hmanderson Member

Don't let smoothies overwhelm you. They are easy! Whenever my fruit is about to go soft, I freeze it. Same with kale. I have a ton of frozen kale/fruit(from summer)/bananas in my freezer ready to go. I just grab out a bit of what I need and pop it in my bullet blender. I also add greek yogurt, a splash of milk(cow/almond)…

I love to add oats to my smoothies!

Good points...I should have specified. I do about 70 min of Zumba 1-2 x a week...it's a really instense workout. The other 2 days, I do about 30 min of bike or treadmill, and then 30 mins of weight machines. Yes, I do try to up the weight/pace/intensity as much as I can.(Previously, I was not working that hard-and only…

For a sweet nighttime treat, I like the Double Chocolate Vitatop Muffins. Take it from the freezer, pop in the microwave for a couple of seconds and it is a lovely cake-like treat. The bonus is they are only 100 cals, full of protein and fiber. A healthy indulgence! :bigsmile: I also will have the SF chocolate pudding or…

I feel your pain! I have been really good since starting 1/2/12. I really wanted to lose 20-30 lbs before my cruise on 3/24. Well, here I am, over two months later, and I have only dropped 10 lbs! I initially had my diet set at 1200 cals and was working out 4x a week, including intense cardio(Zumba) and strength training.…

My ultimate goal is to be down to 145/150, but my mini goal is be down to 170(30 lb loss) by 3/24/12.

Hello all! I'm 5'1(almost 5'2) and at my heaviest ever...200 lbs and a size 16/18. :( I am cruise bound in less than three months and would love to to lose about 8-10/ month to get me down almost 30lbs by the cruise. A big goal and I may not succeed but it's good to have a dream! As long as I get going and keep focused, I…

Good for you for getting serious! My weight loss is going slow, but I am hoping that it will lead to a life-long loss. I love MFP...it makes life much easier and I haven't felt too deprived. I am just more aware of the choices I am making. I have only lost about 12 lbs since February...sometimes it is frustrating, but I…

Welcome! I am fairly new to MFP too and I love it! I am taking the slow approach as well, hoping it will lead to a lifestyle change and I'll be able to keep the weight off. I have lost just over 8 lbs as of today. I am very excited because MFP has been so easy to use and even when I went on vacation, I was able to maintain…

LMAO!!! :laugh:

This looks soooo good! Think we'll have it this week. Thanks for sharing! :happy:

I'd love to offer support! I just started here too. Add me as a friend...we can do this! :happy:

I'm pretty new here too and I would love to help offer support! Feel free to add me! :happy:

I'm new too, and a 41 yo SAHM. I'd love to be your friend! :happy:

So frustrated! Should've never stepped on the scale this morn, as I am a little less than a week before AF. But I was confident that I had made more loss(I just felt it), so I jumped on happily. Imagine my shock to see that I am back to my starting point! I am trying to keep my wits about me, and stay strong...I know it's…

Small world! :wink:

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate it. I look forward to getting to know, and help, all of you! :smile:

I would love to join this group! I am a SAHM of two, aged 9 and 7. Still trying to lose that baby weight, seven years later! LOL I need lots of support, as eating well and exercising has not really been a part of my existence these past 41 years. That makes this endeavor even harder! I've lost 2 lbs since joining MFP and I…

I do too...gonna add you, and hopefully we can help each other! :happy:

I'm new too...and after only one day, I'm hooked on this site. I understand the challenges of being a busy mom trying to lose weight. I'm still trying to lose the baby weight and my baby just turned 7! :blushing: It's about time to get serious! I will add you as a friend, and I hope the other moms here will add me too! I…