funnygirl0940

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how many pounds to lose in an inch of fat off my hips?
I need women within 30 pounds of their ideal weight to respond please. New concept to me judging by wait hip ratio. Sooo, I need to lose 8 inches off of my hips. Looking for a ball park figure, obviously we're not all alike in makeup & chemistry. How long did it take you to lose those inches off of your hips. I'm curious…
alcachofa infusion tea?
I live in Mexico and the only place I've found spirulina has been in a tea w/other ingredients. Today, I happened to buy a box alcachofa infusion tea which has sold a tone in our Costco stores over the past year. I'm reading mixed reports that FDA has or hasn't approved it in the US. I also read a few testimonies that…
Processed Food Free CLUB! part 1
Do we have a club of PFF community? I read topics from time to time but would love to start one! Only requirement would be that your home is processed food free or pretty darn close to it! :D I don't have a cow or goat so I still buy fresh cheese and milk. Although I do know how to make cream cheese :o ) The other…
Eating Whole Foods Do You Need Supplements
I don't need to debate this, I think I can get all my nutrition from whole foods but others feel that man has made the earth toxic and depleted from the original state that God made it. Of course this is true to some extent but I ask you. Where are the manufacturers getting the nutrition from the supplements that you take?…
How often should I eat salmon?
http://www.order-salmon.com/how-often-should-you-eat-salmon-per-week.php interesting article: How often should you eat salmon? How many times a week should you eat salmon? Recommendations vary. Here is a sampling of recommendations by the American Heart Association, doctors, health care professionals and medical experts:…
The Perricone Weight Loss Diet, losing the last 10 pounds in
I've struggled with the last bit of weight to lose & just added salmon...wonder if I still have those fish oil pills somewhere?? *burp* :D http://www.perriconemd.com/category/dr.+perricone/case+studies/skye.do Skye's Story It was a blustery late spring day when I got the call from Brad (not his real name), a well-know…
cholesterol and triglycerides
my cholesterol w/a range of 140-220 was 192 triglycerides range 10-190 was 49 I read you could practically drink extra virgin olive oil! We use a lot of it! In fact lately, I've used it in place of mayo! Smother my focaccia bread with it along with mashed avocado on my warm panini! :D Hadn't boughten salmon because my…
after the goal...are you able to eat & not gain an ounce bac
I'm getting ready to meet my goal but I notice that once I start eating regular calories to maintain my present weight it jumps up 1.5 pounds. Do you lose a little under to keep your goal weight? I was figuring 10-12 calories per pound. How have you maintained?
peri menopause, how has it effected you ladies?
I'm waiting to have a process of exams as I'm so fatigued, struggled to lose some weight only to quickly gain it back again. How are you ladies doing in this weight loss journey & have any of you found natural/whole foods to help you balance out?
gaining quickly, numbers don't add up...why???
Jan. 17th, 2011, I weighed 154 pounds. There were some traumatic events happening that triggered me to stress eat. I counted my calories and have just added them up...where as I should have gained a total of 3.06 pounds, I gained 9-10 pounds! Why? The way I did my math was by multiplying 154 X 12 calories and everyday I…
I stress eat
I finally realized that when I've been hurt or deeply disappointed I can't eat. If I'm stressed, anxious or excited I eat and eat! What are some of the things you've done to overcome stress eating? I eat healthy, just too much of it! I'll be the first one to say, replace it with something that's good for you but…
What foods do you make? (practically processed food free)
One thing has led to the other as I found the Mediterranean Diet lifestyle to be the healthiest in all of the world. I want that! I love food and I enjoy preparing it now. It's been a process over the past 19 months now but we really do eat rich! Here's how it began: Garlic Sauce & Mayo: One recipe called for garlic sauce,…
potassium toxicity
so many people only concern themselves with protein, fat, and carb % and maybe like myself, wonder why they don't feel good? I've often had an irregular heart beat and felt faint even though I "thought" I was eating well. Can't ignore it any more. I want whole nutrition. NOT from a supplement, but from the FOOD I EAT. What…
Eating Too Much Vitamin A & C?
I'm excited to be eating all of my nutrition and have been spending the past 2 days logging in nutritional values to make sure I'm eating enough iron. I'm right on the nose. However, my vitamin A & C is over by 200 and sometimes 300... Since Vit C is water soluble and the body can't store it and it's coming from natural…
Anyone able to eat a balanced diet w/100% nutrition?
I've been spending hours trying to research the values of foods I eat and re entering foods into my MFP diary. I'm fried and wondering, is anyone eating 100% balanced??? Please, I'd like to know. And not with supplements, I'm talking food! I know it's possible but this is ridiculous! Who, measures out to 100% of their…
Last 10 pounds...when???
I need a spark of hope today. The end of November I weighed this. I went up and down through the holidays in hopes of breaking the plateau. How much longer? I'm 42 and at my physical max in exercise. I like my routine and eat really well. Even doing the math i should have been at my goal in Dec but my body wouldn't let go.…
woman 5' 7" - 5'8"
Just happen to think it'd be fun to chat with other women the same height as I am. I'm always asking mfpals how tall they are. I'm 41 years old, 5' 7.5" small boned/not slight, & have my goal weight set for 145 pounds. This year I've lost about 18 pounds. How about you gals? Hope you have pictures! It's inspiring to me ;o)
40+ women losing the last 10 pounds
I'm about to turn 42 years old, recognize my changing chemistry, & have the last 10 pounds to conquer. I'd appreciate & be very encouraged to hear testimonies of other women challenged as well. Hopefully, some who have tasted the victory and can share how long it took them to reach their ultimate goal while others in route…
Holiday/Christmas baking sugary substitutes needed
Searching for healthy substitutes for powdered sugar, sugar, brown sugar and corn syrup...suggestions & experience? I'm not into processed foods so something that I can make would be great! I use raw honey and molasses.
Not taking a 1800-2200 calorie day during the week
I'm into week 5 of a slim down. Up until this point every week I've taken an 1800 calorie day. According to Jillian M's program, I can eat 1400 calories a day and take one 1800 calorie day to help my body not hit a plateau. Well, my stomach is shrinking and I'm typically eating 1400 calories and am wondering what will…
Cancer Fighting Foods Challenge
this is an article I copied after googling, "Cancer Fighting Foods," by Live Strong Living Well...take a look and I challenge you to add 1 item from this list of 11 this week to your diet, if you haven't already. Try adding 1 more item until you've accustomed yourself to eating for your health! The only thing missing in my…
calling the ladies, last 20 pounds & 41 !!! breaking plateau
It's the last 20, 10 or 5 pounds till you hit your goal! Plateau is fighting your claim for victory! What are you going to do to push through it??? I know it's coming, I'll cheer you on, help me reach my goal weight! I have a plan but I won't know if it's going to work until I hit a plateau. I've sat on a plateau for weeks…
Looking for Moms ages 40-45 to pal w/on the site :0)
Hi 40+ Moms, I'm a mother of 3 and soon to be 42 around the New Year. I've struggled w/my weight & self esteem as many young women do. Addicted to bulimia for 7 years and found freedom from all that at 33 years of age after self education. For 6 1/2 years, I maintained a healthy weight range gaining and losing 5-15 pounds.…
Hola I'm a newbie...41+
I'm funnygirl0940... and on the path to just being who I want to be. All the other areas of my life seem to be checking out well, I've struggled with my weight for different reasons from time to time. About 8 years ago, my husband and I totally changed our diets, after his 55 year old father nearly died from a heart…