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A low-cal ranch dip recipe: 1 Chobani plain non-fat Greek yogurt (6 oz.) and 1 packet Hidden Valley originial ranch seasoning. It's 180 calories for all 6 oz. or 30 calories for 2 tablespoons. And unless you just absolutely LOVE ranch, you won't need more than the 2 tablespoons.

Abuelo's!!!!!

I made a post earlier about how today's my weigh day, and it showed me 8 lbs. up since last week! My TOM just ended, and I hadn't been drinking as much water as usual the last week, so I know it's all fluids, but nonetheless it was frustrating, especially due to this being my first weigh-in with no loss. I'm going to drink…

:noway: I don't think I am, but I've been told for as long as I can remember that I have an intimidating demeanor about myself. I think it's just insecurity though.

I, as well as the majority of my family, LOVE black and green olives!!!

My TOM ended a couple days ago so it's possible some of the "8 lbs." is from that. GRRR.... I typically do switch up my gym routine a bit, just so I'm not doing the same thing every day. I might be up the intensity, changes machines, change the time, etc. That is a great perspective! To my knowledge, I'm not allergic to…

Thank you!!! Your positivity has made me feel much better, and less down about it! :smile: Great job on quitting smoking!!! I quit for about 3 months last year, but my wedding day was getting closer and the stress was peaking, and my late father-in-law's health was ailing. It was a horrible time to choose to quit smoking!…

I suppose I just needed the reassurance! Thanks, Fedup23! :tongue:

You go, girl!!! :drinker:

You have to learn to incorporate the foods you love into an overall, healthier lifestyle. If you usually eat out 4 times a week, try only going out to eat once, or if you know you have a sweet tooth, be sure you have enough calories at the end of the day to have dessert. You can't focus on what you can't have, because…

Awesome job!!!!

Everything I've ever been uncomfortable and insecure wearing!!!

That sounds stupid. If you're wanting to lose 3-4 lbs. to actually keep off, then you need to make changes to your actual daily eating and activity.

My short term goal is to lose 50 lbs. by June 1st. I started here on January 2nd, and I've lost 18 lbs. so far! Given my rate of loss, and the 6 month time frame, I'd say it's attainable! I know it becomes increasingly more difficult to lose the last bit of weight, so I'm not so fixed on an exact date for my UGW, but…

WOW!!! You look amazing! Thanks for the continuing inspiration!!

WOW! Awesome job!!!

MEH. :tongue:

Fire. WYR: Sleep in a bed of snakes or spiders?

Weekends are more difficult for me too, so at best, I just maintain on the weekends. That's the only time I dip into my exercise calories. I eat healthy all week, go to the gym 5 days a week, and do something active outdoors on the weekends. However, I don't just totally gorge myself with food, or even bad foods. I still…

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I have the same issue. I had some cheetos, and not even 30 minutes later I was running to the bathroom! I decided to incorporate chips a bit more into my diet, because I do like chips, but I don't want to run to the bathroom every time I have them. Pizza makes me extraordinarily gassy, and fast food has a tendency to upset…

No. Isn't sex a reward in itself?

First of all, kudos to you for overcoming your fears!!! Secondly, I use the cardio machines daily, and I continually feel like an idiot getting those things to start! Some of them are so touchy that it automatically sets a program for you when you want to personalize it. I swear I sometimes spend about 5 minutes getting…

Were you posted on The Berry recently?

Have you tried using an Italian dressing, and blending some berries into it?

I didn't have an "AHA moment", as I've known for quite some time I needed to get my weight and health under control, but when I weighed myself and I was 2 lbs. away from being a number I never thought I'd be (not that the number on the scale was any more ideal). I just knew it was now or never. If I continued doing what I…

Rollerblading was my only favorite method of exercise. However, after I quit blading when I slipped into a deep depression, I never picked it back up. Now that I've gained so much weight since then, I'm just going to the gym and doing other outdoor activities until I feel confident enough to get back to blading! Sometimes…

^ This too!

I don't think it's fair to say, "That's what MFP is for..." because any time some life altering change is happening in a persons life, they're going to talk about it with everyone, and yes, everyone will get sick of hearing about it. It's the same when you have a crush on someone, planning a wedding, having a baby,…

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