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Hello everyone! I have been missing in action for a while but have thought of you guys! May has been a busy month. Actually April and May. Classes are a bit tougher because they deal with government budgeting and It management. I can't quite BS my way through those! haha! My mother in law has been staying with us for the…

Hello everyone! I have been MIA for way too long. Tried skimming through post to get caught up on everything but will have to come back to do that...I should be righting 3 papers right now for homework. ugh! I hate when i procrastinate. Luckily they are all short papers and shouldn't take too long...or so I think. haha! I…

Hello, hello! I found you all. Yea! Ok, now off to bed. :)

Part 2 sounds great to me. Just let me know when it is opened up and we switch over. Haven't been posting or tracking lately. The last two weeks seem more of a blur than anything. That isn't all bad. Even without meal planning be as good as it could be, I have been loosing about .4-.6 lbs every week. This week I started…

Myth, Yea, I am glad you like the tortillas. I need to get more. They are pretty tasty and yes, the high fiber, low carb does make them even better. Here is a thought for a quick dinner that I turn to when low on time. I also try to keep from pasta. I always try to keep bags of frozen stirfry or mixed veggies in my…

If you are working out you may need to eat a little more calories of clean eating. Also, you may be swapping out the fat for muscle. You will not see a loss on the scales when this happens...sometimes you may even see a slight gain. That's muscle baby and it will start working to your advantage soon. It burns more calories…

Hey girls! Wanted to check in and then it is off to bed for me. This week has been interesting so far. Just trying to get used to the longer work days. I think this job is a keeper. LOL. It better be! Seriously, the people have been great and very welcoming. that is always a plus. So I was hoping to really hit it hard, and…

Hello everyone! Checking in really quick. I had at least one salad a day as well as tried to get in two other servings of greens and/or veggies. I think I got it done everyday this week. Eating has been on one day, sketchy the next. I will chock it up to hormones and lack of planning. I missed supper yesterday. Just wasn't…

Myth, i didn't answer your calorie question. I 'm sorry. My calories stay at about 1200. If I am eating exactly on target, it is hard for me to get those in because I am not hungry. Now if I was exercising, I would be eating more. That has not become the focus yet. With everything going on right now with job change,…

Weighed in today and was down 0.4 lbs from Sunday. I am glad for that. My eating hasn't been consistantly clean all week. Plus I can definitely tell a difference when I get my water goal in and when I don't. Time to get serious about water! Today was my last day at the school district. It was kind of bittersweet. I am very…

Mission brand tortillas seem to be pretty common. I prefer this one of the wheat version anyday. It's the closest i have found to a flour tortilla taste. The more fiber I eat, the longer I feel full. Plus the fiber helps to offset the carbs. Think back to Atkins and the whole net carb thing. Deduct the fiber from your…

Hello Rubys and Wendy! 2010 is the year! Well, I have been off and on tracking this week. One day I log, then the next day I don't. Usually it's because things get so crazy and I make myself do my homework instead of chitchatting on the net. haha! Doing well with the salad challenge. I have gotten fruit in everyday but…

A friend on another list that I am on just recently did some research in regards to fiber. I will post what she came up with here: Soluble Fiber: Binds with fatty acids Prolongs digestion so blood sugar is released more slowly Can help lower LDL cholesterol Helps maintain proper function of digestive system Soluble Fiber…

Thank you so much for the welcome! I refuse to go to 12-16 hours a day! Yikes! What do you do? I did 10-12 hours before night shift and swore i would never do that again! I find planning is key to success. The moment I get slack on planning everything goes down hill quick! At least when you do go over it is a little and…

Hi Myth! Thanks for the welcome. I am not sure about super mom chica....maybe muy loca! LOL. Even if you don't have a "normal" cycle, you do cycle. I take the depo shot so I haven't had a period since being prego with my daughter, almost two years now. It's just a matter of charting your weigh fluctuations, moods, etc. You…

I will check in even though I wasn't here this past week. I have a salad every day. Makes it really easy since we have a salad bar in the cafeteria that has great stuff on it! Another great way to get your greens in, especially if you do smoothies or protein drinks, is by adding a cup of spinach to your smoothie or protein…

Welcome! I have been using it about 3 weeks and really like it. I use it mainly to track my fiber, protein and carbs. It is a great tool in keeping up with calories. I know many times I don't realize how much I have actually eaten until I track it. Then i am in complete horror and shock! :) Good luck on your journey!

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Hello everyone! I am new to the boards although I have been using the diet tracker for about 3 weeks now...off and on. I plan to stick with it and stay consistant. Isn't that the key, consistancy? That is also my downfall and where I need to work on improving...consistancy in all areas of my life, eating, exercising, me…

Thalia, don't let the mini snickers upset you. And yes, it was very likely your hormones. They make major havoc! There is a wonderful site that explains it, www.buffmother.com. Synopsis is, approximately 2 weeks of your cycle beginning about 5 days after your period has started you are hormoned for weight loss. The other 2…

If you find yourself hungry, try adding a little bit more protein and green leafy stuff and cutting back on a bread or carb. This seems to help me curb the hunger pains.