LisaMariaCallow

I love jeans, especially skinny jeans; more so now that I'm thin! I put on my profile under inspirations skinny jeans & bikinis-sounds shallow, but I worked hard to lose the weight, and I'm still working hard to maintain my current weight.. I like things that are more fitted-I love the shrunken blazers, with jeans, skirts…

Skinny Cow Truffle Ice Cream Bars are Ridiculously good!! They're only 100 calories, and they're pretty big, so they satisfy the sweet tooth and fill you up! Try them!!

Get a food scale!! You can get them fairly inexpensively, and they really help with portion control until you can better gauge serving sizes. You can also create recipes for meals-I do that for things that I eat regularly. It's a bit time consuming, but it does keep you on track.

You should try for 2-3 lbs/week. Any more and it's usually water or muscle, not fat.

THANK YOU!!!! I've never understood that, and everyone says "eat back your exercise calories"...those are my "bonuses"!! They are also most likely a big part of how I've reached my goal weight, gotten to my lowest weight in my adult life, and allow me an occasional "cheat"!!

I'll tell you what I've done; whatever works for you is best, and only you know your body. I lost 30 lbs over a 6 month period (something I NEVER thought I was capable of, BTW!!) and I did it with a combo of diet AND exercise. I do ALOT of cardio (5-6 days/week) with strength training 3 days/week. I've focused the weights…

I'm excited to see you "thinspirations"!! Anything you can do to push yourself to your goal is great!! Friend me if you want a buddy! Lisa:happy:

I've taken a handful of days off in 7 months...I log what I eat for the most part to hold myself accountable, and I get right back on track the next day. Don't beat yourself up...life happens! :happy:

Hi Debbie!! FRIEND ME!! This site is amazing-you'll meet so many wonderful people who have similar goals, we're all on the same journey...let's do it together!! :smile:

Congrats on your journey!! I love MFP-I totally agree with you, this site WORKS!! If you make healthy eating and working out a way of life, you will see lifelong results. I actually had a bad day yesterday, eating stuff I usually dont eat, but the difference is that today is a new day, and I'm right back on track. No…

Listen to your body! I broke my foot in May (I actually didn't know I broke it & continued to work out on it for about a month!) but once I had it x-rayed and had to wear a cast-shoe I had to re-think my fitness routine. I walked and did upper body & ab work, and still managed to lose weight! If you really feel miserable…

If you change your goals to lose 1 lb/wk it will increase your calories. I've been in maintainance for about a month & have been playing with the calories. There's not an exact science; I eat around 1300-1500 cals/day, and I NEVER eat back my exercise calories (those are my bonus for the day!!), I know people say you…

Welcome Back!! I only have one question...what's a "stone"? :huh:

I looked them up, and while neither was on their database, most of the other mini's was under 200 calories each

Keep Going!!! You've hit a plateau; they suck but just push through it!! Also, increase your water-make sure you drink at least 64 oz, cut bak the carbs & up the lean protein. Good Luck-add me if you need a buddy!! Lisa

2 words...Size 4!!!

I tried green beans lightly steamed & "sauteed" (no oil!) with slivered almonds with sugar-free apricot preserves last year-it was a much lighter version of the "green bean casserole" and everyone liked it. Just remember this...no one is responsible for what you eat but YOU!! My family does bring the mashed potatoes &…

I also have a bad back, so I feel your pain (literally!!) I actually threw mine out last week-they installed new marble floors at work, & it took a toll on me for the first couple weeks. Does your gym have a pool? You could try water aerobics, or simply jog in the water. Ask your Dr what he thinks you can do until you're…

I make sure I'm super good the next day, both with calories and with working out! I've only had a handful of slip-ups in 6 months, but what has totally changed for me is that I've gotten RIGHT back on track,instead of saying WTH & blowing it for days!! Good Luck!! :drinker:

Coffee, Sugar-free vanilla coffee creamer (Mama NEEDS her some coffee in the am!! :drinker: ), Arnolds multi-grain sandwich thins, Laughing Cow cheese wedges & strawberries (I make a little breakfast sandwich with that), Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt, fruits & veggies, light string cheese, raw almonds. I could go on, but those…

The knowledge that I finally "get it", thanks to this site!! That and all the size 4, YES, I said it, size 4 clothes that I needed to buy, since everything I owned was TOO BIG!!! It's funny, before, when I've lost weight I always thought "I hope I can keep this off until _______", but now I think, no, I KNOW I can keep…

Awesome!!

Great start!! 11 lbs in a month is awesome!! Friend me!!:happy:

You can still eat alot on 1200 calories. I've been doing that for 6 months, I can go up to 1470 as I'm now in maintainence mode, but I'm still eating about 1200/day. Keep your 3 meals about 300 calories, plus 2 snacks at 100-150 calories. Good luck!! Friend me if you need a buddy! Then look at my food diary for ideas! A…

I don't drink very often, but when I do, it's either a glass of wine (20-25calories/oz) or 1 shot of vodka with club soda & crystal light lemonade-very refreshing!! Cheers!!:drinker:

You've made the right move to this site! It's free and the friends I've made are awesome! I'll friend you!!

Walking is free, and you can do it anywhere!! Use your weights for resistance, and to tone your arms! Check out your local gyms, and see if you can get a free pass to "try" it out-you may end up loving it! Good luck!

It doesn't matter how you got here, but rather that you got here!! Good luck!! This is a great site, and you'll find a wonderful group of people to motivate, encourage and cheer you on!! We are all on the same journey-to better health and well being!! Friend me for support!! :happy:

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Congrats!! You look beautiful!!:happy: