MartiJJohnston

Are you sure we're not twins? :laugh: Do you like popcorn? Maybe allowing yourself a small bag of air popped (no butter) popcorn as a snack in the evening would help. This is going to be a lot of trial and error. What worked for me 2 years ago doesn't work for me anymore, so I'm learning... again! I am going to have to…

Hi Lauri! You sound JUST LIKE ME!!! As a matter of fact, I participated in a group called "Like Minded Lushes" for a while until I went MIA from MyFitnessPal for about 6 months. Feel free to add me as a friend because I know what you're going through. :drinker: It's tough to fit the drinking in and still stay under your…

Bump! I'll come back later to read the other 3 pages of posts so I can hopefully make some new friends! Also starting through "the change" and IT SUCKS!!! I want to eventually be one of those people that say "I feel better than I did at 35" (or something like that). I have about 50 pounds to lose to get back to where I…

Hi! I am starting AGAIN also! I'm in my 40's and I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. I have Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and a lot of healthy foods flares things up, so I'm going to have to be creative. Friend me if you want to! And if not, then good luck on your journey!! :) BTW... My profile pic is my "I'm going…

I'm about the same height and weight as you are... If we gain 5 pounds, it looks like 10 because we are short. I also dislike exercise and I've used my last 3 surgeries as excuses to not exercise at all. But they're just excuses... I could do something, anything, to move more. So I totally relate to your post. You're a…

I also am a DEXTER fanatic! Like the poster above, I have also turned several friends/family members into Dexter fans. Lewis makes my hair stand on end... I think he's going to play a big part this season. (biting fingernails) Can't wait until next week!!! :drinker:

Welcome back! I am returning, too.... for the umpteenth time! :noway: Good luck! :smile:

BUMP for inspiration because you ALL are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your stories. I'm going to check back here often. Hopefully one day I can post pics like this!

I believe any ED revolves around low self-esteem... My struggle started when I was 13.... My dance instructor told me I needed to quit cheerleading because my thighs were getting too big. So I began to binge/purge... Then at 17 anorexia was added to the mix (food restriction with major weight loss). Luckily my mother got…

Thank you so much for sharing... I really needed to read this article! :happy:

I totally agree with this statement. I've been known to make up crazy recipes of stuff I probably wouldn't eat while awake (according to the packages and containers I leave out or in the trash). I'm embarrassed to tell you some of the crazy stuff I've eaten. But at this point I guess I'm just glad I haven't gotten hurt…

Try doing that about 30 days in a row and see what it will get you... After hubs and I had some problems a year ago, I drank for 52 nights straight. Not real good on the liver, but I was down about 12 pounds! LOL :drinker:

I'd probably freak out/pass out if I knew exactly how many calories I had to log because of this. LOL

I'm bouncing back from steroid weight gain (from my foot issue), so the weight isn't wanting to come off, but I'm not gaining! I'm still motivated though! :glasses:

Since I am no longer really going to Gold's Gym, that challenge went out the window. So I'd like to join this one!!! As of Saturday: SW: 169.6 GW (for Challenge): 149.6 - or anywhere in the 140's!

It's good to know I'm not alone. I've been looking for a support group in my area, but haven't found one yet that is at a good time. Thank you for opening up and posting this. I'll be re-reading this thread and making friend requests soon.... I've just come off a week long binge after I found out I had to take 2 more…

Holy smokes YUMMY BUMP!

Man, I've really sucked this week! Monday - 0 Tuesday - 10 ounces Voli Lyte Vodka Wednesday (immediately after my PT session) - 6 Miller Lites Thursday - ??? I've decided to give up beer in March. Beer only (not my vodka or wine). My birthday is at the end of this month and I'm sure I'll be drinking a LOT of beer around…

Happy Birthday Amy! Hope you're having a better day since you did your taxes. OUCH! Monday - 0 Tuesday - Um, well... yeah. I'm drinking tonight. At least I made it one night! :noway: Wednesday - Work out with trainer... so hopefully I'll go home and just go to bed. Hope everyone has a good night! :drinker:

Hi! I'm 5'4" and I'd like to be a good solid TONED and DEFINED 130 pounds. At this point I'd be happy at 135. When I was your age, however, I was happy at 115. Now I like curves. It's amazing how differently you think as you get older! :happy:

Happy Monday fellow Lushes! I have been MIA for a while, but I think about you guys every time I have a drink (3-4 days a week). I've found my new favorite drink, Voli Lyte Vodka and Fresca. The vodka only has 74 calories for a jigger (1.5oz) instead of 103 calories for the Absolute I was drinking before. So this weekend…

And hot GoDaddy girls! :bigsmile:

Please keep something going in your status so we'll know how you're doing. I've read about this... GOOD LUCK!! :flowerforyou:

Can you get him to poke his head up one more time so you can snap a quick pic with your phone? I am dying to see what this weirdo looks like! I'm betting on beady eyes as a prominent feature... :huh:

I just bought some Voli Lyte Vodka. I believe it's 74 calories for 1.5 ounces. Regular vodka is about the same calories for only 1 ounce. It's really smoothe, too. I mixed it in a VERY tall glass with water, lime, and lemon wedges. :drinker:

When I kept seeing my reflection and would not accept that it was ME... "I don't look like that" I told myself. Then sometime in December I had to face that fact that it WAS me, and I'd done that to myself! I woke up and started to care again. Then I joined some challenges in January to keep me motivated. Thank God I…

Totally agree with this. Half your body weight in ounces of water. Sodium was killing me for a while and I didn't even realize it until I started tracking it. Processed foods are full of sodium, even if they seem healthy cause they're low in fat/calories. I know it takes a little more creativity, but try making more of…

The recommended 64 ounces of water should be the MINIMUM that you drink, BTW. From what I understand, you should drink half your body weight in ounces for your organs to function properly. Example: 200 pound person needs 100 ounces of water. Oh, and I'm not a Doctor or Nutritionist... I just stayed at a Holiday Inn Express…

You look great L! Keep up the outstanding work... You motivate me every day! :flowerforyou:

Osterich is not bad at all by the time you put everything else on it. :bigsmile: The lean ground sirloin I buy is 96/4 and has almost the same nutrient values as ground turkey breast. So you CAN have beef! I agree with everyone who says to season it well and use onion and don't cook it as long. Putting black bean puree in…