Kristena2009 Member

my boyfriend is an exercise science major and is now coaching and I asked him the same thing because it seems like however much I lose I've got that lower pouch on my belly. He said that the way muscle and fat works is that even though muscle burns more calories than fat, it doesn't take from the nearest area when it does…

true but i just turned 21 ...me and my friends are all still in that bar phase :)

I'd say she really isn't worth your time either. But to be honest, when you succeed she is going to notice. If she cares enough to talk trash about you then she's going to notice how great you've been doing and you won't need to rub her face in it. Actually not giving her the time of day and showing that you are just doing…

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wow you look great!

Your husband sounds like a sweet thoughtful man who thinks you are beautiful inside and out. Its great to have people who support you that you love. My mom told me I looked pregnant last summer and I had only gained 20 lbs or so. I actually know of a funny story about my aunt that always comes to mind. my aunt has…

I'm doing fantastic! I love MFP and its made it so much easier than past diets I've been on. Ive lost 11 pounds and i only have 16 left to go. Having a new boyfriend can sometimes be good motivation. I have been dating a guy for 1.5 years. 9 months of that wasnt long distance but the rest has been. I go a month or so in…

my bad. i should have specified that for me its 2000...your right its different for everybody. I was just using that as an example

It depends on what your calorie goal is set to. Mine is set to losing 2 pounds a week. I can only eat 1200 calories and you naturally burn around 2000 a day so no matter what I'm still burning 800 calories if i stay under my goal. that way if i burn 300 calories working out and then eat 300 calories later im still under…

I've been taking weekly pictures. I'm on week 4 and although I don't feel like I've changed very much I can definitely tell a difference when I put the pictures side by side. It's great motivation! I just have to remember to take a picture in a bikini every wednesday morning haha :) but its been fun so far. I can't wait to…

What I've done is eaten a turkey sandwich or something filling but low on calories at home ....then your not super hungry when you go out to eat. You could eat a small meal at home, wait a while, and then go get a small fry or kids meal. That way your calorie intake is still lower than if you would have had a normal size…

I workout every day and am shooting for 25 pound loss...but once i hit it im intending to keep it up. i also love friends to motivate me. :)

I don't really like to take plain shots so I mix them. I've really enjoyed fuzes....also whats really good (but kind of expensive) are those neuro drinks. theres different ones that do different things. like concentration and things like that. Where I live they are about 2.39 each so I only get them every once in a while.…

I'm a college student too who has never kicked it into gear before... but im ready to do it this time!! Anyone can add me as a friend! its great to have support from people on here. im only a week in but its helped me a ton

One more thing! Fuze drinks mix really well with vodka and the ones that are marked "slenderize" only have 10-15 calories :) Also Diet orange soda and UV cake tastes like a dream-sickle ...its so good and cake is only a few more calories than a normal shot of vodka ...but you still get that sweet taste

Ya last weekend I managed to stay under my calorie intake and also go out by just getting diet soda and mixing 2 shots in them. Also I wait longer until I start drinking. For instance, all of my friends were pregaming and having a few shots at home before we went to a comedian and then we were going to go to the club. I…

Hey I'm new to this too and I like having more friends to help motivate! we have similar goals. I have about 23 to lose. lets be friends!

Just took my before picture! I'm excited to see how everybody does!

Awesome ideas! and thats honestly what I'm working towards. I don't want this to be a "I'm going to lose weight going to the gym and be done" thing. Like you said, it should be a lifestyle. Thanks for the tips!

This exercise takes a lot of set up and equipment but its super fun and makes me forget I am even working out. Dance dance revolution!! you need a playstation, the pads, and a game though. I use double pads because I play on expert but beginners would just need one pad. I played this every day one summer (not to lose…

Hey Girls! Ive been on MFP on and off and dropped weight and gained back fast. I only have about 23 pounds to lose left but its been hard for me to stay motivated. This weight loss and gain is giving me stretch marks not to mention my back and forth with fitting into my favorite outfits. I like the title of this group…

Ya. I checked out the olive garden website and the parmesean crusted tilapia only has 590 calories. I had no idea that the chicken parm I had been getting was 1090! thanks for the advice with the drinks too!

I had a day that I didn't cheat and I had spent almost as many as if I would have....let me explain. I haven't let myself have arbys, mcdonalds, any of the food that as a college student i was used to eating all the time. I had 900 calories left and I realized wow I can get that tonight if i want. I eventually decided that…

I've found that I have trouble with a meal plan. What helped for me is to have a friend who is also in a similar situation and trying to eat healthy that eats regular meals with you. I ate at the same time as a few girls so we all made a pact to keep each other accountable. That way when I'm in line and picking out…

I'm also a college student and what I find the most filling, easy to make, and least amount of calorie meals are chicken or turkey breasts. You can get packs of frozen skinless chicken breasts at wal mart and they are only about 110 calories per breast. I've had them plain, on a bun for a sandwich with barbeque sauce, with…