maryloo2011

Funny, just wrote something similar on another post :) Gave up hanging out/staying up late. Used to be a night owl but now I'm in bed by 10:30/11pm and out the door by 5:30am the next day. Wouldn't go back though as I truly cherish my morning routine. In fact you would probably have to pay me quite a bit of money to stop…

agreed 100%. Used to work out after work, but that cut into time that the husband and I would get to spend together, even if it was at max 1.5 hours (getting home at 6:30pm which is NOT absurd). I still think his argument is ridiculous because if I was working at the office that late and getting home at that time, wouldn't…

Definitely take a look at your diet/what foods you are consuming and become hyper-HYPER aware of how certain foods/drinks impact you. Your diary is not open to the public so it is hard to assess the situation right now.

I don't know your husband but can kind of relate... he doesn't "get" the gym either and in fact, despises it. However, the problem is not that he is bored when he goes, he is insecure about how he looks/what he does. Sadly I know that this is something that likely won't ever change... If the gym isn't your man's thing,…

You look ama-zing dahling!! All that hard work shows!

What everyone else said. Step away from the scale....... and measure yourself on a regular basis. Your muscles will retain water, sure, what I still can't believe is that I weigh as much as I do yet a size down in jeans and still have to pin the waist. And I don't think Express reduced their vanity sizing again. If I were…

Bump... I seemingly need to read all this advice later tonight.

First, you fcking rock. Great job on all your progress, truly a major milestone. I say this with a sigh - self-confidence comes from within, obviously. We may be built differently but we are 100 percent one of the same. Still trying to find mine.

And obsessed with bananas: 1/2 banana mushed up + 2 egg whites + cinnamon = 1 pancake. banana slices on my english muffin + bp2 banana ice cream

Fage 0% with one of the following: • Jell-o sugar free powder mix (think cheesecake, butterscotch, chocolate...) • PB2 • Smucker's sugar-free preserves • Protein powder • In my shakes with Almond milk and any of the above Fage 0% as a sub for: • Sour cream • Cottage cheese • Mayonnaise BP2 in all recipes and on anything…

I came in here to say this exact same thing.

You look GREAT! Nice work!! Looks like we are one of the same - that is when I saw the best results. Lower carb, high protein, 4 days/week strength & HIIT, 1 day endurance cardio. You hard work shows. Great job.

One of my favorite lunches: Cut up veggies and make a salad. I buy frozen shrimp so I throw about a serving and half (18ish shrimp) in a ziplock bag on top of the salad in the fridge the night before. By the time I eat lunch the next morning the shrimp are thawed. Peel, toss and eat.

1. WEIGHTS. Weights via gym membership or home investment. I would like to hang off this one and say a personal trainer to show you how to use said weights. 2. FOOD. Buying the proper, clean, healthy and mostly fresh food will help you be successful in your fitness endeavor. 3. TECH GADGET(S). Not necessary but I love my…

Pretty much every Saturday and Sunday - and just dandy :)

^^^ YES YIKES. Jaw dropped with seeing your initial post as it is overly generalistic and pretty judgmental. I am an AMer... but to each their own. Anyone at the gym, no matter what time, is doing more than sitting on their *kitten* in front of the TV.

Two margs during dinner tonight and I'm currently working on a red that I opened the other night. We have Irish Red and an Irish Stout on tap in the basement... wish I could have you all over for some tasters. *sip*

I don't find time, I make time. I'm up between 5am/5:15am to get my *kitten* to the gym :) :D

All I buy now is the plain Greek yogurt (Fage 0%) and add in my own flavor. The ones with fruit already packaged is way too sweet for me. I often mix the yogurt with: • Sugar-free jello mix (butterscotch, cheesecake, strawberry, lime, etc). They will vary from 5 -25 cals and really nothing else in it except some sodium.…

Usher has always been my free-pass. I've also developed a love for Christian Bale over these past few years.

I just posted this to my blog, but seriously if you WANT to do it you WILL find a way. :o) I only require about 6-7 hours of sleep, where as some need more. What about before work? This is me: Monday - Friday 5:20am: Alarm gently wakes me up. 5:30am: In my car with my bags, en route to the gym. Listen to music very loud,…

I ditto these statements. I would be flattered to be hit on but only if you've at least smiled or made previous friendly contact. Overall it's really interesting to read these responses. Because I see the same people at the same time on the same days, I personally think it's weird NOT to at least nod or throw a…

Blue Diamond Unsweetened Vanilla. I always mix it with Hershey's LIte Choco syrup or use it in protein shakes.

Awe, I love topics like this. 1. Though today was my rest day, I still got up and stretched in my basement while watching the news. For an hour. On top of that, I got to work late *just because* I wanted to make breakfast (banana pancakes) to eat at the office. And I took my time getting to work (ie. no aggressive or…

Oh and the other jeans I have and will wear from time-to-time are from The Gap. Not my favorites but will do if it's a major laundry day...

Express. I have two pairs of each wash in the cut that I love. They are on the expensive side but my theory is to spend the money for jeans/pants as you can probably get away with less expensive tops. For me, personally. Express VERY often has deals like buy one, get one half off and their typical $xx off of $xxx spend (in…

ARE YOU FLIPPIN' KIDDING!! HOT!!! Nice job lady, suuuper jealous.

Mmmmmmm I mixed my BP Peanut Butter with hot water, made it a little runny and used it as my topping this morning.

I saw this and immediately tried one for dinner. I made, I ate, I loved. Then I made some for breakfast at the office tomorrow. LOVE!! Thanks for posting!

I'm not sure what you're asking, did you search the database for "leg of lamb"? There are a TON of entries. A lot of them are based on weight, so how much do yours weigh? If they are pure lamb with no marinate or anything else on them the database should be close enough if you can't find your brand... For reference, I buy…