LVCeltGirl

Have somebody else hide the scale that way you don't know where it is and curiosity can't get the better of you. It's a very freeing thing to do, especially when measurements are proving that you're losing. I've always said that I don't care if I weigh 350 lbs as long as I look like I weigh 128 lbs. (insert your own…

It's been said, small steps. If you don't have a problem with aspartame, then instead of the switch from Coke to Diet Coke, try out Coke Zero. I've found that it tastes more like the sugary Coke. That's coming from a Diet Coke junkie, who switched it up to Coke for a bit (all the articles about how bad the artificial…

Just 3 is going to be difficult.... 1) I've gotten too small for my fat clothes. 2) I've learned correct portion sizes and even when I relaxed on my regimen, I naturally ate at maintenance (3 to 4 lbs gained at most over the past month, already back on the "wagon" for deficit and losing it slowly). 3) Feel that Ex-Husband…

I have to agree with what others have posted and quote the song title from the movie Frozen.....LET IT GO When you quit giving into her comparisons, and her having to "One Up You", then she'll quit doing it or at least quit telling you she's doing it. Because she's getting a reaction and the reaction that she wants, she's…

I just got a pair of Yurbuds (the over the ear ones designed for women, smaller ears and all) as a Mother's Day gift. They work and work well. They have the same locking design of Yurbuds but also have the over the ear thing which I also love (just in case the lock doesn't work and I need something to hold them in). They…

Thank you for this! Congrats on the NSV and listening to your body instead of "your mind" (the Acceptable and UNacceptable reasoning). Way to go!

Fabulous!!!!

Cookies and Cream Quest Bars. Chocolate Drizzled Coconut Bar (Luna) I also just discovered that I like Nutella (or Nutella type hazelnut chocolate spread) and if I keep to 3/4 of the serving size (which is enough for me), I can have it on a "skinny bagel" or a waffle instead of peanut butter. Makes me feel like I'm…

Feel free to add me and honestly it's eating at a calorie deficit. I'm at work right now but if you add me I'll take a look to give you suggestions. Remember there aren't really bad foods (well there might be but it's for medical reasons that they're bad for a specific person or type person) only bad portion sizes. There's…

Congrats! You look great! Keep up the good work.

I say try the Wheat Belly Diet, mainly to see if you get any added benefits (like you've observed, more energy, clearer head, etc). If you don't have a proven wheat allergy, I would consider adding wheat back into your diet just not as much as you used to eat. I actually did this and did enjoy how much better I felt…

At my worst, right before the surgery, I had all of that. The sensitivity (which happened after confirming the stones and I'd started trying to be kind to myself) to the bloating, gas and pain my stomach. Right before emergency, I had a piece of toast thinking it'd be safe on my tummy and was sick.

I replied to the initial post and then read more and needed to chime in again. Yes, stress will affect it. But also, some of the signs of an attack mask as stress signs (I had severe back pain and neck pain, in all the same places as I get with stress, so example is under the shoulder blade). And I'm with you on thinking…

I started getting severe gallbladder attacks after losing 40+ pounds. It turned out to be a large (2.7 cm) gallstone that was attempting to get out of the gallbladder. It wasn't going anywhere. It was removed (gallbladders can burst so keep that in mind if worried about surgery) and that removal was the best thing to…

I drink 1 gallon daily (for the most part, every so often, I miss that goal)....That's 16 cups or 128 ounces daily.

LV - I'm in Las Vegas CeltGirl - a variation on my license plate but also because of my Renaissance Faire involvement (Got CeltGirl from a line from a performance there) and my Scottish/Irish roots (ie Celtic with the hard K sound not with the S sound, which is the basketball team in Boston).

As everyone has said, more calorie dense foods. Nuts, whole milk, avocado, ribeye instead of chicken, etc. Little things like that add up for what you need. Don't want to lose too much muscle, then it's okay to go over the protein guideline especially if you're using MFP guidelines for losing, then most of the numbers are…

I sympathize but honestly, other than telling him your concerns ( to include the diabetes in the family), you can't do much more than that. Except for the smoking, I have the same issue with my b/f. Spitting image of his dad, who passed away due to complications of diabetes and that's not been enough to "scare him into…

I think it depends on how your body processes the liquid. Using myself as an example, I have to count only my water for water. I can drink tea (hot or cold) with only some lemon juice (so no sweetener) and it doesn't help me like water does. But I have friends that can drink water, coffee, diet soda, tea and it helps like…

Amazing! Thank you for the inspiration.

Fabulous!!!! Can't wait to hear when you reach your next goal.

I'm in this club (less the without any real friends). I'm a rennie (Renaissance Faire performer) in my free time with a 9 year old son who I have technical primary custody of (it's close to joint but the way it worked out I have technical and I'm taking it). So during Faire season, when I can afford to, I'm at a Faire.…

Actually I have the answer for rapid weight loss....lay on back, feet in the air, place scale on feet instead of standing on it. You lose a bunch of weight that way!!!!!

I do well until.......I get bored and can't do something physical (due to time of day, or the duties of a single mother, etc). That could be at any time and if I can't do something physical to get rid of the boredom, then all bets are off. And I'll scrounge around my house (or office) for anything that will sate my boredom…

Fabulous! You look great!

You've gotten so much good advice about the "Eating Clean" part of this that I'm not even going to comment. However, very concerned about your daughter. Get her help about the fruits and veggies aversion. You could be doing her a great disservice. Not nutritionally (ie vitamins and minerals) although that is part of it. I…

Happy fitversary! You look great!

Way to go! Keep up the great work! You look amazing.

Baby steps, read what was suggested (it's all very informative). Focus on the small goals, and you'll find the larger ones attained. As everyone has said, one day at a time and the realization that this is a lifetime journey. You'll have the journey change as you progress but it's never over. It's going to have it's ups…

How long do you have prior to going out with the Family? Can you pre-log, plan for the day with a bit of exercise that you wouldn't normally do? When I'm faced with this, I often roll with the punches. I pre-log or at least pre-plan what I'm going to have. Using B-Dubs as an example since that's where my son wanted to go…