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Youtube and Pinterest!!!! I made an "Apple Pie" that used Coconut oil to make it "creamy" It was pretty good...

Hey all!!! Im 26 and just had a baby (He'll be 10 weeks this Friday) I've been a member for a while now. I must say having the encouragement and help of everyone on this site is REALLY what keeps me motivated. Add me!! I live in Louisiana I love writing, singing, listening music, attempting to dance (sad sight LOL ), and…

THis is a great post. I love music. My office is ALWAYS jammin!! Right now, my Pandora is on the Sean Paul station. Getting in touch with my Jamaican roots :) My father would be proud. LOL

Thanks everyone for the AWESOME suggestions. I have made a grocery list and I'm looking forward to trying all of your suggestions :)

I had Select Harvest Light Italian Veggie Soup w/ a Plain salad(1 Cup lettuce, 1 small Tomato, 2 TBS chopped onion, and 1/5 C raw Mushrooms, salt, pepper) Not too exciting but pretty satisfying ;o)

This is what I want to be. I love seafood.

I actually reached for a baby of celery sticks vs. heading to the vending machine :O) Ohhh and packing a banana for the ride home from work in order to combat my "I am finally home sooo what can I eat" feeling

These are really great ideas!! Thx ALL. Looks like I'm headed to the grocery store after work :o)

Sounds Yummy!! I will definitely try these!!

Well, you have chosen the right place for motivation and support. I have been a member for quite some time and have played the off again on again game; however, you find that being on this site will help you keep your focus. Awesome to have you here. ENJOY!!!

OK soooo I'm checking in Things have been pretty slow with the weight loss; however, I am still pretty encouraged. I kinda got lazy the past couple of weeks with the exercise BUT I'm back on track. I have a new doctor and a new regime so I'm excited about that. I now will consume 1340 cals a day. He actually told me…

That's AWESOME!! That's a HUGE accomplishment!! I know how hard it can be to get back into the groove of exercising. With life's stressors, kids (in my cause my husband LOL), job, and just LIFE in GENERAL, it can become nearly impossible to find the time AND energy to commit to an exercise regimen. Good Job!!

Well, I have been on and off my goal for the past two weeks with stepkids visiting, 3 doctor's visits in 3 days, and 3 job interviews. My eating has been up and down (Today is a definite down day LOL) BUT I am still exercising everyday. I havent seen ANY change on the scale (Thank goodness cause I was convinced I had…

IF you have a lunch bag, you could freeze a bottle of water and put grapes and strawberries in little baggies. The frozen water bottle will keep your grapes and strawberries nice and cold. I have the 100 calorie bags of baked cheetos in my glovebox for my salty snack.

I lost my first 40 pounds doing WW. It was awesome; however, the fees were killing me, and my hubby and I moved to another state. The meeting weren't the same and the people weren't as friendly as the ones from the other state. I found this website and JUST FELL IN LOVE. I love the feedback from the people going through…

I KNOW RIGHT!!! I don't believe in that craziness either BUT my hubby is too soft.

Sooooo, I had a pretty bad weekend for eating...I visited my parents and grandparents this weekend. OMG!! I had spaghetti, BBQ chicken, T-Bone steaks, baked beans, taco salad, vension burgers, gingerbread cookies, oatmeal cookies, and chips. WTH?!?!?!? I didn't have anything fried OR fast food. That was good. I did drink…

I have learned that the best way (for me at least) to satisfy a sweet craving is to have whatever you are craving...lol. If I want a twix, I don't need an entire KING size bar. I get the fun size pack and eat the rigt portion size and just make sure that I have enough calories left for the rest of my day. If not, I just go…

Ok, I am one full week in. I am doing well so far. I have been working out AND ACTUALLY enjoying it!! Who'd a thunk it? LOL This was a great idea COMFORTFOODADDICT... LOL So how is everyone else doing?

So, this weekend I did pretty good on my choices. I exercise BOTH Saturday and Sunday. I made good choices with eating health (EVEN when we went to the dreaded ALL U CAN EAT BUFFET!!) I got on the scale this morning and I pleased. 171.8 YAAAAAAY!! Pretty close to being in the 160s. I usually fall of the wagon at 170…

OK...DAY 3 has been a challenge. I ate some SWEETS!! Dang it!! Those lil packs of skittles were sooooooo tempting...and that 100 calorie pack of Sandies BUT I did have enough will power to NOT eat a HUGE piece of BIRTHDAY CAKE!!! YES that's what kinda job I have...where everyone eats EVERYTHING fattening!! BOOOOOO!! I…

OK...DAY 3 has been a challenge. I ate some SWEETS!! Dang it!! Those lil packs of skittles were sooooooo tempting...and that 100 calorie pack of Sandies BUT I did have enough will power to NOT eat a HUGE piece of BIRTHDAY CAKE!!! YES that's what kinda job I have...where everyone eats EVERYTHING fattening!! BOOOOOO!! I…

OK. So today is my first day of the 40Day and 40Night Challenge. It is starting off as a pretty good day...nevamind that it's only 8:02am. I have to think positive. I went to the gym!! So proud of myself. I am "mighty encouraged"!! Looking forward to a slimmer healthier ME for SEPT. 4th!!! Just in time for the Tech vs…

I love it!! I will start TOMORROW!!! We can do it!!! I'm NOT really a soda drinker BUT lately I have been heavy on the sweets. Go figure. I love this idea. I am ALL in Girlie!!!

I am 5'6 and my ULTIMATE goal is between a TONED 145 and 150. My biggest motivation is the clothes. It's always easier to find clothes...cute clothes....in and around 9/10 range...LOL

LOL...Well, I'm working on that part. I am doing pretty good BUT...I ws wondering whether there is a specific exercise that would help it along...

Thanks all I love my slow cooker too. On Friday, my hubby will be back from his business trip. I am going to cook a special meal for him while I'm working. LOL...Slow cookers are awesome.

CONGRATS to you!!! You are doing awesome. I can remember laying in bed crying my eyes out becase I WASN'T losing weight. I felt sto bad for myself...but now...I can understand your tears of joy!! Just remember that you are beautiful and your journey is only to make you healthier in addition to your natural beauty. Keep It…

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I still walked the line of caution. I ate half of the pizza (4 small slices) with 2 baked hot wings and will eat the other half for dinner. ;o)

Honestly, I keep about 3 of them in my freezer. They are awesome for those days when you just don't feel like preparing a lunch. I wouldn't recommend eating 1 EVERYDAY. I did that in the beginning of my weight loss journey and plateau-ed REAL QUICK!!! IT's loaded w/ sodium. One a week is plenty. Be careful of soup as well.…