maryroseclare

She and you are in my prayers.

My ex-husband died two years ago, and that's when me and my son decided to live healthier lifestyles. I've lost 60 pounds since then, he quit smoking. I have a long way to go, but I'm determined to stick with it.

You can add me - I've lost 60 pounds, with another 60 to go.

You look GREAT!! Congrats!!!!

try the barefoot contessa's roasted asparagus in the oven. Toss with EVOO, Kosher salt and pepper. Then roast at 425 degrees for about 20- 30 minutes, toss every 10 minutes. it will be toasty and nutty on the outside, tender on the inside. so delicious!

Welcome to MFP! I will support you - I have lost 60 pounds with another 60 to go.:smile:

You look fabulous, way to go!

I agree, start counting every calorie, it's very effective and eye opening. It will help you make the right food choices over time. Do you have a smart phone - myfitnesspal's free app is the best tool I've ever used. I track food and exercise throughout the day and always know where I'm at.

Sounds great! I will give this a try!

I don't believe in spanking and threats of spanking. There are other ways to discipline, watch "The Nanny" and use the timeout chair.

Wow, congratulations, you are inspiring! You look amazing!

Hi and welcome! This is a great support network - great people! It's really helped me keep on track.

Hi, I noticed that I have to go cold turkey and cut out all sugar, then I feel tired and weak for a few days with CRAVINGS. Then within a week the cravings are gone. It seems like I can't have just a little because I keep craving it and giving in to it. Then it blows my calorie count for the day.

I'm in! I just decided yesterday that I will work even harder starting now to get through Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas by LOSING weight, not just maintaining it! 1. current weight - 250 2. Goal weight - 242 3. Bingeing on weekends, not exercising enough. 4. I've been sticking with this since March and have lost 25…

Great grilling veggies - zucchini, red onion, red bell pepper, green pepper, sliced portabello mushrooms, asparagus. Toss with a little olive oil and chopped garlic first. Then grill, and sprinkle with black pepper and kosher or sea salt when finished.. You can either use a grilling basket, or skewer on wooden picks that…

I don't think you are consuming enough calories. Try eating your exercise calories.

Hi, I've lost 18 pounds so far, and have another 100 to go. My goal is to lose it by August 2011. I'm with you! We can do it!

For the past few years I was drinking 1 diet coke a day. I am down to 1 per week, and find that it doesn't taste all that good to me anymore. I'm drinking mostly water, and ice tea a few days a week. I feel SO much better!

Hi, the only fast food I eat is Subway low fat subs and egg white muffins. You could get a low fat 6" sub with lots of veggies, low fat honey mustard and whole wheat to go earlier in the day - refrigerate it then take it with you. Also keep fresh veggies, fruit and almonds on hand to snack on. It is really tough to lose…

Swimming a few times a week is a great way to start - it's low impact and burns a lot of calories - great cardio for heart and lungs. Also walking a few times a week, starting out maybe at 15 - 20 minutes, then every week adding more minutes as you build endurance and strength.

I agree - subway's muffins are wheat.

I also cut out chocolate and sugar when I started March 17th. It was very hard at first, took me about 3 weeks to get used to it. But now I don't crave it at all, and the same thing with cheese for me too - feels very heavy. On Mother's Day I went to a brunch and took one look at the dessert table and knew if I had even…

Hi and welcome! After filling out your profile and figuring out your daily calorie goal, you need to track you daily calorie expenditures. That's key. Do you have an Iphone - I have the iphone app for myfitnesspal, it makes it SO much easier to plan ahead and track as you go. Also, go grocery shopping if possible on…

Don't drink more than 1 can a day, if any at all. The aspartame in soda is controversial because if the soda gets heated up (sitting in a warehouse, or in route), it can turn to Formaldehyde inside your body!

I agree with reminding ourselves of why we're doing it. I've been working on focusing on my behaviour instead of my feelings and thoughts. For too long I've let my emotions and thoughts rule my behaviour. Now I am committed to doing what I need to do in all areas of my life, because my feelings will eventually fall in…

I don't think the acid reflux affects weight loss. I take over the counter prilosec - at first I had to take it every day, but after a month or so, I am able to take it once or twice a week. A couple of weeks ago I didn't lose any weight for a week, then the next week I dropped a couple of pounds all at once. I think…

thanks for the idea - what's a vodka soda - vodka & seltzer? :)

Thanks for the ideas!

I just bought a great book by Dr. Judith Beck - "The Beck Diet Solution Weight Loss Book - Train your brain to think like a thin person". It doesn't provide a diet, but uses cognitive behavioral therapy to change our thoughts and take actions to instill new habits. It's really great!

Wow you are an amazing inspiration! i have that much to lose also, it's going to be a long road ahead, but I'm determined.