mandi108

As I was making my lunch today, I did find a couple of things in my fridge that I honestly forgot I had and was able to tweak my original plan for today so that everything balances out a little better..... with the exception of sugars and protein. But at least I don't feel quite so much like I'm about to have to starve…

I log well before I eat if I'm going out to dinner or if I'm going over to my mom's house for dinner. It helps me plan the rest of my day out, like whether or not I can have that extra snack or I need to do some extra cardio. I also log my meals immediately before I eat, every time I eat, so that I know if I'm staying…

Oh man I go through almost the same thing. My boyfriend is constantly saying things like "I give it a week before you're back up to 5 sodas a day and quit working out all together." Mainly my fault because I've done that many many times since I've joined, which is why I weigh more now than I did when I originally joined…

Congratulations!!! You are a true inspiration!

I think free days are fine.... Just maybe throw in an extra workout or something to balance it out. I am by no means a dieting expert but it seems to me that if you deny yourself EVERYTHING you love to eat then eventually you'll give in to temptation and just binge and binge.

Don't give up!! You can do it! Try thinking of it as a challenge. It may help. I have a friend who told me one time that when she got stuck at a certain weight halfway to her goal, she literally looked at the scale and said, out loud, 'Who are you to tell me I can't do this?? I'm going to lose this weight and nothing is…

Hi!!! I'm glad to see that you're giving it another shot! I know you said you need motivators and I will try my hardest to do that for you should you accept my request, however I am also one of those on again off again members so I need someone to keep me motivated as well so it seems like we should be great friends on…

Keep up the great work!!! I have just started my journey (again...... I keep falling off the wagon :/ ) and even though none of your closest friends seem to notice your success, I just wanted to say that you, and everyone else on here that has stuck with it and lost big, are a true inspiration to those like me who tend to…

Arms (biceps in particular) and chest. My guy has nice big rock hard biceps and one of those chests you just have to touch. I love it!

Bad calories vs. good calories is most definitely another major factor in this. You can't say "Oh I just raised my calories this week. I can have a candy bar". Make sure you fill the extra calories with good, healthy foods, or you will do more harm than good. And also remember that muscle weighs more than fat, so if you…

My question is, if this is how you feel, why are you a part of this website? Some of us (myself included) have enough negativity in our lives without finding it on the website we come to for support and motivation....... Just sayin'......

In my opinion. and I in no way want to sound judgemental, counting calories will only work if you exercise along with it. And even then, some people don't notice much of a change in the actual number on the scale because they end up replacing the fat with muscle, which weighs more. I keep track of my weight but I pay more…

I try to have a huge bottle of water either on the way home or waiting for me when I get home. Sometimes our bodies mistake dehydration for hunger. So if I drink the water and I still feel hungry, then I know I really need a small healthy snack. Hope this helps. I need friends on here so if anyone wants to add me, feel…

My brother was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (really tragic since he's only 21) and they put him on an 1800 cal diet. I decided to join him, even though it was a little more calories than I was used to eating so he would have some moral support, and I've actually started noticing a tiny difference as well. I've…