Posts by dayummy

Im 5'7" 191 lbs

my goal is 145

MY daily calorie goal is 1550

my burn meter runs anywhere from 2300-3000

According to my analysis i consume 1442 I bumped it up I was at 1300 something calories the first 3 weeks I was here.

I think you have been building muscle, but for your height it seems you are in the right weight range?????? I would focus on toning what you have and stop obsessing about the weight at this point.

You need to eat at least 1200 calories or you are setting yourself up for a binge. Just make sure to workout and eat. If you dont you will end up gaining anyway.

Okay so I didnt come back on Thursday........had a bit of a bad day, but happy to say that weigh in today Im down 2.2 pounds :) Thats great. I wasnt really all that active last week, but already this week I whipping it into gear!!!!!!! I will be here for support on Thursday, but I think it's better for me to weigh in once a week :)

GREAT WORK EVERYONE!!!!! KEEP IT UP SUMMER IS COMING!!!!!!

Thank you. That puts my mind at ease a little bit.  :)

EGG WHITES!!!!!! I mix them with salsa in the morning with a high fiber low cal tortilla or mix them with veggies and low cal cheese for dinner or lunch. Keeps me full for hours and hours. I actually notice that on days that I don't have them for breakfast I eat far more calories.

Fiber One chocolate chip bars 140 calories and taste like the regular fatty chewy granola bars with tons of fiber :)

Ziploc steamer bags i know its not a food, but you can put veggies and meat in there and cook for under 5 minutes and you have a meal

Kelp noodles virtually no calories great for salads and asian dishes with seafood!

Turkey bacon only 35 calories a slice. I have it with my egg whites and tortilla for a great breakfast burrito that keeps me full and on track all day

I could go on and on but these are my recent favs :)

Wow! YOU are one tough cookie. You have been through so much and here you  are :) I think it is great that you know to come here for support. I myself have dealt with 3 family deaths one after another, 2 to cancer (my father and aunt) and one to kidney failure (my stepmom) in the past 3 years and with that came 50lbs. Its amazing what we can over come in life. I just recently found this site, and it is the best thing that has ever happened to me! I am glad you are here! I think it will be a big help. You have a friend here :)

You have a great husband :)  Yeah, I just dont get it why would someone comment if they are not sure????? Its just asking for a foot in the mouth!

I like pilates too. I do alot from home. Over all I eat pretty healthy I love my fruits and veggies. I have narrowed down a few problem areas and that would be alcohol, late night snacking and having bad food around. I have eliminated some and am working on others. I think I will cut out alcohol completely til I go to europe I am more likely to let my guard down and get munchies when I do. As far as late night snacking, I have healthy things but I am gonna try to drink water and chew gum. I bought a food scale LOVE IT! no more guesstimates :) So far this site is doing wonders for me :) Thanx guys! Keep up the good work and support system :)

I think it doesnt help that all the baby doll tops and baggy shirts are in style and unless you are twiggy maybe they just make you look pregnant. Thanks for your kind words :)

OKay so  I just bought a working scale yesterday and when I weighed in yesterday I was 197 but as of today...........................

MONDAY APRIL 14.......5'7'' 194.2 lbs

TODAY'S MANTRA: "Today I will be as healthy and active as possible"

EXCERCISE: Fat burning pilates workout video, some jump rope  and major house cleaning.

EATING: as many fruit and veggies as possible. today's goal is to cut off eating at 9pm and to not linger in the kitchen between 6 and 9. I will drink water and eat gum after dinner!!!!!! :)

GO TEAM HEALTHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU GUYS ARE GREAT LOOKING FORWARD TO SKINNY US :)

Mondays are best I think because it is really easy to fall off the wagon over the weekend, but if we know we have to weigh in on Monday maybe we will be better??? :)

Our family loves taco soup!!!! Low carbs low fat!!!!! Its a taco spiced chilli, that cooks in 10minutes!

1lb ground turkey

1 package of low sodium taco seasoning

1 package fat free ranch dressing mix

1 can kidney beans

1 can black beans

1 can white beans

1 can rotel tomatos and diced chillis

In a skillet brown and drain turkey meat. Add taco season based on directions of package. In a pot put the seasoned browned turkey meat in and all the other ingredients. The kidney beans are the only can you drain. Do not drain any other cans. Heat to a boil then let simmer.

Serve with fat free shredded cheddar cheese.

This is a quick easy dish that we have once a week. Very filling and low in carbs calories and fat :) Let me know how it works out :)

I am super ready! Bought a new scale today along with one of those handy food scales to weigh stuff at home! Still not sure exactly how this works. Do we just meet here on Mondays and Thursdays????

I feel your pain! It totally feels helpless when you cant stop. I binge when I am stressed in a bad mood or alone. I have learned that I am not able to keep bad food in the house. I used to go on diet binges where I would have to eat all the bad food in the house so I could start dieting. I have not been able to kick the binging habit, but now I try to binge on fruit or veggies. I know the whole binge habit needs to go away completely, but eating a whole bag of carrots or a stalk of celery is alot less damaging then a box of cookies. I once tried to eat a whole cheese ball.......lol sorry I just have to laugh sometime to not cry about it. I think these forums help alot, because instead of stuffing my face , I am here listening and replying :)