Jenna1972 Member

I have been doing a modified paleo diet with Atkins concepts thrown in that make sense and work for me. When I cut out the sugar, my energy increases, my joint inflammation decreases, and I am slowly but surely losing the weight. The best part about low carb is how it affects my appetite. I am no longer famished after a…

Focus on your health, not your manboobs! My sis' 24 year old boyfriend is the same height/weight as you, and I keep telling him, just remember soon you won't have manboobs. I'm not trying to trivialize your concern, I know it is very real, but a tiny change in perception (When I am healthy, I will reduce my risk of…

Hi Chris, You rock! Way to take control of your situation and know when to check in with others for help. You are leaps above most of us old peeps. Best way to know what you are eating? Cook it yourself! Help your mom with your meals. Plan them, shop for them, enjoy them! Make your % of protein to fat to carbs right before…

I bet you've added 5-10 years to your life! What an inspiration. As beautiful as you are in all pics, your health shines through in the current pictures! Hoo-rah!

I used to teach high school chemistry. I could give 100 reasons why eating a nutritionally sound meal is the only way to improve your energy, your self-esteem, reach your goals and learn to establish new ones that are not self-destructive. Instead I'm going to urge you to work with a nutritionalist who you trust to…

Hugs to you. I'm sorry it is frustrating you. You will get through it. I don't like to hear you sound so hard on yourself. Do you want to be thin? Or do you want to be healthy? A role model for your kids? Confident, secure in your life and your ability to be loved? I would be starving too if I went from 1600 to 1200.…

My fitness trainer said this was the scariest fad out there. And she doesn't make any money off of training me, she is an Army civilian who trains the best of the best in nutrition and endurance. It just doesn't make sense to starve your body...even if it is short term and you don't feel hungry. It almost always mean some…

I do DDR Hottest party three times a week...and I think the calories they say I burned is way higher than what I actually burn. I think they base it on a very large frame, Lol. My comparison is this. When I do jazz or modern, I sweat/burn way more than DDR. I can feel it. I'm jumping, leaping, spinning, etc. I'm using my…

Sonja, I absolutely agree it's reat family exercise! DD and I spent 3 days a week, for 3 hours on dance Dance 3 for wii. We are sweating like crazy when we are done, and it is a blast to do together. The only days we don't do it is when I go to the gym...that would just be too much for my feet. The best part about DDR is…

I recently had a high BP reading (160/105) and my doc said to cut out all of the processed meats/soups, etc. I am now usually able to keep my sodium at 1500 mg. On the American Heart Association website, they suggest being between 1500 and 2500. SO...my ole lunch meats, soups and tuna (which were great for my calorie…

Prayers and positive thoughts. Sometime's it's good for us to feel bad. It cleans the soul and allows us to strengthen our heart for the great loves we have. Katy is loved and I am so sorry for your loss.

Have you checked your body fat %? While the monitors aren't 100% accurate, they do show if you are increasing muscle mass. I haven't lost a pound in two weeks, but my body fat has gone done .5% I have an atheltic build and want to keep it. You may also have eaten less salt. Salt makes me bloat like a fish and skews my…

The question to me is...what is your goal? Too lose weight rapidly at all costs? Or to treat your body gently, prevent disease, and live a long, healthy life? Common sense says that 500 calories do none of these. Injecting hormones into one's body does not do this. It may have some doctors approving it...but it seems a…

Thank you! I just did my calculation and feel that that is more realistic. It also matches what my fitness trainer suggested as a realistic long term goal. When I get there, we will redo the Omron test, and see how close I really am, than adjust accordingly. Too many people lose muscle when they lose weight. I don't want…

@ sazziecee Check your sodium intake on the nutrition tab. I had a similar problem at first, and found that my low cal choices were insanely high in sodium. It menat a trip to the doc and monitoring my BP until I flush all this Na from my system. Just a thought...

Hi, I'm new here and would like to join... I've been using the wii for the past month, just to get me to gradually build my enjoyment for exercise. I love watching my mii shrink, almost as much as watching ME shrink. I have been using FIT every few days, but want to commit to more. I've also started playing DDR on wii and…

I'm in Jackie Boo! I just survived my first potluck/baby shower (not mine, LoL) at work. Stayed in at under 600 calories and didn't feel denied. But a goal like this is just what I need to keep me focused with my birthday coming up. I want to lose during this normally fattening time for me. Retirement party on Monday, open…

Well, my auntie was 55 when she had it, and she recovered what I thought was rather quickly. Quicker than I did with my C-section, but maybe that's because I had a colicky baby. Woot! TWO more days and a wake up!!!!

How awesome for you! I was my auntie's caretaker after her tuck...when we compared notes (after the drugs wore off, LoL) it sounded a lot like my recovery from a C-section. Two years later she looks awesome and it's like she is 20 years younger. She said that following instructions to the T was important, and taking her…

So how did the presentation go? I bet you kicked butt and belly!!! Bad joke, I know...but that's how I roll... Hugs and here's to a good weekend!

Hi, I'm new here, so I don't walk to talk out of turn... But forget them! I know it's easier said than done. Don't let these people interfere with your evening...heck your job. Just flush them. Every time that sad thought gets into your head, acknowledge it and then tell yourself one good thing that can come of this. I am…

Haha my moment was when I realized I preferred to have people think I was pregnant. I would dress so that they wouldn't know that I was not making a baby (or be too scared to ask me), but that only works with strangers and for a short, unhealthy time.

Hi I have a few to suggest: excitebots can be a (little) active and is a great way to get me motivated to Do the wii fit. Crashing cars (and it is easier than mariokart) puts me in a good mood after rush hour traffic. Also, dance dance revolution is awesome as a workout! You need the dance pads...but it is worth it! I buy…

Hi! I'm new too! My source of weight gain has been increased eating at work. I have a new supervisor (I switched departments 7 months ago) who LOVES us with food. Every time I turn around she has placed a bagel, a sausage mcmuffin, etc. on my desk. She loves to cook Guamanian food and loves to feed us. Everyone here has a…