JJRunning

I KNOW this may not make you feel better, but I've been trying to remember "at least I didn't GAIN any weight" when I don't see the numbers go down. Also, are you taking measurements? I've noticed I lost inches before actual pounds... your body is probably building some muscle! Hang in there... you're doing great…

Thanks for posting! Sounds like great advice, and yes... she def knows what she's doing!! :laugh:

OMG I LOVE LOVE LOVE OPI too... it's my all time fav accessory, and it looks great on all shapes and sizes:laugh: I'll have to look at my colors tonight and post some. P.S I'm not a huge fan of this new fad in Hollywood (dark navy / black)!

Way to go!!! Congrats:flowerforyou:

Congrats!! Nothing feels better than a hot pair of jeans! Way to go:flowerforyou:

I'm with everyone else... get rid of them! Also, I'm a big fan of celery or an apple with a little PB... it's so good, a little taste of sweet in the PB, and usually keeps me full for the afternoon. Also, I've found if I plan ahead and have my snacks prepared then I'll make much better decisions.... good luck:flowerforyou:

Way to stay on top of the monitoring girl!! :laugh:

Hahaha that's hilarious!! I was SO happy to read it... I was thinking to myself "If this is another person asking for diet pill advice I could punch someone"............. thank god it was your joke.... LOVE IT! :laugh:

Good for you!! Thanks for posting! What's your sodium goal? I think mine might be high... I feel like I eat too much salt!!

I'm sorry for what you're going through.... that is the worst feeling in the world. Try to get out, take a walk, get a little exercise... it usually makes you feel a lot better about your self. Make sure to recognize the people around you that will encourage a healthy life style, and stay away from those "toxic" people in…

These sounds GREAT!!! Saving for later :tongue:

It's a life style change... this will be the first of many holidays where you'll have to work to make good choices:flowerforyou: Anytime is a good time to start... you're doing the right thing!

I'm 5'3 also... I'd say that's definitely too many calories. I eat some of my exercise calories, but not all... I usually try to net to 1100-1200... hope that helps!

Sounds great! I LOVE Boca and Jennie - O :tongue:

Try to avoid the frozen dinners, etc... I used to bring Lean Cuisine to work for lunch... BIG mistake!! They have SO much sodium! Which equals bloating..... nooo thank you:laugh:

Any type of chocolate! I try to avoid it all together because I know better than trying to say "I'll have one piece"... I don't have that much self control :laugh:

BE CAREFUL what you eat!! Too much sodium / not enough vitamins will give you bags and your skin will look terrible. I had a job for a while where I had NO time to eat right or eat enough. I didn't gain any weight because I was stressed and I was eating about 1200 calories a day, but I could see it in my skin / hair. Ever…

This is one of my favs too! Melted PB is delicious :laugh:

Thanks! I'll save this one for later :tongue:

First off, if you don't like salad don't eat it just because it's healthy. There are plenty of healthy foods, and if you eat something you hate you'll get sick of it and want to eat something else/more. I'd suggest a sandwhich (whole wheat dread or pita) and low-fat lunch meat... add some fruit and vegtables. Also, I like…

That's awesome!! Congrats :laugh:

That's awesome!!! Such an inspiration!! Enjoy the compliments :flowerforyou:

That's a HUGE accomplishment... good for you!!! PLUS, running is a great stress reflief when needed... welcome to the runner club:flowerforyou:

P.S. I also heard Bath and Body Works has a good one, but I've never tried it myself. I may look into that one... I'll let you know!

I was thinking that same thing this morning! I used to tan a lot when I was in college, but now I'm scared of getting skin cancer or (gasp) WRINKLES!!! I've used Clinique in the past and it was great, but I've read reviews on the web site noting their new formula isn't as good as the old one. I also used Jergens before and…

Let me know how you do it!! I can never get enough protein in:blushing: I'd say that's probably the best category to be over. I'd be more concerned if it was fat, sugar, or sodium. You should be fine!

Be VERY careful with Lean Cuisine and other prepared meals... I used to eat them because they are easy, but they are LOADED with sodium. I used to get stomach aches and feel bloated. Also, they are not very low fat/ low cal if you consider the amount of food per serving. I could make a huge lunch for less calories. I…

Yumm... I LOVE cheesecake! That's for posting! :tongue:

I've used some and had great results... the problem is... you can't use them forever! It's much better to exercise, eat right, and make a life time adjustment! I don't know about you, but I'd like to be thin for month than a few months!! :laugh:

Hello! Are you eating any of your exercise calories? I try to eat some of them. Also, I notice your well on your way to you goal, but still have more you'd like to loose. Usually your weight loss is a lot faster at the beginning. As you approach your goal it'll slow down. Also, have you always been someone to eat healthy /…