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Ah Banks - here you go again!!! I finished my workout today and looked around trying to figure out what to eat that would benefit me in my goal of gaining muscle!! And here you are posting exactly what I need to hear!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!! Thanks so much for all of the wonderful information. :heart:

I used to read all of your posts and really thought how insightful you were. I was actually wondering where you had gone to as I had quit using the site for a while. I would just go back thru and look for your posts when I would have a question. You were a great inspiration and mentor to a lot of us, even when we didn't…

I live in NE Ohio - rural also - we have to travel at least 20 min to get to a decent grocery store. I find myself spending at least $150 a week on groceries - like you, I am trying to buy more fruits and veggies - but still - how can we continue to spend this way?? I am feeding a family of 4. I wish I had solutions - I…

I usually eat subway - it is $5 for 2 sandwiches which = two meals = great for a budget and still tastes good - I just load up on all the veggies - no cheese and no dressing. Still tastes good. I also just had 1.5 serving of Mrs T's mini perogies and 1 serving of fat free sour cream. It was really filling and tasted…

How much is a serving? 1 or 2 "muffins"?

Hi there, I am sooooooo in the mood for lasagna - but don't want to go overboard on calories - figured a veggie one would be better to make??? Does anyone have any good low cal recipes for this?? Thanks!!:drinker:

under add exercise - you can add an exercise not listed. From what I have been told - the 1st dvd you will burn approximately 200 calories in 25 min. The second one you will burn between 400 and 500 in 42 minutesdepending on how hard you push yourself. I don't know about the last dvd yet. I haven't heard. But anyway - you…

Is that for the start it up, ramp it up or burn it up? thanks!!!

does anyone have any ideas on how many calories these workouts burn? I could never really figure that out when I was doing them before.

I did it last year and it really worked. I noticed a huge difference in the way my clothes fit and my ability to breath easier. I quit doing it for a multitude of reasons and am hoping to start it again today. I heard there were more videos to this series so that you can maintain. I have not seen them or used them. Anyone…

coffee creamer - i cannot live without it and it has SOOOO many calories!!!!! :grumble:

congratulations to you! it so exciting to hear all the success stories! you are so right to think of this as a lifestyle change. it is so great that you and your wife are working on this together. Congratulations!!! :happy:

I want to travel and "STAY" in each of the United States. I have been "through" several while traveling. But I actually want to stay and experience something at each. I want to go on a week long four wheeling trip with my two boys and husband. I want to take a trip with my sisters and mother to New York City and see a real…

I watched them on the Today show not too long ago! I have one of their CD's! I know it is not cool to like them, but it just brings a smile to my face when I hear their music. Oh the glory days of youth gone by!!! It is good to know that I am not alone. I don't know if I will be able to see them when the tour - but I sure…

I never drank coffee before I got pregnant with my first child. Of course I drank decaf - but I couldn't believe how even now I am addicted. (winter pregnancy) I never ate pnut butter either - but when I was pregnant I loved apples and pnut butter. YUMMMMMMMM With my second, I craved ice. Weird huh? (summer pregnancy)

WOW! What a great movie!! I laughed, I cried, I laughed and cried some more. IT WAS FANTASTIC! Highly recommend to any of you out there that have ever seen the show!!! Totally worth the cost of going to the theater!!!

I would bring in extra clothes and shoes and put your clothes and shoes on the scale and weigh them. That way you know exactly what to subtract to get YOUR weight WITHOUT clothing - and without getting naked!!:blushing: I weigh at home - first thing in the morning to get my "empty and naked" weight and then I weigh in…

My friend has been doing this weight loss program with me and has done extremely well. She has already lost 25 lbs since January and was trying to lose at least 35 pounds. HOWEVER, she just found out she is pregnant. :bigsmile: She is still overweight (weighs 175 lbs). She hasn't been in to see her doctor yet, so I thought…

Holy Taco Bell Batman that sounds just like me!:explode: it makes me so mad that I can go all month doing so well - and then just because of hormones - I cannot control myself for several days during "that time". If anyone has any suggestions - I would love to hear them! I have not been able to control it except that I am…

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It is a US weight loss show - I am soooooo addicted. Ali looks absolutely wonderful. She has lost 99 lbs in 5 months!!! The people are picked to go live on a weight loss compound with nutritionists and personal trainers. So yes, they work out ferociously all day long and then they have great foods that are made for them,…

Only 2 ingredients and 60 calories per serving - what could be better??? One 12-ounce package broccoli cole slaw mix 1/2 cup Newman's Own Lighten Up Low Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing Directions: Just toss the slaw and dressing together, and then give the two some alone time in the fridge. (The longer this stuff marinates, the…

1 box dry stuffing mix 1 lb boneless skinless chicken cooked and shredded or cubed 1 can cream of mushroom - I get the low sodium or low fat 1 Cup fat free milk Mix all ingredients together and put in casserole dish - cook at 350 degrees until hot and stuffing is soft. Sometimes I sprinkle cheese on top or put in a…

I have dropped 11 lbs since the beginning of January and I could not have done it without MFP and all of your help! I know I don't post much but I sure do read all of your motivational messages. I have to tell the creator of this site and all of the fantastic people who have joined this board that it is the absolute best.…

I have the exact same problem. I am fine until that last hour before I go to bed!! I put my kids to bed by 9pm and then I usually go to bed aroun 10pm - that one hour just kills me!!! I actually have been saving calories for it cause I just cannot control myself!!! ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS???? I can't seem to make myself…

Thank goodness it is over!!! We went away for the weekend and ate at several family functions and of course I overdid it!! I have worked so hard to get to where I am and now I have BLOWN IT!!! I got on the scale and it said that I have gained 5 lbs back. IN 3 DAYS?????:explode: I could just kick myself!!! But now I am back…

You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

I tried on a pair of jeans I have not worn since I got pregnant with my first son 6 years ago!!! They are Tommy jeans and so I did not have the heart to give them away - they are just such great jeans!!! I have been trying so hard to get back into these jeans for basically the past 4 years!!! I could have never done it…

I LOVE COFFEE!! However, I use 2-3 TBSP of creamer in each cup (large cups = not those dinky 8oz ones) - I use up way too many calories drinking my coffee each morning - I use a french vanilla fat free creamer - but it is still approx 30 calories per TBSP - that is like 90-100 calories per cup!!!! I need the flavor as I…