phyllio77 Member

Amazing..well stated...one of the biggest lessons learned is feeling of guilt over food.

I generally set aside two days a month where I can eat what ever I want. Generally at a restaurant I will order an app and maybe even have dessert. However the last few times I had my 'cheat' day..my app was a garden salad and my dessert was fruit. I believe as long as you do not over due it...you are good to go! Smart…

I find it helpful to weigh myself once a week in the morning just after I wake up. I take measurements twice a month or when I am curious. I found weighting myself every day was hard on my brain. I would work my heart out and eat smart the entire three days and gain 2lbs...that would frustrate me...but at the end of a week…

I found for me Yoga helped with my strength training and toning. I just added several more poses to my routine. I now have over 30 minutes of Yoga. SO helps with stretching and indurance with my breathing when I do my cardio routine!

Amazing!

YES....funny you post this..my sister actually said that is what she is getting everyone for Christmas. Boxes of twinkies!

You are not alone. Your swimming is excellent for your back. Very therapeutic. I have found doing Yoga has helped strengthened my back and core significantly. I also do 1000's and 1000's of steps/stairs and walking has been great for my back. I am not at the running level or jumping rope yet but I am getting there. Just…

I bought the Zumba for my Wii. I enjoy it. Sweat your knickers off however..lol A good cardio workout.

I keep my diary closed to everyone except me. I send my daily intake to some of my friends for suggestions or recipes. I log everything I eat and even if its way over. I am a private person and prefer it this way. I feel I am an adult and just as accountable regardless if others can see it or not. I have had my diary open…

I LOVE the garden salad from McDonalds. I use my own salad dressing that is light but it is very good! And filling.

I am sorry you had to experience this. I also carry most my weight in my stomach and boy does it stick out. I get asked at least twice a month when I am due...I also am not pregnant! For me this is how my weight is distrubted...I have noticed a difference in my clothes for sure. Neck Bicep Bust Waist Hips Weight October…

This is a good question. When I worked my last overnight shift I did two sessions of Yoga 22min each in our Chapel. I laid a blanket down for the floor stuff...It actually kept me awake. I have even thought the next time I will bring my skipping rope and jump rope for 5 min or more. Working nights is hard on your body and…

Bring your own goodies to work helps with your choices when treats are presented or you are starving. I also eat simular to how you do. I have 6 sections to my diary to add meals or snacks. I really refer to them as 6 mini meals. I always adjust at the end of the day and I have only ever been over in calories a few times…

We actually live in the same province. I am also in the health care field and shift work is my life. When I work all I do is walk and my job is very demanding physically. You are very smart to pre plan ahead to adjust to your new routine. 1. How do I do it...it is always a struggle. I pack a lunch/dinner/snacks with me and…

Amazing! Keep it up. Your before and after...wow...keep up your good work!

AMAZING! You rock! I am soooooo happy for your. I am a month and a half into this journey. I also topped the charts at 300lbs and I will lose 150 to obtain my goal weight. I am so inspired by your post you have no idea. I appreciate your dedication and you inspire me!

Agreed! Well said!

I always giggle a little when someone thinks one item is heavier then the other of the same weight. Not sure if they really 'think' it but their words imply it. Cracks me up everytime. Not sure why some are getting so grumpy with this post. Its a shame to be negative to an interesting topic. I have been on MFP a month and…

I steam my veggies. I grill my veggie. I bake my veggies. I eat my veggies raw. All veggies taste good. I make them the way I want to go with what else I am cooking. Eg. If I am making rice and chicken.I generally put my veggies on a pam sprayed cookie sheet and back in the oven. Almost as delicious as BBQ. I do not put…

Don't give up..you can do it. I would relook at your goals on MFP..perhaps right now you are maintaining. You sound like you are doing great at trying to stay on track and eat healthier. Perhaps resesearch excercises that focus on toning your tummy specifically? Increase your cardio? You have made it this far...you can do…

What a transformation. LOVE your before and after. What an accomplishment. I don't know you but I am proud to know you met your goal! YIPPPPEEEEE!!!!!

What a terrific inspiration! Keep up the good work!

WOW! I am healthy! What gives you the right to say how I feel and know! And I never said others weight gain was healthy, I do not know their situation. I was stating from my personal weight gain situation.

This is awesome...this makes me smile:)

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I am so happy everyone knows how MY body works! I have never been so informed about MY personal situation with my weight gain. Some very nice supportive voices..Thank You those people...and we go back to approach for the others. Never assume you know the entire story:)

Sigh...absolutley hopeless. I know how I became overweight. I stated that very clearly. Doctors need to be more aware of their patients factors for weight gain. Not what they assume are their factors. Never felt so personally attacked for personal situation ever in my life. I know how I got to be overweight and I know what…

No confusion here on what is considered healthy at all! You are assuming I do not move, I eat big portions, I binge and have bad genes...interesting. If someone is in a 'healthy' weight range...why are you assuming they are healthy? A number on a scale is just that..a number on a scale..it does not show you are eating…

A natural beauty!

For my mother in law to say she has found another place to live and she is taking all her stuff out of my house!