steampunkgirl

same here!! I am just getting back on myself. I will send a friend request!!

Thank you so much for all the emails, posts and friend requests!! I am feeling empowered and I can do this!! Laurabetha- being a single mom and having an only child we do ALOT together!! We go swimming and she will sometimes help in the kitchen. She has been a little afraid of the kitchen because we made pumpkin soup this…

I used to be very unhappy myself and lots of things including health issues, divorce, etc all contributed to me not paying attention to what I ate etc.... My ex husband was in the Navy as well so I know how tough a military life can be. I am now 20 pounds lighter then my heaviest weight and what has helped me change my…

Awesome Job!! You look great!!

I have a friend that is on it. I will text her and ask her how she likes it. Its been at least 10 days by now.

SW on MFP 1/22/11 211 SW on Challenge 207 2/1/11 204.8 :-) 2/8/11 207.0 :-( 2/15/11 204.4 Yeah!! So 3 lbs down from start of challenge only 7 more to go...

My mom and I are going to start phase 1 of Atkins on Sunday. I am looking forward to it and seeing how my body responds. Years ago my mom got a book called "Eat Right for Your Blood Type" but I was young and just remember bits a pieces from it. After looking at the Induction phase it reminded me of that book. I looked at…

Lilac- the book or the show? I think I should have been more specific and asked if anyone has read or followed one of her books. I enjoyed her show. She has that no nonsense attitude that I like. She takes no excuses. I also like that in the show, she showed people what vitamins they were lacking and how to get those…

maroon58- if you look at her website she does have a Doctorate of Holistic Nutrition Thanks guys. I wanted opinions and I appreciate it.

Congrats!! I am glad I read your post. I am having one of those days where I don't want to cook or make my food anymore. I want someone else to do it. I went out and thought I was making good choices but the reality is my numbers would be better had I taken the time to make it myself. Reading your post where you said,…

I gained and I know it's water and that TOM comes this week. SW on MFP 211 SW on Challenge 207 2/1/11 204.8 :-) 2/8/11 207 :-(

NO one would have ever crossed the ocean if they had gotten off the ship in the storm. -anonymous Though this universe I own, I posses not a thing. For I cannot know the unknown, if to the known I cling. Robert Fisher Knight in Rusty Armour

I was under but only by 14 calories!! I don't drink so I am sure that helped alot. I ate light on calories for lunch to be safe (since we went to my parents). We had hamburgers and I was even able to enjoy a brownie. We didn't have a lot of snacks either. We had a veggie platter and 1 bag of chips.

I took a look at your diary and you are under on your sodium. In fact your numbers look pretty good. Its says you went over in the protein but for some people thats not an issue and some even need that extra protein. I only glanced at the food because I was looking more closely at the numbers and they look great. You said…

Great idea!!

Don't let one meal blow your entire week. No matter what happens you can exercise. Do some cardio before you go if you can so your metabolism is up. Drink lots of water so you don't overeat and you will feel fuller. Its ok to have a little of the BBQ but try to eat more of the veggies and fruits if you can. I had a big…

Awesome!! CAn't wait to do that. I am in 16's now and they are starting to feel loose but I am still too big for the 14's (darn thighs)!! Congrats and keep it up!!

A slice shouldn't hurt but if you want to stay clear run to the store on your way and grab something to go like a fruit bowl, dried fruit, veggies with some hummus and drink LOTS of water to keep you full!!

When measuring your thigh did you measure so many inches up from the knee so your in the same spot everytime? Don't give up just perhaps write it down and see what it says next week. I have large thighs too and seem to be losing in my back/chest area and arms but not so much in my thighs and waist yet. Keep with it

here is a thread I started a while back with some suggestions for smoothies. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/159170-smoothies

I started out with Premier Nutrition protein shake from Costco. Its just a ready made protein shake with 160 calories and 30 grams of protein. I thought I would try to make my own to save some money and got some EAS chocolate Whey protein and add a scoop with 2/3 cup of frozen cherries, fat free yoplait yogurt, a banana…

Can you ask the boot camp instructor? Maybe change the milk? Is it whole milk? I use EAS chocolate whey protein in my smoothie and I use yoplait fat free yogurt instead of milk along with cherries and a banana and some Spectrum Ground flax-seed. I have not gained any weight. Muscle weighs more then fat so be sure to do…

Congrats to ANUBIS609!! That is an awesome achievement and I am sure the reward of not have to take the meds is worth it. Kudos to you ddelledge for taking the first step. Keep with it!! I don't have diabetes but MANY of my family members on my dad's side have type 2. A year ago I had a health screening warned me I was…

Thanks for the info mlb929. I did start out with the 10 and was incredibly sore the next day. I used it again after 3 days rest and no pain whatsoever. In fact I feel like I wasn't doing something right. Wishing I had waited a few days before purchasing and just purchased the 30lbs weight. I have a 5, 10, and 15. I can…

Thats usually the way it works most siblings are night and day. I know my sister and I are nothing alike, grew up in the same house but view are childhood so vastly different. Anyway just want to say I am happy for you. How was the workout with the kettlebells? Did the scale for the food help?

I don't have a monitor yet but I am looking to get one. believe your heart rate monitor is going to be more accurate because it takes into account your heart rate. You will burn more calories the more effort it takes you to work. On here its just a broad general perhaps average?? I would be curious to see if you burn fewer…

You look great!! I am running behind you :-) I started at 211 and my goal is 145. Please don't take this the wrong way but I have focused so much on the obvious areas such as the tummy and thighs I forgot the neck and face slim down a well! You look beautiful Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!!

Great Job!!!

My goals this week is -drink AT LEAST 8 glasses of water!!! (only had one good day with this last week. Need to make it happen this week) -exercise 30 minutes 5 days this week -find a zumba class

SW on MFP 211 SW on Challenge 207 2/1/11 204.8 :-) 2.2 lbs lost since challenge