jillianbeeee Member

lots of advice here. So I will share what works for me. I gave up diet coke on July 1st 2013. Immediately, the weight started coming off. Of course, I changed my diet as well, but many of my cravings for things like chips, popcorn, salsa, and other snacks disappeared. I do drink sprite zero now but only 1 or 2 a day. I…

I am 5 foot 2 and MFP has me at 1200 calories a day. Its working for me! I am very comfortable at this intake and have learned what to eat so I am not ever hungry. It also makes me exercise so I can eat more. At first it was a challenge but I got this!

Amen to this, guess seeing a HEALTHY person is getting unusual lol ! Congrats on 91! awesome

I tried the atkins diet once. I was miserable and still fat. Cutting out carbs is unrealistic for me and my wallet. I like just staying with in my allotted calories for the day. I did give up sodas, chips and most chocolate (except my chocolate protein shake which gives me my fix when i need it) Eating smart and smaller…

agreed! they compliment us on losing all the weight then turn around and make us feel like were stuck up or something when we don't eat or drink what they are. Its a losing battle,(no pun intended) we just have to say NO and not care what they think.

I had the same problem this past weekend only my in laws kept pushing me to drink! "come on one limarita won't hurt you!" "are you telling me that beer is off your diet? What kind of diet doesn't let you drink?" It was ridiculous! I had already declined 5 times when I finally gave in and had one! I know I blew my calorie…

first off, good job on the month. We did not gain this in a month so remember it will take much longer then that to see results. Are you weighing and logging all your food? When I started this I was surprised with what I thought was a few ounces or one cup. weigh everything, measure everything and log everything! When I…

find a new doctor.

boobs don't interest me, I will stick with liking men with a firm butt......lol

I can only speak for myself but after having three kids and losing big twice during the past 12 years then gaining it all back and more. Here is why I could not make it work. First off, I thought of losing weight as a diet not a lifestyle change. The plans I choose were unsustainable (ediets, south beach, atkins). Giving…

Read this. I think back on it everytime I am out exercising and feel that "look" it has helped me on my journey. We all start somewhere. http://i.imgur.com/6jEWN.png

happens to me all the time. Weight in the beginning came off a little easier. Every time that happens I step up my exercise and it starts to come off again. I try to remember I did not put this weight on overnight and it isn't gonna come off that way either. Hard work, determination, watching what your eating and logging…

My upper arms and shoulders do that. In photos I look bigger because of the muscles in my arms. Up to a month ago I ran a pool business and cleaned pools for a living, serious upper arm workouts! Now I lift (because I love it) and am bulking up even more! I need to arm wrestle some of my male friends, kick some butt! lol

Hi all! Just joined this group! I started the program yesterday and got through the first day. How often do I really want to hit the pavement this am again!

TY just joined!

I do! check out you tube! they have some great meditation videos for free. I like the ones for deep sleep and relaxation. Some can be a little crazy so beware. Heres a link to one that is very good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jyy0ra2WcQQ

I haven't read the book, but I will tell you I bought all my equipment second hand. My treadmill for $100 at a second hand shop, my weight bench and weights at a yard sale. Looking for a bowflex now. :)

I sure hope your talking about my dog! lol

HOT! sorry its the first thing that came to my mind! lol

love this! just love it! I gave up my diet coke addiction about 4 months ago. I can't say I miss it. I feel so much better now.

Gatorade sports drinks. I never realized how they were ruining all my efforts.

I just downloaded couch to 5k on my windows phone! awesome. Thank you all for the great advice and nice to see that being short is actually an advantage as well!

this is a very serious question. The bottom line is I never want to go back to where I was. I was to tired all the time, I never had the energy to do anything. I stopped going to the beach with my friends because I did not want to put on a swimsuit. I did not even want to go in the pool with my family because I was…

my breakfast usually is around 244 calories. 2 cups of coffee and a protein shake. Not a breakfast eater but need something to start the day! 700 is more then half my daily intake so to much for me!

First off congrats on being on MFP in the first place. I LOVE and I will say it again I LOVE the method on here. I am 5 foot 2 currently 133. Down from well, .....a lot. Its been a tough journey but I have adjusted to the 1200 calories that MFP has allotted me. I workout everyday to try to get a few extra calories. I…

her poor father. All I can say is ......wow!

it sucks. I know. I have learned just to smile and push the food aside or say something like ya, that looks good but I have worked to hard for this body. Enjoy! I am about to go visit family and KNOW its gonna be rough. All of them are a little overweight, okay, a lot overweight and there idea of fun is to sit and eat…

I'm impressed! WOW great job! Amazing!

I use to crave carbs all the time but especially in the morning and late at night. I now drink a GNC protein shake in the morning first thing after my coffee and have found my carb cravings have all but disappeared. Being able to quickly look up calories of certain foods on my phone has also saved me from filling up on…