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  • All the posts are so inspiring! First week down(weigh in tomorrow) but feel lighter, more mindful and first time in a while I’ve made it through a whole week! I’m 57 and have about 70lbs to lose- first goal is the 100s and then next is non-plus size etc... this time does feel different- health is primary goal not…
    in End of week 1 - may not sound much but... Comment by mariepar March 2020
  • My take is a bit different. I've been circling around this issue for several years. After my second child I was almost down to pre baby weight but in the last 9 years have put on 60 lbs from a 3hr return commute and a high stress, desk job. Mornings are tough with two kids and husband who travels = on my own a lot and kids…
    in The Dreaded Office Job & lack of Exercise Comment by mariepar February 2015
  • ginger lemon tea w maple syrup...so soothing, grate real ginger, mix a paste with fresh squeezed lemon and drizzle in maple syrup to taste, add piping hot water and brew for 20 min. Also good first thing in the a.m. as a detox.....make sure it is sweet enough! low cal and so relaxing, detoxing everything...if you have…
    in That time of the month! Comment by mariepar January 2015
  • I went from a D cup to now a I-cup 75lbs later. (I for the uninitiated is DDDDDD). A sales girl in a specialty bra shop argued with me that it is not possible to lose weight from your chest.... OMG. Hoping to at least get back down to a size I can buy in a store!
    in Weight loss & breast loss? Comment by mariepar January 2015
  • Your plan seems sensible and sound. As another poster says, take a month or so and see how you fare. My sister and I are similar in that we see minimal loss for a while as the body adjusts but then suddenly the pounds seem to melt quickly. Especially paired with exercise and a reasonable caloric amount. Your body may have…
    in Realistic timeline for weight loss Comment by mariepar January 2015
  • Use Ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese - protein powder/ricotta/Greek yogurt and berries so good!
    in Cottage Cheese Comment by mariepar July 2013
  • Being new back to the gym and a bit self-conscious, I have to second the creepy staring people....especially when I am jumping rope or jacks which is not a pretty sight - quit staring!! Sorry I am not as fit as you but do your own thing and rest assured I'm working on it!
    in Gym Etiquette - what bugs you? Comment by mariepar February 2013
  • I scramble two eggs w one egg white, a splash of milk, a generous tsp of green salsa and a sprinkling of shredded low fat cheese - eat with a cup of blueberries or a sliced banana If you want a high protein w/o the eggs - this one I take to work - 1/2 c plain greek yogurt/1/4c low fat ricotta/1/2 scoop of vanilla protein…
    in Breakfast Ideas Anyone Comment by mariepar February 2013
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