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Been there, Done that ! As soon as we quit the discipline for just a week the body goe, s " GREAT we can pack back on the lbs !" It is how our bodies are build. You just have to make it your life time change, new habits and keep at it. I try to get back on track after a few lbs. come back, and not wait until I'm up 10 or…

OH NO !!!! I have been staying on track then yesterday I found the zip lock bag where I put the graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate bar after we took our Grandson Camping last month. I was like oh that's where that is........no big deal. BUT LAST NIGHT at bedtime the zip lock BAG WAS CALLING ME ! OH NO ! I kept…

Sculler 62, Good for you ! You steam the cabbage, do you put a red sauce on it? Sounds yummy.

I wrote this 3 months ago, and not one reply ?

I agree, if it keeps coming into your mind and you WANT IT REALLY BAD, just have a little. Like Ice Cream, buy the smallest container you can find of a wonderful brand and just eat a little. Having a 2 gallon container of the stuff in your freezer just sets you up for failure !

Somehow I never saw this group on the Message board until now. YoYonomore, You are doing wonderful ! I am a retired teacher and when I was teaching new subjects and trying to stay one step ahead with curriculum and lesson plans , also had husband, children, a home, cat and dog I NEVER HAD TIME TO FIT IN EXERCISE ! GOOD FOR…

Welcome to MFP ! The program works well , even when I "cheat" and go over on a bad day, I just keep coming back and getting back on track. It has taken me 30 + years to gain these 30+ pounds and I am not in a hurry to lose them. I have done that before , lost too fast and we all know about the.... YO-YO thing. I want to…

I would strongly recommend you add vegetables to your diet. Try a new one every week, celery stuffed with your peanut butter at lunch would be filling and less carbs and calories than peanut butter and bread. Celery stuffed with peanut butter makes a great snack too. I tried kale, didn't know if I would like it. Sautéed…

Good Luck this time, just keep trying !

Welcome to MFP ! Good luck with your goals.

I AM SO PROUD OF YOU, YOU ARE FACING YOUR PROBLEM WITH FOOD AND EXERCISE NOW AND NOT CARRYING THE EXTRA WEIGHT AROUND ANY LONGER. 1. Don't be in a hurry, this will take a long time. 2. Learn at least one thing every day, about healthy living. 3. Get any unhealthy food out of your house. 4. Just start off small , walk a…

Amy, Welcome to MFP. Good Luck. I too had back problems, broke my back, but it was inoperable. When I was finally able to walk, I would walk to one mailbox and home. VERY PAINFUL . Built that up to 3 miles but it took about a year. Anyhow I learned riding bike really helps to build up the back muscles. I got an air-dyne…

Sugar is sugar, natural sugars found in fruits. honey. agave or refined sugar, your body doesn't know the difference. You have to count them all........sorry.....

WOW YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US !! Congratulations on your new life !

First I want to say I am so sorry you are going through this. I read every word you wrote, and then read all 6 pages of comments from MFP "friends". YOU WERE VERY BRAVE TO SHARE YOUR FEELINGS, FEARS AND EMOTIONS WITH US! When I was diagnosed with Cancer I had all the same feelings, fears and emotions. THE BIG C WORK IS…

Your friend should have picked out the shapes she wanted in her wedding party and asked them to stand up with her. FRIENDS ? If she is only worried about looks, she probably asked the wrong people. I have never heard of anything so ridiculous !

Excellent. Your so right when others can view your progress it really does make you accountable. KEEP IT UP !

Good for you, Keep up the good work !

WOW YOUR DOING GREAT ! Would like to see before and progress photos !

I order a-la-carte and maybe just have a chicken taco with the chips that come before meal that may be enough. You can get a side salad with your taco.. I like to put salsa on my salad and that is a good choice. Be careful with a Taco Salad, they are high in fat, protein and carbs. You could log in several of these choices…

YOU ARE A WISE WOMAN ! We all struggle , we yo-yo, try for awhile and give up... ITS NATURAL. The important thing is you keep coming back ! Hang in there girl!

OH NO..... MY HUSBAND WANTED ME TO MAKE BANANA BREAD ! I ate a piece and didn't go over, but I surely would like to have another piece !

It is a problem, besides drinking a lot of water, I drink herb tea, hot or cold. Also I like Crystal Light sweetened with stevia. Or Wal Marts Great Value naturally sweetened Kiwi Strawberry sweetened with Stevia. Diet sodas have so much sodium. Try making herb tea and you can sweeten it yourself with stevia if you want it…

OMG GIRL YOU HAVE DONE A FANTASTIC JOB ! WHAT AN INSPIRATION YOU ARE TO US ALL !!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK, I AM SURE YOUR PROUD OF YOURSELF, I SURE AM PROUD OF YOU !

You have done an amazing job ! ( I hope you know your journey is just starting, To keep it off will be a struggle the rest of your life.) It looks like you've changed your habits and WOW you even ran a marathon ! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ! you are an inspiration to us all !!!!

You have made the first step, you went on this site ! You need to change your life style, are you ready for that ? No more munching on chips, its going to be celery from now on. Are you up for that ? GOOD LUCK !

OMG you are an inspiration to us all !!! Don't ever go back to fitting in those pants, you are so beautiful now ! Has your life changed 100%

Congratulations on staying on the plan with MFP its so easy . I joined in March and I am amazed at all the foods they have listed and also at the amount of sugar in fruit and vegetables Also the protein in vegs. I didn't realize it was important to count the protein you eat. Well Good Luck. Smiley

Ladymnlite, Hey ! Welcome to MFP. It has been working great for me just being accountable daily really helps. I am amazed at the protein and sugar that is in everything. I never make frozen meals or anything pre made or in a box, but fruits and vegetables have more natural sugar than I thought. I too have been at my ideal…

Graceful Dance, Good luck with your nutrition and exercise habits ! Hang in there girl !