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Shhh don't tell anyone but that's about where I'm stuck too!! ;) It took weeks of up & down to get in the 150s and now I'm stuck at 159 and the scale is back to the same up/down shenanigans! I've read up on people not eating enough and that's what I'm kind of worried about - but at the same time I'm scared to bump my…

Damn! Even but butters? Those are my usual fix! I guess it wouldn't hurt to try it out. Although I'm not necessarily eating a paleo diet... I guess slightly similar to it though. Basically cut out about 95% processed foods and am trying to eat a "clean" diet. I still eat legumes, grains and sometimes cheese (in…

Thanks! I have about 19 lbs left to go. Possibly more after that - but once I lose the initial 32 lbs I'll be considered "healthy weight". I can still lose more at that point & remain in the healthy range, but I want to see how I feel once I get there. I don't want to focus on a number as much as how my body looks & feels,…

Thank you so much for your input! I actually use a Heart Rate Monitor so my exercises should be pretty accurate

I appreciate your feedback & will look at that video when I get a chance. Regarding the smoothies - that is why I explained my smoothies. They aren't all fruit. I add fruit to my morning smoothie only (today only contained half a banana and a kiwi with the skin) and that is because I know I'll burn off those sugars…

Any successful people that can help me out? I just need to know if someone else has been here before

Nice insight but at the same time, It'd make things a little easier for us if we were getting paid to work out like he was ;)

I love almond breeze! I use this with cereal. But as for drinking a glass of milk (grew up drinking a glass of milk with each meal so sometimes I crave a nice big glass of milk!), I would highly reccomend Horizon Organic Fat Free milk. Other fat free milks taste like watered down versions. This stuff tastes like milk! It's…

I do! I do! Plus there's a bunch of girls in my friends. Feel free to stalk us out :) And message me with any questions. Oh and do a roller derby search in the forums... you'll find more posts about it.

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Oh - I guess that makes sense :) Der!

maybe a soft pretzel and some cotton candy?

I know it's not the old fashioned tuna salad you're probably looking for - but I like to mix tuna and salsa together! It's really yummy. And today for lunch I'm actually having tuna + brown rice + a teriyaki sauce & sriracha mixture + asparagus. It's like a rice & tuna bowl. Oh and here is a recipe from hungry girl for…

protein meal bars - make sure the fiber count is good to keep you full. Veggie burgers. 2% american cheese. Sandwich thins. You could make campfire pies with light bread, pizza sauce, fat free cheese & turkey pepperonis. I usually snack on almonds when camping too. Turkey Jerky. Fruit. Cut veggies. Pouches of tuna. Have…

Yes! I was going to highly recommend Quinoa! It is a great source of protein (amongst other things). Plus, I usually make it with things such as tomatoes, roasted red peppers, olives, light feta cheese, artichokes... and add balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and seasonings. Soooo good! If you added chick peas to it you would…

I did my first workout yesterday! I had a feeling my weights (5lb) were too heavy for me so I appreciate that input. I'll try using something smaller...

I forgot my lunch today and my co-worker was running to Arby's. I was actually pretty impressed with what I got: Arbys Melt - 320 cal Arby's Sauce packet - 15 cal Arby's chopped side salad - 70 cal Arby's Marzetti Light Italian dressing - 20 cal Total = 425 calories. Not too bad. Sodium, carbs and fat on the other hand...…

They usually have really good salad options as well... mmmm tuna steak! And fruit salads with nuts & honey. Lebonese food rocks! If they have a menu, I would look it up online so you can figure out your calories ahead of time. If you can't pull this specific place up on MFP, you could see if they have any dishes similar to…

What a great approach. I agree on most of what you said but I've never really thought about it. Thanks! And congrats!!! Keep it up girl!

Zig Zagging - basically eating more calories on some days than others to "trick" your body... http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

3/17: 172.2 3/24: 169.8 3/31: 168.4 4/14: 167.8 4/21: 167.6 4/28: 5/5: 166 5/12: <<<mini goal 160>>> 5/19: 5/26: 6/2: 6/9: <<<challenge goal 152>>>

Wow I'm sorry. But, you should be proud and it seems to me as if you still are so f her! People like that - you know people who worry too much about others - usually have insecurities of their own. Way to take the high road!

I had a busy weekend. Hope you can still count me in: 3/17: 172.2 3/24: 169.8 3/31: 168.4 4/14: 167.8 4/21: 167.6 4/28: 5/5: 5/12: <<<mini goal 160>>> 5/19: 5/26: 6/2: 6/9: <<<challenge goal 152>>>

I love everything bagel thins with weight watchers cream cheese (1oz individuals). So good! Sometimes I'll even throw a chopped up hard boiled egg white on each of them!

Starting Weight: 172.2 Goal Weight: 152 3/17: 172.2 3/24: 169.8 3/31: 168.4 4/14: 167.8 4/21: 4/28: 5/5: 5/12: <<<mini goal 160>>> 5/19: 5/26: 6/2: 6/9: <<<challenge goal 152>>>

Starting Weight: 172.2 Goal Weight: 152 3/17: 172.2 3/24: 169.8 3/31: 168.4 4/7: 4/14: <<<mini goal 166>>> 4/21: 4/28: 5/5: 5/12: <<<mini goal 160>>> 5/19: 5/26: 6/2: 6/9: <<<challenge goal 152>>>

Jealous! :) I just did a spin class tonight and in 45 min, I only burned about a quarter of that! I always push myself to the max too

Hungry Girl on Cooking Channel is my fave!

Starting Weight: 172.2 Goal Weight: 152 3/17: 172.2 3/24: 169.8 (finally in the 160s!! :) 3/31: 4/7: 4/14: <<<mini goal 166>>> 4/21: 4/28: 5/5: 5/12: <<<mini goal 160>>> 5/19: 5/26: 6/2: 6/9: <<<challenge goal 152>>>

I want to try this out. It will be my very first challenge. Good luck y'all! Starting Weight: 172.2 Goal Weight: 152 3/17: 172.2 3/24: 3/31: 4/7: 4/14: <<<mini goal 166>>> 4/21: 4/28: 5/5: 5/12: <<<mini goal 160>>> 5/19: 5/26: 6/2: 6/9: <<<challenge goal 152>>>