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LOL! http://www.breaktopic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/demotivational-posters-this-will-not-end-well1.jpeg I hear what you are saying but "get over it" does not help me. It takes forever to lose weight when y ou get over 50. You had gastric bypass, that is easier than trying to lose 20 pounds once you get as old as I am.

looks good except for the cucumber "skin" I will peel it off.

I feel ya, I struggle with this also. I just have made it a habit over the years. I can't exercise early in the morning due to a heart condition so I break it up over the day. 40 mins walking at lunch, then a 30-40 minute jog after work OR today, I plan on spinning for 45 mins before dinner.

@ DynamicDiva, I hear you. I had a hysterectomy and I am over 50. It's almost impossible to lose weight once those two things happen. I just do the best I can anymore, if I don't, I will get discouraged. Congrats to this gentleman on his success!!!! :)

Mine = 2500 because I got the munchies at 10:00pm

The "Gluten Free" and "NO Carbs" diets confusing people. My sister has celiac disease so she can't have wheat or gluten. I was tested for a wheat allergy and tested negative. My doctor told me that eating organic wheat products is more healthy than non-organic wheat, other than that there is no reason to completely remove…

I did go over my calories but I am proud of the fact that I haven't hit 2000 yet... I am pretty full and done eating for the day. I plan to walk the dog for 45 mins this evening. Back on tomorrow! I am glad we don't have leftovers!

I don't want to gain any weight so I will work very hard NOT to do so.

I went to a wine maker's dinner, ate too much and tried a lot of wine. I don't do that very often. The day after, I eat lightly and snack on apples, celery, salads and such. Do the same and I suggest as others have not keeping those trigger foods in the house. I never have ice cream or potato chips in my house because I…

I am going to eat on Thanksgiving and then bounce right back on Friday afterwards. I don't munch out during the Holidays except for Thanksgiving Day.

Yeah I saw that article on Facebook but there are some salient points there and yes the graph for Sugar consumption is hilarious but we as Americans have more fad diets and diet foods, nutritionists, exercise guru's in the whole world and we are still the fattest nation in the world. Sugar, calories in, type of food =…

I am not being sarcastic here, I think the lady's original question is a good one. I think it is art, marketing and attention wh*ring. Everyone on her knows that the rear end photo were digitally manipulated by the way right? Look at her waist line, it looks like it was cropped. Also, the original photographer who was the…

I have another two weeks before I can start running again, recovering from a stress fracture to my heel but will join in a few weeks!

I am glad people are being honest about their binges. Last night at 10:00 pm, I was starving. so I binged on cheetos cheese puffs at least a handful. I made my husband take the rest to work this morning.

HAHAHA! I worked at a movie theater as a teenager, so I ate popcorn ALL the time but I was a runner and a swimmer so it worked out. Eventually I got sick of it and still don't eat much corn products to this day. Anyhow, there are a lot of good tips on here. I would stick with the Kid's meals if you have to have a burger…

GREAT thread! gonna steal every last recipe on here :smiley: I made this on Saturday night and it tasted even better today than it did Saturday night! I used tortilla chips but you can pour over brown rice. Remove half the liquid, the stew is amazing!…

I fried egg and one egg white fried in fat free olive oil and water, I small avocado smashed and scrambled with the egg. I made a huge crockpot dinner last night so I really am not that hungry today. Usually I have 2% lowfat Greek yogurt with berries or banana when I am in a hurry to get to work.

Praying for your speedy recovery. I think that MKgirl nailed it, the only thing I would add to what she suggested is to surround yourself with positive people who make you laugh and smile. It helps.

I had a friend 15 years ago who lost 50 pounds only eating Healthy Choice. She was a salesperson who drove 12 hours a day. She would take intermittent breaks and do 10 minute walks all day long. I am not advocating processed foods at all, but I do believe in "to each their own", sometimes convenience foods make sense. I…

I have cut down on calories and I exercise, walking, or spinning, going to the gym 6 days a week. It used to work but doesn't due to my age. I am willing to try anything healthy.

OH man, I relate to this post!!! I did her workout on Sunday and by last night, I was way too sore to even spin. Thank you for the roll it out suggestions, going to do it tonight and then do that workout again. I am pretty active but I think my body is getting "used to" the same exercises which is why I got Jillian's 30…

No not at all. I only drank one a day but stopping that has not made a difference to me.

I had the same surgery as Kari about 7 years ago. My doctor told me no physical activities except walking until after 8 weeks. It still took about 6 months to completely heal but I was back to running after about 4 months.

You look beautiful! Thank you for sharing this story with us!!! I am glad you are doing so much better. PCOS sounds horrific. I am very happy to read that your doctor took care of you!

dc315 is SPOT on. Something seems off about this original post. 112 pounds at 5'7 is not good.

Exactly. I agree, don't encourage that behavior it RARELY ends well. Trust me.

REEALLLLY good roasted coffee with a tablespoon of half and half

I just read this on Life Hacker, it's worth a read: http://lifehacker.com/the-data-you-can-and-cant-trust-from-your-fitness-tra-1636270779

This thread is yummy!!! :) My husband and I take 2% Greek Yogurt, mix it with Siracha Sauce, jalapeno peppers and hot salsa from our local Mexican grocery store. Heat up corn tortillas, get some slices of avocado, cilantro and onions and BOOM cheap fish tacos!!! Delicious. Lately I have been mixing "Follow Your Heart Pesto…

There is some really great advice on here. I am starting to use my food scale. Also, I use measuring cups and spoons. My husband bought a bunch of tupperware that has "ounces" measured on them. I cannot believe how much I was over eating. One thing I am noticing though, using MFP, they show a "mixed green salad with no…