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I find that gum makes me hungrier.. although I do agree with the brocolli is filling statement! I think you have to really play around here with your calories. Try a big breakfast, med lunch and smaller dinner and about 2-3 snacks. Hope you find your balance!

Amanda - go ahead and remove me from the list. I know this sounds childish but, I joined a group in order to gain some support but, not really "feeling" it here. So, I'll find a new group and finger's crossed I get into a group that works for me! Good luck everyone one!

Jack - suggest you do a run/walk program so you can run for two minutes walk for one and keep going for about 20-30 minutes. I don't know what you're normal routines are but you can adjust for your capability. For me -- I like to do about 4-5 min then walk for 1 min repeat for about 3-4 miles!

Okay -- scale says:: 160.0lbs this weigh in !! Very happy considering my inactivity per back issue! Okay I want to lose 1-2lbs this week, go to the gym 4 days out of 7 and do stretches for my back all 7 days. If I complete my challenge my reward will be a pedicure! Will be nice after all this cold weather and a for a GREAT…

Alright team - not much new to post here but wanted to check in!! I am still dealing with back issues so my exercise has now been changed to stretch for about 30 min in the morning and 15 or so at night.. nothing too exciting. Next week I will add LOW low low impact to my routine to slowly ease back into exercise. Pray my…

I think that is an awesome way to view your milestones along the way! Good for you and thank you for sharing with us your story.

Okay so I am feeling a rough week has been had by all!! Christy - don't be so hard on yourself - everyone falters and everyone gets overwhelmed. Just remember that each day is a new opportunity to start fresh! If you start to exercise regularly you won't be as tired.. just don't overdo it to begin with - 30 min then build…

Running girl -- you'll be alright and I always look as deployments as the time to really hone in on me and what I can do to really challenge my work outs. So you can totally take that stress and put it on exercise and eating right. Good luck on your weight loss this week - no worries on the splurge! Thank you for your…

Okay fellow MFPers!! Let's all play nice. This is an amazing accomplishment! I would say that now the information is out there we all know a little more of the circumstances of this particular journey.... I would also like to state my opinion.. be careful! The weight loss is fine but, using pills to control your appetite…

The whole starvation mode is probably your issue.. I do it too, not intentionally but I'll under eat and I find I gain weight that way... so, I would keep going with what you are doing and eating your exercise calories and just see how it balances in a month or so. Now, I will tell you this much... when I run long miles I…

umm I don't know what to say but CONGRATULATIONS!! WOW! Good for you, and staying on track.

:happy: Alright -- I should post my happenings a bit.. back still hurts but I did the cardio P90X workout today as I left my running shoes at home.. ugh! So, I am contemplating doubling up workouts -- one morning/one night about 3X a week... I will try 2X this week as I feel a cold coming on and my back issue but.. will…

Alright that sounds like my sort of weight goal as well... let's give it a go and really try hard this month! Yeah for us.. I feel positive already!

Great information on here!! I think it can be done but you need to take the time to do it right. Good luck - great choices out there.

Well I wish I could say I had a loss.. and I know I didn't post but... I hurt my back this week moving furniture of all things and have been trying to take it easy... so with no real loss and a slight 0.5 gain I feel okay about it... 162.0 Please, oh please, let my back be better this week.

Sorry for my delay!! I weighted 161.5 yesterday but ate pizza which automatically adds a couple pounds (I think the salt) the next day so I am using Saturdays' weigh-in as today was 164.5 too much change from all week... If I weigh in Tuesday with 164ish I will post a message to change my weigh in.. BUT I did put on my…

I LOVE my Garmin watch but, I dunno if you're looking only for a HR monitor or if you're running with it...

Oh what a horrible, crappy, bad day today way! Ugh, so glad it is over. Everyone seemed to have witch mode on and nothing got accomplished.. I even missed breakfast -- which I HATE doing. So, I am under calories again and trying not to snack.. but find something healthy. Anyway, so I did a workout this afternoon and my…

So funny cause I read Sisters of Mercy and immediately thought of the Roman Catholic Sisters of Mercy. At any rate -- good luck on your endeavors. Sorry you don't feel you "fit" in with most here. I haven't really found a thread for their theology or identifying type but I can see how some topics may not appeal.

Thinking chocolate chips and marshmellows not so terrible today. Try to go easy on yourself. Another thing you could do is low-fat or sugar free hot chocolate for a sweet fix. God Bless you and your strength, through him all things are possible.

Your posts just break my heart and I wish I could give you a hug right about now. I think at this time you have to allow your body and mind to feel what it wants - there is no greater loss than the one you are experiencing.... everything you're feeling is normal. I hope you feel better and are able to remember the good…

Yeah for you!! Don't undermine it with worrying about numbers -- you did it!

nope nothing wrong with it from what I know.... my personal trainer a while back said that everyone creaks and groans like old houses. So... it's just your body doing your thing.. as long as there isn't any pain you're good!

Yeah you!!! Way to go!

Amaline -- the BSB/A is my degree in business in administration which I needed as I was accepted into officer training school!! Very exciting as well - so cake was definitely in order yesterday but, off the menu today! Much better today! Ate well and actually am trying to come up with a snack to eat later that is light and…

By far my most hated exercise... I'd rather run in circles.. ugh! Have fun with them!! I do suicides instead when a work out calls for them.

Well I didn't have chocolate chips but I did have congratulatory cake!! I finished my BSB/A today!!! So excited.. many years in the making - but not only did I have the cake but I enjoyed a glass of wine. Ugh.. and no exercise - had to work late.. so sad. Okay, tomorrow is a new day and I will make up for it. Love the…

Tomorrow is a new day, so what -- it happened, let it go and don't let it be an excuse to stop what you are doing!! Tomorrow starts fresh, new calorie dairy and new exercise day. :happy: no worries

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/medical/biorkman.asp The family has asked for everyone to stop sending cards as they have already celebrated Christmas. Great intentions that are overwhelming at this time.

Sounds like everyone had a great Monday!! That is so awesome!! I ran about 3 miles today total. Used the treadmill.. yuck, too windy outside!!, to alternate fast paces with walk breaks. Was good... just wish I could have done more, time ran out and had to pick up the little one... but, I plan to get my push ups in tonight…