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Diet Pill Girl Vent
Sorry this is just my vent!! I am a teacher and after being off for the summer, went back to work, excited to see who noticed I had lost 20 lbs. first. As it turned out, I wasn't the only one working on losing weight over the summer. A co-worker threw over $300.00 a month into diet pills and shots to lose 23 lbs. I lost my…
I HATE WEEKENDS!!!
I am off my regular routine and it is so very hard to stay on track!!! I thrive on being in a routine, staying busy and having set times I eat! How do you all do it? How do you stay on track during the weekend
Baja Salad from Wendy's
wendy's has a baja salad that is rather good....especially when you can get two meals out of it!! Just wanted to share my latest find... When you order the baja salad you get the small chili seperate and I get Fat free or Light Ranch also. The salad is plenty for one meal so I keep the chili for dinner or lunch the next…
Fresh Veggies, Turkey & Rice
1 lb ground turkey or chicken, cooked 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced and undrained 1 1/2 cup fresh onion, diced 1 cup fresh sweet corn off the cob 1 medium green pepper, diced salt, pepper to taste 1 TB minced garlic 2 TB Worchestire Sauce 15 oz can tomato sauce cooked rice In skillet, saute onion, corn, pepper in water…
Favorite Weight Loss Tool or Trick
I have discovered the wonders of a divided plate. I got them years ago to use with my kids. They are regular plate size with 3 sections. My weggies go in the big section and meat, carbs, fruit or dairy in the two smaller sections. Helps with portion control. The compartments makes my 1/2 cup cottage cheese lor sliced…
My new shoes
I had to buy new shoes to go back to work in a few weeks. All of them were too big. I thought it was because they got stretched at the end of the last school year, in May, my feet and ankles had swollen so huge they looked like a blown up latex glove. (Medical condition I found out I had which lead me to MFP) Anyway, being…
Walk Away the LBS & MFP exercise Log
For this eof you who use Leslie Sansone WATP- how do you find the calories burned? I put it into the exercise database on MFP and it did not recognize it.
What you eat all the time
What food are you eating on a regular basis..like your new fav food? Zuchinni and summer squash cut into thin strips and steamed, topped with spaghetti sauce and chicken chunks. I could eat it 3 meals and day!
Chinese Food
I promised my son we would eat at a Chinese buffet he loves on Friday. Any suggestions on what to eat that is on the healthier side and that id gluten free if possible. Chicken and broccoli comes to mind but I don't know...I always went at the buffet with no restraints.
Calorie Hoarder
OK, I used to "hoard" snack and treats for myself, now I want to hoard calories and not use them. I get 1200 a day, but if a sprinkle of cheese on my salad is going to cost me 30 calories, I will do without it even though I have the cals do use. I think it is becoming a slight problem. I have went to extreme on calorie…
Does good ol sweating count
It is so humid here!! If you attempt to do anything outside you pour sweat. I am going to work in my classroom today, which does not have air and has been shut up with the shades open since June. I know I am going to be sweating a river today..too bad it can't count as exercise!! I'll be taking my water bottle for sure.
For the 200 + gals(& guys)
Being bigger, it is harder to notice that you are losing weight and it takes longer for other to notice that you are losing. I have lost 16 lbs in less than a month yet I can't help but get discouraged when I look in the mirror when I feel so skinny and still see the fat roll on my neck and my belly. Although they are…
drinking all that water...
Ok, I try to drink 1/2 my weight in oz of water which is about 135 oz a day. After about half of that I am just running to pee (sorry TMI but its important question) and its clear. Like the water ran straight through my body and did nothing but make me pee. So what is the point of drinking all that water. Even when it…
Healthier Banana Split
Healthier Banana Split 1 6 oz carton Dannon Lite & Fit yogurt, I use vanilla 1/2 cup sliced strawberries 1/4 sliced banana 2 TB chopped Walnut 1 TB Chocolate flavored syrup Mix in bowl and freeze for 30 minutes. I like mine still spoonable, thick not completely frozen like a ice cream bars. 1 serving- 177 cal, 2 servings-…
Eating all calories
Lately I can't seem to eat all my calories. I have been 100-250 short, but I make sure I get at least 1200. Then I have a day where I starve and go over 100-150 calories...yet I am losing. I also do not count my exercise calories earned so I am not way way under calories on MFP. Any suggestions how to even this out? I am…
1st challenge and I passed
I passed with flying colors!!! I had a 2 day camping event with my son this weekend. The event provided dinner and breakfast. I packed some healthy and gluten free snacks along with plenty of water. It was fast food on the way, McD's. Plain egg and sausage patty with parfait. 1st encounter with fast food since MFP and…
For gals Only..It snuck up
For gals only...It snuck up on me, TOM. TMI I know but I always have aches and cramps and mood swings and food cravings and I am never on time. Not this month!!! Thank goodness I am home today or it could have been major embarrassment!!! I can't believe it, wish they were all like this!! Did anyone else experience this?…
Where did you notice you had lost first??
my face, When I put my hand up prop up my head, I noticed there is a little less cushion. What about you??
Protein and Carbs
I have been going over with protein and under with carbs every day. Is this okay? I simply can't get enough carbs without going over in calories and without the protein I seem to get hungry faster. Comments?
I did a sleep study
I did a sleep study last night to check for sleep apnea. I am down roght shocked. The technician came in this morning and asked how I slept, I said ok, about normal. He chuckled and said I kept them on their toes last night that my oxygen saturation was getting close to 79 and at that point they sent would have sent me to…
gluten free
Anyone doing MFP gluten free-i've just been diagnosed
July 4th Gameplan
This may already be out there somewhere. What is your game plan for the 4th with its picnics and get-togethers? I plan to take the healthy food- grilled chicken strips, veggies and fruit ,however, I know there will be stuff I want to eat and I will want to graze. I may allow myself to go over, yet not completely binge out…
Sleep Apnea
Anyone have sleep apnea and use the mask? Does it make weight loss easier? I have been diagnosed and have to wear one. I was told it would be near impossible to lose weight without fixing the apnea
Olive Oil Mayo
Anybody try or use olive oil mayo? Less calories and better fat than regular mayo, just wondering if it is worth it?
Do you count veggies and fruit?
Do you count fruit and veggie calories in your daily journal? I do not so long as I exercise at least 30 minutes for the day. I have them unlimited. This is a motivator for me to exercise and eat fruit and veggies. However if it is a day that I do not exercise I do count them. Anyone else do anything like this? It was…