MsJulesRenee Member

"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." -Walt Disney :)

Yes, these are the ones I wear. They also don't bunch down and if panty lines show they are a flattering cut at least. Yes :D That's a common word here for underwear. However, we do not use the word moist, gag, lol.

:D Celery tastes like dirty tap water, right there with you! I can only eat it in stir fry

What a bummer to not enjoy a simple cookie :( Maybe find a website that advocates "healthy" eating instead so you can be yourself? Although I'm sure there won't be as many long term success stories there, it is not a long term solution for most people.

One cookie, healthy. The whole batch, unhealthy.

That sounds good! Anything with cottage cheese and chips I can get into.

I had to change my habits one by one over a year. Everyday I woke up and said to myself "today I'm going to...(insert one very small goal)." EX: no pop, going to gym, not eating another snack at midnight. If I didn't complete my goal that day, I did it the next day...next day....next day until I finally got it through my…

I use Nature Valley Multi Gummies, they taste really good. I don't like Once a Day, they make me very sick, no details needed. I've heard that from other people, too.

Whole foods. Seen it! It was a peanut butter/dried fruit mixture, organic of course ;) I also love my PB, I only pay $4 for a jar. Last so much longer when you eat it in correct portions, ya know, instead of by the spoonful lol

My opinion - I don't like home ellipticals compared to a very nice one you would find at a gym. The stride is too short for me and hurts my knees/numbs my feet, I'm only 5'6". I bought a good one so I didn't have to go to the gym on snowy days and the stride was still too short. Bought it on a whim so that was my fault…

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I use almond milk and vanilla extract

do you own a food scale? You may be eating more than you think. You have lost the first twenty, I'll assume, without one but as you lose more weight it will come off slower and require less calories. You will need to keep closer track of serving sizes.

Almond milk instead of cow's milk. Not only because the lower calories (which is such a saver) but cow's milk bothers my stomach - Win, win.

Wow, your back (and everything else) looks AMAZING!! :) Awesome job

rosemary, garlic powder, and paprika

My grocery bill was less because I was eating proper portions, not because it was "healthy" or "unhealthy". You don't need all those special diet foods to lose weight or be healthy - I mean, $8 for a jar of peanut butter is ridiculous, there's nothing magical in there.

:D "throw in a caliper and we have a deal"

OP, I go strictly by inches, no scale unless I'm very, very curious. To add to everything else everyone is saying...I lived with my parents until I was 23 and I can see why you want to be respectful! I didn't have to tell my parents where I was going or when I was going to be home, but I told them out of respect. Didn't…

Tuna salad sandwich, I buy those pre-packages servings with the mayo and everything already in them. Fruit on the side and a bottle of club soda. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Sometimes I'll buy a pound of ground turkey and make cajun burgers for the week. Stuffed tomatoes with cottage cheese or tuna. If I'm running…

Hey Emmael, we all have to start somewhere! Keep walking and increase your time slightly every week or so, baby steps. In no time you'll be walking longer distances and it'll be easier to breathe. Good luck with your goals!

Yes, this is my experience too. Those extra calorie heavy days don't really stunt my weight loss if they are in moderation. If I'm truly hungry I'm going to eat, I just make a conscience effort to still control my portion sizes - even if it pushes me into the red.

I had munchkins for breakfast, too. Made sure to make the most with the cake glazed and chocolate glazed. No reason to waste calories on the powdered, bleh. Not even 500 calories. You'll live :)

Steel cut oatmeal with portobello mushrooms fried in a little olive oil/cajun seasonings and greek yogurt on top. My favorite breakfast. Sometime I'll put some hot sauce on it. Omelette with chili on top is good, too.

Not there yet but, first thing I'm gonna do is stock up on all the cute jeans I can shove into my closet.

yes, cheese curds. :) Go for a hike, waterparks

Meh, I've had a lot of women give me dirty looks or snark at me at the gym over the years. I'm not intimating at all, I don't dress like a valley girl, I don't flirt with their guys or even look at them - just lil ole me minding my own business! :D I either ignore them or stare back until they get uncomfortable and look…

That's awesome! I'm about to go down a size in work shirts, too. Great feeling, congrats :)

Passion Tea Lemonade, easy ice, easy sweetener, extra lemonade B)

My favorite jeans ALMOST fit! I can button them but it'll take a few more weeks until I can wear them with no muffin top. 5 months ago I couldn't even get them above my knees. I just bought a new pair of work pants last week and they are too loose now :D