CountandBaxter Member

The food and diet tips are great! that's what I'm looking for. Walking or working out more is something that is not a problem. I work out a lot - (almost) 2 a days/6 days a week. I eat my exercise calories back most of the time- and If I don't- I usually make up for it on the weekends.

but just know that it may take longer and don't let that discourage you. It took me 12 months.

Same here. flat as a surf board. However, it doesn't bother me because I put on boobs with padded bras whenever I need them. My bf does not mind at all. :)

Roller Derby. and Running - 5Ks, 10Ks, Half's, etc.. :D

I'm about the same as you. My goal was 135 but when I got there- I thought maybe I could go for 125. I'm at 129 right now (for about 5 weeks. ugh, plateau) and I feel really good about it.

Congratulations! I think everyone agrees with this. I started MFP in January and have lost about 5lbs per month. and this year long journey (which will probably take me that long to get past my plateau) has helped me change my eating habits. Habits can only be changed over a long period of time.

Hungry girl chocolate pumpkin muffins- 1 can of pumpkin and 1 box of devils food chocolate cake mix and nothing else. Mix together, put mixture into 12 ct muffin pan and bake for 20 min at 400 degrees. These are awesome and only 180 calories

Bump- Sunburst yellow tomatoes- 5 oz (about 12 tomatoes)- 45 calories Planters Pumpkin Spice Almonds- 11-12 almonds- 96 calories Del Monte Red Grapefruit Cups- 120 calories 1/2 Fold out flat bread with tablespoon of crunchy Peanut butter- 140 calories Banana Choco Chip Vitatop and Triple Chocolate Chunk Vitatop- 100…

I try to do - 200 calories for breakfast / including snack before lunch 300 calories or less at lunch 200 calories before dinner snacks 500 calories for dinner / dessert I eat pretty much all day long meaning - every two hours. and any extra calories I have from exercise gets used for dinner/dessert. Snacks are my life…

When I started MFP- I ate them regularly but as I continue to modify the way I eat, I have cut them out completely because I'm trying to eat as much "real food" as possible. My opinion is - if they are working for you great- but you could get your calories and protein from a lot of other things- real stuff.

I have cut out regular soda, then diet soda- now I drink sparkly water. Ozarka sparkling or Perrier is really good and I have it daily. Just feels a little fancier than regular water.

I want to do the one in Dallas the last day in March. I have been looking into this and really can't wait to train.

This is me. I weigh myself every morning but I only record it on Monday mornings.

I agree with this. It wasn't until I look the way I do now that they were asking me about what I was doing- I say MFP and watching what I eat. and when I get compliments- I say "thank you. I've been working hard at it" and I agree with not talking to people in real life unless they start the conversation and are genuinely…

I've wondered about kettlebell exercises. I'm going to try them.

you had me at "I'm a fatty" :)

exactly. I usually say ' thank you. I'm working hard at it ' :)

My hunger killer lately has been almonds and I'm usually hangry* before I work out. I eat .5 oz before and .05 oz after. *hangry= so hungry that you're angry

I'm doing Bridge to 10k as well - but I am taking longer breaks (instead of 1 minute - I do 3-4 minute breaks). I really like the android app.

What a transformation :) good job.

I am 5'5. I used to be 191-195, but my starting weight with MFP is 181. I am now 158 and my goal is 135 Before at 191/195: After at 159 (in this pic):

So even just soda water is bad? I love drinking water that I've carbonated by my Soda Stream.

seriously. I was into diet soda in the worst way possible. but the cravings haven't been that bad. I noticed I would have a diet coke craving when I am stressed out- like for some reason diet coke was the only way to calm me down :/ weird. But it's only been a week and a half- so we'll see how it goes.

A scale is the one thing I don't have. Geez- I'm glad I read this thread. I will have one by the end of the week. :)

Don't be too discouraged. It's just your plateau. Which can kill motivation - so don't let it kill yours! Try calorie zig zagging or a different exercise (what really helps is a different weight lifting routine).