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You have a goal and you focus on it! Motivation is truly an individual thing and you can make yourself real goal you can hold in your hand or intrinsic that you can feel in your heart. My recommendation is a little of each. You are looking to lose about 35 pounds - make yourself 5 small goals - at each 7 pounds off do…

Breathe. Start with promising yourself not to get on the scale after you have eaten bad things. Then get back on the wagon tomorrow, up your water a little bit, and move on with your life. One bad day will not ruin your plan. It just delays it a little bit!!!

If you make it from tea bags with no caffeine and don't add any sweeteners artificial or otherwise then you can call it water - similar to crystal light or any of that other such stuff

All that being said, I might ven talk to the bride and see if she would consider waiting 6 months to order her brides maids dresses. Tell her your dilemma. There may be a new style then that she totally loves - but you all have your dresses so it would e too late.

Hi. This is a really tough area, especially if will power is not your strong suit. Here are some suggestions: - eat a filling meal prior to going so you won't be tempted to nibble - bring your own nibbles in a measured quantity so you know what is going in your mouth - DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL - it lowers your inhibitions and…

Also, if you don't already have one, buy a digital kitchen scale. One that has a mode of ounces/lbs and grams. It is a much more ACCURATE way of measuring than say a half cup of grapes. An average grape is 5 calories, and weighs x number of grams or . something of an ounce. - well a half cup can be 15 grapes, or 10 or 20,…

Seriously, what are these miracle noodles?????

I walked/ran/biked 204 miles in May. Now jumping in June. goal is 2000 jumps. What have I set myself up for? Good luck for your challenge!:wink:

Did you drink alcohol? That packs in the calories too fast. Up your water just a bit 1 - 2 cups for 3 days or so. Then, weigh yourself next monday. Good luck!

Good for you - it is your time, and it would be my pleasure to support you along the way. Take time for you! And MFP is a great way to have friends who are in the same boat, doing what you are doing - trying to win the battle with food! P.S. American, but we have friendly borders!

Totally agree. Pick a speed that is comfortable for you and increase your time that you can stay at that speed - I started being able to do about 30 seconds ant 6mph - now I can do 2 minutes. And it has taken me months to get there. My goal is to be able to jog a whole mile by the end of the year - I don't care how fast I…

You may not be eating enough calories and your body has gone into starvation mode. You are probably really close to your goal weight and your body needs actually more calories than before to continue to lose. Your best bet is to write down your intake for a week and take it to a dietician or nutritionist even one at your…

Add friends and ask for help and advice. This site is incredible if you use it. We are all in the same struggle and the support is fantastic. I have seen no judgement here. Add me. I will happily help you on your jurney as you help me on mine

What we are all saying is hard to hear, but the truth. Anyone who can't appreciate the inner you no matter what the package is not worth being with - so... Lose the loser - figure out what you can do with your lovely children so you can survive and tell him to hit the road - you do not want to raise kids with a man you…

You totally have to find your own motivation. For example, some of MFP's decided to pledge some miles in May - biking, walking/running, swiming. I pledged 200 miles. I was (and still am) motivated to reach that goal. Find something that motivates you to work out - maybe for 100 hours in gym you will buy yourself an…

Also, try stairs. Greatest way in history to raise heartrate, burn caloris and tone that ever dreaded Butt! Good luck. I hate stairs but I can tell you thy really work!

Taste, share, TOSS. Do not keep leftovers but don't deny yourself. Paula Poundstone says she will eat the entire refrigerator because she wants something like a jelly donut - she should have eaten the jelly donut and been done with it! Good Luck

Hi Mike. Plateaus suck! The best way to break one is to shake up your routine. For example, eat 6 small 200-300 calorie meals for a few days if you regularly eat 3 400- 600 calorie meals or reverse. Do something completely different for your cardio, and be sure you are definately weight training. Cardio burns while you are…

For real numbers for you, you really should consult a dietician or nutritionist. With the computer I am only about half my needed fiber and about a third too little protein. Talking to a dietician also helped me see how to change not necessarily what I was eating, but how I was eating it, and when and I have made…

Top Care makes a powder in different flavors - great for shakes with a little almond milk, 1/2 banana and some peanut butter. I like to keep equate shakes on hand. 10g of protein and fiber too. In general, if your diet is high in fruits and vegetables then supplemens aren't necessary - talk to your doctor - they usually…

Time. Do the work and over time you will slowly, SLOWLY see improvements. 20 years ago, and a hyserectomy 17 years ago. Just takes time and work. Good luck

DON"T START WITH TURBOFIRE! Chalene has Turbo Jam, and Chalene extreme out there to help you get ready for Turbo Fire. Try those first. Turbo fire isfor someone REALLY in shape. Turbo Jam will help you get there. Well worth the 60 bucks!

Wow, all sorts of information - but here is info from both my doctor and a friend who is a nurse - EVERYONE should dring 8 - 8oz glasses of water a day regardless of exercise done, age, gender, etc ( 8 ounces = one cup of water). If you exercise you should add one to two additional glasses of water for each half hour you…

Apples are a great fiber food as are most leafy vegetables. Citrus fruit too, but they have more natural sugars. I actually ended up in a situation this past summer where I need my fiber intake at between 35-40 daily so I take a fiber supplement. Walmart brand is inexpensive and the same as metamucil - however it tastes…

First, Your daughter is an adult. She is responsible for herself and you for yourself. It is sad to see someone you love decay by sitting in front of the television and overeat. You can lead by example. On that note, do just that. Stop talking about losing weight and make an effort to eat more healthily. It is not a diet…

Hey, first congratulations on going for your dream - I think this is one more step in your figuring out who you are and going for it. As for your sister-in-law to be, you just need to tell her again. You are not looking to make money on family, just break even. That half price pays for your supplies and running oven. Does…

I think that there are a normal number of calories that are burned in a day just living - as they say, the number of calories you would burn just stting on the couch for 24 hours. Then there are the regular daily caloris you burn in your lifestyle - i.e, working, walkng to the copier, going to the restroom, going to the…

Welcome. I am not always able to get on line, but you can expect a kind word when I am on. Good Luck - I am in this to change my life too. After so many failures, I can only succeed with this support network. Friend me, I will accept!

The first thing you need to determine is how many calories you need to be taking in everyday to lose weight. Talk to your doctor or a nutritionist, or follow one of the basic formulas online based on your weight now, what you want your weight to be in how long, and your activity level. Remember if you do not eat enough…

I think Shakeology is just too expensive for what it is. I went to super market and got some soy protien powder and use that after workouts. I use equate shakes from Walmart when I need a meal replacement - High in protein and fiber and under 200 calories, and they taste good. Only get into the shakeology if you plan to…