shander7 Member

Hey ladies! I'm trying to get myself back on track... I've been slipping the past few weeks which is one of the reasons I haven't been posting as much :/ I'm hoping it's just the winter blues that are causing the issues! I keep snacking too much (although, not at night since Wednesday) but it is hurting my progress! I need…

Glad I'm not the only one slacking on posting :P Work has been getting crazy!! Beeps - looks like you're doing well, congrats on staying away from the protein bars! I bet you're getting wicked excited for Hawaii! You'll have a blast and look fabulous! Ascheif - you look amazing!! great work :) Ris - Great challenge :) I'm…

Giada :)

My improvements: 1. Regularly work out 2. Drink at least 65 oz of water, then drink 2 cups of tea and a water bottle full of the detox tea (used to not drink during the day!) 3. Steam my veggies instead of saute 4. Look for healthier menu options when out to eat 5. Eat a higher protein breakfast (instead of a bagel with…

Hey everyone! Sorry I've been so mia.... I'm taking a sewing class and it's been consuming all of my free time! Everyone seems to be doing great! I can't believe all of the changes you all have made :) I haven't been able to work out this week since I've been so busy, but I can tonight and I'm excited for it! I wish I…

What's your name? Shannon Where do you live? Lincoln, RI What are your food vices/ cheats? Peanut Butter, wine, salty snacks What do you think is holding you back from being in your TOP shape? Mindless snacking What's your favorite exercise? Jazzercise :) What exercise would you like to try this year? Weight training What…

what does he say you should be eating??

First of all - you are my complete MFP twin for everything! Second - I agree, I see people who are technically "bigger" than me that I think look amazing and I would kill to have their body. The way I see myself and how I carry my weight makes me feel fat. I notice my gains more now than I did at 116, and I can't see what…

I work at a toy company sewing prototype soft good toys (a model maker) :) I have to say that it is an awesome job :)

Mine says 15.4% but I don't think that's quite right.... it'd be nice if it were!

Woo! the thread flipped :) Everyone seems to be doing well, great job! Amy - You could always make a bean chili, I have a recipe that's about 200 calories a cup and it's very filling, that might be good to make for your friends! Then you can put toppings out and they can add what they'd like.. I hope you feel less anxious…

Happy Monday everyone! Beeps - limiting chocolate & popcorn sounds like a good plan, you'll definitely keep a hold on it.. sorry about your ipod too, I'm glad you got a replacement Amy - So glad to hear the shoot went well! I can't wait to see the results, I'm sure you look amazing! Kate - I agree with you with needing to…

Just saw this, the routines look great amy! thanks :)

Hi All! Thanks for your concern for my friend! She's doing okay, still sad of course, but she's being strong... her sister just had a baby last week so she was able to go home later in the weekend and spend time with the baby to get her mind off of it. I'm glad I made her high calorie items because apparently she hadn't…

Hi all!! Everyone seems to be doing great!! :) Jen - Congrats! That's such great news, I knew you'd be down in no time! I'm going to make that tea for this coming week so I'll let you know how it goes :) Mama - I feel you on the snow, we got some last night too and we're getting more tomorrow... boooo! Thats great on…

I don't know what my user name is on the site, it just shows my full name! So if that's the case it's Shannon Enander

Jen & Kate - what are your names on pinterest??? I'm obsessed with it!! Kate - I'm glad you're doing well so far!! Jen - Congrats on BF & measurements going down! I knew you'd be back down in no time :) The scale will follow soon I'm sure! Whats your gw again? Beeps - those are good challenges, good luck! Aschief -…

So... I bought everything for the tea on Friday... then as I was about to open the box of smooth move I realized I picked up peppermint!!! that would have been a HUGE mistake!! So needless to say, I need to go exchange it for a non peppermint one.... hopefully I can get back to target at some point this week! I want to try…

Jen - I'm glad you got the rest day! It sounds like you needed it! I also meant to ask, is that tea to be drank warm or cold?? Beeps - Good for you for going to your PT day even though you didn't get as much sleep! I hope there were no more nightmares for your son! Ebaymommy - Sounds like you're doing great!! Congrats on…

For me it's all texture... I don't even like some of the fake meat products just because it has some of the same textures!! I do love the smell and some tastes of it though.... that's about all the reasons I have though!!

sounds delicious!

I'm not sure if soup fits into your diet, but I just made a cabbage soup that's FILLED with veggies!! http://allrecipes.com/recipe/cabbage-fat-burning-soup/detail.aspx instead of using the tomato juice (too much sodium) I used low sodium v8 and I also used low sodium beef broth... this soup is massive (probably 20…

Jen - that tea recipe sounds great! I'm going to have to remember that for the week before my friend's wedding! Where do you buy those teas?? Amy - I agree with you with craving the carbs.. it's really hard! Hopefully the plan will work! Beeps - that's so great that you can incorporate all of the challenges you complete…

My mom and I are both vegetarians, we eat lots of veggies :) I would suggest getting a steamer! We steam tons of veggies most nights (favorites are peppers, onions, zucchini & squash) and we add in a bunch of garlic and other herbs and then we have them with whatever else we're eating... sometimes we'll put them on…

I'm back!! Sorry I've been so MIA!! I've been on vacation from work and haven't been on much :( I'll catch up on everyone's posts later though, promise!! As for myself, I have been very bad.... too much junk!! I'm very happy to finally be back at work and back into a routine though! Last week I am happy to say I went to…

Hi All! Sorry for being so MIA!! I was in Florida visiting my grandparents and eating terribly! They bought food specifically for me, so they kept on giving it to me and saying that they would have to throw it away if i don't eat it (talk about guilt trip!) So I ate a bunch of junk including chips and ice cream and stuff,…

I have a hard time saying no too :/ I think helen has a good idea though.. you can say you've just eaten, but you'd love to take some home for later... That way you can save it as a treat for yourself or you can dispose of it after you leave... or you could take 1/2 or 1/4 of a serving saying you're full but you have to…

Find something you can do together, I'm sure he'd appreciate having a day with you :) Set up a father-daughter day!

Well this weekend was a bust! I made my spicy mac & cheese on Saturday (it is my biggest weakness and my bf loves it too... gotta eat what you love every now and then!!) and then went out and had 3 hard ciders (200 cals each at least... ouch!) so needless to say, I was WAY over! Then yesterday we had a family party with my…

I worked at a daycare and some of the names there I found interesting! I'm not sure of some of the spellings, but here they are: Zazi Lulu Loulie Ezra Stone Orla (her father is from Ireland though, so I think it's an Irish name) Axel They were all extremely cute children though :) I think their names gave them more…