redwngs13 Member

I had a glass of beer on Sunday, my first in 2 weeks. My husband and I shared a bottle of coffee stout that he'd been saving. At first I was hesitant to have any because I have been doing so well in abstaining, but it was only a 16 oz bottle and he had more than me so I still call that a win for myself. My ultimate goal is…

STARTING WEIGHT WITH MFP : 173 DATE: Jan 2, 2017 CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 160 Sept. 4 - 158.1 Sept. 11 - Sept. 18 - Sept. 25 - September goal - 155 September loss - Oct. 2 - Oct. 9 - Oct. 16 - Oct. 23 - Oct. 30 - October goal - 150 October loss - Nov. 6 - Nov. 13 - Nov. 20 - Nov. 27 - November goal - 145 November loss -…

I'm feeling optimistic for this weekend. I bought some diet pop to drink if I have an urge to have a beer. I know diet pop isn't the best choice, but I'd say it's better than alcohol if it's helping me stay away! I also enjoy a La Croix sparkling water.

Sent a request! I could use some accountability as well.

I've just found this thread (I don't come on the forums much). My husband and I have made the decision to go dry in September, so this thread will be a great support for me! Feel free to send a friend request my way. My goal is to abstain the entire month, with the exception of the weekend of Sept 15-16 when I have a…

I don't mean to beat a dead horse here, but a cup and a gram aren't in the same category. A cup/bowl is a measurement of volume, a gram is a measurement of weight. Going with the trend of the rest of the thread, a food scale is your best friend! Hope that helps!

I'm back on keto again after a couple years where I got lazy and gained back all my weight plus 15 pounds :expressionless: . I'm already down 8 pounds in the first week and hoping to continue the downward trend! Feel free to add!

I like what joe said about being surprised about what kind of hobbies you'd fall in love with. They don't even have to do with exercise. If you don't feel like going outside on Sundays and being active, then try taking up a hobby that will keep your hands occupied, like knitting or crocheting! This way you'll be reaching…

I always use the same formula for my low carb dinners: A Protein or Fish of choice with a side of roasted or sauteed veggies. My favorite combos include ground beef with roasted broccoli and cauliflower, salmon spritzed with lemon with sauteed asparagus and mushrooms, chicken breast with sauteed squash and onions (sprinkle…

My fiance makes a big batch of seitan every weekend, though he isn't a vegetarian. I'm not sure his exact recipe but I know that he mixes the gluten powder with water to make a dough ball then separates that into smaller balls (he weighs them so they're all the same portion), and he cooks them in a pot of boiling water…

These are old photos from last year. I've gained some weight again since then so I'm somewhere between this before & after, but I am working hard to get back to where I was last year and then some! My goal right now is to get some good ab definition. (taken the same day as the other July 2013 photo) Everyone here is…

I saw a guy on the train this morning with bright yellow nail polish on his toenails. I have to assume he has a daughter, because other than that he looked completely normal.

Bump. Anyone?

I can somewhat relate to this. When I met my boyfriend we pretty much instantly clicked. We moved in together after only a month, along with moving to a brand new city together. We've been together for a year now and things are still great! However, even though the whole relationship started off quickly and I felt ready to…

It sounds like you haven't had it put in yet When you do get it inserted, I would give your body time to adapt to it before you start a new heavy lifting routine. I think that would put a lot of stress on your body throwing two new things at it at once, but that's just my thought. I've had my Mirena for 2 years, started…

Like PDXHollyD said, dietary cholesterol has very little effect on your bodily cholesterol levels. It's more saturated and trans fats that you should look out for which can raise your bad cholesterol and lower your good. I've been on a keto diet since November 2012 and my total cholesterol has dropped quite a bit. I had…

Love these!!!! :laugh: :love:

Congrats on this awesome milestone!! And here's to many more!! :flowerforyou:

I eat between 9 and 10pm every night, and get to bed by 11. I haven't had any problems with it!

I've never tried it, but my boyfriend has used it. I would say be careful when you begin to incorporate it into your diet because my bf got pretty bad stomach aches when he took too much at one time. I'd say start out with a little amount and see how you react to it and then slowly ramp it up. I think it's something your…

Very nice!! And cute bras :P Heavy lifting FTW!

It's sad that your friends are not taking care of their bodies. If they won't listen to your advice, and if you're really bothered by their bodies and actions, I would try to avoid hanging out with them from now on. Just know that you are being smart and taking care of your body by giving it what it needs. Depriving…

These were all exactly what went through my head when I read the topic title. I took some "before" pics when I first started MFP in 2010, but I never made much progress from that time so I ended up deleting them off my computer from shame. Kinda wish I would have kept them now!

Thank you! I got the first bikini at Meijer lol. It's a store similar to a Target or Wal Mart, so nothing special :P I am 5' 6". 26 years old.

I don't know where the next 30 pounds is going to come from, but great job on the first 30! You look gooooood!

Thanks for the kind words. You should also show your daughter this thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1045433-women-lifting-heavy-with-pics It's full of other ladies with results similar to mine!

Your abs are gorgeous! I'm hoping in a year I can post some ab-popping pictures too!

Aw shucks guys! :blushing: You've ALL made MY morning... and afternoon, and evening....etc :flowerforyou: Thanks for all the compliments!!!

^^This I, too, get irritated by the comments I get from people about what I eat, but then think back to before I really began researching nutrition and remember that I was one of the ignorant ones too. Sometimes I try to explain and educate the person on my choices (in hopes that maybe they'll do some of their own…