CrystalFlury Member

Congrats!! Wow, that's a LOT of weight to lose! You've done amazing!

When i started this back in august I too was in the low 180s! I started at 182 in a tight 14. Now I'm wearing a comfortable, almost loose 12. I tried on a pair of pants my sister used to wear and they were a juniors 9/10. They could button and zip but my belly is still a little large for them (the leg part fit perfectly).

I'm assuming it would work the same as cooking russet potatoes in a crock pot. First wash it thoroughly, prick it all around with a fork to create lots of air holes. Then you can wrap it in foil like you would a normal baked potato and set it in there (NO water). Cover and cook on low for several hours, probably 4 hours?…

Hrmm... I don't know. I like butter a lot I just don't use it unless I'm cooking something (even then I use EVOO more often). I have I can't believe it's not butter for toast because it actually spreads and I like the taste.

Agreed! Before my fitness pal I think I was considered a glutton. Although I would have never admitted to it, I was. I would bake chocolate chip cookies (homemade) late at night as a dessert and sit there eating almost a whole tray which typically added up to 6 out of the 9. I always overdosed on dessert and since using…

I'll be honest with you, I don't eat fruits and veggies as often as I should. I don't have UNhealthy food really but I know I don't eat the healthiest. If you want you can check out my food diary. Every time I shop for groceries I read labels and make up the best diet for myself I can. I do a lot of home cooking (not box…

You CAN do it! It's so motivating to lose the first 10, trust me. Funny thing, I was skeptical about this crazy calorie counting we do here until I lost my first 10. After that I went ok, well, if I lose another even 5 lbs. then this must really work. I'm now at 21 or so pounds lost. I'm no longer skeptical. Good luck…

Oh wow! Congrats on losing the weight and on completing the Hotter Than Hell ride! My dad is a cyclist as well, he's down in Houston with one of the bike groups. He's always talked about buddies of his who road that ride. Don't think he's even gotten around to riding it and he's been a cyclist for 14 years! Anyway,…

Sorry, I don't have any suggestions about HOW to make yourself drink water but here's an article I found very interesting. Someone else here on MFP posted it a while back. It explains the WHY water is important. http://timeforfitness.com/?p=352

congrats!! You and I share a similar love of cookies! You were probably stronger than I would have been about that!

LOL wow! This is one messed up thread.

Bumping for any of those folks who check MFP after work!

Bump!

that and honey works wonders in burning the sugar craving out of your system!

Yeah, I've noticed what's most upsetting is in the past I could fit my legs and butt into small jeans but my so-called waist didn't fit into them (can't button). I swear, us apples are the most unlucky when it comes to clothes. The whole wear an empire-style shirt/dress is unflattering in my opinion because it makes us…

Wow, you all don't know how reassuring it is to hear the 'issues' you all have as well! I thought the reason for my muffin top was because I was buying the wrong cut of pants. It doesn't matter how loose the jeans are I still have a muffin top (the ones in the pic are 14 and I went window shopping the other day, found out…

Wow thanks! Yeah, I had a feeling that would be my issue, the belly is the last thing to go and first thing to expand. Meh... I'm thinking us apples are RARE. It seems most pictures women post on here are of Pear and Hourglass.

Wow, you look awesome! Congrats on your loss! I'm half way to my goal and this really is motivating to see considering I have the same amount to lose (40 lbs all together).

Congrats on your loss!! I really see the difference! I too took a picture of myself in a dress as a 'before', not sure if I plan to actually wear it in an after picture. Anyway, clothes are always such great motivating/measuring devices for weight loss! Good luck to you as well in losing your last 10 lbs., you can…

In addition to working your 'weaker' arm out with weights also consider using your non-dominate arm in every day use. It sounds crazy but I learned in my yoga classes that if you have a weaker arm consider using that 'weak' arm in things like reaching for a door to open. Every time we go through doors we have to pull open…

Honestly, I think you look perfect how you are. I wouldn't lose anymore. You really do look awesome! Congrats on your loss!

My 'story' I guess is similar to yours. I started thinking back to when I was younger (5 or so) and realized that most days while in elementary school my mom gave my sister and me ice cream as a after school snack. I still remember going to Baskin Robbins and getting a sugar cone with 'green' (mint chocolate chip) ice…

If heart rate is what you're interested in learning about you should invest in a heart rate monitor-- not going by the machines. Most of the time those machines with the incorporated HRM is wrong. My dad gave me a Polar FT4 HRM this last Christmas as well as a book by Sally Edwards called The Heart Rate Monitor Guidebook.…

Oh my gosh! Awesome job! I really see a difference! I do understand though with the feeling that you don't look much different. I thought about posting my before and current pictures but I want to wait until I see more of a difference in myself. I feel I still look the same. You're doing really well and I'll be honest, I'm…

Love the costume! I see a big difference between the two photos, you look awesome in both to be honest. I wish we had a run like that around me! I would have SO much fun being dressed up and running from zombies! Fun!

I thought you measure at your belly button. Hrmm.. if I'm measuring wrong, oh well... It's largest part of my belly area any way, the part I want shrinkage in the most.

I like my creamer with my coffee as well. I don't drink coffee often and when I do it's from home. I have a 12 cup coffeemaker, but to be honest it's wasted on me. I never make THAT much coffee. I've learned to look at my calories/sugars on the creamer I buy. I suggest you *try* to go down to 8 ounces of coffee and add the…

For exercise all you need to do is walk, walk every day. I don't have access to a gym either and I've been losing weight from mfp since august. It's all been from walking every day for an hour and watching my portions and type of food I eat. Trust me, it'll all come off as long as you're true to yourself about what you eat…

We had that at our University gym, I know what you're taking about but I have NO idea what the name is.

Well I've been avoiding running for quite a while. I'm unable to see a doctor because of where I'm living... I'd have a two and half hour drive to see the doctor I go to. Anyway, do you think going on a walk every day will hurt it a lot? Walking is the ONLY form of exercise that appeals to me/ available to me right now…