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I hate reading that....it isn't an easy situation that is for sure because you are already down and that doesn't help AT ALL...I have an amazing husband as well, we have been married for 10 years (as of next month) and when things were in a "lull" in our life I made him respond to me when I asked him this question....I…

I just made myself a salad with left over "taco meat" (aka ground chicken, can of rotel tomoatoes) and added in black olives and some light sour cream.... it was yummy....I am not huge on salads either but like it with "hot" things (chicken/taco filling etc) and beans...

Good to know....Our bar is "lower" on the entertainment stand so maybe it will pick it up easier. I know when we use it with other games we have to raise it.. I appreciate the feedback! Jen

:wink: I saw it used on the Biggest Loser Show and really liked how it will correct you if the form isn't correct etc. I REALLY hate spending the money but think it will be worth the investment. A friend has it as well but hasn't really used it lol.... I just don't always like going to the gym and figured if I can find…

As I was looking over your diary it seems that alot of others posted what I was thinking...try replacing some of the carb and sodas with higher proteins and challenge yourself to only drink water....you will see how much better it is to eat the calories instead of drinking them! I personally don't like diet sodas so I have…

I personally was (and can be) the same way! However, I did a kitchen over hall when it came to my options so when i got the sweet tooth the only options I had were "healthier" ones. Like I went to Aldi and got some of the fit and active ice cream sandwiches (140-150 calories and they are YUMMY) but they are like the skinny…

I have ate three times today plus a snack and have only "net 38 calories"...I mowed our yard (on a hill with a push mower for just under 2 hrs) so when I added that in for my exercise (this is the only exercise I do when I do this bc it is KILLER) I am not WAYYYY under my 1490 net goal.... And I can't have nuts etc bc I…

I have a lot of texture issues as well. Because of this, it makes protein hard for me...I can stomach eggs about once a week, I can not eat protein shakes, hate greek yogurt....and if it is "mushy" I can't do it (eat green bananas bc of this). I love chicken, but can only eat white meat, if I cook a whole chicken I don't…

Yep...looking for the same answers! I have seem very mixed reviews about this subject!!!! There are nights when I have "net"only 500-700 calories but it is bc I haven't ate my work out calories....and I have also heard that you should be iwthin 150 calories of the goal that MFP gives you...including eating exercise…

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It is funny that you posted this because I am honestly in the same boat...I didn't realize that MFP already cuts the calories. I have a limit of 1490 without exercise. I work out 45 mins cardio usually at least 4x a week (sometimes more). I have been working very hard in the last 3 weeks and have only lost 4lbs. I am new…

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I feel your pain...I just posted on my facebook page today that if healthy living wasn't more expensive I don't think so many would be over weight... Some tips I have learned (it is myself, my husband, and our 5/8 daughters) I just started to buy chicken breasts at sams club. They are individually frozen, already portioned…

I like to use orzo as well....

Thanks so much everyone...I have been drinking a TON of water...more than my normal 64 oz....he had me doing a lot of core strengthing because of the hip issues.....I did take today off (well as off as a mom can be) and will do cardio and upper body tomorrow because I feel like I have rubber bands for legs. I know it is…

I appreciate reading your "tag" thing after because I was looking for a post that talked about that issue...going over on protein without going over on calories (or anything else). It seems like I am constantly trying to figure out ways to get in healthy options but always am on the boarder of the protein, or over.…

I agree....like many of us, we have others in the house that don't need to "watch" everything that goes into their mouth. I have ALWAYS loved to cook but now I feel like I am running out of healthy ideas. I am watching fat, calories, cholesterol too bc of my husband....soo....I will keep ideas coming if I get anything good…

I am completely out of shape, have been WAY over weight for some time now...I haven't weighed under 200lbs since my 1st daughter was born almost 9 years ago. My husband and I have joined the YMCY and I go during the day when the girls are in school and he goes at night after work. I love going now that I am used to it. It…

I can completely understand....I also have children (one of which has to have a high protein/cal diet) and the other one that is right where she should be. My husband HAS to cut back on a lot of his favorites but that is abattle in itself. I need to loose a good amount of weight but dinner is the biggest issue. I LOVE to…

Thanks soo much! We have a 5 and 8 year old daughters that like a lot of things, but need variety and flavor. We also found out today that my husband needs to go on a low choles, low fat diet as well...so that will make things easier! I appreciate your help, any new ideas let me know!! Jen