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For the most part, I eat whatever they are eating. I skinny up the pasta sauce by using more veggies and lean ground beef, turkey, or meat substitute, or some combo, and more veggies to the sauce. They don't even notice. I double the veggies for myself and often serve a salad with dinner. Even my little one (3 years old)…

I stick to a list, except that I buy whatever other fruits and veggies are in season. I add staples (eggs, bread, onions, potatoes, milk, etc.) to the list when we run out. Otherwise, I make a menu for supper only. Lunches are salads or leftovers or something from the freezer. I try to do at least one freezer meal a week…

I haven't had the best experiences, but I am all about the extra support. I think the bad experiences come from the fact that my sister is a dietician, so I'm used to her being critical of what I eat (you know, while I'm eating grilled chicken and a baked potato and she is complaining about my carb intake while her…

For me, it's all the fresh food on the counters. Onions, garlic, tomatoes, all sitting out ready to be used in cooking.

I've asked this question before and never gotten a real answer. I have coffee every morning, though, and like that it's almost no calories (just the 20 calories worth of creamer that I use).

I struggle with the same thing, big time. Three things help me: 1. After tracking my calories for a week or so, I noted how much I ate after dinner - about 600 calories. So I adjusted my calories (lighter breakfast, usually) so I have 600 left. 2. I eat all my calories. I come about 16 or 20 calories under, not 200. 3. I…

I don't go to the gym. I just can't make myself pack a bag and drive there. But I get bored if I keep doing the same thing over and over. Have you tried working out with friends sometimes to vary things?

Leanna, what about a stroller workout during the 2 year old's nap? Put the baby in the stroller and do things like run back and forth pushing the stroller, do jumping jacks in front of the stroller, run away from the stroller and do lunges back to the stroller, etc. With the 2 year old, during the baby's nap, turn up the…

I agree that it's probably just fluid retention, but I know what you mean about feeling set back. Weight loss is such a constant struggle. I wish it was all moving forward, but it's not. Forgive yourself for not being perfect - no one is - and do better today! :flowerforyou:

I usually workout right after work, while hubby takes the kids to karate. No matter what, I workout before 8 p.m. or I can't sleep. Morning workouts are not going to happen, better for me or not.

Great update. I'm so glad that you got out there!

Start right away. Still do your cardio, but add some light weights. (You can you tube routines.) Do crutches and sit-ups and planks and lunges and squats. You'll be stronger and less likely to get hurt! It may or may not jump start weight loss, but you will look better and firmer way faster.

Once a week, I work out with a friend. Once or twice a week, I work out with my husband. I love it and those are easy workouts to show up for. Other days, I work out on my own. It sucks. But I do it and I am in better shape for it.

I like red and green jalapeno peppers, take out the insides, and stuffed with light cream cheese and sauteed onions and garlic. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes. So yummy. Almost all your calories are in the cream cheese, so measure it out. It's a lot of food, though. (Can be done with soy cheese, but not…

You are eating within a normal range (in other words, you aren't starving yourself) and it works for you. I wouldn't change it!

1. Log in daily. 2. Stay under 1,800 calories. 3. Exercise/move/weights/stretches/something for at least 30 minutes a day. (I eat those calories as well.) 4. Eat fruits and veggies often so I can eat more.

If you haven't been exercising, why not start with walking (just walk faster) and google correct techniques for light weights. Learn the form first (so you don't get hurt), and then move on to round 2!

Okay, I'm going to do a light workout, since you insist. ;) Seriously, though, thanks for the encouragement.

Check with your local parks. They might have adult sports you could do. Ours has a once a week kickball game and it's really fun. Also, work out with a friend. Make a date to walk together and go for coffee afterwards. I try to do that once a week and it's much more pleasant. Or call a long-distance friend and chat while…

Mine are at 1,800 (1/2 pound a week weight loss) because I fail to reach my goal every time I lower it. I am 197 lbs. and 5' 3". I usually exercise daily (about 200 calories worth) and eat those, too. I am losing, but only a 1/2 pound a week.

If you aren't ALSO eating your exercise/workout calories, then your net is going below 1,200, which is too low to lose weight. Try 1,270 plus exercise calories for a better result.

You Tube is your friend. :) Seriously, weight training is so great in part because it's so easy and the results (not in weight loss, but how you look) are quick. Just google some videos and get some water bottles to start. Once you learn the moves, you can buy cheap hand weights.

I think I'm making a salad and an egg white omelet for supper! I put mostly veggies (lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions) in my salads, but I dress with a grated hard cheese (25 calories in a TBSP), real bacon (usually one slice, center cut, about 25 calories), and a 20+ year balsamic vinegar (very sweet and tasty, about…

3 pregnancies, 2 childbirths, 1 c-section, 1 HUGE muffin top. Worse part of my body. It's the reason I started this weight loss journey. So far nothing, but I am early in my journey.

I do. I make myself do thirty minutes a day. Any thirty minutes, including five minute segments, but if I haven't done it by after dinner, then I do it. I do pilates dvds or go walk/jog, but once a week, I make a date with a friend (and leave the kids with husband) to work out, so it motivates me to stay where I can keep…

Right?!? I don't know why I need someone else to tell me to do it, but I do. So thanks. :)

By cheating, I mean if I go over my calories and exercise calories by even a little bit, I start to gain instead of lose!

I lose regularly if I stick to my calorie goal (1,800 for me, but I'm starting out obese) and workout 6 days a week (at least 30 minutes, mixing up running, walking, weights, yoga, pilates, hiking, etc.). I recommend you up your calories to at least 1,400 so your body doesn't think it is starving and vary your workouts a…

If chocolate is the craving, get some cocoa powder and add a bit to your coffee (for very few calories). Or make your own trail mix, and add just a few dark chocolate chips so that it feels like real chocolate. (I like honey nut cheerios, almond slices, peanuts, and chocolate chips. But be careful to measure out servings -…

If I eat all my calories and I exercise and eat all those calories, I lose weight. However, the second I cheat :embarassed: , I gain weight.