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Re-introduction & looking for friends! (Progress Pic!) [Keto] [LCHF] [NSNG]
Hey guys! My name is Jacklyn! I'm 28 years old, and I teach preschool for children with special needs. Feeling sick and tired of being overweight, and ready to get healthy, I am back here on MFP. I have been on MFP for many years, with many hiatus' for different reasons.... I started by using it to track my calories to…
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Back on the wagon...
So it's been 9 months since I was last on MFP (as of a few days ago). With all the changes in my life in the last year, I really fell off the wagon. I didn't gain all my weight back, but I did gain enough back to be pretty disappointed in myself. I am really trying to find a positive outlook on everything, but its…
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Anyone going through or has gone though weight loss surgery?
I'm just curious to know more about it. Let me give you a background on my family history and me, just so that you know what I am going up against. I have many people tell me to avoid the surgeries for a variety of different reasons. All of which are understandable. I just want to say that my entire family (both sides) are…
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Gotta Hate.... and Love ex boyfriends!
Upon an almost 70 pound weight loss, when everyone crowds around me telling me I look like a different person... He says, "I didn't notice anything different about you... maybe your hair?" Yet is now starting to text me on weekends asking me to hang out. Um no. 1. You dumped me because I was fat. 2. Even if I was single, I…
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For all you pizza lovers... Doughless Pizza Recipe :)
I know this sounds crazy. Pizza dough out of cauliflower!!!!?? Let me tell you. Its amazing. You can make this on a baking sheet and cut into squares if you wish.... Literally the entire pizza is around 430 calories. Best thing EVER to suit your pizza craving! Ingredients •1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower •1 cup shredded…
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OPERATION THANKSGIVING!
Well this is something I've been planning on doing for a while and everyone is welcome to join me! For the week and a half prior to Thanksgiving, I am going to cut my calories by 100 per day, and increase my exercise so I can feel good while eating a delicious Thanksgiving dinner! I'm calling this OPERATION THANKSGIVING,…
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An amazing poem. Everyone should read. It applies to someone
So I've been reading a lot of threads about ex boyfriends (posted my own funny one,) goodbyes, struggles, and personal fears about being alone. I just wanted to share this poem because I think everyone should read it. It can apply to so many lives, and I know personally I have memorized this verbatim throughout my life. I…
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My MFP friends pushed me to post my *progress pictures*...
So yes. This I was hesistant about posting because I HATE the before pictures. In the spirit of Halloween, I tried on what I wore last year, and realized I'm a good 3-4 full sizes down from that. Awesome right? Well please be nice, I know the before pictures are disgusting. UGH. Before on Halloween... Zombie Prom Queen…
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Down 64 lbs... but my NSV *with picture*
So I'm down a total of 64 pounds today. But I saw this and said.... "COULD IT BE?????" (pardon the messy hair and old makeup I woke up in) Yes. I see a jawline. And a collarbone.
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Hunger Games...
Anyone else read the book or the trilogy? I just finished the trilogy and bought an anthology to read on my kindle, I'm SO rereading the whole trilogy. Its awesome!!!! :)
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Still have more to go but...
With MFP I've now lost 40 pounds!!!!! Total weight lost: 64 pounds!!!! IM SO HAPPY :D
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Are you wondering how to make your favorite foods less calor
I actually am a chef (although its just a hobby for now) - and I am working on a food blog. The blog is private, but I'm always looking for new idea's to make my favorite foods with less calories. You post something you want to eat, and I'll try my best to make it for you with reduced calories, and post the recipes, Then I…
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You've got a friend in me :)
For all of you looking for motivation and support, please add me. I'd love to be there for you. Helping you, helps me. I'm sure you can offer me some help when I need it too. We all can do this together! Peace, Love, & Get Healthy! (Add me and tell me a little about yourself! ) Jacklyn
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For the first time in 4 years...
I finally got under the 300 pound mark!!! I cried in my doctors office! I can\'t believe it!
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I'm new here, and just recently started my weight loss journ
My name is Jacklyn, I'm 24 years old, and I decided to start my weight loss journey once and for all. In December 2010 when I had to have a surgery, I was 357 pounds. Today I am happy to say that I am 298 pounds and its the first time in years I haven't seen a 3 in front of that number. I count my scale victories (weight…
