Posts by kata61882

Cheer...I'm not an expert by any means, but most of the places I've heard people saying 1-2 lbs lost per week maximum. Not really sure as to the dangers of losing more---however, you might be left with excess/saggy skin with super-rapid weight loss (which is a big deterrent). Not pretty.

On another note, I hit a milestone today. 50lbs lost! Not bad since joining in February! I totally forgot that marker was creeping up until my account said it this morning :)

Lastly, a recommendation. I get super-bored with exercising (and I've always hated it), but I've found something that I like. If you haven't tried the Turbo Jam videos, I think they're pretty good. The instructor, Charlene, is upbeat without being irritating. I've had great success with the Turbo Jam Fat Blaster DVD (check it out here)...which has 4 turbos. So if you're looking for something new, give it a try.

Tindlea, I have the same problem. Weekend eating is always hard with events and restaurants and stuff. The scales are not as friendly on Mondays for me either. I try to combat my poorer weekend eating habits with more exercise. And on Mondays I try to eat mostly veggies. It doesn't always work, but I feel a little better about it ;)

SW: 224

CW: 179

1 week loss: -1lb

Hope everyone had a great weekend!!

I think the smaller group size is a good idea.  Some of those groups with hundreds of members...it just becomes dizzying ;)  But whatever everyone wants to do is fine with me!

Thanks asftx!  It's interesting that it's only available in Walmarts in the southern half of my state....I'll have to grab some the next time I'm on a road trip.

Thanks for the tip! :)

You might want to check out Better N Peanut Butter. It's all natural with no trans or saturated fats...100 calories for 2 tbsp. I personally prefer the taste of regular peanut butter, but you might like it. The website has nutrition and a store locator.

Tristesse, what brand is the peanut butter + flaxseed?

When you can slip off your jeans without even unbuttoning them (before they were so tight you could barely breathe)! And you have to put clothes in the dryer repeatedly to shrink them down.

I second the Hungry Girl website suggestion. They have a LOT of great suggestions, depending on what you have a taste for. I made their frozen chocolate cheesecake nuggets yesterday--so good (and only 42 calories for 2)!

I echo Danby's words to both Brett and foreverme!  You guys both look amazing, but I'm most impressed by the drive and willpower that it takes to get there.  It takes amazing determination to change your life in such a way-- you make us all proud!!!!  Thank you for the inspiration

Maddog...thanks for the suggestions! I'm trying to incorporate more exercise and find more things that are fun for me so I can stick with it. I picked up a jump rope the other day (a throwback to my childhood), but it killed my knees haha. It was fun, but I may have to work up to that ;). (If the weather ever consistently stays warm) I hope to get back in the lake and do some swimming ;) I looked up Turbo Jam on Amazon and people really seemed to LOVE it (it got pretty stellar reviews) so I decided to order it. Thanks for the tips!!!!!!!!!!!

Duke, you are an inspiration to us all! What you have accomplished is AMAZING and it shows us that anything is possible with determination, positivity, and hard work!!

Keep up the good work everyone!!!!

I'm a big fan of the Turbo Jam Fat Blaster edition. It's a 30 minute workout with 4 turbos. The cuing isn't the greatest, but once you've done it a couple times you don't really notice anymore. I've found it very effective for losing pounds and inches!

Congrats damsell!!!  That's fantastic and you should be proud :)  You're great motivation for the rest of us.

In 3 months I have lost over 30lbs, mainly through changing my eating habits.  I'd say that I can see the biggest change in  my clothing.  My jeans used to fit rather tightly and now I can slip them on without unbuttoning them!  I really should buy better-fitting clothes, but I'm still losing weight so I'm holding off :)  Instead I repeatedly put them in the dryer to shrink them down a bit haha!

My next goal (besides continuing the weight loss) is to incorporate more exercise.  I HATE to work out.  I'd rather cut down on calories eaten than work out.  I know the benefits, but it's hard to get motivated.  I don't find it fun.  I have a little stairstepper machine that gets old after a while.  And I have very little time.  Anybody have any tips??? 

Oooh!  Trail mix is another great idea!  Munchable, portable, and you can vary it.  Thanks for the idea!

Hi Kris!  Welcome!  I think you've come to the right place, I've found this site extremely helpful in getting support, advice, and great tips (on everything from nutrition to exercise).  In the 3 months since I've started, I've lost over 30lbs.  My clothes are looser, but more importantly I feel better and more energized!  It IS possible to lose weight (always a struggle for me) and this is a great site for getting some help.  I echo the other posts here, baby steps is key (I usually set biweekly goals of 2-4lbs).  I also urge you to play around with the website.  It has a lot of tools and facets that I didn't notice when I started.

I wish you the best of luck!!!  You can definitely do it and we're here to support you!

Thanks!!!

It's definitely soy.  I prefer the patties to the ground boca (texture-wise)...but that's just me.

http://www.bocaburger.com/product_meatless.ht ml

The only thing you have to be careful of is the sodium.  Most of the products are pretty high in sodium.

If you're not a vegetarian, I also recommend ostrich.  It's a much leaner red meat...and you can get ostrich patties (for burgers) with 110 cal and 1 gram of fat.  Delicious!