-
Advice wanted: How do you cope with STRESS!?
I desperately need some ways to cope with huge amounts of stress that keep getting thrown at me. My coping mechanism in years past has been to eat, drink or smoke. With all of that cut out, I need a new way to cope. I am a working mom with 3 school aged children. My husband is unemployed and going through a lot…
-
Lost the Holiday Bulge! Hello "skinny" jeans!
It feels great to say that since the beginning of the New Year (month) I've lost 10 pounds! I'm sorry I temporarily left you MFP. I vow to stay with you until the next 50 lbs. drop off. I love the new barcode feature on my iphone and ipad app. Both are definitely helping me to keep on track! I am a busy mom of three and a…
-
candy bar fake out
I have to say that I just discovered slimfast 100 calorie bars. They have one that tastes like a butterfinger, one that tastes like a snickers, and one that tastes like a girl scout cookie - thin mint! Sooo good and if you are like me and can't fully give up your sweet tooth (especially if you are female and have PMS!),…
-
I'm Backkkkk...
Hi all! I've been gone for a couple of months, but still have a weight loss goal to meet by Halloween! I want to wear a sexy costume this year. Good thing is, I only gained 3 lbs. back with not much exercise and unhealthy eating over the summer. I guess I learned how to control my portions a bit and make healthier choices,…
-
Another thing... Paul McKenna's "I can make you thin" Hypnos
I know he had a TV show last year or so, and today I was at the library with my kiddos and saw his book and decided to check it out. Along with it comes a "I Can Make You Thin" Hypnosis CD, that I uploaded to my ipod. Just wondering if anyone has tried it and/or had any success?? He seems to have many good ideas with his…
-
Can't stop late-night snacking!
I do well all day long and then when the sun goes down, I get the munchies. I have recently gained 3 pounds back too. I'm really bummed about it, which I think makes me want to snack even more (a.k.a. emotional eater). I keep drinking my water too, which usually helps curb my appetite or try to opt for healthier snacks…
-
Female Issue and I totally overate today, like WAYYY over!
I know its gotta be PMS, but after stepping on the scale this morning I discovered that I gained an entire pound back. :( I know its only a pound, but I have worked so hard since January to drop 25 lbs! I was down about it and decided I was going to try and kick up my exercising (I admit I have been slacking) and try to…
-
before and after avatars??
I see many of you have avatars for your profile pictures of before and after weight loss. Where can I get one?!
-
"workout jams" ipod playlist tunes suggestions??
Just wondering what everyone likes to listen to while running, training, etc. Right now I have about one hours worth of music, but I want more, so I don't get bored of the same. I am open to almost any music genres (please no tejano, foreign language, or classical) as long as they are upbeat and motivating. Music that…
-
PMS cure??
To all of you ladies... Do any of you have any tips/tricks for beating the monthly hormonal urges to pig out? I am doing the best I can, and am ok for the most part until I see food or start to eat a meal. I want to devour everything! I am working out extra hard to compensate for the overeating, but needless to say, I am…
-
EXTREMELY ANNOYED
Just need to rant.... My husband who isn't even TRYING to lose weight, lost 9 pounds in a WEEK. He doesn't count his calories and he doesn't exercise. (in fact, I always give him a hard time for not logging onto MFP regularly) I count and log every last ounce of food that goes into my mouth and workout like crazy and it…
-
Fun, new ways to workout - mini trampoline
I am a stay-at-home-mom to 3, and it is definitely hard to find my way to a gym, so I have found many fun and in-expensive ways to work out from home and indoors while my children nap. Along with the Wii, some fun dance DVDs (like *****cat Dolls dance workout and Belly Dancing), and walking in my Skecher Shape-ups shoes, I…
-
Girls Night Out! Alcohol anyone??
A "MFP" friend posted that she was worried about her willpower while going out tonight with friends for a birthday celebration. They were going out for drinks and dinner. My advice to her was to: try to order diet coke with a light rum like bacardi for a mixed drink, and stick to light beer such as that new 64 calorie one…
-
Miss eating Taco Bell? Here is a burrito fake-out
I made some awesome, healthy burritos tonight. It fed my family of 5, and even my small children liked it. Here is the recipe: 1 lb. Lean ground turkey 1 can Black refried beans 1 small can of diced green chilis 2 tbs. light sour cream 1 cup reduced-fat shredded mexican cheese blend pkg. of Mission Corn tortillas (corn…
-
I'm a Newbie, but have a great tip to curb late-night hunger
My step-sister, who recently had Lap-Band surgery, gave me a great tip to curb late night hunger, especially after I've eaten all of my allotted calories for the day. Its simple: make a cup of hot decaffeinated tea. :drinker: She also instructed me to enjoy the process of making the tea (for example, heating the water in a…
