely not alone, and you can do this. I started with MFP and exercising on November 8th 2010, at my highest "recorded" weight of 289. My highest weight was probably somewhere closer to 315 in May of that year. My current weight is 163. My first "goal" is 150, which is the highest healthy weight for my height…

Like others, I don't log everyday cleaning as exercise, or even my weekly cleaning. I do log INTENSE cleaning, moving, etc. Do to the nature of a lot of comments on this subject, I also comment on my own status feed when I log exercise so I don't get any crap (which I haven't). Earlier this week I cleaned three bathroom…

@kellybug123 - Thanks. I don't know why I wasn't one of the many that quits a month or two in, I guess I was just ready this time. It is the best thing I have done for myself, and I am never going back.

I was a January Gym joiner just last year. I started in January, because that is the time the best deals, no joining fees, etc. are offered. When I started, I tried to go to the gym at "off" times, because I new that I was new to the machines and the unwritten "rules" of the gym. I had a few regulars that were MORE than…

Water and Raspberry Zinger tea - I just couldn't do the 33 carbs per 1/2 cup of Sangria. I wish I hadn't looked it up before I had some!

One of the best gifts for my daughter was a baking set. I bought small pans, spatulas, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, etc along with a kids cookbook and a few baking mixes (cookie & cake mixes, a few sprinkles, & decorations, etc.). It was very inexpensive to put together and a very much appreciated.

My daughter just turned 10. She and her friends are into art supplies and craft kits. Littlest Petshop is still big for that age.

Take it from someone who was extremely overweight - start out doing both. I concentrated on strength training only here and there along way. I would be very consistent for a couple of weeks, then no strength training for a couple of weeks (or longer). Back and forth, back and forth, and each time it was like starting over.…

I started on November 8, 2010 at 289 pounds and just BARELY squeezing into a size 26/28. Today I fit comfortably in a size 12 (but unfortunately wearing 14's until I get to Goodwill - a wonderful friend for weight loss).

I can totally relate. I guess I didn't realize how bad things had gotten until I was putting on my workout pants (straight out of the dryer), and my husband asked me if I had a sock stuck to the inside, but alas it was only the extra fabric from my baggy underwear. Not too sexy, but it just seemed to happen all of the…

My 2 favorites are zumba and running (NEVER thought I'd say that). They are both great in different ways. Zumba is so fun, and I get my alone time with running. I have been suffering from knee problems since October and haven't been able to run, and it is killing me. I know I need to give my knee time to heal, but I want…

Right there with you. I ran my last "real" run the beginning of October. I give it a few weeks, try a short run, and almost have to crawl home. I am going to give it another month, and if it is still bothering me, I am going to see someone. I guess it's better to be safe than sorry - I sure don't want to cause more serious…

Switching things up seems to pretty quickly get me going again when I hit a plateau (but 11 days is not really a plateau, especially after surgery). I know it seems counterproductive, but up your calories for at least few days. I also usually add an extra rest day. Sometimes your body just gets in a rut, and needs a change.

Okay, I'm not sure what you guys count as a healthy homemade bread. I love a good roll sometimes, but they are usually so full of fat & calories, or hard to make. I found this recipe that is super easy, and for a good roll is not too bad in the fat & calories department. Here is the link to the original recipe:…

My favorite chicken recipe is Poulet Au Vinaigre. It is wonderful and even my picky husband loves it. Here is the original recipe: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/12/skinless-chicken-thighs-with-shallots.html I never have shallots on hand, so I always use sweet onions in their place. I also leave out the butter.

A year later and I still feel this way once in awhile (maybe once every month and a half or so). It usually lasts a few days and is gone again. I don't know if it is the same for everyone.

This EXACT thing happened to me a couple of weeks ago. My right knee (what has always been my good knee), suddenly started hurting on my run. Then it got so bad, I thought I was going to have to crawl to a neighbors house. I started walking for several days to let my knee heal and then the back of my left knee has started…

I've lost 115 to date. I started with MFP on November 8, 2010 and have lost it all through diet and exercise. I still have about 25 pounds to just get into the heathy range, and I will reassess when I get there. I don't know if I have any tips that we all don't already know. I drink a lot more water than I used to, I am…

hot chocolate from wawa (gas station ) is in the database, I'm sure it would be close

I used pills years ago when I had much less to lose, but that weight came back very quickly because I didn't change my diet or exercise. This time it is ALL diet and exercise.

I lost 6 my first week and 4.5 my second. I figure that for me it was cutting out the soda and adding water that made such a drastic difference. Since then I have maintained a 2 pound/week (average) weight loss, but I had a lot of weight to lose. Congrats on the 2 pounds! Be careful comparing your loss to others, as…

We are in the construction industry and have been watching our pennies for some time now. I try to pay attention to sale ads. Around here I can get chicken from $.88 per pound for a whole chicken or thighs up to $1.89/pound for boneless skinless chicken breast, so I use a lot of chicken. I buy a large pork tenderloin when…

Don't get to say this often, but congrats on your weight gain! I'm more than sure it is worth it.