exstromn Member

I had a really hard time letting some things go for fear of failure. I felt "safe" to purge some things at approx 40 LBS gone but could have done it at 30. It took until then to buy anything new, even though my family had been making frumpy comments about my clothes lol:). I was still super cautious for fear of failure,…

Eggs, chicken, fish, and don't forget to investigate the veggies that have the highest protein for lower calorie options. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318600#mustard-greens

Taking my shorts off without having to unbutton them, lol!

I try to stick to my daily calorie goal, but if I'm really hungry I'll eat my calories back. You can do it on occasion or every time and it's just fine. If you want to lose more weight than your daily calorie goal suggests, not eating calories back from exercise will get you there sooner. Good luck!

Too much stress is a trigger for my bad dreams which are often accompanied by sleepwalking. Convinced there are snakes, spiders, and mice on or near me jolts me up out of bed and to the switch on the wall for the overhead light. I am usually in a panic, talking or yelling, while I rip off all the covers searching for what…

Such a reoccurring theme in my life. I'm still learning the under lying causes of my tendency to be a workaholic and perfectionist, sacrificing my personal time, energy, and comfort for others. I talk weekly with my super in a scheduled one on one who believes in work / life balance. We talk a lot about controlling only…

I take turmeric pills, fish oil capsules, and a good multivitamin containing more than enough of D, K, B, and Mag. I did my homework before purchasing any of these BTW. I also try to eat foods that help fight inflammation: Bing cherries, avocados, blueberries, strawberries, and sweet potatoes are in my current rotation if…

Hi, my story is I had a total hysterectomy at the age of 51 in OCT 2022 due to fibroids and endometrial cancer. HEAVY shedding periods and unpredictable long-term bleeding was causing wardrobe malfunctions at the office and other embarrassing times, sending me home to change or just plain kept me home. Prior to all that I…

Congratulations sister! Regaining mobility is my main goal along with the subsequent weight loss needed to help keep cancer recurrence at bay. You are an amazing example of a positive spirit! Keep up the good work Barb, I know you will reach your goals!!!

I was able to buckle my seat belt without an extender on United and Southwest flights recently! It was not possible earlier this year in APR and embarrassing to ask the attendant for an extender as I walked on to the plane. Now I feel like I can go anywhere and not worry about that!

Right there with you sister! When I travel or have frequent family events surrounding food, its super hard to track correctly...so I do my best and when I get home if I've gained, I just start again. That's the beauty of it. You are allowed to get back on the horse no matter how many times you are bucked off. You are…

Probably already said at some point but putting on socks and shoes and tying them has become so much easier. I don't have to kill myself bending over or grab my pant leg to get it up on my knee to accomplish this task. Also bending over to reach the bottom of my top load washing machine! I always blamed it on my 5'4"…

I have seen an ease in symptoms after loosing some weight but also know my trigger foods. Pizza with thick tomato sauce, peanut butter, high fructose corn syrup, orange juice, too much bread. I am trying to focus on reducing gluten, sugar, and inflammatory foods. I now know I bloat when I eat too much food with wheat flour…

2.) Log the next day the night before. That way you don't have to make a decision when you're stressed, rushed, and hungry. love this and I do this too! I work from home and I cook our meals a lot...so I measure as I cook, and track in MFP before I sit down to eat it with the fam. 4.) When you do laundry, put your workout…

Plan meals, get half my water in by noon, don't lie to myself, and forgive myself when I stray. Getting right back on the horse is key to staying on the path!

Move more/walk more over the next 4 weeks.

Looking back at a less round face in the mirror at the salon yesterday. I usually dislike seeing my self after the cape comes off and I didn't this time.

My first mini goal is our upcoming trip to Savannah...I want to be able to walk easier taking in the sights and lose at least one size to buy some new clothes for the trip:)

DAY 1: Workaholic night owl. Have a hard time going to bed at a reasonable time after a long work day. I like to "escape" watching TV and am usually up too late. Wind down needed but don't know what to do. Need to relax and turn off DAILY. Listening to some meditation music...going to bed in a few minutes after I drink…

As women I feel we are so stuck on the "right number" when it comes to dieting, whether its your BMI, a clothing size label, the weight your were in high school, or that blasted scale which is your enemy one week and your best friend the next. Take a minute and breathe. Look at the great choice you are LIVING right now and…

Welcome! So much advice...here's mine. 1. Track honestly and consistently at or under your cal goal but never less than 1000 cals per day. 2. Find a reliable source for calorie info, there is a lot of variance out there. My food scale keeps portions real! 3. PLAN AHEAD whether its a day of food prep for the week or logging…

I have found that most people who react negatively are doing it for two reasons, 1. they are projecting their own failures on you often without realizing it, or 2) they have a real concern out of love. You will know the difference. One cuts you down and the other will try to build you up. The only way to combat this…

46 in November and haven't been below 200 in 22 years. Lost 60, gained back 25 and I refuse to "rebuy" those larger sizes again!!! Day 3 of restart...

I think "diets" are often advertised with the emphasis on food control or supplement so companies like Nutrisystem and WW or even just the "diet food" industry in general can make more $$. The main benefit is the guess work is taken away. However, there is usually mention of an activity plan for "best results", its just…

For me finding the right combination of calorie management and activity was a challenge. I do best with staying at or below my daily calorie goal, and moving no less than 30 minutes per day with improvement in mind. As you begin to loose and weight comes off in greater quantities, you will have to adjust one or both of…

Yes I do, generally I already know what breakfast, lunch and snacks I will be eating for the next day. Supper is more of a challenge but definitely easier to manage if I know what I can spend on cals if I have the rest already filled out. A very flexible and useful tool. Goo luck!

Love these pics! These women are beautiful and such good role models. Proof its NEVER too late:)

OK, I'm joining at 13 weeks til. I've been stalled all summer and now its fall...I'm ready to go. I started MFP steady a year ago on October 3rd and have lost 58 pounds so far. I need support to get back at it and my goal for my Monday weigh-in the week of Christmas, is another 20 pounds gone. 1.5 lbs per week. No little…

Whew! parent teach conferences (check) got a plan in place for my oldest. She inherited some of my procrastinating qualities. I am reminded to continuously work on momentum, my "one word" for this year. Sometimes I loose it for a bit but the great thing is you can always pick it back up again. Making the best choice in the…

Hi I have a 14 yr old HS freshman daughter and a 12 yr old middle school daughter. This fall has been so challenging schedulewise with volleyball, pepband, church choir, youth group, volunteer work, homework, running the household and getting dinner on the table on time (fail!) not to mention trying to make it "not junky"…