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I'd try the .99 cent store for produce and smaller quantities.. I would not buy in bulk since most of it goes to waste and some of it you wont want to eat again and so you've wasted money. Since ive been cut to 15 hours a week at work, I started doing grocery shopping at the .99 cent store chain and have found the eggs,…

You set the example and you have saved your health and that of your hubby.. how touching.. You must be so proud of him and he's obviously proud of you.. You're an inspiration!

Well you sort of mentioned it.. i love my apple pie gum. .its a wonder drug for me :laugh: But fresh fruit instead of processed sugar can help.. and sometimes i put a lil whipped cream on strawberries.. it beats a candy bar. As for chocolate.. theres a dark chocolate by Trader joes thats individually wrapped and only 100…

I'm with you, stevia occassionally like in coffee but thats about it. I try to go natural but its not easy when I love what I Love.. FRUIT! and Peanut butter.. its really my downfall.. I love that stuff :heart:

As i sit here, tears running down my face, I cry for your loss and how heart touching the love of your family is towards each other but I cry for my own loss as well. I had a miscarriage (2nd Pregnancy) and it lead to never being able to give my daughter a sibling. Sometimes its good to cry when others cry.. I sympathize…

I'm so proud of you for checking the cals first .. we believe its always good to eat a salad but when they pile every ingredient in the kitchen and a very fattening dressing.. well .. you saw the results! IF you get a chance to go out, try Applebees. They have an under 500 cal menu and the 2 for $20 has a great 7oz steak…

Jules, Well said!! *applauding*

Totally understand.. I work 3 days a week and I check in late also.. Cali girl here too. :heart:

Me Mateys have been busy swabbing the decks.. have ye? I see a ship that sparkles like the turquoise blue waters of the carribean..... Good work Ladies! :wink: My stats: Hidden Treasures Week 1/Day 3 64 oz H2O & Under Cals 50 swimmer presses, 21’s, lawnmowers 30 wood chops 2 mile walk 30DS D3 Have ye a wonderful night!…

I'd see a doctor if i were you.

Ahoyyyyyyyyyy! Loving this October and i'm over the 24 hour munchies! :wink: Stats are : Week 1/Day 2 80oz H2O & Under Cals 1.5 mi Walk 30DS D2 Circuit Training Still holding onto my booty Capt'n! ... and you can keep the Grog! :drinker:

Welcome to MFP! Well I have a dry sense of humor and I'm very supportive but i"ll call you on your food diary if you're not eating enough either. :laugh: If you want to add me.. Feel free.. Happy sailing on this wonderful Health Journey Matey! Cheers! :drinker:

Longer the better.. your body will keep burning up those cals so keep walking for as long as you can!

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: OH Jill, You're too funny!

I eat Dark Chocolate by Trader Joes.. only 100 cals for a bar. :wink:

Hello Ladies.. My food diary was horrendous but I kept it under cals.. I was starving today .. lol.. :laugh: Here are my stats : Hidden Treasures Week 1/Day 1 72 oz H2O and under Cals 4 mile walk and 30DS Circuit Training Day 1 30 swimmer presses, wood chops, 21’s, & lawnmowers A hard morning but I finished strong! Pirates…

Nobody will "fry you" .. but we will warn you for your own health since You asked.. I was on it for 3 months and started to have chest pain.. I had lost 25 pounds and i ate whatever i wanted... seriously.. Pizza , ice cream, chili cheese fries.. the works.. etc.. In the long run it damaged my heart valve and the "doctor "…

Oh that does sound D-lish!.. I make mine without the yogurt and sweetner. .but that sounds good too.. Bon appetite! :drinker:

Eat more you're going into starvation mode.. and all that means is your body knows you're not eating enough to maintain so it holds onto any and all weight you have and doesnt allow you to lose. I did that once for 2 weeks .. ate more and kept exercising the same and i began to lose again..

Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred dvd is circuit work training and its tough! :tongue:

I'm losing 2 pounds a week and I'm doing fine! Don't listen to what others tell you, do what you feel is best for you!

Top of the morning Mateys! Can you smell that salty sea air? It's time we sail out into open shark infested waters and find that Fatty to make him walk the plank for treason to the captain of our ship!! WHO'S WITH ME?!!! Arghhhhhhhhh!!

Southern Californian here but "Hello" :laugh:

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If the pain is unbearable or you're running a high fever over 102 you should return to the ER. Both my BIL and SIS had to surgically have kidney stones removed. Sorry you're in pain and I hope you take care of it and feel better soon .. :flowerforyou:

Aye Mateys! :wink: I'm Monica, a 44 yr old Wife (24 yrs) and Mother of 1 daughter (19yrs old). :heart: :heart: I am an elementary school Library Manager for Los Angeles Unified School District and live in Orange County, (Southern) California. I am bullemic and have yo-yo dieted but that was in my past life..:laugh: I…

OH MY GOONDESS!.........WE HUNTED......... WE FOUGHT............WE WON!! :bigsmile: Congrats girls! WE DID IT! :drinker:

208 here .. sorry im late Glad you girls are so fantastic and committed to being healthy! Loving you all and Congrats on all your success ... CHEERS! :drinker:

El Pollo loco CHicken leg, diet coke and loco salad without dressing (side of low cal cilantro dressing 1/2 packet) Yummmm :drinker:

Thanks for all you do Gary! .. I'm sticking to my team .. Jules and Jill are wonderful Captains and the whole team is very dedicated! :heart: