carrierella Member

:ohwell: I was surprised to come back to see the back-and-forth between the couple of you LOL! I never meant to start anything! I, too, try to stay CLOSE to whole foods consistently. However, there are days like today, that the chemical-laden fat-free pudding that is only 60 calories for a nice serving of chocolate was a…

What kinds of things do some of you do (outside of fruit) to satisfy a sweet tooth that is LONGING for cake, cookies, ice cream, etc... Anyone have help? It's moments like this that make me come close to (or actually) fall off the "diet wagon". :ohwell:

If I leave at least a 100-200 calorie "deficit" in my daily food allottment, will that help me to lose weight more quickly? Especially if I add a little bit of daily exercise in the form of walking?

I'd love to have someone specific to work with friend-wise to help keep me accountable to my decison to lose weight. It seems I start, then quit because I feel alone. If someone else "out there" was interested in being "diet buddies", sharing our challenges/victories daily (or several times a week), etc... that would…

This sounds like a stupid question, but I have to ask anyway. If I add crystal light to my water, does that still count as "water intake"? What about soup broths? Juices? Curious how all of you count your water consumption. Exclusively water... or vitamin waters, etc... too?? Thanks! Carrie

They say one should have a minimum of three workouts per week, in order to notice results. Does this *need* to be spread out, or would it still work if I did my workouts Friday, Saturday and Sundays?

How exactly does the eliptical machine work? My physical limitations aren't severe... just troublesome. I have weak knee joints and no pelvic floor support. The musles in my abdomen are "torn" from so many pregnancies as well so this causes some issues that others do not have to worry about.

My issue is I've got 8 kids, and am a full time student. Finding daylight hours to do outdoor exercise is challenging at best. If I had a machine it would help tremendously, as I could utilize it any hour of the day, still be there for/with the kids, and possibly do more than one thing WHILE I am exercising. Furthermore,…

I am looking into buying a treadmill, eliptical machine or stationary bike. Which one would work more muscle groups and burn more calories? I don't have much money to spare, so have to choose only one. I know it is best to work different muscle groups as in strength training. But I'd like to get a machine, too. I think it…

I am looking into buying a treadmill, eliptical machine or stationary bike. Which one would work more muscle groups and burn more calories? I don't have much money to spare, so have to choose only one. I know it is best to work different muscle groups as in strength training. But I'd like to get a machine, too. I think it…

There was a banner on this site for "The Pink Patch". What in the world is that!? If you go to their website, there are stories, but nothing to tell you what it is. It sounded so odd I clicked on the ad out of curiosity! Thought I'd ask all of you! Carrie

Yes, I have no qualms about having SOME belly. Everyone knows that nine full term pregnancies are going to wreak havoc on tight tummies! :laugh: (Gotta love those goofy little faces you can use, here! Ha ha! I couldn't resist throwing one in there just now!) I am just paranoid about making things WORSE. Plus, things…

Hi everyone, LOOOOOONG time no "see"! I've been out of the loop quite a while, but after gaining what I lost over the past two months... I'm back IN! I did have a question, however. Hopefully one of you will be able to help!? I realize most of us are not doctors and do not have a health degree, but I would imagine at least…

I've been discouraged the past two weeks. My marriage is falling apart, I had a terrible episode of plantar faschia(sp?) causing foot pain and swelling... I've been discouraged, depressed and wondered... WHY BOTHER!? I ate cookies, chips galore... you name it. I didn't care. Why am I losing weight anyway, I wondered,…

We had Papa Johns Taco pizza (regular crust) tonight for dinner. I can find it NO WHERE on MFP or via google search. It's like this stuff doesn't exist to people. And I *KNOW* we ate it tonight! What do I write in for calories!?!??!?! Carrie

After nine full term pregnancies (eight living children), believe me when I say I understand about "belly sag"! :ohwell: I could deal with that, however, if it weren't for the REAL problem: Diastasis (sp?) - separation of the recti muscles. There is about 4 1/2 - 5" separation on my transverse muscles. It's going to take A…

Since I started my "new lifestyle" (diet/exercise/weight loss), I've focused on either walking or using my rebounder for exercise. Some (or all three) of my oldest children and I go for a walk each night after my five little ones are tucked into bed for the night (my husband is home). Usually, we go about a mile (approx)…

I was going to say most of what the others have said... NATURAL Peanut Butter is *healthful*! I eat mine like one of the others said, in the morning for breakfast... a rice cake, 1 tablespoon butter and Polaner's AllFruit jelly (1 tsp). It's GREAT! :-D Not too bad with coffee, Mmmm! The total for my breakfast comes to only…

... I seem to have STOPPED losing. How do you all get past being disappointed and disheartened????? Very frustrating indeed! I feel as though I'm simply at a "stand still"! :cry: Carrie

Alright. My question is one of the "Did the chicken come before the egg?" type questions. Truly it is. And just like I can answer the chicken question for you... I'm sure there is SOMEONE out there who can answer MY question! It is 2am as I write this. Yes, 2am. I haven't gotten to go to bed, yet. The baby is wakeful...…

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! And guess what! -- This morning my reading is back to "normal"... my lost weight seems to still be... well, LOST! Yippeee! And to those who said it HELPS to have everything recorded... this is SO true. Like at the dollar store, those "little things" really, really add up! Carrie

Wow, you all are fantastic! THANK YOU! Carrie

Hello, everyone! I am wondering if any of you could help me. I rarely eat processed/packaged foods, trying to cook wholly from scratch. However, my problem is this: how do you record things like casseroles? Whole grain blueberry muffins? Etc... Today, for example we ate: Breakfast: Whole wheat blueberry muffins (2 eggs, 3…

WHEN will it come back off!? And will it take another five weeks to do so!?!?!?!??!?!?!?! :-( Carrie

I'm really feeling depressed! I seem to have GAINED three pounds! Except for having NOT walked the past three days, I haven't done anything differently! Hmmm... well, I've eaten carefully. But I HAVEN'T been on MFP recording everything... :-/ Maybe I've eaten more than I thought? My main question for all of you, I guess is…

I am finding that I need less food to make me feel "full". But sometimes, like today, the meal is so good that I eat seconds... EVEN THOUGH IT IS ALRIGHT CALORIE-WISE. I am not going over. But shouldn't I be learning to STOP when I no longer "feel hungry"? After inputting my foods for today and my exercise... I still have…

THANK YOU everyone. You're the greatest. I'm glad I've found MFP! I'm going to trust your words, and keep pressing on! Carrie

(((((hugs to you))))) I am so sorry you've lost such a dear friend. Praying for you, Carrie

I am feeling frustrated and I know I shouldn't be... but... honestly! This is taking TOO long! I pass by the hall mirror whenever I'm tending chores and children and I catch my reflection... I'm still the same fat person I was yesterday. It feels like I'll always be like this! I'm tired of it! Three weeks... and only four…

My husband went and ordered more pizza for a snack. It was from Papa Johns. I've eaten really good today and had lots of calories leftover so wasn't too worried about eating a slice. Now... I do not know what this was... it was a square pizza with a fluffy crust. The toppings were cheese and onion. Is this a pan pizza? My…