jmjones2002

Mine is topen too..I started at 1600 then put myself at 1200 but it didn't work for me. I'm at 1400 but lately I haven't felt as good so some days I did to get 1000 in esp on my workout days. There is a girl at my gym who has been doing this for a year. She eats 1200 a day, goes everyday to the gym & never eats her…

I have only lost 11lbs so no real progress pics to show but I've been overweight for 17yrs now. I personally love to see progress pics. When I'm feeling defeated & thinking I shouldn't even try bc it's not coming off as fast as I want I look at pics & think if they can do it surely I can!! It's inspriring to me especially…

Stir it up is a good blog too. I love Paleo & wished we hadn't stopped eating that way..I felt so much better all around when eatinglike that. I know on fb there is Fast Paleo. Get his book..it's very helpful in understanding everything!!

I've wondered the same thing. I usually come home to make a protein smoothie consisting of banana, p.butter & chocolate powder. My thing is I usually go to the gym 2x's a day..in the morning this is okay but when I don't leave the gym until 8:30p what should I have? I'be always heard no eating after 7pm & I'm afraid it'll…

I'm 5'1 and needing to lose 57lbs minimum. I started this journey back in 2010 & got 30lbs off. I was doing great with maintaining but ater my hysterectomy last April the weight came back on within 2mths:-( It's been slow going this go around. I'm only down 9lbs in 6wks where 3yrs ago I was losing aot faster. I know it's…

I use the EAS Lean 15 Chocolate Fudge powder..I add one banana & 1tbsp of reduced fat peanut butter. It says you can use milk but to keep my cals down I add water & ice..I mix it up & then add more ice..it still has little ice chips in it & helps me feel like I'm eating something..lol I drink these 1-2x's a day..it fills…

I just started drinking it..but I drink it hot. I like to have some before bed & today I've had 2 mugs already but that's bc I'm sick!! I saw they had a dieters green tea but I got regular!!

You give me hope..I've had 2 c-sections so my lower belly has that same roll..I've been so worried that it won't tighten up so thank you for posting the pic..I'm gonna keep working at it..Congrats!!

I go to the gym to do the Ripped classes..I recently bought a Polar Ft4 hrm that comes with the transmitter you wear around your chest. It shows that I burn between 400-450cals in a 55min class. I know others are burning in the 600's though bc I am a little slower at it & take water breaks. I love the hrm because I hated…

I have a Polar FT4..the FT40 tracks your last 10 workouts & has a fitness test option for about 120.00. Mine cost me 90.00 @ ****s Sporting Goods..It keeps up with my heartrate & cals burned..it has more options but I haven't checked those our yet..also waterproof so that's a plus for water aerobics:-) I Love it!!

I use the Polar watch/transmitter & like it alot better than guessing on here..I love knowing really how much I'm burning during class & workouts on my own:-)

I clearly just wanted some advice or opinions..I appreciate those that have responded in a respectful way..I'm new to this & wanted to see what it's about since I've heard others talk about..I have even heard drs prescribing these to friends. Anyways, again thanks for the comments & didn't realize there is such controversy…

I use my polar watch& chest sensor & I know for my 55min class it was 390cals. That was with me taking a few water breaks & catching my breath..lol

I honestly wasn't looking for a quick fix..to drop 5-10lbs just like that..I haven't been the best eater & honestly thought I needed to do a cleanse to get me started right..I'll still to watching what I'm eating & continue with the gym:-)

Okee Dokee..I have heard so many ppl talking about doing a cleanse to get on the right track..just thought it would help:-) I have changed the way I'm eating & going to the gym 3-5x's a week..it was alot easier losing just 3yrs ago but it's a slow moving this go around. Thanks for the input!!

Hey!! I'm a stay at home as well. My kiddos are 17, 13, and 7:-) I have been a SAHM the last 10yrs. We recently moved & I've made some new friends but most of them work full-time. I just recently joined a gym and it was very intimidating at first. I knew nothing would change if I didn 't put myself out there. It has always…

Thank you for all of the ideas!! I'm definitely gonna keep these in mind:-)

I have actually eaten several this week for lunch:-) I buy the Nature's Own Whitewehat bread or the butter bread! I do like wheat but need a change sometimes. I have stayed under my cals even with eating them this week. This is TMI but since eating healthier my colon is working properly but since eating these I have gone…

Thank you for the input. I know the calorie counting seems to be going very slow for me, but in the end I know I'll be healthier! It's just so easy to get discouraged with trying to adapt to a new lifestlye. I'm trying to have patience:-) Thanks again for all the responses!! Be Blessed..

We are big fish eaters in my house. I usually bought alot of tilapia,orange roughy,and salmon. On my tilapia and salmon I grill it and sprinkle a lil bit of lemon juice over. You can also use a bit of lemon pepper seasoning as well! On my roughy I use italiain dressing and let it mariande for a cpl of hours but you don't…

I lst my motivation about a month ago when the kids got out of school. I thought it'd be easier with them being home but I lost my schedule in the mix.I know exactly how you feel. I got to my 18lb mark and got too comfortable and gained 2lbs back. We're all here for the same reason. We just gotta keep encouraging one…

I bought the dvd's and just got them in the mail a few dys ago..My daughter and I love it..She's 11yrs old so she loves the whole dance thing..I get winded after 20mins if not sooner..lol I found a gym where they teach it at it but it was 40.00mth so we decided we'd do it in the privacy of our own home..You should def. try…

You'll love this site..I am still needing to lose baby weight that I have been carrying for 14yrs..lol My oldest is 14 and my youngest is 5yrs..I knew it was time that I committed to getting healthy again..Stick to it and you'll see awesome results..I am going on week 8 and I am down 16lbs..It may not sound like alot to…

Thank you for all the tips and replies..I'm going to check into the reebok shoes as well!!

My friend was told by her nurse in their office that she should measure every 2wks..Maybe try going a lil longer..I never measured until last week and now wish I would have started it when I started everything else..It'll get better..You're doing great!!

So glad you're here!! I have struggled for a long time as well..We gotta stay strong even when we have a bad week:-) You can do this!! Good Luck to ya..

I want a sexy little black dress..I have never had one of those..lol Also would love to get a tank-kini for this summers beach trip..(I have til the last week in July).. I'm gonna let my hair grow out til I've reached my goal so then I can get my hair cut, highlighted etc to show off everything at once.. I really can't…

Awesome job on your walking!! I needed to get up and do mine this morning but I walked a total of 10mi yesterday and my legs were killing me this morning..I usually walk to our square etc 3dys a week..Depending on which route I take we either walk 4mi or 6mi..Yesterday morning I walked my 4mi but then Relay for Life was…

I can totally relate to you..I was told I have IBS about 13yrs ago and it kept getting worse..I usually have more of the 'going to the potty" rather then constipation..I was told about 2yrs ago that I actually have a spastic colon and I have dairy allergies..My mom is allergic to gluten so you may wanna check into that..My…

Welcome to MFP..This site has really helped me stick to my 'getting healthy plan"..It really holds me accountable with having to track my food etc..I want to get up everyday and eat well and excercise which is so unlike me..lol I too have put alot of weight on over the years and this is the first time in 13yrs that I am…