flippy1234 Member

I use to feel beat up a lot. I would work out in the morning then nap all afternoon because I was so tired. Then I would not see the results I wanted, get frustrated and quit for a while. I have changed all of that. I have stopped beating myself up, am doing less exercise but ironically look better and have lost weight. I…

I love trying different sparkling waters and tea too. Often, it's just the act of having something in your hand that helps stop the cravings.

I quit drinking, became vegetarian and do not eat junk food, except occasional chocolate and Ben & Jerry's ice cream. LOL. I haven't even had to try to lose weight after that, it just happened.

measuring cups and measuring spoons.

Hi there, If you eat whole foods, not crap and stay in a deficit, you will lose weight. Add walking/running to it and you will lose even more and firm up and it will be good for your heart, body and mind.

I hope this works for you. I tried cutting back too but it always led to a bad place eventually. I hope you fare better than me. Read This Naked Mind by Annie Grace. It will really help change how you think about alcohol. It was life changing for me. it worked better than AA for me. I love being a non drinker now. Best of…

Just discovered The Sober School. Great site! Thanks for that tip.

Hi there, I quit drinking about 3 months ago. I am an alcoholic and had to quit. This time it will stick. I read a book called "This Naked Mind" by Annie Grace. If any of you ever thought that maybe you have a problem...read it. It is life changing. Whether you quit or cut down, it will change how you think about alcohol.…

I eat oatmeal every day too. I put a Tbsp of each flax meal, hemp hearts and pumpkin seeds plus a handful of blueberries and almond milk. Soooo good. Fills me up til lunch.

I am an alcoholic and I quit drinking almost 3 months ago. I feel great. Have lost weight and I never have to worry about waking up and wondering what I did last night. I just went to my first social outing last weekend. I drank Perrier while the others had my drink of choice, wine. I was better than I thought I'd be. I…

I'm a Country girl and love Bottom's Up featuring T.I. by Brantley Gilbert. Always gets me going.

Athleta. I love Athleta.

Maybe so, maybe so...

I only eat left over calories if I am hungry. Otherwise, I don't.

I wasn't eating popcorn to lose weight...just as a light snack plus for the fiber. I was surprised because popcorn is so light and fluffy...that it contained as many carbs as it does for one...and for two, the fat content in the one that I was eating. It does not taste like there is any oil at all in it. I just never…

LOL, I have been craving ice cream!

This is a joke, right? LOL

Thank you all. I read a lot, too much probably, about nutrition. I get myself all confused. I do know about nutrition...I just get frustrated sometimes. No to mention the fact that I am 53 and just don't have the body comp that I use too.

I am trying to stay within my daily carbs allowance according to MFP. The popcorn put me over. Wayyyy over.

WOW, great pictures! Thank you!

AND...high in carbs. ugh!!!

Maybe the Organic palm oil?

Thank you for your thoughts and advice. I really appreciate it.

I eat Organics microwave popcorn lightly salted.

Maybe it's my lot in life. LOL. I will see if quitting wine a few weeks ago makes a difference over time. I am in a deficit. I will keep at it I guess.

Yes this. But for all of the ab work I do and clean eating, etc...I should not have as much flab whether I am sitting or standing.

What do you suggest? 1200 calories? I also do not eat back exercise calories.

Thank you sardelsa. I am 5'5" and about 130lbs. I currently have MFP at 1000 calories a day to lose 2 lbs per week. I work out 5 days a week doing weights and cardio. Not sure what else I can do but wait...

OK but how do I lower my body fat? Just keep doing what I am doing?