JourneyingJessica Member

Ahhh i feel your pain. Im 5'5" and my waist is 35.25, & hips are 48. Have you tried old navy? I got their sweetheart brand in boot cut jeans. I ended up getting the 14 short- they're super tight but stretchy, they'll work fine with boots as skinny jeans. They were only $20 each on sale. I refuse to spend a lot on casual…

I am so very happy for you (got a little teary reading your post). You're so inspirational. Thank you for sharing.

12/2 - 3.1 12/3 - 3.2 12/4 - 3.8 Total: 10.2 November total: 64.9 miles December goal: more than November

Awesome!!

If you like a lot of dressing ill second the Greek yogurt + ranch packet. 1/2c of Greek yogurt is crazy amount of good protein. Slather on with great health benefits. I made a batch without the milk & sheesh it tasted exactly like chip dip. _______________ Healthy Ranch Dressing Ingredients: 1 cup Greek Yogurt PLAIN. 1…

This is what I do too! Weekly i have one meal planned that is exactly what i want ~ pizza, real burgers with cheese etc... Probably closer to maintenance calories than weight loss calories. So i bank a bit during the week. For me, a small change can mean difference between staying under & using every last. For example,…

I agree! Especially if you eat early & go back for left overs later. The most amazing cheesecake ever (junior's in NYC) is 560 calories for a normal piece (1/6 of medium cake). I totally could eat 2 or 3 of them no prob. Bam! 1500 cals right there lol. Stuffing & potatoes made with massive butter ooh and pie .... Yup i am…

I did it. 60lbs in 6 months. Feel free to add me. My weight loss looked like this. It wasn't linar at all. May 14, 2013 - 278.2 lbs Jun 3, 2013 - 268.2 lbs July 2, 2013 - 258.2 lbs July 23, 2013 - 248.2 lbs Sept 2, 2013 - 238.0 lbs Oct 6, 2013 - 228.4 Nov 15, 2013 - 216.8

Today's update. 11/1 - 3.3 11/4 - 3.4 11/5 - 3.1 11/6 - 3.1 11/7 - 1.7 11/8 - 3.3 11/11 - 3.3 11/12 - 2.1 11/13 - 4.0 11/14 - 3.4 11/15 - 3.3 11/16 - 3.0 11/18 - 3.2 11/19 - 3.2 11/20 - 3.4 11/21 - 3.2 11/22 - 0.7 (1st workout) 11/22 - 0.5 11/24 - 3.4 11/25 - 3.6 Total - 58.5 miles ????!!! I can't believe i did this!!!!

I thought about using slim fast but then read the ingredient list. Yikes! I do some meal replacements with shakes. But I purchased optimum nutrition double choc & French vanilla (30 servings for about $30 on amazon). Then add my own ice, berries & almond milk. IMHO it's a pretty balanced meal. I Follow up with a liter…

Bring your food scale. I don't see the issue. Most fast food places have menus online to make healthy choices easier. I don't understand why you can't log your food on your phone... It's pretty easy to do even if you estimate. One thing i tend to do when out, is find a similar food. For example i was at a local steak house…

I haven't "cured it". I just don't keep those foods in the house or if i buy, I eat one or two servings and then throw it away :D (or encourage hubby to eat) .... oh lord i threw away Ben & Jerry's and cookies and pastas and cake If i don't allow myself to have the foods i love, once in a while, ill binge and eat the whole…

I don't get this at all. Our office has someone who only eats kosher, someone else who's vegan, and someone who's Muslim (eg no pork). More often if the person ordering didnt get something they could eat, the person felt bad. They actually went out of their way to get them a special meal. I wonder if they were feeling bad…

Youve lost 81 pounds in 5 months thats awesome!!!! I have some advice. Go back and look at your weight loss. I did recently it was eye opening. I had one 'plateau' where i only lost 4 lbs in a month. A couple weeks later i started a four week period where i lost 16. Im going through another one now & am hoping i have a big…

First aid kits are also covered as are over the counter birth control.

Today's update. 11/1 - 3.3 11/4 - 3.4 11/5 - 3.1 11/6 - 3.1 11/7 - 1.7 11/8 - 3.3 11/11 - 3.3 11/12 - 2.1 11/13 - 4.0 11/14 - 3.4 11/15 - 3.3 11/16 - 3.0 11/18 - 3.2 11/19 - 3.2 11/20 - 3.4 11/21 - 3.2 Total - 50.3 miles ????!!! I can't believe i did this!!!!

Doesn't this seem like the problem. I understand your frustration and yes the eating the food you put on a plate for yourself is a bit much but it sounds like you do the cooking and shopping (it's called a relationship). Maybe he just needs to know where he *can* go for food. Maybe having a dedicated snack/food cabinet for…

I like optimum nutrition double chocolate & French vanilla versions. Yummy and 30 servings for about $30. Available on amazon

You are amazing. Thank you!

what about buying one of those cook books designed for moms who are trying to sneak veggies into their kids diets? You may be able to sneak veggies in without having veggies. Spinach smoothies made with almond milk, Greek yogurt, frozen berries, 1/2 banana and a handful of spinach look not so hot but taste like a banana…

Hello!!! I'm in a similar boat. I agree it's really hard to relate to someone who doesn't understand (including my DH who barely gains weight at all!) lol. I started on May 15, 2013 weighing 278. I'm down to 217. I log daily so feel free to add me (or anyone else who's wanting supportive friends) :D. Let's see stats for…

Hubby eats what I eat. He gets extra cheese, guacamole, potatoes etc. I also make him a bigger lunch so he gets to eat more then (plus he has snack foods at work that are triggers for me). ((And yes hubby lost any excess weight already too .... Grrr ... ))

Today's update. 11/1 - 3.3 11/4 - 3.4 11/5 - 3.1 11/6 - 3.1 11/7 - 1.7 11/8 - 3.3 11/11 - 3.3 11/12 - 2.1 11/13 - 4.0 11/14 - 3.4 11/15 - 3.3 Total - 32.2 miles

I don't think cheat days are good. But "cheat meals" absolutely. For example tonight i had tortellini with garlic bread and real butter! ❤ About 400 calories over my average dinner. I never go over my weekly calorie allotment even if i do on Friday cheat night. I just save some cals during rest of week to average things…

Today's update. 11/1 - 3.3 11/4 - 3.4 11/5 - 3.1 11/6 - 3.1 11/7 - 1.7 11/8 - 3.3 11/11 - 3.3 11/12 - 2.1 11/13 - 4.0 11/14 - 3.4 Total - 30.8 miles

Im the weirdo in the group. I like it. Mainly on days when I'm eating a lot and i see the number barely changing or *gasp* go up. It reminds me that I can't eat all wild.

I cut my grocery bill in 1/2 by using Costco (similar to BJs or other bulk food stores). The trick is to control portions so you don't just eat it because its there. Things like Greek yogurt, snacks, bread, milk are all cheaper. For me it worked out. For most daily things i could get 3 from Costco for same price of 2 at…

Thank you!! thank you!!!

Today's update. 11/1 - 3.3 11/4 - 3.4 11/5 - 3.1 11/6 - 3.1 11/7 - 1.7 11/8 - 3.3 11/11 - 3.3 11/12 - 2.1 Total - 23.3 miles

Hi! I'd love to join please. I still have about 70lbs to lose. ~ JourneyingJessica