realnurse26 Member

41 here. 😊👋🏻 Second time around with MFP. First lost 50+ in 6 months back in ‘11 the wrong way... diet pills. So, of course it came right back on after I stopped them. I’ve come a long way physically and emotionally since then. Trying to learn from my mistakes and take it slow this time, logging faithfully and exercising…

Thank you for your service! Same song and dance here. I lost 50+ on diet pills back in ‘11 within 6 months. It came off too fast, so it came right back on after I stopped the pills over the course of 2 years. I’m taking things slow, easing back into a simple lifestyle change by logging my calories and exercising when I…

😂 y’all are cracking me up

Another note to self (and these have all been great, by the way) that doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with a cooking mistake but is still very important to remember... do NOT use your cheat meal on a half order of nachos bell grande from Taco Bell. I have felt sick as a dog since yesterday. Dear God, what was I…

Love it. 😊👍🏻

I’ve never had a crumpet. 😊 Is that something like an English muffin? Or more like a cookie? Just curious. Lol

Ouch. I decided to leave those devils alone altogether when dummy me chopped them without gloves. My hands were red, burning, and swollen for two days afterward!

😂😂😂 Bless it!

Your story is a great example of how no one has any excuse! Thank you for sharing, and best of luck to you!

You are exactly right, couldn’t agree more. I’m just trying to set some kind of a realistic, but healthy, goal. Regardless, the scales are surprising me every morning, so at least it’s going in the right direction.

P.S. sorry for the double post, the first didn’t show up for over an hour, so I thought it never sent, lol. 🤦🏼‍♀️😆

Hello, everyone! Hope you all have a safe, healthy, happy holiday weekend. 😊 I’ve got family coming over (with lots of food, ugh), but I plan to stay on track and keep the momentum going. (The scales are surprising me every morning!) I’m going to make the WW butterfinger dessert, we’ll see how it turns out. Thinking of you…

Good morning, all! Hope you have a great weekend. Those pitiful little workouts I’ve been doing seem to be paying off, along with just counting my calories. The scales are definitely going in the right direction! Do any of you have cookouts or family meals planned for tomorrow?

Exercising. Too fat. 😂

Out of breath!

Is that a bottled or homemade marinade?

I’m close to your situation. (4 kids, trying to keep my calories under 1,500, got at least 40 to lose). I’ve found that I do much better during the day if I have a decent breakfast with some protein. Yesterday, I had a light English muffin, egg whites, and turkey bacon. (I made a breakfast sandwich) It sounds like you may…

Thank you, all, for your responses!

This is hilarious!

I’m seeing all these young athletic people on here, killing it at the gym, burning innumerable calories for hours at a time... I’m over here logging a 30 minute walk or workout on the Wii Fit whenever I can squeeze in a few minutes of personal time for myself, lol... 🤦🏼‍♀️

That’s amazing!! Congrats on your success. I know myself well enough that I HAVE to set small goals at first. I just want to do it right this time. I starved myself and made many poor choices the last time, so of course it didn’t last. That’s why I’m trying to figure out what is best this time.

No insurance. Would love to be able to consult a professional again, and I hope I can someday, but my circumstances just don’t support that at the moment. I’m trying to not focus too much on the charts, it’s just incredibly confusing at times.

Hello. 😊 Not a newbie, in fact I’ve been off/on MFP for over 9 years now. Nowhere near new to dieting either. I’ve yo-yo’d all my adult life. I’ve tried just about every diet out there. I recently quit my first time trying Keto (even though I dropped 6 pounds the first 10 days). I just couldn’t handle all the…

Great idea! I love Diet Coke and used to drink about 1 a day. I've been looking for alternatives and didn't think about this. Thanks!

Ange0NZ, There just aren't any shortcuts in dieting. And I like your profile pic! You look determined and happy. :)

Finally!! Tall women like me! :happy: I am 5'9.5", and have lost from 202 to 185. My goal is 160. With my frame, that is really the best weight for me. I got down to 157 once and honestly looked great, although others said my face looked gaunt. I think it was because I lost it WAY too fast. (I went from 206 to 157 in less…

I have found that when I'm hungry, drinking something hot somehow tricks my body. I dunno, maybe it's just me. I'm a coffee addict, so this may not work for you. But a cup of hot coffee with about a tablespoon of my favorite flavored creamer is so satisfying! And yes, protein is lovely. I love eating an apple with a bit of…

I'm afraid they way I like them prepared couldn't possibly be considered good... lol.

Two of my biggest weaknesses are pasta... and potatoes!!!

Thanks, everyone!!