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Finally Here!
I started on MFP in January 2014. I've had several setbacks where I would gain 5 lb and then realize I was doing and get back on track. That yo-yo led to a year and a half of trying to get the "last 10 pounds" off. I'm sure it was all of my extra running around and activity this summer that has finally allowed me to reach…
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Yummy Dessert
Guys, I am so excited to share this one! Forgive me if it has been posted before (I didn't look). * 3 Tablespoons Cool Whip * 1 Tablespoon Nutella * 1/2 a banana Mix the Cool Whip with the Nutella until fully mixed. Dice up the banana and toss into the yummy goodness! It's SOOO tasty, and I'm not even saying that because…
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Question about lifting lighter weights
Hello all! I currently workout at home and have been doing cardio for the last 10 months along with light strength training. I have a barbell set that goes up to 40lbs but that's it. I want to start lifting more, but I feel limited with the weight set I have. Gym membership is currently not an option. My question is 2…
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Food Scale Basics
I did a basic "food scale" search and just came up with a bunch of posts where a food scale is mentioned but not the topic. Anyone have any helpful links? I just got my food scale and I'm excited but also a little confused. For example: Today I had 45 calorie bread (2 slices) which is supposed to = 45 grams. When I weighed…
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Went on Vacation and....
I've been on vacation this last week. I ate whatever the hell I wanted and didn't exercise at all. After our flight home and pigging out on something, I thought "Well I might as well weigh myself and get it over with". Turns out I LOST weight. WTF?! Woke up today and still at my lower weight. I have several questions on…
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What Gives?
About 3 years ago I lost weight through the Slimgenics program. It was great, but I stopped due to expense and gained the weight back. I will mention that I didn't exercise at all while doing this program. Fast forward to now. I've lost weight again on my own (with the help of MFP), and am around the same weight I was…