alison2earth

Hello! I'm Alison from Florida. My goal is to lose 25 lbs by the end of the year (my ultimate goal is 50 after that.) I'm cutting out refined sugary treats, reducing portion sizes, eating more wholesome food and just minding my calories. I like to shoot hoops, dance, jog, lift light weights, use exercise videos, and my…

Hello Carolyn! Congrats on all that success! It is amazing and yes, very inspirational. It's great to know that MFP has worked so well for you. So well that you will continue to use it after already being so successful! Thanks for sharing how you have used MFP to your benefit. I'm definitely going to start using it in my…

Hello! I just have to say that I love NOLA. I'm trying to make new friends on here too, but I can tell you that I would probably dieting even harder for you... Because, I love NOLA food!! I told my husband if we moved there, eating healthy would just be out the window forever. lol. Anyhow. That's great you love to cook...…

I'm back to square 1 too. Though, it sounds like you're not even at square 1, because you haven't gained all the weight back! So, that's good. Regardless, you are back on MFP and you know what worked for you in the past. Those are all important factors, and so now it's just doing the work and having the patience again.…

So far, I've only jogged 1.5 miles first thing this morning. I'll probably do some light weight lifting later in the day.

I have a hard time discussing my weight. I've told my husband a few times and that is about it. I like to stick to the amount I'd like to lose instead. Maybe once I've lost it, I'll feel differently. :)

Understandable, but I think the overall idea is to eliminate processed sugary treats, as well as the behavior involved with eating them. So yes, when I was juicing veggies and fruits, I stopped eating the treats... Which was pretty amazing for me, and a pretty big accomplishment at the time... It's unfortunate to think…

Processed sugar is my concern here... I'm happy to ingest sugars from fruit and veggies... I'm not sure of your point. Anyhow, your situation is you, but not everyone is the same. Not everyone's brain functions the same. Again, it's about the behavior in this case which can fall under the definition of addiction. People…

Welcome Craig! I've recently joined here too, and I think that MFP really will help give support and focus while on this journey. It sounds like you have a great goal set for yourself. You'll do great! Best of luck!

When considering the definition of addiction, then yes, I feel that I am addicted to sugar. What Is Addiction? Addiction is a condition that results when a person ingests a substance (e.g., alcohol, cocaine, nicotine) or engages in an activity (e.g., gambling, sex, shopping) that can be pleasurable but the continued…

It sounds like you have had a great start already! So, well done. I'm looking for friends and support too so I'll be sure to add you.

I have issues with binge eating too. I agree with a poster above that beating yourself up is counter productive though. Today, I did not eat well. I started to feel guilty. Instead of wallowing in the shame and guiltiness, I made sure to exercise. Even if it wasn't for very long, just being active helped me get focused…

Hello Ruthie, I recently joined MFP as well and would like to make some friends too. My daughter just started middle school, I can't imagine high school yet! It is crazy! Anyhow, it looks like you've already had great success according to your tracker... You must be doing some very right so far! My weight has yo-yo'd for…

Hello All! My name is Alison. I am 29 years old. I have two wonderful children, an 11-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son. I am a SAHM and a full-time college student. My husband travels a lot for work. So, I keep pretty busy with it all. I have 53 lbs. to lose. My weight has yo-yo'd over the last 10 years. I'd like to…

Hello All! Indian Rocks Beach here!

Hello! First off, you are beautiful and you have gorgeous tattoos! I have a chest piece as well, and I love to see other ladies with them too! Anyhow, I am 29 and I have about 50 lbs. to lose. Ultimately, I'd like to lose 65, but I'd be plenty happy with 50. This is my first time using My Fitness Pal and look forward to…

Hello. I am 29 with two kids, an 11 year old and a 3 year old. The baby weight has stuck around for the last 3 years, so I'm not the best for advice, but I am happy to help support!