JourneyingJessica Member

Age:37 Location: USA Goal: to see if i can really do this without dying lol. Something fun about me: I'm a big tech geek lol. I've lost almost 80lbs since May and really want to see what my body can do. I have a ways to go weight loss wise but I'm closer than i was last January :D Im currently using MFP to procrastinate on…

Im cold waaaayyyyy easier. Funny I'm freezing after i cool down from a hard workout. It's like i can't get warm enough. :( I wonder if its more the weight-loss tho. Im missing insulation!! Not that i want it back mind you. As far as getting sick - no. I've always been pretty healthy.

Not that it helps after the fact but maybe use a tracker like MapMyWalk in future? It gives you distance & speed. Otherwise equate 1mile to about 100 calories. I read somewhere the cold doesn't significantly up your calories burned unless your body is physically shivering to burn them. Although maybe the extra weight of…

I haven't run since high school, until this month!! I've run a whole quarter mile nonstop & am on week2 of C25K.

I'm guessing subway claims healthier because it is healthier than say a bacon double cheeseburger with fries. If "healthy" means lower cal, with reasonable amount of fat, then I'd say yes. They have a decent number of options at 6g fat (or less) and less than 400 calories. Seems not to shabby for a meal. If "healthy" means…

Do you have pics? I saw a big body change from 221 to 204. Depending on where you lose from first it makes a difference. A lot of posters have said losing that first pants size was the hardest. I know for me it was. Why? Because I was squeezing myself into those puppies. I prolly could've bought a larger size. So I had to…

I've lost 70lb-+. Ill be honest i have a hard time seeing it sometimes. When i do i go and put on a pair of pants i used to wear that now fall down my hips. Im slowly making my way thru the "skinny clothes" i had from last time i was this small. It's funny. I notice my body more now. I keep playing with my now jiggly…

Thats awesome!!! I hope to post the same some day.

I'd love to know more info.

I love sugar too. I don't smoke, barely drink, have cut out a lot of red meat, am losing weight & am getting healthier, sheesh don't take my sugar. At the end of the day, a bit of sugar, even highly processed yummy stuff will kill me much slower than the 75lbs i was carrying 9 months ago. Moteration, for me, includes…

Amazing!! You look great and so happy!!!

That is awesome!! I noticed it during laundry too. Hubby had to really look. He thought my new jeans were his! Lol.

This had me laughing out loud and not Internet LOL but full laughing. NOTED meth & bath salts are bad!

Depending on your body it can take 1-2 yrs of maintenance for your skin to catch up. In the mean time body brushing, lotion & water water water may help too. You're so young its possible things won't be as bad as you think.

^ this. I weigh things like meat, cheese, nuts it takes like 30 seconds - and i know Vegetables i estimate i didn't get heavy bc of spinach. Lol. I measure with measuring cups & spoons if it makes sense. Like my morning cereal & milk. Yogurt dressings etc. Can You can estimate ~ maybe. Might be interesting to try weighing…

I think its ok as long as you're not selling things on your blog. I don't think you're allowed to link to services that compete with MFP or that are solicitations. I'd put it in your profile too.

Believe it or not poached salmon is amazing, quick and stupid easy. About 1C liquid ~ water or white wine or chicken broth Put liquid in a shallow pan, add fish bring to almost boiling. Reduce heat & simmer for 5 minutes. That will cook a 7oz piece of salmon without skin If you don't over cook it, it's more moist with less…

Pretty awesome post! Thank you!!!

Possible health issue got me here and keeps me going ... My doctors appt at end of feb is huge motivation. I wanna be under 200 when i go (6 pounds in 2 months sooooo doable).

You are a rock star!!!

I 5th or 6th Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey. I keep double chocolate and French vanilla always. You can get 30 serving container (2lbs) from amazon for like $30 so cost per gram of protien is cheap. I tried the vanilla ice cream flavor. It was good but had an ice cream (?) after taste. The French vanilla was smoother.

I cut my grocery bill in 1/2 by going to Costco (warehouse store). Many things were basically buy 2 get one free price compared to grocery store (eg at costco almond milk is $7 for a 3 pack, at store one is like $3.50). You can stock up on things like quinoa, long grain brown rice, frozen veggies, cheese, frozen fruit…

At a $1.50 I'd stock up. Even if not your favorite theyre way better than ordering take out. I love the smart ones desserts :D

I think there are some groups of those who have had WLS. Maybe check them out? It might be no carbs for a while especially while you learn to eat again. That makes more sense than no carbs forever.

Cheesecake Factory has a cheesecake that is 1,200 cals/slice ... I almost cried when i saw that.

When my butt and legs look like that. Im doing it all day long and forever. Fair warning :heart:

You look like a million bucks too!!! Congrats!!!!!

This is what I do. I know its hard but Im strict when i can be and on days i can't be as strict *meh* . i promise, long term one or two days won't matter. Just start back up right tomorrow. Plus now you have yummy left overs for the week!!!! I had the pleasure of being allowed to do christmas with people who have no family…

I'd love to sign up too. :) i started at morbidly obese III (bmi = 46.3) and just stepped into obses I (bmi = 34.9).

Well. I am proud of you! 10 miles is quite the accomplishment & in 20 below even more so! Sometimes ppl can't be happy for others. It's life. But you can find support here :D. And most importantly you know you did awesome!