christenwypy Member

40 year old mom of 2. I work two jobs and I am a full time student. I need all the support I can get. Trying to lose 44 lbs.

I'm 5'2" and looking to lose 44

Me!!!!

I am trying to make this change too. I don't want to fully say I will but so far so good. I'm reading The Lean and making small changes as I go.

Increasing fiber has worked for me.

I'd love some active MFP friends for mutual support. I was on here a few years ago and lost 20 lbs. gained it all back. I work two jobs, go to school, and have kids so that's been my excuse. No more excuses! Please add me.

Thank you everyone!!

SW: 162 lbs CW: 158 lbs GW : 120 lbs (153 for end of March) Weigh in Dates: Weigh in Dates: 3/01: 158 3/08: 3/15: 3/22: 3/29: End of Month: Total weight lost: REWARD TO SELF: A new outfit and a night out.

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I am mainstream to intensive. When I am having a bad week I am a "fun"

THANK YOU!

Holy moly! You are very, very shredded! I find it hard to believe that is only 6 poiunds worth of shred. Your tummy is gone and your back looks totally different. FANTASTIC!!

I just started it so I will let you know if it works for me or not. Honestly, I could really use a valium to get me through PMS LOL

Made it 3 days. And I think checking in is helping.

I don't think it does count because you ate normally.

HA! That is like my Bichon, she is so much bigger when her hair is poofy, give her a bath and she is like a mouse!

Thank you!

I have lost weight with having a reasonable treat here or there. Italian ice is not too bad neither is weight watcher's ice cream bars. The only issue I sometimes find for me is that it awakens the urge for more sugar so for a while I can have just one and be fine but then one day, even a month from now, i might go and…

Thank you. I am so impressed that you made it 7 months with no binges. Good for you!!! I have found fasting to be a good solution as well. Once I get past the hunger it makes me feel free and strong and then I have no craving for bad foods. It is like hitting a reset button, then I only want food for fuel.

I also am moody and cranky and have very little water during mine!!

I have had 2 in a row. Again, getting more sleep, eating more protein, and going to bed early seems to be key for me.

Thanks everyone!!!

I just thought of one more thing- and again, what do I know, but I think lifting is supposed to boost your metabolism so being that your system is running slow maybe adding lifting can allow you to add some more calories to your diet?

I can see a huge difference in the pics most especially in your hips! Great job. I cannot wait to be done with the shred. 7 more to go and I am through with Jillian lol. I am taking longer too. I do not see how people don't take breaks. It hurts!

Mine is worse as well My gyno just told me to try evening primrose oil. We'll see if it works. I also have to get an ultrasound because my lining is too heavy. No idea if that could be related to weight loss or not.

Wow, unless you are like 4 feet tall this does not seem right to me. This site will not put you any lower than 1200. Like I want to lose 2 lbs per week and to do so I need much less than 1200 but it keeps me at 1200 because anything else is considered dangerous. Maybe your doc knows what he is doing, I am not doctor. But I…

We really are addicted just like people get to alcohol I think. (at least many of us). Lie how they say "Some people can have one drink but we can't." That's us with junk food. I am seriously thinking about looking up the 12 steps and trying to apply them to my food addiction!

Thanks guys. Sorry it took me so long to re-check this thread. I actually did good today so I am really happy with myself. I hope I can keep it up!!! One thing I am learning is when I eat a ton of protein like close to 100 grams I do not seem to get very hungry or cravings so I am going to try and keep that up.

Great idea!

Hi. I go through it too. I can tell you that when I have done the best is when I did not limit myself to one- I went cold turkey. I think you need a certain amount of time for it to clean itself out of your system. I like to do a day long fast sometimes but even just not eating any junk for about 3-7 days will do the…