MamboGyrl Member

So there with you & would love to be in your clan... however, my maintenance begins Jan 8th & can find you then if I don't fit your match today. RE: My husband & I are going on a cruise & I want to do some indulging... but still not go crazy. So I am deciding to lose another 4-5 pounds by Dec 29 so I have that to play with…

Did you know you DO have control over it?! It is truly a habit. AND it is only sugar & white starches, that set me off. I don't binge on broccoli :happy: That being said, I recently realized I have to treat sugar & white starches like alcohol for the alcoholic!! Don't even start! Because once I do... I lose it! Truly I do.…

I am TIRED of using STRESS as an excuse for why I eat poorly. I WISH I would think of the consequences of my food choices LONG before it enters my trap. I want to learn how to NOT use food to overcome issues. The issues food brings me out weighs any insecurity I have (which are likely food based anyway). I want to learn…

Hi Jayne - I can ABSOLUTELY relate. Went to my folks last weekend & totally off the wagon. I feel like I am starting ALL OVER & my self esteem is SHOT! I wish when I was putting the poor choice for food in my trap I would remember the consequenses, but I do not. ONLY the thought that this yummy (name food here) will make…

Not when I am tracking (thank god for myfitnesspal.com) & measuring. My guess at Tablespoon is WAY over a tablespoon. And you be surprised how awesome 1 Tablespoon of mayo with balsamic vinegar is!! I eat a small fat at each meal & snack. Can you see my food diary (today may not be the best of the examples because I…

OMG: I live on Broccoli Slaw!! 3 small fruit portions a day. A portion is smaller than we think. A clementine, half apple.... etc. Fruit is needed, but we need to be aware of portion control because of the sugar content

I make things ahead of time. For example hard boiled eggs (& when organic the yolks are FANTASTIC for us). I keep them in the cartons (marked "HB"). I take them to work in my lunch bags so when I AM hungry (at 8am) I have it with a small fat & small carb. This may not sound appealing, but I LOVE 3 oz of chicken in the…

Totally agree with Ziaki. Moreover, ask your doctor!! She or He HAS to be able to give you direction. She/he must be ecstatic you are losing weight. So ask the expert!!

Excellent point! Agreed, we are all big peeps. I like that someone else put it under dancing... MOREOVER, my husband WOULD LOVE that I put this into my daily cardio routine!!

My favorite right now is getting organic frozen fruit from Trader Joes... 1/4 or 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/4 or 1/2 cup Pommagranet (sp) & 2 Tablespoons half & half. Slghtly thaw out the fruit or do it frozen for a sorbet consistency. If you need protein...1 hard boiled egg. (I do up 1-2 dozen hard boiled eggs in advance &…

In my experience, if I wasn't measuring my foods I was eating too many calories. Once I pulled out my scale, measuring cups & spoons, the weight came RIGHT off. Secondly is my water. I can eat well all I want, but if I'm not getting my WATER... pure water in... I don't see results.

Honestly ensuring your track EVERYTHING EVERYDAY here at My Fitness Pal... will guarantee you lose the weight. COMMIT yourself this is your parttime job. EVEN if you chose not to "diet" you will start competing against yourself. GOOD LUCK!! This is on going for me. I will always need to come back here.... I was down to 134…

PikledDilli you are absolutely correct. Doritos have scientists who create ways for us to buy more & crave their products. I was process food & sugar free for about 6 months & was able to maintain my weight... HOWEVER, within weeks of getting into the holidays food frenzy I packed on 10 pounds incredibly quickly. Your…