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AMAZING! You look great and have done an incredible job!!!! Very proud of you, that took alot of hard work and dedication. More than most would be able to do.

HANG IN THERE! I failed. Went all day Friday without any and was doing great but once the husband came home--and was around all day--with his ciggs I caved. Totally doing it again tomorrow though! It's new day and I'm trying again. I won't stop trying until I win the war. You can do it! You're way ahead of me! Just one…

It is inspiring me to quit smoking and REALLY get healthy beyond my weight. I've lost the battle, but I haven't lost the war! Gonna start again tomorrow while hubby is gone at work. Caved over the weekend with his ciggs here but I know I can do it! I also have more energy and therefore am seeing my household coming into…

I remember my dad taking me on my first rollarcoaster at the age of 4. The Screaming Eagle at Six Flags. When the ride started we quickly realized that I was too small, and too light for this big ride. I was coming up out of the seat during the downhill runs, feet completely off the floor. Dad held me down the entire time…

I joined a week and a half ago and have been right-on with my diet, and slowly adding exercise. Tonight, however, my husband wanted to go out for dinner for his Father's Day gift. Since he knew he wanted to go to Longhorn Steakhouse I researched the menu in advance and knew exactly what I could/would order. Unfortunately,…

I'm starting to feel the withdrawal now too. I hopped up and did a load of dishes and that got me through the first bad craving, but now the fatigue is setting in. I get soooooooooooooo tired. My lungs are starting to feel "different", only way I know to explain it, and I'm starting to cough and hack a bit. For me the…

Assuming you're like me and have quit before--or at least tried--do you find yourself tired? Historically once the nicotine levels have begun to drop I've found myself EXHAUSTED and sleepy. Sleeping through it is not an option since I'm home with 2 young children, but it's nothing a GoJoe shot (sugar free and calorie free)…

Same here. 10 hours without a cigg.

Thanks so much for all your input! I've hesitated to post this because I was afraid of being judged. Logically I knew there were smokers on MFP, there HAD to be, but we're all working on doing good things for our bodies and I'm so ashamed of my habit. I stopped in April 2010 when I found out I was pregnant. Quit cold…

My vice is Full Throttle energy drinks. LOADED in carbs and calories! Instead, I've cut significantly back on energy drinks and when I do have one, it's a GoJoe shot--which has no calories. When I'm in the mood for a gourmet coffee I have no problem getting decaf with sugar free syrup to flavor it. They are actually quite…

I think I'm going to go to Walmart today and pick this up. One question though, does it require alot of space to work out or is it more "stay in one spot"? I have very little space available and usually my 5 year old is right next to me doing the same exercises so there's even less room. LOL.

Welcome newbie! LOL. I just started a little over a week ago and have already lost 7 lbs. This site, and the support provided, is FANTASTIC! So happy to have you on board! Add me as a friend if you'd like. :flowerforyou:

I've only lost 7 lbs and people are just now starting to notice, but when they ask I just say "I made a lifestyle change with my eating habits" and then tell them about MFP. I don't say "I'm eating 1200 calories". Instead I say, "I put in my weight, height, and my level of activity and MFP figured out FOR me how many…

Hmmmm........you know, in Korea that's how they use the potty. They squat. (toilets are holes in the ground). Are these American chics? Cultural difference perhaps?:noway:

I tried P90X once (and a friend is about to loan it to me again) but I can tell you with your back it may not be a good option for you. Or, you need to be prepared to skip a few exercises. I'm on the hunt for a good DVD myself.

I KNEW it! I've been saying for years that I thought an ideal weight of 135-145'ish for me was unrealistic and ridiculous. Even when I dropped to 123 lbs in the Army (during intensive training) I had to wear a medium top because of my shoulder width. I look great at 155 lbs but the Army constantly weighed me and said I was…

YAY! So glad you're on here with me! I think your post got lost in the shuffle. A whole bunch of newbies posted an introduction around the same time. LOL. Start checking out the other areas of the board and you'll meet more people as you comment. Great way to meet friends.

Sounds great to me! I just started a week ago today so Wednesdays are my normal weigh in. I've lost 7 lbs since I started last Wednesday! 5 lbs was water retention. LOL

I'm an overeater and am all about instant gratification when it comes to food. I like to eat high carb, high sugar foods and was raised that way. In my family, we have something sweet for breakfast, then dessert after lunch, and dessert again after supper. Most meals were fried, loaded in gravy, etc. Needless to say, my…

Okay, so you just gave me the general recipe for the chinese garlic chicken I've been craving! It's on their diet menu, is low cal, and DELICOUS. Making it at home is way better though, and cheaper. Thanks! Oh, and this is way better than the Army's chicken chicken and chicken they used to feed us. Seriously, it has only…

I'm a stay at home mom too and I soooooo know what you mean about waiting to eat. My favorite lunch takes less time to make than a box of mac and cheese. :happy: It's a veggie sandwich made with a toasted Sara Lee mini bagel, 1 Tbs of fat free cream cheese (or the Weight Watchers whipped creme cheese which if FABULOUS) and…

:flowerforyou: We had this problem with my daughter when she was 4 years old. While she was thin as a rail, I knew she wasn't eating a proper diet. Her pediatrician told us to ABSOLUTELY refuse to allow her anything to eat other than what was served. He said, "Eventually she'll learn that mom is not a short-order cook and…

Oh bless your heart honey, I am so sorry to hear you're being spoken to this way! Words have alot of power, and they can really hurt the heart. Turn their hateful comments into positive energy. Use it as a challenge to make them eat their words when you will be able to prove them wrong. In the meantime, know everyone here…

I just can't eat that early. I have to wait until I've been up for at least an hour and a half.

Originally from Moberly, MO but now a Nashville, TN "transplant". :tongue: Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

I'm a stay at home mom, lead a couponing group at church (teach classes on it as well), and sing and play piano in the praise and worship band each Sunday. I love being home with my kids and watching them grow.

Uh, that would be a big N-O from me on that one! Me and my National Geographic boobs would scare people away!

ROFL ! Love it!

Pork chops in my pressure cooker. I forgot to thaw them but it's okay, I can just drop them in and hit the "frozen meat" button and have them done in 20 minutes. LOL. Wheat bread and some sort of veggie will accompany it.

I'm 5'6" and currently weigh 186. My short term goal is to get to between 170-175 lbs because I will be able to fit back in my size 10's at that weight. Beyond that anything else is a bonus. Oh, and the most I've ever weighed is 230 lbs.:ohwell: