lisalynn35 Member

A trick I learned from my friend posy43 is to drink a class of ice water or Crystal Light when I feel like eating and then if I still feel hungry I'll eat something. If it's between meals, a piece of fruit or carrot sticks. Close to meal time I just push up that meal. Trick # 2, move! If I feel like eating and just know…

I vote for doubling up!

Thank you for posting this. You're right there are those who will glare angrily at their monitors and you will most likely receive a few heated e-mails but people need to hear the facts. Of course you will lose weight if you only intake 500 calories a day but you WILL gain all of it, if not more back. A co-worker of mine…

I am so excited for you! Look at how far you have come in such a short period of time! You are a true inspiration, I mean that. I always say that I won't run if something's chasing me but I find myself jogging for very short intervals on my walks now. I can't imagine a 10K. You're amazing! I'll be thinking about you…

There is almost 8 years between my husband and I, I am 39 and he is 47. The older you get the age difference matter less and less.

Ah, what they said!

That's just awesome. My little guy never ceases to amaze me. He's 3 and the other day when I told him I was going to the gym he ran into his room and put on his sneakers and announced that he was coming too, he wanted to help Mommy get healthy!

Mine are almost exactly the same: 1. I am not the largest size in the store: I used to be a US size 32 and a few weeks ago I purchased a size 18 jeans at Old Navy 2. I actually find myself wanting to take pictures again. 3. The guys at the check in counter at the gym have been telling me that they can really see a…

This site has been an amazing tool for me! I know it will be for you too, you certainly have the right attitude. I'm not on a diet either, diets end and I need to make a change that's will last the rest of my life. Good luck to you.

Wow, what an amazing transformation! Great work!

I think you may be making a bigger deal out of this than you need to. First, who cares what anyone else things you know you're married. Second, I doubt anyone will notice. Just have fun and enjoy the time with your kiddo.

1/2 cup frozen blueberries 5 whole frozen strawberries 1 container yoplait light strawberry or blueberry yogurt 8 oz skim milk 2 tbls honey Maybe some ice if you like it really thick. Put it all in the blender and let'er rip! Actually has 16 grams of protien and under 300 calories.

It took almost 80 lbs before people started noticing my weight loss and it's awesome when they do but the first time my husband put his arms around me and said I felt smaller was the best feeling ever. I couldn't be happier for you! Try not to get discouraged, you're doing great!

LapBand in August of last year and it's been going pretty smoothly.

Mine is all about motivation. Sometimes I use a before and after comparison, sometimes a current picture. I used to use an older picture, one of the few that I actually liked, but now I'm smaller. I really need to take a more recent picture, I've lost another 22 lbs since I took the last one.

Welcome to MPF! Here's to making your goal!

You look fantastic! What an inspiration you are! Thank you for sharing these pictures and you success with us.

That's my deal too. I keep track of certain things like carbs, protien, fiber and sodium in addition to calories and make sure to drink lots of water (that's key for me). I try not to be on a diet, I really have to change the kind of relationship I have with food. Good luck to you on your journey!

Lesson learned! Welcome back!

That's great, I don't run if something's chasing me. Welcome to MFP, I hope you find it as useful a tool as I do. Best of luck to you!

That's strange, my oatmeal this morning was only 130 calories.

Greatness! Here's to continued success!

Fantastic! Absolutely fantastic!

I have taken them in the past. I have Lymphedema due to a mastectomy and the swelling gets crazy so my oncologist prescribed them to me. I didn't find it a pain or have any adverse side effects from them.

Water retention.

So true. If you worked out at night and weighed yourself first thing in the morning of course the scale showed a gain. I had to learn the hard way that weighing yourself every day is not a good idea. Our weight fluctuates so much that weighing every day becomes very self-defeating. Don't give up! You're doing great!

I never think it's agood idea to force yourself to eat, you just end up feeling even more crappy. Make sure you get plenty of fluids (Gatorade was a great suggestion), get lots of rest and feel better soon.

Have a wonderful day with your son. I know it will be difficult to deal with the sadness of losing your father and the joy of your son's birthday all at once but I have faith in you. If you need to disappear into the bathroom and have a cry, let it out and go back to your son with renewed joy. I'm here if you need me.

I have to agree.

What a wonderful day!