Chinook71

You can do it!!!! It's funny, my goal is also very similar.......26 lbs. by November 19th! Let's dot it!!!!

It's kind of tough at first, but SO worth it! We have been working on this for about a year now and the thought of processed or fast foods makes our stomach's turn. There are some really tasty clean & healthy foods. Clean Eating magazine has been a great resource and I am amazed at the wonderful recipes in each new issue.…

Congrats!!! You look fantastic....good job!!!

Don't beat yourself up....it happens. Drink LOTS of water and get back on track. As someone else mentioned, don't weigh yourself for a few days. You're doing great, don't let this one weekend derail you!

Both of these are fantastic and very informative!! I also subscribe to a magazine called Clean Eating and absolutely love it!!

Don't beat yourself up.....you need to live it up when you turn 40! From personal experience (I have gained and lost up to 5 lbs. in a day), it's probably water weight. Drink LOTS of water (until you feel like you are floating), and I'll bet that 2 lbs. miraculously dissapears! Good luck!

I would guess they are pure processed sugar = CRAP!!! Maybe freeze some fresh fruit and then put that in a food processor with a little honey or Agave and some liquid to make a health alternative.

I know you can get it at Kohl's, so it's not strictly mail order. I do like mine.

Don't give up!!! First, I can tell you that last week I had a 5 lb. gain over a 3-day time span! We were on vacation and I ate out a lot and the salt & water weight did it. I drank water like crazy for 1-1/2 days and miraculously peed the entire 5 lbs. gain away!! Myfitnesspal isn't going to do it for you! I guess if you…

I know what you mean!! I too have discovered that I am addicted to food. My new thing is to ask myself before putting food in my mouth: "Are you feeding your body, or your emotions....do I REALLY NEED this?!?!"......doesn't work everytime, but things are getting better. Recognizing you have an issue and putting the rest…

Don't sweat it!! It happens, and yes you should still eat something for dinner (maybe a salad). I always tell myself that splurging and eating bad foods for a day is WAY better than the way that I used to eat. Drink lots of water!!! I find that when I splurge that drinking lots of water helps flush me out and get back on…

YAY, YOU!!! Good job! Can't wait to get there myself someday =)

I think this website is awesome and it has really helped me. Don't look at what you are doing as a diet, but a lifestyle. I really liked the South Beach Diet and excersice book. I don't follow it exactly, but think it's a good place to start and the stories are very inspirational. Take it one day at a time and good luck!

Congratulations!! Good job! :smile:

Good for you for still trying to eat right. My advice....stay away from the scale. Unless your Dr. says you need to rest, you don't need a gym to workout. Do some crunches, put on some music and dance...If you look in the database house cleaning burns some good calories. I think we all get tunnel vision....get creative and…

I have heard that it depends on the person...etc. Personally, I will take extra skin over fat anyday!!

I would say YES, so you don't end up bingeing. Personally, I try to stick to higher quality sweets - organic dark chocolate....etc. I have also read that it is best to eat dessert right after a meal (which will help your body process the sugars more efficiently) Good luck! :)

I agree...I am also only eating about 1200 cals. and working out a minimum 5 days a week and I still haven't really gotten hungry. When I eat my bigger meals (lunch, dinner) I try to be mindful about how fast I eat and I am drinking 10-12 glasses of water a day - you would be surprised what a difference that makes. I also…