ShrinkingStephanie

So true!

I love bananas... I used to eat 1 or 2 a day. Unfortunately they are probably the least healthy fruit in terms of sugars/carbs. I used to have a personal trainer that always preached to me that if I was going to eat a banana, eat a small one and ONLY post-workout. I no longer eat them daily, maybe once or twice a week and…

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I love Optimum Nutrition Whey Gold Standard. I really believe its the best in terms of taste and nutrition. No grit, easily dissolved and very versatile. Only 120 calories and 24 grams of protein! I make shakes and smoothies out of it with water, juice or milk. Monday I mixed the vanilla with low sugar OJ and it tasted…

Delicious and packed with protein: Tuna and eggs... sounds gross, OMG so tasty! Put a bit of oil (small bit) in a frying pan toss in the tuna and warm up, I like mine a bit browned (Persian tuna packed in EVOO is best. If your tuna has oil, you may not need to add extra) Whip a few eggs (2 eggs per can of tuna), pour into…

Can I still join? I actually started it on Monday, today will be my 3rd workout. I can barely move... should be interesting!

I'm 33. Currently at 244... lost 21 pounds so far! I'm just becoming active on the boards. Would love new MFP friends to share and plan with! Please, anyone with common or uncommon goals--Let's be friends! I love seeing everyone's progress. It's so encouraging!

I made homemade guacamole for 8 people for a picnic at the beach. The weather cancelled our plans... I ate almost all of the guacamole over a 2 day period. I don't think I can stomach it ever again! But I'm sure I can have a go at those brownies!

1. 33 2. Think I'm an hourglass... everything seems pretty evenly distributed and my waist nips in? 3. Watching my carb intake has had a huge impact, almost 20 pounds instantly gone, but now I've realized I need to exercise to keep it going. My body responds really well to exercise (which makes me wonder why I never did it…

Think it might be impossible to balance it out without someone giving you specific meals every day. The only things I track are calories and protein, I generally ignore the rest. I always try to at least double the protein allotment I'm given and try to stay under or just above the calorie count. Try limiting your fruit to…

That's wonderful. Good job!

Way to go! That's the best feeling! I have a pair of pants I'm s..l...o...w..l..y working my way into. I keep thinking just a few more pounds! Good on you!

Welcome and congrats on setting your goals. I've decided that mini-goals really help. Go figure that why experts suggest them! I'm new as well and love the welcoming atmosphere and support I've already felt. Feel free to add me-we can support each other. Good luck!

Used to eat that every day... smeared on 12 grain bread, dripping butter... hot coffee. Oh yum. Marmite and cheddar baps... literally my mouth is watering. Most spread it on thinly, I love a thick layer, that first bite makes your tongue explode... must go shopping

Wow! Well done! That's brilliant. Congratulations!

Think this is pretty common. My husband on the outside tells me he'd like me to lose weight etc. Then 5 min later pushes me into the car to head to the nearest Marble Slab to order the biggest sundae they make. Hope you can work it out with him. Just let him know how much you love him. It's his issue and self-esteem. Not…