michellemarie3434 Member

I love all these posts...but maybe not for the reason you may think. I love them because: 1. Sometimes it REALLY helps to know you aren't the only one on the planet that didn't stick to goal. 2. It helps when you're down and someone posts in a way that make you realize...wait for it... it ISNT the end of the world. 3. A…

I just feel like a rock star because I did NOT buy any after Valentines 50% off candy. But, take no notice of the Planter's salted caramel peanuts that hopped in my shopping cart. Every evening is an exercise in frustration at my house. I have a teenage son. Who loves cookies. And ice cream. And Doritos. And.........ARGH!

I. LAUGHED. OUT. LOUD. Thanks >:)

I really like your solution. Moderation, and saving money!!! No down side there!

Devil whispering in my ear...SNORT. That is me with cake. And, my diet soda, too. I tried going to only water or unsweet tea. Can I say....YUCK!

BAH~hahahahahahahahaha!!

After lurking around the internet, I did run across a few blogs/posts/articles that reference this side effect. I would say that beginning or stopping any food or drink habit is likely to cause changes, especially if, like me, you had too much. In that case, to avoid or diminish the side effects, it seems a better idea to…

Thanks everyone! I will increase my water intake and see what happens. Also, maybe having almost none after so many years of too much is making my body freak out, LOL. Quitting in moderation?

Being diabetic sucks! Sorry, I feel that pain.UGH. Have you tried the tricks like: 1) eating the same portion, but on a smaller plate 2) drinking water BEFORE you eat 3) getting AWAY from the table and getting busy with an activity as soon as you are done eating (This one work for me as I find if I eat while doing…

Are you kidding me? As a kid, I would "reward" myself for eating all the healthy bits first, then it was marshmallow madness in that bowl!

I don't even keep it in the house. If I let myself, I could easily eat a whole box of Life cereal. OH YUM!!!!

I just burned enough calories to eat this.....after I ate CELERY and got the stringy part caught between two back teeth. Took FOREVER to dig it out. Should have gone for this in the first place. Lesson learned? LOL I have never seen the red velvet either...but I am gonna look! If I cannot find it I am covered anyway. Gonna…

I sincerely hope that OP reads the reply by neandermagnon. As a parent and single mom of an ADHD 13 year old son, I sympathize and empathize with with OP. Neandermagnon is dead on with all of the information she provided, especially regarding the lack of information/education that teachers have about ADHD and other…

TOTALLY love this because it runs in our family, and we (the adults) just joke about how awesome it is that we take multi-tasking to a whole new level! You are correct. They do grow up to be some OUTSTANDING people!

I want to address this first: You are NOT a failure! Just the fact that you are trying to help your son makes you stand out from the parents who ignore these issues or (God forbid) punish or spank them for behavior that is out of their control. I have a son (13) that is ADHD. I understand being hesitant about going the…

THIS!

I will tell you what worked for me. I gave it 2 weeks. I admit, I was skeptical. But when I complained to my doctor that even though I was working out, I was still gaining weight, she even said..."Count your calories". So, I tried MFP, gave it 2 weeks, stayed within or less than my assigned calories, and REFUSED to weigh…

My response about A1c was meant for you!

I am diabetic . Let me tell you, since I have been working out, (and this was BEFORE much weight loss) , I am now completely OFF all meds for diabetes, and my A1c is at an acceptable level. Go for it! Keep it up. It is a great feeling to know that you kicked its *kitten*.

THIS! I say it at the gym all the time! Awesome.

Wow, so I guess I need a gift card for my bday. 49.99 for the Under Armour zipper bra. Holy moly. 50 bucks?

THIS made me LOL....because, unfortunately for us girls...it is true!

The Champion 360 works well for me. The other ones I have tried are a joke. I have not tried wearing 2 at once (yikes!)...I get hot enough at the gym as it is. I thought I was the only one THOROUGHLY aggravated at the lack of options for those of us that are ...ahem..bigger. Really? Only girls that are A's and B's work out…

Motivation? Here's some...I just began over 2 weeks ago, and I have lost 6 pounds! I will admit, I was skeptical. But I gave myself those 2 weeks, no weigh-ins, but stayed strictly on the 1200 calorie allowance...except for days that I worked out. Even then, I did not consume the full amount. For example, if I was…

I would also caution you to pay close attention to the amount of calories burned during exercise according to MFP. For instance, 15 minutes of stationary bike will give me over 200, but the bike at the gym will state 111 calories burned. I had to recalculate how many I actually burned so that I did not go over for the day.