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Yes, I think people on here need to keep this in mind. When you're starting out on MFP, and looking for a goal weight, I don't think it helps when people tell you BMI is bullsh*t and you should aim higher. The great majority of people on this website (myself included) will never have enough muscle for their BMI to say…

I found this grape and quinoa salad recipe at the grocery store, and it was AWESOME. Here it is: 1 1/4 cups gluten-free, fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup quinoa 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar, divided 4 oz fat-free feta, crumbled (1 cup) 1/3 cup dried Zante…

This is what I think as well.

I also loved these books! I think I finished all three of them within a week and then started over again... maybe that was a little excessive, but I thought they were great. :smile: Catniss, I was going to ask you if that's where your user name came from, but then I didn't because I thought you'd think I was crazy if it…

I wanted to say the exact same thing! I hope you're right, and it's the sodium from the Chinese food that prevented me from losing more. :tongue:

Here are my numbers: SW: 146.5 CW: 146.0 I was looking for a full pound, but I will definitely take any loss I can get! I WILL do better this week. Going grocery shopping today, and I'm going to do better about exercising. Let's see how it goes. Also, for everyone who already has plans to go out somewhere this week - don't…

*****CHALLENGE FOR WEEK 2 (5/3-5/10)***** OK, guys, I hope those of you from the last challenge don't mind that I'm recycling some of this. It's been a while, and I think they're good ones. :wink: For the food challenge, try to prepare all of your meals at home this week - no eating out or grabbing food on the go. I find…

A new person will post the weekly challenge Monday night or Tuesday morning (our weigh-ins are on Tuesdays). I'm posting this week's challenges, so I'll have them up tonight.

I have a really hard time with this too. If I'm feeling really motivated, and I'm going to a chain like Chipotle, I'll look up the menu before I go and look at the nutritional information. There's usually at least one thing that is a little lower in calories (sodium goes out the window when eating out), and I'll plan ahead…

I haven't been posting a lot the last few days, and I haven't been logging my food, but I have been pretty good about not overeating, so I guess that's something :). Thank you to everyone for the congratulations, it's a big weight off my shoulders, and now the only step left is graduation! Tomorrow I will get back on…

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Yesterday I turned in my last assignment, and I am officially DONE with medical school!! :bigsmile: I was not intending to not log anything yesterday, but I was working hard to finish everything up, and then realized that I ate three meals away from home and had no idea how to log any of it, so I gave myself the day off.…

I'm having a hungry night tonight, so I came here for some motivation. The past several days I woke up pretty late and didn't get a real breakfast in. Today I ate breakfast, but then didn't bring a lunch with me when I went to the library. I did bring a few snacks, but I was starving by the time that I got home. My dinner…

Very unique username: ceejay000

Say what you will about artificial sweeteners - some people are fine with them, some people are not - but Crystal Light has no sodium and no caffeine. If you add it to water, it will not make you retain water/weight and it will not dehydrate you.

Both are difficult, but I find it easier to stick to healthy eating habits than any kind of exercise schedule. I don't know why, I love the way I feel after I exercise, but it's just really hard for me to get off my butt and actually do it... I might be losing weight, but eventually I'll need to hit the gym if I want to…

Yes, I am certainly doing that dance, running to the bathroom every 5 minutes, but I will keep it up!

I got my 10 glasses of water plus some extra in today! Woohooo! That's big for me. I did not get my exercise in today, but I will put a renewed effort in tomorrow and get it done. I love all the positive attitudes in this group. :happy:

On this note, I made homemade potato chips that were really delicious (and easy to make). The satisfied my craving for something crunchy and savory (like chips), but without all the junk in store-bought chips. Here is the recipe if you're interested: Ingredients: 2 russet potatoes 1 tbsp olive oil garlic powder paprika…

Yes and yes. :smile: Ten 8 oz "glasses."

I agree with this. Sometimes the people who are around us the most and used to the way we look now are the ones who say that we're "too thin" once we lose weight, when actually we're much healthier than we used to be. I have not had this problem yet, but my dad lost a bunch of weight a couple years ago, and everyone he…

I moved down a notch on my belt today for the first time in a while. :smile: I've been waiting for this day for quite some time, so I'm very happy!

I like to snack on fruits and vegetables, nuts, or a protein/fiber bar. One snack combination that I frequently have is some almonds, blueberries, and a "light" string cheese. Find some healthy foods that you enjoy and keep them stocked so you can grab a handful when you're hungry between meals (or pack them with you when…

I love the water challenge. It gives me a reason to implement my water reminder system (that I learned on the MFP forums, I think...). I'll wear 5 silly bands (you could use rubber bands, bracelets, etc.) on my left wrist. I have a 32 oz bottle of water, and every time I drink half of one bottle, I'll move one bracelet…

Here's my weigh-in for today: CW: 146.5 GW: 138.5 I would love to set my goal lower than that, but I need to get back on track, and 1 lb per week sounds perfect right now.

I'm reposting the challenge that aab posted yesterday for anyone who missed it among all of the weigh-in posts! For anyone who had questions about the specifics of the challenges... The way we've been doing it in the previous challenges, you just keep track of it yourself, and do what works for you. If you want to count…

This is what I use as a rough guide (100 + 5-10 lb per inch above 5'0"). I'm 5'2" and my goal is 110-120. I'm not there yet, but when I get closer, I plan on reassessing how I feel/look rather than choosing an arbitrary number. ETA: I've been down to about 119 before, and I was pretty happy there. I wore a size 4. This…

I am definitely in! Thanks for starting the thread :). I'd be more than happy to take one of the weeks, just let me know when you want me to do it. I might keep weighing in on Mondays to keep it consistent, but I don't think that should be a problem. Let's do this! :happy:

Great job! It must be very nice to know that your effort is really making a difference in the way you feel and what you are able to do :). Keep it up!

I'm out of town and don't have access to a scale right now, so unfortunately I can't weigh in... I had fun with this challenge, though :).