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Awesome! I'm hoping to be back there in a week or 2 myself :smile:

$3.29 is one of the cheaper prices around me for milk also. Kroger has milk 2/$5 right now ( and often do) If I am out of ( or close to it) then I buy 4 gallons at a time. We can easily go through 3 gallons a week with 2 adults and 3 (sometimes 4 or more) kids here. Prices on everything else seem to just keep rising.…

SW 205. GW 145ish. Tomorrow is day 10 for me, which is also when I will weigh in, and hopefully see progress. New friends are definitely welcome. :smile:

I'm also determined to make this the year I finally meet my weight loss goals. I started in December and am making small changes and forming new habits. Add me if you'd like.

thanks for sharing the videos!

I'm 30 y/o mother of 5 ( ages 14, 11, 10, 8, and 8) Yes, twins! :) Mine are no longer toddlers, but getting them to eat healthy is still a struggle. I often find myself making something entirely different for me to eat, which can become time consuming and very frustrating. Other times I make a meal that can be…

I was weighing myself everyday, but the frustration was causing me anxiety ( even though I'm fully aware of fluctuations). So I quit. I now weigh whenever I think about it first thing in the morning. I aim at weekly, but think the 10 day or every other week that others have mentioned would work better for me. As others…

I'm with you all. Also seen a pic recently ( like 2 days ago) and felt disgusted with myself. I'm 6 days into this, and I don't plan on quitting.

Hi, everyone! I'm a single mom to 5. I find my issue is coming up with healthy meals that every one will eat. Often times I am making myself something separate to eat, which can be very frustrating. I am constantly trying to come up with new ideas. 1 kid won't touch veggies at all, the others will sometimes. One, luckily…

It does seem to be the worst. I lost the weight once, a few years ago, then gained it back. I did it then; I believe I can lose it again, and hopefully keep it off for good. Thanks for the add! :smile:

I'm taking things one day at a time. My only specific daily goal at this point is to log whatever I eat/drink. I have avoided exercise as well, because I have a condition where there is fluid on my brain which gets increased and basically squeezes my brain. Ab exercises and up/down (i.e. burpees) increase the pressure…

I'm also an overthinker, previously drawing up elaborate lists of how,when,where, and what I had to do to reach my goals. It works for some, but for me it was a huge setback, every single time. I'm recently back to MFP and have decided that for now, my only goal is to log my food and exercise (when and if I do it). I…

Anyone is welcome to add me.I'm also recently back to MFP. The few friends I had on here aren't very active on the site or have altogether quit logging in. I am 30 y/o 5'3 wanting to lose 40 pounds (I'll reassess when I lose 40 lbs and make new goals)

Hi. Sorry that you are struggling. I can relate some. I do not have fibromyalgia, but I do have Intracranial hypertension (aka pseudotumor cerebri). This causes me daily, sometimes constant, pain. Exercise is often intolerable. I have recently started logging my food again, because I know that if I can change and control…

I've had way too much processed sugar in the past, cutting back on it is one of my main goals. I currently use International Delight. I will look up the nutritional info for the Natural Bliss.

I wish I could stand to drink it black. I was super picky as a kid and less picky as an adult...that is one thing I have not been able to do. I'm not even heading over to youtube to watch, so definitely won't be taking her advice. I wouldn't feel as bad about my sugar intake if it was more from fruit instead of added…

I don't add sugar in my coffee, and most other things I make i do usually use brown sugar, or at least half brown to half whit. I do not like the artificial sweeteners. I occasionally use honey or agave in oatmeal to sweeten it. And yes, I am trying to be good and kick the sugar habit. I feel better without loads of it,…

Good to know!

hahaha...I guess it could be about coffee. However, I have tried that.. I just can't. And it's no longer a half cup, but 3 tbsp. I know many don't consider it coffee..but hey, there is still coffee in it so counts to me :smile:

I started to put 1 pound per week, initially.Since I am not exercising very much, currently, I know that I am not likely to lose 2 per week. I am going to do my best to hit 1230 cals everyday.

I have tried the coconut oil in coffee before. It's not for me. Thanks for the suggestion, though :smile:

ndj1979 my stats are: 30 y/o 5'3 200 lbs Goal is -2 pounds per week and MFP suggest 1230 cals a day

Thanks for your input! Research is definitely on my to do list today.

I have thought about skipping the hot chocolate, only reason I haven't is because my calories have been under 1,000 by the end of the day. I've only been back to logging my food for 3 days now. Just trying to get better at how I fuel my body. I do plan on getting more veggies,salad,and lean meat) when I go back to the…

Absolutely nothing wrong with coffee. It is what I look forward to every single morning. :) I had no idea that MFP's sugar recommendation is low. Looks like I need to do more research. My calories have been under 1,000, which I'm certain isn't good.. ? Not much exercise recently. I do have a medical condition : pseudotumor…

Hi, I'm a 30 y/o mom of 3 boys ages14,8,8...yes, twins! :) and 2 girls ages 10 and 11. My goal is to lose 40 pounds to start with ( ultimately 50-55). I have been on MFP for quite some time, just haven't been active. I am ready to change that and reach my goals. Anyone is welcome to add me. Looking forward to new friends.…

Hi, I'm also looking for friends for motivation, accountability, and support. Jen, sending you a request.

Hi, I'm 30 y/o and 205 lbs. My goal is to lose 40-50 lbs. I have minimal support.. add me if you're interested in support/accountability. I have lost before , so I know I can do it again. It seems tougher this time, though. I am starting with baby steps and trying to get back in the habit of tracking food and fitness. My…