Chelz2013 Member

Quinoa, toasted coconut almonds, figs, vanilla soy milk and almond milk

::following:: ATM I'm wearing a new bra with a cheapy sports bra from Walmart over it and I don't think I have enough support in my Zumba class. I went to Macy's to get sized though, since I just lost about 2" around the middle.

One of my MFP friends just lost her Fitbit. She called the company and they said there's a way to track it. (not sure of the whole story but she used her computer to try to find it since her phone wasn't compatible).

I need to check my playlist but I listen to Metallica,, Nicelback, Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Pink, etc

In the 40's club, super motivated and committed! Feel free to add me :)

I hope others chime in but that's too few calories with all that exercising!

I took measurements which was great when I hit a plateau, because I still got to see just how many inches I lost in 5 weeks even though I was gaining and losing the same two pounds the whole time. Keep it going! Some people will probably ask if you've figured out your TDEE or macros and making sure you're eating enough…

Me, too! And a PINT of ice cream can't POSSIBLY be 4 servings. WTH? LOL

I would say every woman is different. I had lost some weight and was working out with a trainer at a gym, but when my husband and I first decided we'd try to conceive, I got pregnant on the first try. I was 248 and in my mid-30's. I weighed 282 when I gave birth. I was considered a high-risk pregnancy, but that was due to…

Love this quote ..."No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying".

Well, on a positive note, you're back on here now and are conscious of what you're doing, or not doing, to reach your goal. Some days are hard. Some weeks or months are hard. I've been working my butt off but the scale won't budge. I've been gaining and losing the same 2 lbs for a month now. I was really hard on myself and…

I'm slugging along, but still going for it!

Yes, absolutely! When are you working out? I ask since you asked if you "should" eat. I always have some protein within 15-45 minutes. If its mealtime, then absolutely a good meal with lots of protein and some veggies. Sweet potato & chicken suggestion is perfect! And tons of water! Hydrate! If its not mealtime, but I need…

Ben & Jerry's Everything But The... big, juicy hamburger on the grill with grilled onions Rubio's fish taco especial or grilled mahi mahi burrito

You're welcome to add me. I'm very motivated, too! I'm taking the weekend to refresh and rejuvenate, then I have classes at the gym all next week!

I have a goal to reach by Christmas, so feel free to add me :)

Some gyms have a 7-day free trial on their website (like Golds Gym). Its nice to try it out to make sure it fits in with what you want to do. I chose my gym because of the classes, although I also use the machines for some strength training and I ride the bike there for extra cardio. I go to Zumba 3x a week, have gone to 2…

I cook quinoa in our rice cooker. SO easy! Prices vary by a lot. We try to buy at Costco. I agree with tons of recipes on Pinterest and agree with chicken stock/broth/bouillon.

I'm right there with you. HATE the fact I stepped on the scale today. I "know" about the whole "bloating" etc etc but NEVER stepped on the scale to really pay attention to that FACT until recently. Totally agree that "shark week" is so f-n better than "AF" LMAO

I've had many different Doctors due to job changes, insurance changes, moving, health issues, etc. and I'm actually surprised that not every single one of them told me I was overweight or obese or anything. No discussion whatsoever. Now, granted, I know I'm overweight. I've been overweight my whole life. I had ONE Doctor…

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I LOVE making a concoction that's an ice cream consistency using frozen bananas & vanilla soy milk. You can add 1 T of peanut butter for some extra protein and good fats (I'm currently liking Natural Jif for the better list of ingredients) and I sometimes add 1T ground flaxseed and occasionally add 1 tsp of Hersheys syrup…

The cottage cheese I eat as is with the fruit - but - I LOVE making a frozen concoction that's an ice cream consistency using frozen bananas. You can add 1 T of peanut butter for some extra protein and good fats (I'm currently liking Natural Jif for the better list of ingredients) and I sometimes add 1T ground flaxseed and…

My go-to lately has been cottage cheese (I buy a large tub at Costco but measure it out to 1/3 C or 1/2 C each serving) with 1/2 to whole banana, strawberries, blueberries... whatever you have on hand. For Protein bars, I like Power Crunch vanilla crème. And check under the Recipes tab for more meal suggestions. I bumped…

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My husband and I have been together for 14 years. He is very supportive and loving of me no matter what. Truly unconditional. He led a more healthy lifestyle when we first started dating, but we've both gained some weight over the years. (I've always been overweight, but he wasn't.) He bought an exercise bike for me a few…

First of all, I have a toddler, too, and I do the same thing. I once read someone's reply to a similar post that you could "consider" each bite as an additional 25 calories. I don't remember her words of wisdom, exactly, but that IDEA makes me think twice of taking that extra bite. Other than that, don't beat yourself up…

No In-N-Out out East, but we got Five Guys in MD. Whoop whoop There are stories about all the hair and bug guts and mouse crap that's in food in restaurants, for all the restaurants that don't pass inspections. The article is just more information to take in and decide what's best for you. If you don't care, then no need…

I had a 6oz boneless pork loin chop the other night that I think registered 35g protein. I get liquid egg whites at Costco. A half a container has 25g of protein. I also like the Morningstar Farms - Maple Flavored Veggie Sausage Patties to go with my eggs. I occasionally use protein powder in a smoothie or buy a protein…

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