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Brooks shoes are pricey but they are wonderful!

I just purchased the Polar FT60 (purple) for $129.99 on Amazon and I really like it! It comes with a chest strap, watch and transmitter that you plug into the chest strap.

i see now that you have to add each individual machine, reps, sets, etc...

I have done lowfat ranch and also plain yogurt and both are good

Congrats! I can't wait for my first number to change as well!

It kind of sounds like you punish yourself for bingeing. If you binge the night before just get up and eat healthy and give yourself a break. If you starve yourself during the day your going to binge at night because your starving. Forgive yourself for the night before and move on. Good luck on your journey.

I too learned that the shakes have sucralose (artificial sweetner) in them which was a bummer. Another reason that I will only do the shakes short term.

I drink whey protein shakes when I am in a hurry in the morning or when I don't feel like cooking. I think the shakes are wonderful as long as a person gets their calories in and eats healthy. The other day there were some negative comments about BBV shakes and I think that they were given the wrong information. BBV does…

Welcome to MFP. Good luck on your journey!

I normally drink skim milk but recently picked up unsweetened almond milk because I heard that a lot of people drink it. It is 35 calories per cup versus 80 calories for skim. It is thicker and creamier as well. Your right though, what you pay for 1/2 gallon you can buy a gallon of skim. It is a nice change once in a while…

Amen! I dislike negativity!!

I gain 3-5lbs

Sounds really good! I am going to try it on the grill. Thanks for posting!

I think that exercise is very important if you eat over your calories. I try to only have a "cheat meal" and a snack and get back on. We cannot always be perfect and it is best not to deprive yourself but rather let yourself have it but in smaller portions. Good luck to you!

NSV means non scale victory....such as fitting into clothing you couldn't have before or somone notices your weight loss...it could be anything.

If she is overweight she may want you, her friend to "be in the same boat." Could she have possibly been trying to compliment you by saying more or less that you shouldn't lose any more? Either way, keep up the great work!!

Sounds good!

I understand emotional stress....what I do know is that bad times don't last forever. If you can just get through this "funk" that you are in you will get to a better place. Life is full of changes and we can either give up or move forward. A person has 2 choices. Simple? Absolutely not... but you are stronger than you…

Wow that is great news that you received!!! You are an inspiration and people who feel upset because they cannot see the number on the scale drop should read your post!!! You are the perfect example of the changes that many people don't see because they are only focusing on the scale!! Thanks for sharing and good luck on…

I can relate to some of yours!! Mine are: I feel so much better both mentally and physically when I eat healthy and exercise Life is more positive when I make good decisions I can find other ways to deal with stress other than with food (still working on this) I am beautiful inside and deserve good things and people in my…

Keep up the good work and don't give up! You can do this!! Slow and steady wins the race!!

You have to eat more calories!! You should at least eat 1200 calories so your body doesn't go into starvation mode. Like the others said, if your sugars are coming from fresh fruit then I woudln't worry about it as much.

Don't give up!! I have lost 18lbs on MFP and another 6 before MFP for a total of 24lbs. I was really eating healthy but I fell of a couple of times but the important thing is to NOT give up for any reason!! Sometimes foods with the same amount of calories are not equal from what I have been hearing! A 150 calorie potato is…

I take a mid morning and afternoon snack of a fruit and a protein like almonds, string cheese or low fat cottage cheese. For lucn I will take a turkey or ham wrap with veggies, minestrone soup, packet of pink salmon with a salad. I also take leftovers in one of those separated tupperwear containers to reheat. Homemade…

Great tips!! I will definitely have to try these and thank you for thee tips! :smile:

Thats is good advice! You can do other exercises in order to continue getting healthy!!

I think it is normal to feel down when you have something going on like this in your life. It affects everything you do, especially if your in pain. Just know that unfortunately you cannot change the situation but that things will be looking up for you! If they are trying physical therapy then maybe there is a chance to…

Ham, cheese, lettuce, mushroom wrap. Lowfat peanut butter and banana sandwich. Salad w/garbonzo beans and veggies. Pink salmon in the pouch on salad or you could do lite mayo and make a wrap w/lettuce. Toasted pita or whole wheat tortilla then top with BBQ sauce, chicken and cheese then melt in oven. You can also do…

I think rewarding yourself is great for motivation. I usually set 20lb goals (because I have a lot to lose) and will get a new music CD or I even like to get makeup and nail polish. It doesn't have to be anything major, however, when I hit 50lbs I wil probably do something bigger. Good luck to you!

I think that would be great. Info on nutrition is always something I could learn more about but really I just like to learn so anything would be nice. One thing maybe you could include is why the more overweight a person is why they need to eat more calories.