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Do you weigh more at the end of the day???
I peeked at the scale tonight (my weigh in is tomorrow) because I've done so great all week, and I was dying to see what I've lost, and tonight, after dinner, I was UP 4 lbs!?!?!?!? Could this be true???? Any advice? Anyone? Do you weigh more at night? I mean A LOT more? Like 5-7 pounds more? Is that possible? I know I…
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Disneyland Advice?
Any advice for our Disneyland trip next week? -Are the Fireworks and parade worth it (with two little ones?) -My daughter wants to see Ariel and Belle for sure - are they just wandering around, or do we have to visit specific spots in the park? -Best places to eat? -Parking - would you park at the hotel and take their…
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7 Weeks & 10 Lbs Til Christmas!
Today marks 7 weeks until Christmas, and I am going to buckle down and lose my last and final 10 lbs! Anyone serious about reaching their goals want to join me? Check in here to support? Share our tips for success? I've had great success on this program, losing almost 20 lbs in my first three months. Then I got the flu…
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MIL problem - anyone with thoughts? Advice?
Hi MFP - looking for a little advice here (or at least a chance to vent!), I met my goals a few months ago, lost 20 lbs, and now wear a size 6, sometimes an 8. Today, I open a gift from my MIL, and it is a sweater, sized large. About 6 weeks ago she asked what size I wear at this store, and I told her "small". WTH??? To…
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Black Friday?
Question for you my MFP friends!!! Is Black Friday really GREAT? I would be coming from Toronto to Niagara/Buffalo - anyone know if there are insanely amazing sales that go on? Or is it just crowds and congestion? Thanks in advance for any info! Betty :flowerforyou:
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Problem with ALL clothes getting too big?
One side effect of weight loss, of course, is that your clothes get too big. I am almost at my goal weight, and all of my clothes do not fit - I mean I need almost everything new - workout pants are falling down while running, bras could be tighter, jeans have saggy bottoms, and I'm swimming in my pants. Today I literally…
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Running with respiratory infection???
Any runners out there??? I've been training for a race this Sunday, and now I have a sinus infection and respiratory infection! ARGH! Today my doctor said that there is "No way!" that I should be running on Sunday, as it is very taxing to the heart and lungs, which are already struggling. I thought that by Sunday, I would…
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This program WORKS!
Just had to share my success in celebration and hopes of motivating those just starting out! I started here 12 weeks ago, and just turned myself over to MFP - I've worked out almost daily, and kept to my calories everyday, without straying, and without starving. I've been committed. Today I saw colleagues and friends that…
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ChaLean Extreme Questions
Could someone help me with these questions about ChaLean - I am thinking about buying, but it is soooo expensive, that I want to know what I am getting into! (1) What equipment do I need? Just weights and a mat? (2) Do you do the DVD 7 days a week? Any rest days? Any other training? What about running? (3) How long is each…
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Over half of all Canadian adults overweight of obese!!! YIKE
I did a bit of reasearch through Statisitcs Canada, and a 2004 Census and found this SHOCKING information: 23% of Canadians are OBESE (BMI 30+) 36% of Canadian are OVERWEIGHT (BMI 25-30) 41% of Canadians were with the HEALTHY weight range (BMI 19-25) Note: People who were underweight were "statistically insignificant".…
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lululemon makes working out feel even better!
Ohhh - just had to share - need a boost? Go to lululemon - I forgot how lovely those clothes make you look! There is just something about the cut and the fabric - and despite my not dropping pounds, the size 8's and 6's fit best! Yay for progress!!! Thanks to all you guys for the support, and I highly recommend some new…
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AB Challenge!
Anyone want to join me with an ab challenge? I find my mid-section responds quickly, and it make me feel better all around in terms of feeling slimmer, better posture, better digestion, etc.... Here's a list of daily ab exercises to do in succession.... anyone up for the challenge? I just did it - it doesn't take long at…
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Scale won't budge!?!?!
Hi MF Pals, WHY isn't my scale moving!?!?! I've been at this for 2 weeks - with not one slip - everyday my calories have been right on, or under by 100 or 200 (set for a 2lb loss each week). I have worked out everyday, and done double workouts about 4 times each week. I've lost 2" from my waist, and 3" from my hips, but…
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Recipe Calorie Calculator
http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php Just wanted to share this link.... You just type in all the ingredients in a recipe, and it calculates the calories and nutritional content! AMAZING! :flowerforyou:
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MFP vs. 800 calorie per day diet???
I just started this program, and hope to lose at least 13 lbs, but my ultimate goal is 20 lbs. My co-worker says that eating 1300-1500 calories every day is too much - and that I will be lucky to lose 1 lb a week. She is doing Dr. Berenstein Diet (no carbs, no fat, vitamin B injections) and she eats about 800 calories a…
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Just joined tonight - I hope to lose this weight!
I joined this site tonight (minutes after eating a Mars bar at 11:00 p.m.) :blushing: I got a shock when I saw my BMI was 24.5 and I am "overweight". I have to make a change. I've tried so many diets, and failed so many times. I feel like everynight, before eating something I know I shouldn't, I say, "Oh, I will start a…
