isobel2010

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  • Meditate. Unplug phone/tv/computer for 10 minutes and close your eyes. Inhale love, exhale stress, anxiety. Inhale peace, exhale frustration. Just breath with focus for 10 minutes. Remember you are so beautiful. You are stronger than your impulses. Organize a drawer or your closet. Put on music and dance. Drink LOTS of…
    in Today is a struggle Comment by isobel2010 July 2012
  • Try this - it's from the 17 day diet - but- just even try it for one day. Eat ONLY protein and low-sugar fruits and veggies and decaf green tea after each meal and 8 glasses of water. It totally works to move the scale. Have egg whites scrambled with spinach and small amount of hard cheese (feta?). Then non-fat plain…
    in the scale isn't moving Comment by isobel2010 October 2011
  • That is AMAZING. I know those buttery, warm, jam biscuits...they are hard to pass up!
    in my NSV that I didn't know I had! Comment by isobel2010 July 2011
  • I didn't lose more than 2 pounds in first month. Mine has been a slow and steady weight lose. I think everyone has mental issues they struggle with and what MFP does is to help you log on each day while you work through the other stuff. It becomes a safe and logical place to put your food intake and exercise down and if…
    in HELP NO MOTIVATION HOW MUCH DID YOU LOSE YOUR FIRST MONTH Comment by isobel2010 June 2011
  • I think sometimes when we get embarrassed, we go to defensive mode. As you get older, you realize - hey - I'm not going to take this so personally. It's a rule. I didn't know about it. Now I do. Lesson learned - move on. You're still a great employee. Don't sit behind your desk. Turn it into joke if you have to. But - feel…
    in Just need to vent Comment by isobel2010 June 2011
  • I agree. I would add to stick with "known" calorie count foods when stuck at a weight. It's hard to always guess correctly. Or look up a "successful" week of foods where you lost weight and copy one of those days/weeks. Sometimes doing calming exercises helps me - instead of frenetic running/burning 500 calories - take it…
    in Mini-Goal Ideas Comment by isobel2010 May 2011
  • FANTASTIC! You look SO beautiful! Way to go. Be sure to reach your arm around and give yourself a HUGE pat on the back. You are inspiring!
    in 8th Month Progress Pic Comment by isobel2010 May 2011
  • I"ve read in other posts that you can actually reset your protein to go as high as 100 instead of their low 45 or whatever. That is the ONE area it is great in which to be over! Just helps build muscle mass and keep you feeling full. Stick to the low proteins like low-fat cottage cheese and turkey, as opposed to peanut…
    in protein Comment by isobel2010 April 2011
  • WOW!!! Good for you!!! You look like you've never had a tummy! Congrats. Now FLAUNT that thing!
    in NSV Flat tummy! Comment by isobel2010 April 2011
  • Very funny. Did I burn a calorie laughing? Better log it...
    in Is it OK to not eat 100 of your exercise-gained calories? Comment by isobel2010 April 2011
  • Thanks! Good tip.
    in Is it OK to not eat 100 of your exercise-gained calories? Comment by isobel2010 April 2011
  • Yes - it staves off appetite. I use it on non-fat plain yogurt with dash of brown sugar. If calories allow - add walnuts and blueberries. Really good - tastes like dessert.
    in Cinnamon Comment by isobel2010 April 2011
  • Non-scale victory. I had to google it!
    in who knew... Comment by isobel2010 April 2011
  • Just take it day at a time. Saw good Dr. Oz tips today - VERY TRUE. 1. Find healthy foods you like. 2. Planning decreases stress - plan what you'll eat that day so you don't have to think about it. 3. WATER WATER WATER with lemon.
    in Looking for a light at the end of the tunnel... Comment by isobel2010 April 2011
  • I personally don't count shopping as walking - even though I know it is a LOT of walking! I only count purposeful exercise walking. But, to be safe - just take half the calories as calories earned. Looks like your losing weight - so whatever you are doing is working! Good job!
    in Fair Calorie burn? Comment by isobel2010 April 2011
  • I agree with gum or lifesaver/mint and LOTS of water. I put herbal tea bags in my water bottle to give it fruit flavor. DO SOMETHING NEW. take a 10-minute walk. Do 20 sit ups. Write a poem. Read a magazine article. Knit. Ride a bike. Go to the library. GET OUT OF YOUR HOUSE! Just getting outside makes those cravings go…
    in I need help!! I am craving junk food alot!!! - I am repostin Comment by isobel2010 April 2011
  • Who knew Billy Dee Williams would be using the site! Is he your Doppleganger - celeb look-alike.
    in Good morning and hello everyone! Comment by isobel2010 March 2011
  • Probably dehydrated. Be sure you drink at least 64 oz. a day - and add some gatorade while working out. Should help cut craving.
    in Craving salt? Comment by isobel2010 March 2011
  • I JUST had this quandry last night. I felt REALLY scared eating 1,590 calories! But - I did within 20 calories, and guess what? I LOST 1/2 pound! So - they really do figure out your deficit already and you should eat what you burn above the 1200. It is true if you don't eat enough, your body goes into starvation mode and…
    in Do I eat my "exercise" calories? Comment by isobel2010 March 2011
  • Hmmm...try cereal or orange. My fave treat - 1/2 banana microwave with 5 dark choc. chips and a couple pieces walnut. Taste like banana split. Add dollop non-fat vanilla yogurt. Or jelly beans. Frozen blueberries or grapes.
    in craving something sweet Comment by isobel2010 March 2011
  • I really like non-fat cottage cheese - it is high protein. Also hummos.
    in How do I increase proteins without increasing fats? Comment by isobel2010 March 2011
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