Ekaette07 Member

I completely understand the frustration of the losing vs gaining cycle. I have probably lost the same 10-15 lbs 2 or 3 times. While I know this may not seem like a lot to some people, but I started at 400 lbs and my goal is 150(ish). Those 10-15 lbs that I lost so many times would have put me just that much closer to my…

Thanks for the tips and encouragement! I've used an ace bandage but someone suggested something more of an ankle brace so I'm going to see if that helps!

I'll check out an ankle brace. I've wrapped my ankle before with just an ace bandage though it probably wasn't enough support. I don't belong to a gym (I have issues with the gym) but I do have resistance bands so maybe I can do some work with them. Thanks!!!

I completely understand. When I started on here it was with 2 of my close friends. We were each other's support system along with the other mfp friends I made. However, after dropping 30lbs it seemed like everyone fell off our original individual goals. I just started back about 3-4 weeks ago and invitied my friends to…

Thanks everyone for the encouragement!! I'm excited to see how much I can lose!!

I don't know if it's better then regular milk, but I love it. I do believe it's supposed to better then soy milk though. Something about the amount of sugar in Almond milk being less than that to all other milk alternatives including soy milk. In addition, almond milk does have less calories, cholesterol and saturated fats…

Thanks guys! I just wondered if anyone else had this experience. My first major goal is 50lbs so hopefully I'll see some physical differences by then. If not, I'll keep pushing until I do!

I intend to order it online! I watch her cooking show on the Cooking Channel. I love her recipes!!

I'm so sorry that you are having to experience this especially with someone who you consider a friend and have known for so many years. I'm not in your situation, but if I was I think I'd have to be honest about how her comments make me feel. I think that you should explain to her the positives (if there are any) of the…

What has helped me is splitting up my water consumption method throughout the day. I'm at work from 8:30-4:30pm. I make myself drink at least 2 20 oz bottles (5 cups) of water before I leave work. Usually I finish my first one by 12:30-1pm and then finish my second one by 4:30. Then I drink half a bottle before I start…

I think that intially you may see a difference, but I do think you'll be sabatging yourself in the long run. I haven't been trying to get healthier long, but I know the first two weeks I loast a total of 7lbs and then the third week I gained 2lbs and could not figure out why. My friend reviewed my calories and turns out…

Mostly it's left overs from the night before when I have to go to work. I find it easier to just pack my lunch when I am putting up food for the night. When I am at home (like on weekends), I may have a turkey burger (no bun) with a salad or soup and a sandwich.

So after watching my new favorite Hungry Girl cooking show, I put about 1 cup of organic soy milk or almond milk and then 1/2 a cup of water. Basically letting the oatmeal swell up and in turn doubling it's mass so I don't need as much of it.. Then I add in some fresh apple slices if I have it or dried apple slices and a…

I'm still in the process of figuring out my workout songs mainly because I do more workout DVDs right now. I do listen to 'I Smile' by Kirk Franklin before I start working out because that's when I need the most encouragement (especially if I'm sore from working out the day before or had a crappy day at work). It just…

I'm not a bride, but I do dabble in wedding planning. I would say if your still trying to lose weight, then buy the dress 7-5 months before the wedding. My reasoning behond this is two fold. First, is because you don't want to be looking for a dress so close before your wedding. It's an added stressor and sometimes the…

I love Greek yogurt.I use the Chiobani kind because it's supposed to be all natural. I haven't tried any other types though. I get my Chiobani in bulk from Bjs and usually have it with some organic granola for breakfast. They sell them individually if you wanted to give different ones a try

I have used both Almond milk and Soy milk. I believe the Almond milk is healthier than soy mainly because sometimes soy products are not "completely" organic or natural so they can receive the same "boosters" as other produce and meat products. It doesn't taste like dairy milk, but it doesn't taste bad either. I have used…

Welcome!! I just started using this site as well and I love it. I hope you'll like it too!

Lol. That was fast! Thanks for all the ideas. I'm going shopping this weekend so I definitely have some thoughts of how to improve my breakfast options!

Thanks everyone for the encouragement!! It really does make a difference. Just by reading all the posts I know things I need to improve on like planning my meals a little better to make sure I am hitting my calorie goals for the week. I can usually get about 32-48 oz of water in a day, but I need to increase that bit more…

Well by March 18th I am supposed to have lost 10lbs...