KaelaLee88 Member

Ah you go girl! <3 I can relate about the late diagnoses! I think it's very empowering to find out what exactly the problem is so that you can finally get tailored advice. I too used to be SO HARD on myself and for many, many years my pain was put down to being Overweight (which got worse and worse in the…

I became Disabled just under 2 years ago following the eventual decline in my Degenerative Disc Disease (L4/L5) which also resulted in Permanent Nerve Damage (Peripheral Neuropathy) to my left-side trunk, leg and foot, so I understand very well what you are dealing with <3 I now have a very low level of Mobility so the…

How about some Popcorn, Tortilla Chips or Breadsticks and Dip, Fruitbowl, Mixed Fruit and Nuts, Low-Calorie Cookies or Cake or some Cheese Savouries. Anything like this is ideal :smile: I hope you all have a nice time at your Book Club x

Some of my non-fruit snacks/treats are: - Low Calorie Crisps (or 'Chips' in the US) like Prawn Shells, Teddy Faces/ Pom Bear, Cheese Puffs - Popcorn (Flavoured or Toffee) - Low Calorie Biscuits like Rich Tea, Bourbon Creme, Oreo, Ginger Nuts, - Cereal - Granola Bars - The Occasional Low Fat Yoghurt - Small Cake portions…

My favourite thing to do is look at my favourite comfort foods like hearty and wholesome foods, pub grub, etc and I try to find a way of preparing it at home that makes it healthy. We eat things like Egg, chips and beans, Sausages and Mash, Chicken and Vegetables, Italian Chicken Pasta, Chicken and Bacon Pasta, Spaghetti…

I used to think that I hated Veggies too but I discovered that I just didn't like them the way that i'd had them prepared. Try starting with some tomato-based sauces and gradually add vegetables into it like mushrooms, onions, peppers, etc. You can find out what you like and what you don't like. The sauce can also be…

Soup is good, Cheese and Tomato Pasta is portable and easy. Does the food have to be portable? If not, you could try something on toast depending on your food preferences. Things like open sandwiches, Cheese on Toast, Beans or Spaghetti on toast, poached eggs on toast (as you can see, I like toast!). You could try a fancy…

I bake only with sweetener and with a low-calorie margarine. It keeps costs low and it's much lighter in calories. When looking for a recipe online, look for simple recipes and use your judgement. Can something heavy be supplemented for something lighter? I have had excellent results with cakes, brownies and suet puddings.…

Any of Leslie Sansone's 'Walk At Home' Videos :) You can find some on Youtube that are brilliant and they are an excellent workout. You can do this at any intensity for any length of time but follow the video and after 15 minutes, you've walked 1 mile! I love Walking at Home <3

*BBQ 'Chicken' and Fried Rice with Mushrooms* I make this with store bought BBQ sauce and Chicken-style pieces. We are Vegetarian but I understand that Quorn sell something similar for Vegans called 'pieces' which you can find in the freezer aisle. I boil some rice and mushrooms with a vegetable stock cube added. While…

Low Calorie Grain Bars, Seasoned Quorn Chicken pieces are delicious and low Cal, Jelly, Popcorn, Baked Apple and Cinnamon Crisps - Saw this recently on TV (Slice an apple very thinly, dust with a little icing sugar or sweetener, dust with cinnamon, spray lightly with a little cooking oil and bake until crisp) - Hope these…

Hi both, I myself am Vegetarian and recently found a great group on MFP for Vegans and Vegetarians. This may be able to help you on your journey - http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/45-happy-herbivores

When following the 1,200 Calorie per day structure, my IBS went haywire and I had exactly your problem. After visiting a dietician, she suggested a greater fibre intake. It's easier than you think it'll be, if you aren't mega into fruits and Veg, try a high-fibre grain bar to get the process rolling. You want to look for a…

I'm here, dragging myself back after the ultimate flu-driven pizza binge that was last week! After losing a good deal of weight last year, I back-slid like crazy x

Sounds like you have an awful lot of change happening right now, exciting and challenging changes at that! Integrating into a new Church is always something I find difficult as I like to say 'Yes' to everything and quickly find myself over-committed. I have recently started at a new church, about a month ago, and I am…

Oh wow, you can tell that i've not been around recently! I didn't realise that both of you Ladies (Cara and Julie) are waiting for operations - I pray for your fast recovery and success on this new part of your journey! The overeating thing, I can definitely relate to. Sometimes I will just want to eat because i'm bored…

Oh good luck for your surgery Julie, i'll be praying for your speedy recovery :) It's so great clearing out old cupboards and wardrobes that are crammed full of things you no longer use. I feel so cleansed through after having a good sort, i'm sure it's given you some peace of mind right before your operation. It's wise of…

Oh hun, I am so sorry to hear your heartbreaking news :( I am praying for family unity, peace, healing and renewed strength. Whether believers or not, God draws near to the Brokenhearted and comforts those who mourn. You've all had a terrible shock and I pray that you can all grieve together in remembrance of such a…

To be a better wife, to be healthy enough to run around after my family, to look and feel better, to enjoy a more active lifestyle, to not feel held-back by my weight and to make myself proud :) Kaela x

Fantastic! I would love to lose a pound this week as i've fallen way off the horse recently, just reminding myself why I got started! Congratulations on your weight loss, your enthusiasm is infectious and has really motivated me too! Well done and Thank you! God Bless, Kaela x

Oh hun, she is obviously very unhappy with her weight. You will always find approval from your friends here at MFP. I know that having the support of your family is important, as it is to us all, but for now - try to keep going with the changes that you are making. It can be much harder for Women and Men over a certain age…

Just to be clear - this woman has written for the Daily Mail. This is not a reputable newspaper! "Fat-Shaming" or making comments about someone because of their weight (Whether positive or negative) is never acceptable. None of us are perfect, we all have flaws. This woman is obviously trying to grab attention by writing a…

You are incredible! Congratulation to you on all your hard work! :) Kaela x

God Bless you, Jo! How have you been? Long time no speak! Kaela x

Don't buy more than you need! That's the first place to start :) You'll need to look at your favorite meals and find ways to prepare the food that are possibly a little more cost effective. Scaling back portions may also be necessary whilst you find your groove! We eat on a tight budget and we have quite simple tastes. We…

Less jiggle! :) Kaela x

You all look incredible! You should be so proud of your hard-earned, new bodies! Kaela x

Incredible transformation! Well done on all your hard work! Kaela x

I cannot run well due to bad knees but I love walking and I also love Dr. Who! I can't wait for awesome Peter Capaldi-ness in August! Come on 23rd! Kaela x

I LOVE your honesty! I lost a lot of weight before I met my Husband. I was going to the gym 3x a week, hardly eating and working, working, working! I gained it all back and then some because I too, made terrible choices, we had a horrible few years whilst we were getting set-up including homelessness, unemployment,…