chellec23 Member

Congratulations on your weight loss!!! That is an incredible accomplishment!

A few years ago I was a member of Anytime Fitness...the showers there were in private bathrooms so privacy wasn't a problem. I worked about 5 miles from the gym but I lived more like 25 miles away so I would go get a really good workout in before work, shower there, then head to work. I wore sandals in the shower and…

For the sake of the conversation I am curious how you manage your PCOS and weight loss. My initial thought is through hormone therapy. Is that correct?

If you have a medical condition that is preventing you from exercising or losing weight through eating healthy and exercising, then it is understandable to get the surgery. However, for the people who do not healthy and do not exercise, the surgery is a cop-out. I have personally known people who just refuse to eat right…

Mani/pedi Get your hair done New shoes New makeup (lipstick, foundation, mascara...whatever) New (better) moisturizer...for your face or your body -- I mention body lotion because I read an article that said when you lose weight you have the extra skin, right? if you exfoliate and moisturize well, it will help to tighten…

Here is my opinion......it's just my personal opinion, so don't jump my *kitten* for it..... Weight loss surgery is a cop-out unless you have a serious medical condition that prevents you from getting regular exercise. If you eat right and exercise, you WILL lose the weight! There are many people on here who have lost a…

I like light string cheese....60 calories each, 8 grams of protein.

We don't have Trader Joe's where I live. I go to Whole Foods.......I mostly get bulk quinoa and wild rice.

If people roll their eyes at me at the gym I don't notice. I have actually had a lot of people compliment me and say wow when they see me on the elliptical for an hour straight. I'll wear tank tops, too, I don't care what others think....I'm there to get healthier, not to impress anyone. If they don't like my fat *kitten*…

Really? Air pollution is to blame? Please... There are SO many factors, and air pollution is not one of them. Just because you noticed one thing in common with some states does not mean that's the cause.

These numbers might be an error. For example, when I am on the elliptical at the gym I enter my age and weight, continually take my heart rate, and have levels set. The machine calculates how many calories I burn based on weight, age, level, intensity, etc. When I tell MFP that I was on the elliptical for 60 minutes, it…

I have always been an emotional eater too. The only thing that is keeping me from it lately is I just totally set my mind to being healthier a few weeks ago. I'll still eat things that aren't the healthiest but I make a point to stay at least close to my calories. If I've got the munchies but don't want to waste the…

I have been cooking a lot more with quinoa instead of pasta.....I read online that it is a complete protein. It also has a low glycemic index and I think it tastes great. Very versatile as well. You can make all kinds of veggie chips or fries instead of potato chips or fries..... here are a couple of buzzfeed links that…

Okay I have to close this.....you guys are killing me LOL

Good lord YES he's just so adorable, and his personality is fantastic!!

Holy hell.... :blushing:

I'm not really huge on recipes because I pretty much go in the kitchen and throw things together. I call it concocting lol But one of my favorites was something like this - Start with a big pot and heat up a couple of tablespoons of olive oil. Sautee grated garlic (however many cloves you like, I usually do 2 or 3) for a…

I posted 2 great and healthy recipes in my blog - http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/chellec23

I recently got into hummus and love it! There are different flavors and you can dip bread or veggies. Something I tried the other day I LOVED - Carrot fries. You can just do baby carrots or cut bigger carrots into thick matchsticks...season (salt, salt/pepper, seasoned salt, cajun seasoning, etc) and bake at 450 for 25-30…

Are his balls still attached? Because if my husband or boyfriend talked to me like that, they wouldn't be. There is NO excuse for him speaking to you that way. You're married? Were part of your vows "for better or for worse", etc? He needs to grow the f up and learn some respect for the woman he supposedly loves. Do NOT…

Not sure if it would help in the long run. I read a few articles last year that said to do a lot of exfoliation and moisturization to lessen the flabby skin (if that's all that it is)

I get the same problem. I find that if, while still on the trainer and doing the workout, I put my weight on my heels (sorta lean back a little while pedaling) for a minute the numbness goes away. Sometimes it will return a couple of times during my workout, but I just put my weight on my heels again and keep going.

In my opinion, you should have a bigger breakfast....a good breakfast is the best way to start the day! But, if you really insist on having only 100 calories :) -There are some greek yogurts that only have 100 calories or less -1 cup of Dannon Light & Fit vanilla yogurt is 100 calories -2 slices of Healthy Life 35-calorie…

http://www.angelglam.com/photos/uncategorized/channingtatum050107.jpg I don't know how to post pictures so here's a link to it. I just don't think there's enough Channing Tatum going on here. :)

Yeah if you look into the ingredients, it's a lot of stimulants and very little else. People end up in the hospital because the stimulants screw with your heart. Not worth it, in my opinion.

Oh that homeless shelter thing is a FANTASTIC idea!!!

You are stronger than I..... no way in hell I could be around all that every day and not weigh 500 lbs! Cheesecake is my weakness!! So is anything pecan. My hat's off to you for staying as strong as you do!

Chicken salad is another option....either on a green salad, or as a sandwich. Chicken soft tacos or chicken burritos - simmer the chicken for a couple of minutes with taco seasoning Pulled barbecue chicken sandwiches Cook up some quinoa in chicken broth with garlic and red pepper flake, steam some veggies, and mix together…

I'd like to see what other people say on this as well, because I'm sore from last night's workout and am anxious to work out again tonight!

My suggestion is to change up your workout routine. I've always heard about muscle memory and that if you stick to one workout your body gets used to it and doesn't burn as much. If you always do the treadmill, try doing bike and/or elliptical every other day. Maybe some circuit training a couple of days a week. (I'm no…