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  • You can tell such a difference, especially in your face! Plus, you look so happy and healthy in the second picture. :) What a motivation! Keep it up!
    in 30 lbs down... Still in progress Comment by theradiantbride September 2011
  • Half a banana, a tablespoon of peanut butter, cup of milk, ice. And chocolate protein powder if you care for it. You could also add just a bit of chocolate syrup to give it some of the flavor. Ends up around 250 calories without the chocolate/protein powder. With the powder it would be 400 calories (and very good for you).…
    in Variety of Shakes! Comment by theradiantbride September 2011
  • The best thing to do when you can't exercise is to really really focus on what you're eating. A lot of people lose weight without exercising at all. Weight loss is mostly about what you're eating anyway--exercising just speeds up the process. So, what I'd do is focus on eating really healthy, filling foods that are not…
    in anyone have tips to stay on track if you can't exercise due Comment by theradiantbride September 2011
  • I like anything that combines strength training and cardio because I HATE lifting weights. Specifically INSANITY, even though I haven't been able to go through the entire program yet. My favorite trainer is definitely Shaun T. He's just so positive and motivating.
    in Favorite workout and instructor Comment by theradiantbride September 2011
  • First things first, DO NOT give up. You're not always going to have control over what you're eating, but it's okay. All you can do is try to guess as best as you can. Sometimes you'll get it right, sometimes you won't. But I can promise you that one day or even an entire weekend will not ruin everything. You don't need to…
    in Excuses, Excuses Comment by theradiantbride September 2011
  • I was looking for a nice challenge! SW (9/18)- 166 Week 1 (9/25)- Week 2 (10/2)- Week 3 (10/9)- Week 4 (10/16)- Week 5 (10/23)- Week 6 (10/30)- Week 7 (11/6)- Week 8 (11/13)- Week 9 (11/20)- Week 10 (11/27)- Week 11 (12/4)- Week 12 (12/11)- Week 13 (12/18)- Week 14 (12/25)- Goal weight- 152 NWG (non weight goal)- Fit into…
    in Christmas Challenge 2011 Comment by theradiantbride September 2011
  • Hello, hello! Add me if you like. I'll gladly try to give you any support you need. :)
    in Hi all... Comment by theradiantbride September 2011
  • You need to find something to motivate you and keep you motivated. It's really really hard and honestly I thought I had found motivation plenty of times just to have it fade away rather quickly. Maybe try finding goals only a month or two apart? For instance, Thanksgiving is a month and a half away. Use that as a goal and…
    in Help! Comment by theradiantbride September 2011
  • Honestly, your body weight is going to fluctuate 5lbs either way. At this point, I wouldn't worry about trying to reach that number in three weeks. You never know, your body might be at its "happy weight" already. I'd just spend the next three weeks really trying to take care of yourself, enjoying the time leading up to…
    in Last 5lbs before wedding Comment by theradiantbride September 2011
  • Well, first I think you need to determine how much sugar you're really supposed to get. While MFP is pretty good for calories and such, the amount it suggests for nutrients and such may not be quite right. I know for sure that we should be eating way more protein than MFP suggests. So, first, I would get that number and…
    in getting way to much sugar. Comment by theradiantbride September 2011
  • Wow! What a huge jump! That's really fantastic. :D
    in NSV for me me me!! Comment by theradiantbride September 2011
  • I love using spaghetti squash as a replacement for pasta in general. Any of the sauces or toppings you put on pasta can be mixed with spaghetti squash.
    in Something different with Spaghetti Squash Comment by theradiantbride September 2011
  • If he insists on going out, though, almost everywhere has a salad. Even fast food places. Or try getting something small that you can munch on while you're there and just eat a real meal when you get home. Or, even better, eat something before you go and then just get a small snack. It's hard to really help without knowing…
    in Sabotaged by little brother. Comment by theradiantbride September 2011
  • Welcome! Feel free to add me and I'll do everything I can to help encourage you. :)
    in NEWBIE looking for WA people :D Comment by theradiantbride September 2011
  • Get some very low calorie snacks to eat whenever. Mostly vegetables. Celery practically has no calories and it tends to fill me up if I'm feeling hungry. Also, make sure you're drinking lots of water. Sometimes you'll feel hungry, but you're really thirsty. It's recommended that you drink 64oz every day. If you're working…
    in 1 week into an increased calorie diet and I am STARVING! Comment by theradiantbride September 2011
  • Rewards are a great way to help motivate yourself! Especially at the beginning of your journey, when it's difficult to see the end results. For me, the most motivating rewards is giving myself a certain amount of money to buy new clothes once I reach each of my goal weights. But really, anything you want can be used as a…
    in Rewards? Comment by theradiantbride September 2011
  • Once a week, I log whatever number the scale reads up to me.
    in Logging in weight gain Comment by theradiantbride September 2011
  • Wow! That's so awesome. You're doing such a great job. :D
    in Pic os 15lbs down...testing to see if this works. Comment by theradiantbride September 2011
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