spgipson

I hope there are like 3rd, 4th and 5th chances....this site really is good and even though I am on about my 4th start, I am very dedicated this time. One day at a time....move more, eat less. My new motto and lifestyle. WE CAN DO THIS! Sherry

Success stories are always helpful...so thanks for sharing!! The best part of MFP is the support. Congrats on your journey!! Sherry

I'm IN!! It's getting hot here already so I hope I can start swimming or doing water aerobics. I have already started having to walk in the morning...when it's cooler. Gotta love the deep south!! Fresh fruit......hopefully watermelon's will be coming soon! Great way to get some extra water and it's filling!! Have finals…

Everyone needs encouragement! That's why this site works!! I have been the biggest in my family and they too do not understand the dffference. Both my sisters are toothpicks and can eat whatever they want. I can walk by the ktichen and gain 5 pounds. I have to say my biggest issue is portion control too....been overeating…

Thank God someone else doesn't get them all! I couldn't decide if I was too old or just too "non-intelligent" to get it....LOL!!

I am 5'11" and while the AMA says my "goal weight" should be between 172-178 my doctor recommends more around 190-195 because I too have a "large frame". That is about 10% more than the "average". I actually managed to get to 193 about six years ago and I did feel and look extraordinarily healthy. That is actually what I…

Not only will I be watching the NEW show...planning on watchin the preceding marathons!!! LOVE IT!!

I make homemade pimento cheese....low fat cream cheese with cheddar cheese (not the whole brick of Kraft) and a large jar of pimentos....just spread it on celery and believe it or not sprinkle with just a touch of cayenne pepper....gives it a little KICK...it keeps the "crunch" value instead of chips....

My suggestion is to include some low calorie snacks...watermelon, celery with Laughing Cow cheese, apple, pretzels...etc. Just a little something between your three meals to keep your body burning. Nothing in big quantites...just a snack.

I am looking forward to seeing my collar bone again! Way to go...Sherry

Welcome!! I have been on for a week and I am loving it!! Eight pounds down already!!! Good luck!! Sherry

One of my biggest challenges is keeping a variety in my diet...but so far, so good! Right now i am obsessed with watermelon and celery with Laughing Cow cheese. The water helps alot!!! Sherry

COFFEE....hate the smell...hate the taste.....never gonna invest in Starbucks stock!!!! :)

I like fruit with my Special K cereal....grapes- either green or seedless red- are good in cereal...sounds weird but tastes good!!

I am new to the eliptical...but I feel the same way...after about minute 9 and 10 I suddenly feel like I can do it....those first minutes are agonizing and I doubt my ability to NOT call 911...but then I feel OK. I want to work up to 30 minutes by the end of the summer. I usually do 30 minutes on the bike first so it isn't…

Now THIS is truly inspiring! I don't know that even at birth I didn't have some kind of "baby" fat surrounding my hip bones...but hey...what a goal to aspire to!! Good for you!!

YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!! And it is nice to see you in a dress that FITS!! What an inspiration!!

I will say....it is a daunting task...BUT you have so much to work towards and the rewards (not just the shopping spree and trip) will be so worth it. Your boys will benefit with a Momma who can play with them and will inspire them that they too can do what they set out to do with determination and heart!!! Once you…

Hey...I just started four days ago and I am excited. I have way more than 10-15 pounds to lose- more like 48 but it is "put back on" weight. I actually had gastric bypass surgery eight years ago and lost 115 pounds and it was wonderful. But the surgery and smaller stomach did all the work. Back to the same habits put 50…