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I harnessed my self control by preparing my own "pre-packaged" food. I don't mind leftovers and this is quick and easy for me. I prepare casserole-type dishes and store them in containers I got cheap on Groupon. Usually two different meals since is just my daughter and I. A few I've made lately; Shepherd's Pie, Tuna…

Name: Robin Age: 51 Height: 5'3" Start Weight (week of Feb 22) 273.8 Goal Weight (Week of April 22) 259 Weigh-ins on week of February 22: 273.8 March 1: 273 March 8: 272.4** March 15: 270.2 March 22: March 29: April 5: April 12: April 19: Last day April 22: ** My birthday was March 4th and even though I logged, I pretty…

I realize that I am late to the party - but I want in!! Luckily, Wednesday's are my weigh in days so this is perfect for me! It will also give me a reason to participate in the thread. I try to read through every few days but it's hard to post when I am mostly using the App on my phone. Name: Robin Age: 51 Height: 5'3"…

I'm going to try this again. I had a long post yesterday and accidentally closed my app without posting!! Aagghhh!! Keeping it short tonight. Disappointed (but I guess not surprised) that I gained 1.2 pounds when I weighed in this morning. Given the size of my feet and ankles, I am thinking water retention! I'm not going…

*waving* @Damensha I remember you! Welcome back, I've just returned myself about 10 days ago. I, too, was so glad to see this page still alive and kicking! :) I had a rough food night last Friday that I thought might be detrimental, but alas, I lost a bit over the weekend. My daughter and I went to a hibachi grill…

A quick check in on this dreary Saturday in South Florida. I've lost another 1.6 pounds but won't record my weight until Wednesday. Though I am not restricting when I weigh, I am only recoding weekly. @skinnyjeanzbound - I am the heaviest I've ever been in my life and it's wrecking havoc on my back problems which are not…

Returning newbie here. I recognize some people (*waves* @skinnyjeanzbound ) tho they may not remember me, understandably. I last regularly check in during 2014 where I was doing well until a summer vacation threw me of track and I never got back on track. I gained 20 pounds in the last part of that year. Somehow, I managed…

Harmony9 - I am struggling too. I followed your instructions and I got nothing. :(

DECIDE!!! I decide to get involved in my life AGAIN! I have been gone too long and no one is suffering as a result but ME! I have gained back almost everything I lost last year! This past weekend my daughter did a fun 5k (Glow Run) and physically there was no way I could have done it with her. HOW DID I LET THIS HAPPEN…

Holy cow! I lost most of my post! Frustrating after all the personals I typed out! Grrrrrr! Better luck tomorrow!

Wow, I am having a hard time getting back on the wagon. I have been trying to keep up with the thread, but even that has been challenging. I've just spent the last few hours reading posts from the last 4-5 days and remember how inspiring everyone is here! If nothing else, I need to DECIDE (my 2015 trigger word) to find my…

I needed to repost this for myself and thought it might be food for thought for some others as well: Having read this, my trigger word for 2015 will be "DECIDE"!!!

Here I go again!!! Time to start all over! I have missed you all and the biggest mistake I've made (besides falling off the wagon and gaining 18.2 pounds) was not checking in here!! I was so very afraid that once football season started and my traveling ensued, I would stumble and fall. It happens every year. At least this…

Quick mileage update: 07/01/14 1.08 07/02/14 1.72 07/03/14 0.82 07/04/14 1.53 07/05/14 3.58 07/06/14 0.92 07/07/14 1.91 07/08/14 0.95 07/09/14 0.63 07/10/14 1.08 07/11/14 0.27 07/12/14 0.16 07/13/14 0.13 07/14/14 0.81 07/15/14 0.03 07/16/14 1.03 07/17/14 1.12 07/18/14 1.39 07/19/14 1.37 07/20/14 1.08 07/21/14 1.00…

Thanks to everyone for all the “Welcome Back” greetings! You all have warmed my heart! Tuesday goals – GET BACK TO THE BASICS! I need to do a better job logging and I need to put my mind to getting some exercise! I have been lacking and slacking in both these areas and it’s no wonder I am struggling to get the scale to…

A quick update on my dysfunctional family vacation. it was WONDERFUL!! A few bumps in the road with mom being, well, MOM but I guess that is to be expected. LOL It was great to have us together for the first time in 40 years and as a result, we are trying to plan a family vacation at a beach or lake house for ALL the…

Holy cow! on vacation for 12 days then came back to a busy, busy week of work last week (including about 5 hours of overtime - cha-ching!) and we've rolled over the thread! I've been reading for about a week now to get caught up and I'm finally here! Extremely tired but MUST say to Nettie - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!…

Been SOO busy. Finllay got caught up, only to probably fall behind again! I leave for my dysfunctional family vacation on Wednesday afternoon. I am hoping to maintain while I am away. My brother's girlfriend eats a Paleo diet (at least she did the last time I saw her) so I am thinking that meals will be very good! She…

The last week or so has been a bit crazy. Sorry, no time for personals right now. I am still trying to catch up from the beginning of this "part". Mileage update: June Miles – Goal 60 miles: 6/01 - 0.80 6/02 - 1.52 6/03 - 1.35 6/04 - 1.26 6/05 - 1.40 6/06 - 1.76 6/07 - 0.34 6/08 - 1.94 6/09 - 1.69 6/10 - 1.03 6/11 - 0.07…

Bumpity bump bump!

Taking a look at my miles and I will be lucky to make HALF of my goal. It has just been too damn hot to do anything. Plus we are getting into our rainy season where we can expect pretty much daily afternoon/evening showers. It’s been over a week that I have been trying to get to the pool and for one reason or another…

I have been reading everyone's posts all week, but haven't popped in to say hello at all. I have been dealing with a tremedous toothache that unfortunately I have to just deal with for the time being. A lot of home remedies and today it's starting to feel a little better. Eating has been challenging which you think would…

I don’t have time right now for anything but mileage update but I will try to get back this afternoon for personals. June Miles – Goal 60 miles: 6/1 – 0.80 6/2 – 1.52 6/3 – 1.35 6/4 – 1.26 6/5 – 1.40 6/6 – 1.76 6/7 – 0.34 6/8 – 1.94 Until next time; wishing everyone peace, love and weight loss! And… Don’t sweat the small…

Glad the weekend is upon us! I tried to stay awake for Game 1 of the NBA Finals last night, but no such luck! Sadly, I awoke this morning to see that the Heat lost. There’s tons of speculation down here about the “broken A/C” in the arena. Even on CBS This Morning it was mentioned that the Spurs didn’t seem to have any…

I have been trying so hard to keep up these last few days! Phew we have a lot to say this week! CONGRATS to all of us on a great May Challenge!! @Tracy – the “dump cake” recipe: 24 oz. frozen fruit 1 box white cake mix 1 can 7up or sprite Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9x13 pan. Layer frozen fruit on the bottom, then the dry…

Tuesday Fitness Goals – Well, if I am feeling a little froggy… I’ll JUMP! Otherwise, I will not be doing much of anything aside from my hourly walks around the office building when my work load permits. Less is more is what has been working for me these last few weeks and if it ain’t broke… @Tanya – HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Here’s…

Happy Monday everybody! Welcome to all the newbies! Come on in, pull up a chair and join the fun! @Karen – I was eating back exercise calories, just not all of them. I had been following your advice from about 6 weeks ago or so. I was looking to net around 1200 per day. This actually makes a lot of sense to me. I’ve had…

My final numbers for May. Based on my rough estimates I am really close, I either just made my goal or I fell just short! 5/26 - 0.25 5/27 - 1.65 5/28 - 0.99 5/29 - 1.32 5/30 - 0.96 5/31 - 4.16 If I just made it, that would be the first MFP goal I've set and accomplished so woohoo for me!! If I fell short, well at least I…

@PaintedCalvary - I am in Florida too, Broward County. Where are you? A group of us did the Color Run in Ft Lauderdale a few weeks ago. I can so relate to the heat! Ugh! I think it's the reason why I have been in such a fitness funk lately!

Wednesday wish – TO GET OUT OF THIS FITNESS FUNK!! STILL!! Besides my weekend beach walks (and the occasional last minute 5k) fitness has pretty much been non-existent! I am blaming the weather. It’s just too damn hot! The last time we were at the gym, I had to walk outside into what was probably 80+ degrees to COOL OFF! I…