helen0616

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I did not "not eat." Set day fasting (Google it) involves 500ish calories on your fasting days of non-processed, preferably liquid, intake. Then on your feeding days, you replenish. It teaches self-control and reminds us that most of what we feel throughout the day is not really hunger but boredom or craving. I am a size…

They take care of the candy bar craving and are way better for you than a Snickers or something... thus, the "healthy" part. But if those were at my desk, I'd be eating them everyday. I had to stop buying that kind of stuff once I could actually see my sugar consumption on MFP. It was shocking! These don't bother me but my…

Thinking about getting one, too. BUMP for educational purposes. :bigsmile:

I did not see this program but am fasting today as well. It's my first time doing this and I am feeling ok so far, but it's not even 10A. The articles I read called for liquids only, up to 500 calories, and so far I have had probably only 100 calories. The only noticeable thing so far is that I am shivering from drinking…

My NSV: I'm fasting today and 6 weeks ago would never have been brave enough to try it. I would also have never had the desire to try and feel what real hunger is. I feel like this is a turning point for me!

OMG this is horrifying. 2 McDoubles Large Fries Diet Coke (haha!) Large M&Ms McFlurry Calories 2220 Calories from Fat 860 Total Fat 95g (147%) Saturated Fat 41g (204%) Sodium 2430mg (101%) Sugars 142g I am fasting today and this is good motivation. Although reading that and remembering how that used to make me feel is…

Thanks, I'll see if I can find them.

Totally superficial for me. I just want to look good and I don't want my kids to ever be embarrassed that they have a fat mom. I was always embarrassed of my mom and seriously can't stand the thought of my kids feeling that way about me.

I've been married for 8 yearss and I can tell you that as long as you figure out a way to make him feel like this was HIS idea, he'll be much more likely to cooperate. If it's YOUR idea, you're nagging. Lead by example. That always helps. If you live together, perfect, do the cooking and make it healthy. Suggest outdoor…

Last night, my husband produced some magical ice cream bars that he had apparently stashed in the freezer. I was like NO! I CAN'T EAT THAT! TAKE IT AWAY FROM ME RIGHT NOW! And he says "here, look at the box, Helen!" So I did. Edy's Fruit Bars Orange and Cream 80 calories. Yes, I said 80. For realzzzzzzzzzzz. ; ) And I ate…

This whole thread made me LOL. This exact thing happened to me the other night. And honestly, I was so tired and confused that by the time I gave up trying to figure out how many freaking calories were in the thing, I was no longer "hungry" and put the bag back. Problem solved for me!

Just wanted to say thank you for this advice. When I went out yesterday I focused on keeping my eyes straight ahead and my back straight. I ran faster and farther and felt great afterwards. My best interval went from 10:46 to 9:43. I couldn't believe it! It is easier to breathe this way, too! It seems like such a simple…

Me neither!! Day One was HARD! So you're not alone and now neither am I!

Love this! I am that fat girl, hoping nobody sees me, embarrassed at how slow I am compared to everybody else. I hope that the people driving by don't recognize me and then wonder if they talk about how awful I looked in clothes that actually fit my body. That embarrassment alone is enough to keep you away from exercise.…

SW: 189 CW: 181 (7/31) GW: 175 UGW: 150 Weigh in Dates: 8/1: 180! 8/8 8/15 8/22 8/31 Total weight lost in August: 1 lb What is one thing you have been wanting to do when you have lost enough weight? Have a fabulous vacation to HAWAII happening in December and I am going to wear a bathing suit on the beach there and not…

Me! Me! Me! SW: 189 CW: 181 GW: 175 UGW: 150 Weigh in Dates: 8/1 8/8 8/15 8/22 8/31 What is one thing you have been wanting to do when you have lost enough weight? Have a fabulous vacation to HAWAII happening in December and I am going to wear a bathing suit on the beach there and not feel like I need to be hanging out…

I guess nobody has foods they want to tell us about!!! :sad:

NICE! I have one! One size smaller jeans today. (sorry, totally not highjacking, just excited!)

It's painful for me to say this but honestly, it's hard to run when you're overweight! I have never been a runner before, even when I was thin, because I was one of those people who could eat whatever and still be a zero. And then I had 2 kids and everything changed. I know that running is good for you and I did a 5K a few…

I just realized this happened to me right AFTER I had my youngest too, she was like 3 weeks old. Somehow the tiny baby in my arms was not a clue to the fact that I was, in fact, no longer pregnant. People are so stupid.

Ok... dumb ? What's an NSV???

2009 Toyota Venza, AWD, V6. Her name is Gemma, as in the bad b*tch in black from SOA. Love love love love her. Favorite things: power lift 6 disc changer MP3 plug-in thing Bluetooth cream leather with black piping good mileage for an AWD car (23MPG) Dislike: My husband whines that my car is nicer than his.:wink:

This happened to me once as well, at a friend's baby shower. I just brushed it off to all the blind old women having baby fever... but sadly, I know better. : ( I was drinking wine at the time and the lady was horrified. We all had a good laugh, and I pretended to be fine but so wasn't. My new rule: never EVER ask a woman…

Last night I had (y'all don't laugh): 6 strawberries sliced up 1 serving (3/4C of Honey Nut Cheerios) 1 sugar free Jello Chocolate/Vanilla swirl pudding cup Total: 193 calories Felt like: 1000 calories I also ate it in bed. In my PJs. And I don't feel even a little bit bad about it. : ) PMS doesn't stand a chance!

Specifically, rundouble does this. The little voice says "you're halfway through!" I was like, "HALLELUJAH!" when I heard it. LOL! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rundouble.companion&hl=en

I think I am getting a big fat fail in this whole department. Feet are out front. Am probably leaning forward. Arms are very tense but I did realize that and have been trying to work on it. Oy vey.

Yep, that's how I run. Heel first. Crap. Thanks much!

I used RunDouble for the first time today and really liked it. You can set it to distance or time.

They are good. I had one as a panini today with ham and stuff and it was delicious. Just enough bread!