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NOT HUNGRY!
So today I am just not feeling it! I am never hungry and I don't crave anything but today I am having a hard time choking down my lunch! I am trying to eat some beef noodle soup and I just keep looking at it and not wanting to eat it... :angry:
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Bubbles bubbles bubbles!
Just wondering if anyone else feels this way. I gave up soda 6/2011 and since then I have had 1 diet pepsi and a sip here and there of Hubby's diet pepsi if we are driving and my water is empty. The bubbles now burn my throat and I feel sick to my stomach after I drink it. Not a fan of soda anymore and now I drink water or…
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up and down the stairs
I just wanted to share this! I did it! I was able to walk up and down the stairs at my work today and never got out of breath! I am so excited! and last night I was exercising and because it was hot outside and I am so self-conscious I chose to run in my house instead and after about 10 minutes I wondered why I wasn't out…
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LOW CARB LUNCHES
I am looking for some suggestions on having a low carb lunch. Also wondering if I am trying to eat low carbs do i have to include natural carbs from fruit and veggies or just the processed ones?
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LUNA LUNA LUNA BARS!!!!!!!
OK. SO I WORK FULL TIME AND GO TO SCHOOL. SO WHEN I GET HOME I DON'T REALLY HAVE TIME TO PREPARE A MEAL BECAUSE I AM DOING OTHER THINGS! BUT I DISCOVERED LUNA BARS AND I WILL HAVE THOSE AS MY DINNER ON SCHOOL NIGHTS! THE FUNNY PART IS THAT I WILL CUT THEM UP INTO BITE SIZE PIECES AND PUT THEM ON A SMALL PLATE AND HAVE A…
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THROWING MY FOOD IN THE GARBAGE!!!!!!!
So. This week I have been doing something a little different. If I choose to eat something that is higher than allotted for the day in calories I have been dividing the food into a portion size that I can have and throwing the other away or giving it to someone else to eat before I even sit down to eat my food. The…
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EATING THE SAME OLE THING
Is there anything wrong with eating the same foods everyday? I like my foods that I have logged for today and think that I could eat this same meal plan everyday for a few weeks and change it up every two weeks so I don't get burned out on what I am eating. However, what will this do to my metabolism? Will it stick me in a…
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work, school, late night eating before bed
I work Monday thru Friday full time and then I attend College in the evening. Since this semester has officially started I am worried about getting home after 9:00 pm and eating and then going straight to bed. Last night I came home drank a glass of water, and about 15 minutes later I ate a Luna Bar and then went to bed. i…
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HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!! CANDY CANDY CANDY!!! :-(
So its getting to be that time of year again! I love Halloween and Christmas and Thanksgiving but I hate the pounds that I can gain from them all! Halloween is just a few days away and candy is all around! Any hints and tips on how not to binge??? We even get candy at our work and thank god that I dont sit by the table…
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HOMEMADE PIZZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I tried this idea out with my Hubby!!!!!! It was so delicious that he has asked for it again! Here it is: 1/2 Tandoori Wheat Naan Bread (International Fabulous Flats™) brand 1 TBSP Contadina Pizza Squeeze 1/4 Cup Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese 5 slices Canadian Bacon 1/4 Cup Sliced Mushrooms 1/4 Cup Fresh sliced Pineapple…
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32 POUNDS.. Is it really that heavy
Today I was walking on the treadmill at work with my Friend. We were using hand weights and the thought occured to me that I had lost 32 lbs so far. Well 33 but I gained 1 back!!!!! :-( So I paused the treadmill and found 24lbs of weights to carry and walked on the treadmill carrying these for a couple of minutes. My…
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100 pounds or more to lose
Just looking to start a group for newbies or even join an existing group for those of us that need to lose at least 100 pounds or more.
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DEBI'S HOMEMADE CHICKEN PARMESAN
My Hubby is part Sicilian and loves his italian food. I used the recipe calculator at http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calculator.asp to figure out the nutritional information for this recipe. It is yummy and if you want to make a special meal then this is a good one. You can make adjustments here and there according…
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RUNNING, JOGGING AT WHAT WEIGHT??
I am really interested in starting to Jog/Run but I wonder at what weight is it safe to start? I still have a ways to go before I am even close to 200lbs but wanted to start running ASAP but still want to be safe because of the impact that this could physically have on my body. I am wondering at what weight did some people…
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GOING BROKE!!!!!!!
Thank God for all my Friends that know where the good deals are to shop!!!!! I am losing the weight so fast that, for example, I bought a pair of pants for work about two to three weeks ago that needed to be hemmed. I finally got them hemmed yesterday and today I am wearing them for work and they are so loose that I keep…
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First week at the Gym... Diary content
Thought I would share this from an email that my friend sent me! I find this to be all too true!!!! Enjoy reading it!!!!!! Dear Diary, For my birthday this year, my Husband (the dear) purchased a week of personal training at the local health club for me. Although I am still in great shape since being a high school football…
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GEEZERS GROUP
Welcome to the GEEZERS GROUP!!! This group is for those of us that need to lose 100 pounds or more! Thanks to Margh for the idea on the name! We will post our weekly weigh in every friday. Your choice as to if you want to put your starting weight, current weight, and goal weight on your post. Also post how many pounds you…
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6 flights of stairs!!!!!!!!!!!
My friend and I have started alternating days at work where we spend our 30 minute lunch either walking the treadmill or walking up and down 6 flights of stairs. Today, we did the stairs. After we went to get some lunch because we still had some time left and when I sat down to eat I suddenly had low back pain and…
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sugar sugar sugar!!!!!!
HELP ME!!!!!!!!! I am trying to find some quick and easy breakfast ideas that aren't full of sugar. Normally I have a Slim fast alternative (Costco brand) weight loss shake and a Sunrise Nutrition bar with Omega 3 as I run out the door for work. Well just these two things puts me over my sugar allowance for the whole day…
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I LOST WEIGHT????? Just a little bit of a change
Ok. So I am sure that I am not the only one that sees the weight loss on the scale and even in my clothes but not really in the mirror........ I am not even close to my final goal but I did accomplish my first MINI goal... Treat for me: A new hair cut next weekend!!!!!! Until today!!!!!! I was looking for a photo in my…
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sushi boat here i come and go again
Ok. So Hubby and I found a new chinese Buffet/ all you can eat sushi bar in our area. We absolutely love this place and we went for Valentines day before heading to the Casino for an evening of gambling. It was fun but I am not sure how much sushi I really ate (and we only ate sushi) but I know it was a lot and was…
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bmr number
I just used the BMR tool and I got my number but I am not sure what I am suppose to do with it or even what it means. Can someone explain this to me please. I am so confused and I tried to read some other posts but it just confused me even more. Thanks
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SUGAR FREE CHOCOLATE FILLED WONTONS
Another MFP user posted this website on here for a Stuffed wonton recipe. http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Wonton-Kisses I altered the ingredients just a smidgen to use 1/2 of a sugar free hershey milk chocolate miniature. I also posted the nutrition information. I was able to break it down to 1 wonton per serving. Yummy…
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JELLO MOUSSE TEMPTATIONS!!!!!!
I am in love with the Jello Mousse Temptations!!!!!! I don't eat them everyday but when I do I love them. In fact I threw one in the freezer last night and tonight I will have it for a snack and see if it tastes like a frozen fudgesicle... Yummy!!!!!!
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Natural dugars
Does anyone know if it is ok to go over your sugar intake if it's natural sugars found in fruit? I don't mean an excessive amount over but I tend to like fruits as snacks over veggies.. Thanks! Stupid typo in header!! Lmao
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BELLY FLOP!!!!!
I am not even at my goal weight but I have a general question to throw out there to those who have lost almost or all of the weight that they wanted to lose. I, like most girls who are extremely overweight, have that dreaded hanging stomach. What I want to know is does this thing go away once you have lost most or all of…
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crystal light
I was wondering if you can count the crystal light to go packets that you add to your water as water intake or if you have to count them as something else . Since they are basically just adding flavor to the water. I have a hard time getting all of my water intake for the day and thought if these can count toward your…
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BIGGEST LOSER EXERCISE DVDs
I bought these DVDs (BIGGEST LOSER 30 DAY JUMP START and BIGGEST LOSER LAST CHANCE WORKOUT VIDEO) yesterday and am starting the 30 day jumpstart tomorrow morning. I was wondering if anyone else has used them and how they worked for you. I read online somewhere that the 30day jumpstart is good for beginners. I also walk on…
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sunrise energy bars with Omega 3 from CostCo
Just wanted to share .... Hubby and I went to CostCo on Sunday and he wanted to buy these little mini muffin things that were next to the energy bars with Omega 3... I suggested that we get the Omega 3 bars and against his "better judgement" he agreed. (Note: I usually always win :-) ) Well we got home and hubby opened…
