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I eat very well at work also. What helps me with late night snacking is my trustworthy giant bag of pork rinds (skins). I know this isn't the best in healthy terms (sodium), but I drink a bottled water and take ONE handful out of the bag and put on a napkin and immediately clip the bag shut again. 1oz is only 90 calories,…

Audessy, "phat" is very funny. Cause I know what I look like when I'm "phat." People actually give me "side-eyes" when I say my Body Crush is Serena Williams. I'm sorry but, when I used to look like that, I was something to really look at and nobody could tell me otherwise...LOL Good luck in your journey, and I understand…

Columbia, SC representing (Although I work in MD). I am there in SC every 2 weeks! Add me if you wish and we can exchange motivators and tips; even discuss what's going on around SC (in a Fit and Healthy way, I mean).

I'm 45 and need to lose 5 pounds (about 6 times)...Add me as a friend if you like, to view my food diary. Warning...get a pillow (boring). I need more variety, but I only like certain meals. Good luck to everyone and let's really start eating right/exercising.

I meant to say: Minutes 15-30 is 3.8mph. Basically change the speed every 15 minutes is what I do.

Even prior to joining MFP, I started Power Walking for 1 hour daily. On the weekends and holidays since I'm off work, I walk outdoors. My routine: Treadmill: Minutes 1-15 is 3.7mph Minutes 16-30 is 3.8mph Minutes 30-45 is 3.9mph Minutes 45-60 is 4.0mph Incline: Start at 6% and DECREASE every 5 minutes, therefore it's at 0%…

Congrats, Allie; although I've never smoked, I'm certain it was a wise decision to quit. Good luck on your journey, and you will definitely have better health. Christine: I will check this "petite" group out, thanks.

Hi, shib. Funny, I lasted 2 weeks before, and could actually already see definition in my stomach area; so it was working. That was last year. I was getting ready to do my Fit Test last night (start on Monday with that) but I was very tired, and couldn't work myself up to it, after my Power Walking session anyway for 60…

Welcome, Robin! I have just recently started back on MFP, and wasn't logging or active in the past. This may as well be my first time now. I am on Day 3 today and have incorporated healthier eating and exercise into my regimine. Check out my profile for more info... Good luck to you, and we can surely motivate each other.

IH: I love that quote, thanks! I will remember to repeat this one everyday.

Mamadon, congrats on your weight loss! As I mentioned earlier, I was happy at that weight as well, and that's what I'm striving for. As far as age, I am well into my 40's, and have no desire to be 100 pounds. As my profile states; my body crush is Serena Williams, and she is NOWHERE near thin....just toned and fit (my…

You are doing an amazing job. It's true: that is the SECRET: eat less, exercise more! I am starting my journey but the hardest is eating great in MD, where I work, then going home to SC every two weeks, where the REAL food is: Macaroni and Cheese (homemade baked), pork bbq, biscuits w/gravy, hush puppies, banana pudding,…

I agree with most, that it really depends on the person and what they want to look like. I am 5"3 3/4, and I remember what I looked like at 145 (all through high school). Yes, that was a LONG time ago, but those were my best body days. When I was active duty, I weighed about 128 the entire time and looked like a…

Great job, ladies. I can definitely see the difference! Maybe I will turn my head around (profile pic) when my face is less "pie" and more "cupcake." (See, I'm still thinking about food...)

I buy the jugs of zero calorie Arizona Green Tea. I can finish one in two days. Or I drink a lot of Propel Zero in Grape flavor. I'm really trying to get back into drinking plain water, it's hard, though.

I can honestly say I DO judge people, but normally it's based on how they are putting themselves out there, or what they may have said. It's certainly not a negative thing, just reality. Example: In the July/August issue of Shape (Jillian Michaels on cover) the last page (Fit & Famous) features Venus Williams. She quotes…

Hi, Niki and Kimmy and welcome. Are you in Aberdeen, MD? I realize there are a couple states with this city. Good luck on your journey. 39plus.

Wonderiss, congrats on the weight loss so far! In a popular women's magazine where the host gave everyone a car one year (don't want to advertise): January issue (can read free at the library) is all about diets and cleansing. One that held my interest and I will try starting next week is the 5:2 plan. You eat normally 5…

Alairissa, Nuts have a fairly decent amount of protein; yet a little high in fat if eaten in large amounts. Just this evening, I went to a popular 24-hr diner (not advertising) and had the best 10 oz. T-Bone and scrambled eggs ever!! I substituted ALL other things such as grits, hash browns and toast for the grilled onions…

Tabbycat, welcome to MyFitnessPal!! I am new also and just signed up like 30 minutes ago. I have started and stopped with managing my weight throughout the years, and this time I'm seriously going to keep it off... Good luck to you and it seems you will receive all the motivation you need on this site. I need to remember…