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I love this, " butt load of calories" I had put it down as "hometown buffet variety of food" I think I have to show something big that day

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I totally get it, I think we all probably understand. I'm in a similar place, but my MFP friends are helping me stayed motivated. You are doing a great job, relax and then regain your hard work and dedication that has gotten you this far. Good luck

I don't know if sad is the best word, yup, I'm bummed sometimes, but I try to build the banana bread into the day, it certainly means eliminating other stuff, and I certainly don't do it often,,, but I do have days when I eat a little bit more than I should, just not very often,, I like being healthier and the only way is…

I will check it out, I need to get back on track

I bought new gym shoes as my first big reward, just ordered a tshirt I wanted today, but I admit those are my rewards, I too, have difficulty when stressed out,, I try to go for a walk, but food is such a comfort sometimes :noway: :sad: Good luck

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You look waaayyyyyy better in the second picture,,,, :drinker: :bigsmile: I do understand , I have lost 32 lbs and wear a smaller size, but I look at my thighs and know I still have work to do,, keep up the good work, you are doing great

Much better reply, I don't get why people write snotty things, do they really think it helps in any way? What happened to if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything,,, this isn't a debate

Bump,, I have been thinking about getting one too

Eat it every day for lunch during the school year, I take half a cup of 1% [deans brand) and I throw a half cup of frozen mixed berries, the. By lunch time they have thawed Or at home sometimes with crushed pineapple, or now sometimes fresh blueberries since they are a good price,

I'm going on vacation tomorrow and worried about the balance between family fun and eating calorie deficit

Wow,,bump those both sound great and I have basil growing like a weed

Have been busy with the fam since Monday, my dad is 86 and two of his brothers came to visit, so been having bbqs and making dinner, etc. ( I'm still teaching summer school, and getting my daughters to their basketball games and scout program aide job) time will come tomorrow night,,hope everyone has been doing well,,will…

Hello ladies,,, Started the day off with a walk for an hour,then a regular Sunday, mass with my dad, sister and my fam, then off to breakfast,,poached eggs, fruit, and one slice whole wheat toast no butter so no regrets there,,but then usually have BBQ with dad on Sundays with my fam and who is ever around from my…

Sunshine,,,,,HOLY COW that picture is amazing,,,,WOW WE WOW WOW,,,is all I can say to that

hello ladies,,,well started the day with a walk for about an hour (always makes me feel good), relaxing now watching suze orman show, I really enjoy it,,,i wish i had watched this show when i was in my 20s and understood it back then,,,oh well,,,i will be working for a long time,,,ate well today,,probably a little bit too…

ladies,,,read much of what everyone was up to today,,not much time to reply,,???? Got my walk in today, had a meeting to prepare for summer school today, school starts Monday for 17 days,,,worked a little with my hand weights and kettle bel ???? Got caught up with some moms I know from PTA about changes in the school…

well, nice day,,,walked in the morning (it was drizzling) for about an hour, and then again in the sunny afternoon for a little over a half hour,,,back to work tomorrow, a meeting/prep for teaching summer. (I teach 6th grade ESL students) Summer school is only 17 days,,,so there will still be a little of summer left…

I love red vines,,,I just never changed the default,,and never really thought about it

a good day,,walked for 75 minutes and am now going to do some squats and lifts with my kettle bell and hand weights, i'm trying to incorporate some weights into my week 2 or 3 times a week...today was our last day of school so i had lots of time ,,,tomorrow i'm off so will get another long walk in the morning,,,then many…

Thanks for getting it started and then thanks for taking it over

Got my walk in for an hour today, but daughters 17the bday today and she picked Olive Garden for dinner,,yikes,,,I logged in all the food, no cheating,,,had water to drink instead of wine, would rather eat my calories right now than drink them,, Connie...good job on the squat challenge Grandmallie ... Hope the headaches…

Nice work everyone, love to see the numbers,,,data driven shows we can do it,,,work hard everyone

Well, I did ok eating today,,but didn't get to walk ,,I'm a teacher and there is 8th grade graduation tonight,,came home, fed the fam, changed and now back I go,,,I really miss it when I don't get to get my walk in,,,hope everyone is having a good day,, Joyce,,I'm with you, I started at 216 and was thrilled when I saw…

Thanks for the arm workout suggestions,,,, I have really been looking at how to get started with push ups Alice in illinois

I had the same concern,,I'm a fruit person, although I traded my grapes for cherry tomatoes,,,,but my doc said fruit (not juice unless you put your whole fruit in a juicer) is great, (again as long as your sugar levels are in check especially for diabetics) so enjoy , fruits and veggies are good whole foods,,enjoy,,limit…

Hi, this is my first time with this group,,, I am still fairly new to mfp, I really got on this site to count calories but love the support I get ,,,it is truly a bonus,,,I have been able to keep a stronger focus and I know mfp friends are the reason I met my weight goal for May so I'm very pleased,, I treated myself to a…