LisaKunz Member

Same problem here... there is NO money, not even for Goodwill or a resale shop. The first 10-20 pounds were OK since I had clothes in smaller sizes that fit. Luckily, I sew, so I started making EVERYTHING smaller. Then a friend from church gave me a gift card and I went to Penney's and bought 2 pairs of pants (pants are…

I started out by not even exercising on purpose. I couldn't. Too overweight - everything hurt - I couldn't breathe. I just started counting & logging the walks back and forth to my car at work. Then I thought, "Well, if I can walk 5 minutes to my car, I can walk 5 minutes in the middle of the day." So I did. Just 5…

Ugh! Don't get me started!! Fried chicken, pies, fancy desserts, take-out, vending machine snacks, potlucks, froo-froo coffee drinks with whipped cream and chocolate, excessive alcohol (after work)... And then they complain that they can't lose weight. The thing that really gets me, though, is when they try to be the boss…

Just made this for supper: steamed fresh broccoli, carrots & cauliflower (but you could use frozen). Mix with some cut-up tomato and a splash of light Italian salad dressing (tomato & dressing warmed up in the microwave just a bit). Sprinkle just a bit of shredded parmesan over the top.

Congrats! Funny how that number was so horrendous the first time we saw it, and now, it makes us hoot and holler and do a happy dance! I'm actually trying to leave the 180's, but it's like a bad boyfriend and just won't leave me alone. It goes away for a couple of days, then comes back.

My favorite is cottage cheese with cut-up apple and roasted almonds, but if I don't have a fresh apple, I'll use applesauce instead (and still add the almonds).

You could also come on over to my house... my daughter's graduation party was this last weekend and I've got leftover meatballs, taco dip, cheese, cupcakes, cheesecake, macaroons, angelfood cake, rice krispie bars (we did appetizers & desserts, including a chocolate fountain). I really hate to throw this stuff away because…

I love raisins & almonds, but I restrict them a bit because of the high calorie content. Also, the low-fat (as opposed to fat-free) greek yogurt has more calories than others. Brick cheese or even string cheese (as opposed to Kraft American singles) is a good choice for you, too...it's got calcium in it. Peanut butter…

So informative...this deserves more than a quick read...

I was under the impression that eating healthy was more expensive, too. I could get lunch from McD's dollar menu for $3! But I've found that as I'm really watching my portions, those "expensive" bags of baby carrots and snap peas last a long time! I can put together a healthy pasta salad for less than a Subway sub costs.…

Oh I was VERY nervous!! I joined in January. The manager gave me a very quick tour, but by the time he'd left me alone, I'd forgotten everything he said. But the machines have directions on them, so I read those. And once I got over my pride, I asked for help from fellow exercisers. If I wanted to try a new machine,…

Hmmm... I didn't buy the ground stuff... do I have to grind it myself or can I use the little things whole?

I just posted this same topic on my page, because I'm so confused! Before, when I ate McD's and ice cream and high fat/low fiber, I was fine. Now that I'm eating more than enough of a variety of fiber including prunes every day, drinking 100+ ounces of only water a day, and exercising a minimum of 30 minutes a day, my body…

My pedometer is very simple...it only tracks steps. I haven't figured out how to convert it to calories or minutes to log it into MFP. I wish I could afford one of those HRM's. But Jaime, if you're walking around all day, you should have your lifestyle set to something other than sedentary. That will give you credit for…

Nevermind...found it!

I've read back a couple of pages and I'm trying to figure out how I figure out what my BMR is... I've lost 41 pounds since about Christmas, so I'm currently doing ok working off of net, but frequently I'm well below it.

When I first started, I did count my chores, grocery shopping, EVERYTHING. I have a very sedentary Monday-Friday job, so on the weekends I am BUSY. Those chore-burns sure added up quickly and were a great incentive for me to slowly start actually exercising. Now, I will not log anything other than on-purpose exercise. I…

I've got a few friends trying this. It's like a cult or something. They won't believe it's not healthy. OBVIOUSLY the old fashioned way works... I've lost about 2 pounds a week since I started by "simply" watching my calories and getting up off my butt and MOVING.

Yep, me too, right now. Weight came off very steadily for for 12 weeks, now I seem to be stuck. BUT, this last week is when I've been able to up my time & resistance on the elliptical, and I've also been able to lift more weight on the machines at the fitness center. And a pair of pants that were too small to even button 2…

I made quesadillas. A little different for each person. Mine had chicken breast, zucchini, mushrooms, & a little bit of Mexican-spiced cheese on a low-fat, high fiber tortilla; light sour cream and salsa on the side. Tossed salad, too.

I add about 12 roasted almonds to mine for crunch... I like Chobani with fruit the best so far, but I'm still experimenting.

Thank you. I know there's a lot of discussion on MFP about this, but it's so confusing. Your post is reassuring. MFP did set my goal at 1200, which I'm able to stick to most days, but I also have anywhere from 300-1000 calories burned from exercise (real exercise - I'm not counting housecleaning and grocery shopping…

I buy the big bags of individual frozen, boneless skinless breasts. These are a couple of my favorites: 1. Put as many as you want (frozen is fine) into a ziplock bag with some light Italian salad dressing. Marinate in the fridge overnight or all day. Cook on the George Foreman grill for about 6 minutes, or, even better,…

For the Zumba for the wii, do you have to have wii Fit?

This weekend I made some dark chocolate covered raisins. Not a whole lot of chocolate on them, but just enough to make me feel like I'm treating myself, and raisins are a good snack. I also found some Sun-Maid Yogurt Covered Raisins. I have Special K granola-type bars in my drawer. They are only 90 calories, but what I'd…

Today I learned that I just really need to listen for God and not try to figure it out all on my own.

I do LOTS of walking and ended up with a bad hip problem a couple of years ago because the ONLY thing I did was walk. Doctor suggested that exact machine to strengthen other muscles in my hip/pelvic area that the walking wasn't helping. I suppose it would help for a guy, too... but most guys don't have a problem with…

I was sick with cold/flu symptoms that ended in a full-blown sinus infection and treatment with antibiotics (and then I got better in 2 days) for six weeks. Yikes. My MFP friends really encouraged me to take it easy on the work-outs. I did. I also didn't eat quite as much because I just wasn't hungry. I did up my water…

That's GREAT! It's not a small thing... I think it was HARDER at the beginning, that first month, than it is now (3 months in). A Jimmy John's Turkey Tom isn't all that bad - just hold the mayo. Or somehow bring a little of your own light mayo or Miracle Whip light and put it on there.

I am 28 years "post" anorexic. Anorexia is a MENTAL illness; you NEED counseling to change your THOUGHTS behind your behaviors. I'm not sure if I can call my journey a success or not - I rationalized eating so well that I gained too much weight and that brought new health issues. I know I still have unhealthy thoughts…