BeckyRayJohnson

Hi ladies. I have only been in here twice. Once to read and once to post. But I love the idea of a goal. I appreciate the welcome too by the way. :happy: I need to get more serious again. This past weekend was hell for me eating wise. No restraint at all. I was aware each time I took something from the cabinets if it was…

Hm I never thought of using a programed food list to get back on track. Such a simple idea. I will have to go look at my past diary to see what I was doing when things were working so well. Thanks for the idea.

I did the same thing about choices last night. Could not sleep. Was that your problem as well? I hope today had gone well for you.

Hi ladies. I just stumbled upon this message thread. I am fifty-five and get tired of reading of people who have the energy and time to work out hours a day. I have three grandchildren I am raising so my time is not my own. I have just recently restarted my weight loss efforts. I spent a year and a half going in and out of…

I too am looking for new friends for encouragement. I am not new to mfp either but sure need to have a few friends to keep me here. I am older..55 that limits my friends list a bit because of the differences in interests and life styles. I am not a fitness "freak" and I do not like "healthy " food. I love to eat. I have…

Hi, I am an older woman..wishing to lose the added weight I have seemed to keep on since being dx'd with BiPolar in 1997. I too started the rapid gain with meds then like you are describing became lazy or set in habits or just did not care. The down side of BP you know? Anyway, if you are willing to have an older friend, I…

My slow cooker does give a flavor I cant seem to get rid of too but the older ones did not. This is a new one that has a seal and lock to take it places. I think it is the rubber seal around the top edge that is doing it or the knob on top that is not the good old glass. I was wondering how to get rid of this myself just a…

Thank you for this topic. This and how to use herbs and spices has been bothering me all week. I have a very common and unhealthy diet I think. Especially this summer with three kids and running here there and everywhere. Being a gramma raising grandkids I am tired and dont want to cook so its the fast fix things that are…

I did not know how to do this quote thing so forgive the blank reply. I agree here totally. I am one of those falsely taught people who until weight watchers and other programs began to learn more about the foods. Though now I dont agree with W. W.s I do appreciate some of the basic info I was given. And it has been kind…

Thank you all for the suggestions and tips. I am willing to fill my plate with more veggies less carbs and know to keep them frozen for myself to eat but I have not learned how to fix a lot of them in a yummy way. How to season the say asparagus that I have only had once. What to do with the various veggies and things like…

Great idea!! I just went to putting mine over ice and drinking it slow so I guess that is what is happening to me too. One can a day is what I crave. Weird because I stopped cold turkey for a medical treatment last Feb and went back to drinking it a month ago when I got done. Dumb me. But great idea. thanks.

I add fruit..dried or fresh and sweeten with stevia or truvia. I use a tad of milk but make mine with water. I too like it chewy but use the old fashioned or the instant. The amount of calories on this is not bad for you since it gives so much benefit to your day. The feeling of not being hungry as in satisfied and the…

as a mother and grandmother I would redirect her desire to journal and focus on the choices. My two grandchldren ages 9 and 10 have been hearing a lot about healthy choices and the food pyramid at school and keep looking at labels and such. I try to keep them on track with the pyramid and portions instead of calories. They…

This was very helpful for me. Especially the "craving for more" part. Thank you.

I'm with you on the Jillian. I know I can never be as fit and firm as her because I am over fifty but when I open my fridge and see her on the meal replacement shake I am encouraged to do well.

I myself think that is a part of this until the pattern of food choices is established. You have achieved an amazing loss and I think I understand your feeling about always thinking about the nutrition info. The best advice you have been given is to enjoy anything in moderation. Where you are happy with the changes like…

How would it be with turkey sausage and a bit less of it?

Sounds really good. Does it freeze? I doubt I could get the kids and hubby to enjoy it but I would. :smile:

That is my fav place to learn new foods. I appreciate that it has the nutri info.

Seems a common thing. Nice to know I am not the only one. I think I may have found a way to make it work at least to get the first couple of pounds off. Good Luck ladies.

Just use this as a tool to prevent over indulgence next time. A slice of cake or a scoop of ice cream, even a small bar of chocolate is not going to break the good week. Just use this miserable feeling to look back on and know you don't want to feel this way again. It will help with the portion sizes. But do celebrate and…

You are beautiful! It is like watching a butterfly unfold. Good job! :flowerforyou:

Great advice. I will keep it in mind myself. Thank you for sharing this. :flowerforyou:

Thanks for posting this question. I too am just where you are except the numbers down and then up are larger. I am going to heed the advice given here to make a plan. I am in charge of what I buy and what I fix even if I feel like I am not. You know already that you can do this...now lets just do it okay? You are smart to…

No back lash here. Just a comment that no sizes in the US are the same from one garment to the other. Not even in childrens clothes. And they are all kind of rude or inaccurate in the advertising too. I did not find the pix you are talking about at your blog site but I don't really need to see them to know what you are…

Maybe moderate or smaller amounts? Or scheduled mini treats? I cant wait to see what others have to say.

Hi I am 52 and just restarting my fitness journey here. I had a bad week this week but Know next week is better. I ate all my old foods especially today but I did continue my exercise so ...I know I can! I know I can because I once did .lol. Got with in 10lbs of goal weight and went nuts I guess. I would be happy to be a…

We are a family of meat eaters as well and I personally am so sick and tired of chicken I could scream every time we have it.lol. I have found that very lean meat in any kind with moderate to small portions is fine. I try to eat fish at least once a week, chicken one to two and pork one and the rest are beef with out fail.…

Here's to your determination! I have to restart from zero myself this week. Gained and it was not pretty numbers that is for sure. My love for theater popcorn with melted butter is right up there with yours and it sure shows on my belly! Add me as a friend if you like and maybe you as a newbie and I as a fallen oldie can…