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simplysassi Member

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  • Agree that the support is key. I would love to help you out, and I am sure I'll need help in return.
    in Looking for some more supporters! :) Comment by simplysassi April 2012
  • Friend request sent. I need support also. Let's do this together.
    in friend me! Comment by simplysassi April 2012
  • Welcome Akevia ! Glad to meet you and wishing you well through this journey. I'm looking to lose at least 25, but 30 would be good too. This website really is great. The community and support make the difference. Good luck to you !
    in Newbie Comment by simplysassi April 2012
  • Hi Hayley, welcome ! Having goals is key, as is being honest about logging what you eat. It may surprise you to learn where your true pitfalls are. So, just have to ask since I've seen several other posts mention "stones". How many pounds is a stone? I'm not familiar with that term. Sassi
    in Im new to this Shiz Comment by simplysassi April 2012
  • I'm a big fan of soups. Homemade with lots of veggies and sometimes chicken or small amounts of beef. I try to eliminate or at least minimize the high-carb veggies like peas, corn and potatoes though. I make large pots of it and eat it for lunch and as a snack.
    in need new ideas for lunch Comment by simplysassi April 2012
  • I've been successful in weight loss before (I did WW, and it was wonderful). One thing I found to be the most helpful was to only eat foods that I absolutely loved (or at the very least liked a whole lot). If salads truly aren't your thing, then don't force yourself to eat them. It will only make this journey difficult for…
    in New to the site, and dieting! Comment by simplysassi April 2012
  • Hi Chrissy Welcome to MFP. You've taken some incredible first steps in the right direction. From your post it sounds like you already know your pitfalls - that's a good thing. Make some small attainable goals to get started. Can you find some ways to work some additional vegetables into your day? Do you like salads ?
    in New to the site, and dieting! Comment by simplysassi April 2012
  • That's worth celebrating ! (not with food, of course - haha). Way to go !
    in Woo hoo! Comment by simplysassi April 2012
  • That would be very frustrating. Have you tried changing your menu up? Sometimes if we keep eating the same things everyday our bodies start telling us that something is missing. Maybe it's water, protein, or vegetables or ... ? I've had luck in the past by switching my meals a bit. Maybe more protein early in the day. Make…
    in WORKING OUT, WEIGHT LOSS HAS STOPPED - HELP! Comment by simplysassi April 2012
  • Welcome ! I am in the same boat. Would be happy to join you on this journey. Friend request sent.
    in Newbie to MFP Comment by simplysassi April 2012
  • Good luck to you. I'm back here again, but this time I'm going to take advantage of the community and friends boards - something I've not used before. The support, encouragement and tips from friends will make the difference.
    in I'm new here Comment by simplysassi April 2012
  • You're off to a great start already. MFP is packed with great tools and lots of support at your fingertips. Good luck to you!
    in looking for friends! Comment by simplysassi April 2012
  • Welcome back. I'm new (again) also. I'd be glad to do this together. Friend request sent.
    in I'm new... again. Comment by simplysassi April 2012
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