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italian_buju, I usually order what I want and just eat half of it. Sometimes, I'll ask for a to go box right after getting my meal, so I can portion it out. To make sure I don't binge later on, I give the remaining food to my friend if they want it. If we're downtown, I'll usually give it to someone on the street.…

Goals for the week: * 20,000 steps Monday through Friday * I'm going for another month of home cooking, so no eating out * Leave my desk for both breaks and lunch, even if it's just walking around the block * Wake up at 6:00 a.m., so I can get used to my early morning routine by March (I have a horrible time waking up…

I think I have shin splints. It sucks. I was still able to walk home, and it wasn't too bad as long as I walked slower. I'm going to get lots of stretching in and hopefully by Sunday, I can take a long walk at the park. I would really hate to begin training with an injury, so I'll take it easy. Food is on point this week.…

There's something about the Yonanas machine that makes the texture exactly like ice cream. It's so delicious. Mix with some chocolate chips, and it's ridiculously good.

Butternut squash mac and cheese. So freaking delicious. http://pinchofyum.com/healthy-mac-and-cheese

This week is going really well. I'm active, eating well and being positive. Halfway through my walk last night I felt really weak and tired. Then my bus randomly stopped right next to me. I couldn't refuse. It was necessary. As we drove by my walking path, I knew it would be impossible to make it home without feeling…

I've thought a lot about my goals/rewards system. Here's what I have: Weight Related 270 - chef's knife 250 - fitted for new running shoes 225 - one week vacation 200 - new wardrobe Fitness/Food Related Complete marathon - tattoo One year on MFP - another year on MFP Binge free one year - new film camera If I'm not able to…

This week is going really, really well. I treated myself and made some beignets on Sunday and had leftovers last night. They were incredible. My co-workers have asked me to make them some. Too bad I don't really have a way to make them fresh, because that's when they're best! I weigh-in on the 18th, and I'm worried I…

Welcome! This is a wonderful group, and we're happy to help you in any way we can. I empathize with feeling ashamed. I started at 350 and felt so overwhelmed. I was so angry with myself and then angry at others for not taking me seriously. You can absolutely do this.

My only goal for the week is to be kind to myself. I feel like I'm doing too many things at once and if I feel overwhelmed, I need to do focus on one thing at a time. Three ways my life has changed in the last year:* I've gone from barely walking to walking 5-10 miles a day. * My cooking skills have improved tremendously.…

Italian_Buju, it's seven months since my last binge. It's weird saying that. I was exhausted yesterday but still managed to walk to work/home and get some more walking in with my boyfriend and dog after work. My leg pain has returned, but it doesn't last very long. I usually feel better at the end of my walk. It's not too…

Welcome, astro_katie! Italian_buju, I hope you got some much needed sleep. matfatcowboy, glad you're back on the wagon. Good luck on the 5k coming up! I danced for about an hour last night. Song of the night: Dance Yrself Clean by LCD Soundsystem. I love the odd buildup. Last night, I did not want to walk home, but I did…

I never thought to record it. Maybe wear a heart rate monitor so you'll have an accurate logging.

I think that's why he wrote it the way he did. If he wrote his post in a friendlier tone, it would be just like any other blog post. But I think because he knows people are going to do/think whatever they want to anyway, why not be brutally honest and mean it?

Skittles, I hope you are able to get some activity in today. Maybe get in some of the dancing challenge :) That's excellent, FloraJL! Keep it up.

shballa, here's the recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/crack-slaw-low-carb-434863 I didn't use any sweetener. I'm going to put it on some rice and go to town tomorrow night.

Goals this week: * Log all of my meals at least one day in advance. This worked extremely well last week. * Walk to work everyday and walk home at least three times. * No eating out. I'm on the last week of my home cooking challenge and want to finish off strong. I might continue the challenge for longer. I am trying a…

I'm going to be busy this weekend, so I'll do a final update. This week was a success. I walked to work everyday, and my knee felt good enough to walk home last night. I'm glad, because it was so beautiful, so I stayed on the bridge and took photos. I have my meal prep. list ready for Sunday, and today I'm making carne…

Recipe for today: butternut squash mac and cheese. I think I had this for a month straight in November. So simple and delicious. http://pinchofyum.com/healthy-mac-and-cheese Serves: 4 - 1 heaping cup per serving Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni - whole wheat, low glycemic, gluten free... any will work! 1…

FloraJL, it's a good thing everyday won't be like today. Italian_Buju, I am so sorry you're experiencing issues. Take care of yourself. Skittles, when exercise and eating well aren't done together, I tend to get thrown off balance. It was really difficult when I wasn't active at all from injuries. All I wanted to do was…

Another recipe I really love is pesto baked chicken. http://www.laurainthekitchen.com/recipes/pesto-baked-chicken/ Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 Thinly Sliced Chicken Breast 4 Tbsp of Basil Pesto 2 Tomatoes, sliced Salt and Pepper, to taste ½ cup of Fresh Bread Crumbs ¼ cup of Freshly Grated Parmiggiano Reggiano Little Olive Oil…

matfatcowboy, it's so important working through those issues, and I'm glad you're taking the time to understand yourself. My knee has improved significantly. I was able to walk to work at a decent pace. I'll take a short walk during my breaks, and I hope my knee will feel better by next week, so I can walk home too.…

shannonin, that sounds so incredibly delicious. I can't believe I haven't made my own hummus yet! That will be next on my list. FloraJL, that's good to know! It takes quite a while in the oven, but the results are worth it. Final recipe for today! As a kid, I LOVED the chocolate syrup that hardened over ice cream. I think…

My sleep has improved so much the last couple weeks. For a while, I was waking up at 2:00 a.m. and staying up until 5:00 a.m. Last night, my boyfriend remarked how soundly I slept with the cat bundled up to me. We were both snoring :) My knee is so much better today. I purchased a brace I plan on using whenever I walk. I…

I really identify with taking things slow and steady. Sometimes I tend to overwhelm myself with too many goals, and that tends to derail my progress. Planning ahead, while tedious at first, is so worth it. Once I started meal prepping every week, I no longer had an excuse to order pizza or walk around the block to Subway.…

My knee is giving me issues this week, so I'm going to take it easy. I logged all of my meals for the rest of the week and on Saturday, I'm going to make carne asada. I might not walk home three nights this week but if I'm feeling well in the morning, I'll walk to work. I also had about 120 oz. of water yesterday, so I'm…

Goals for the week: * Walk to work everyday and walk home three times * Plan out my meals one day in advance * Drink at least 100 oz. of water each day * Try one new recipe

I'm doing really well despite knee and foot pain. I'm still slowly walking as much as I can. My walk home tonight was particularly beautiful, so I took a ton of photos on the bridge. I also don't feel out of breath walking up hills anymore. All of my clothes are starting to get really loose. I'm okay with shirts/dresses,…

Last week, I walked to work four times and walked home three times. I didn't exercise before work, so I'm going to adjust my walking schedule to accommodate walking in the morning. Goals* Walk to work everyday & home at least three times (and during all my breaks) * Exercise before work twice * Try one new recipe for meal…

Goals this week: * Walk to and from work everyday. * Workout before work twice. * Walk during all of my breaks at work I've been slacking with my break walks, so I'm getting back to it. My boss also just approved my new work schedule. This means I have plenty of time to workout before getting ready for work. I'm going to…