Posts by jenn1310

They have online catalogs.. Check out there website to find a location near you...

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Start date: 7-10-08

Beginning weight: 148.8  Age: 36   Height: 5'2".....

I now weigh 132.00... I started eating 800-1000 calories per day, but quickly learned from this site that was a big no no... I increased my calories to 1200-1400 calories... I walk/run combo 4-5 days a week for 30-60 minutes.. I just started strength training 3 days a week... My weight loss has slowed because I have lost 17 lbs so my calorie burn estimate with exercise is only 1700-1800... Its harder to make my 500 calorie deficit so that is why added strength training to build muscle.. Muscles burn more calories which is another fact I have learned from this great site.... I make sure I eat 5-6 meals a day to keep my metabolsim moving.....

My goal weight is 115.....

I am really out of shape without a lot of muscle so hopefully I will get at least 12 weeks....

I can buy dumbells for home at a later date when the bands no longer work..

I didnt know that the bands would not work after a certain timeframe.. Thank you...

I just want my body back and dont want any set backs...

Thanks again.

May I suggest that you tell her that your financial situation has changed and at this time you cannot continue to hire her for her services..

If she continues to push, I suggest repeating the same answer which would be a kind decline. Normally, they give up..

Just stick to your guns.. If she conitnues pushing, just look at her dead in the eyes and repeat I am really sorry but I just cant continue to hire you at this time.... REPEAT REPEAT REPEAT.. Dont waiver your answer.....

But, be kind....

My daily calorie intake has not reduced at all.. Thats because it's already at 1300 and to be on a safe and healthy diet you need at least 1200 calories.

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR... I am so aggrevated.

WOW... Good to know.

I recently added strength training with exercise bands at home... I am hoping that will help to build muscle....

PS.... You need to be having a 500-600 calorie breakfast... First, it starts you metabolism... 2nd... It helps control those unwanted snacks....

This is an example of one of days..

Breakfast..  Pedridge Farms WHOLE GRAIN cinnamon raise bread with peanut butter and a glass of 2% milk...

Snack: Banana

Lunch: canned light tuna in water, fresh steamed squash, onions, mushrooms, sprikled with parm cheese and Ms Dash for flavor.. I steam all the veggies in the microwave at work and toss the tuna in...

Snack: Soy Choc Slender Protein drink.

Dinner: 5oz steak on the grill, half a sweet potatoe and more steamed veggies..

I must be doing something right because I am 36 5'2 and I started at 148 pounds on 7-7-08... I now weigh 135 as of today.....

Well..

I suggest go to Target or Walmart and get a plain digital scale... I just bought one from Target and it cost me 19.99... You can buy a fancy scale that will calculate BMI, but you can do that for free on the internet...

I highly recommend digital because there will be some weeks that you may only lose .5 or half a pound... That is common and normal to lose a 1/2 pound and you will want to see all your progress and not get disappointed......

Sometimes, keeping it simple is better.....

Good luck.....

Eating a BIG breakfast and keeping a diary of my calories has helped me...

Amazing whats in our food....

Drinking A LOT of water makes my tummy feal full and I dont snack as bad......

Last but not least, making sure I am taking in enough calories... Its true what they say about your body going into startvation mode.. A week after I increased my calories, I lost 3 pouinds

I had read that the FDA is now doing further research on Lasik due to complaints...The TV ad, stated 3% of patients have complications and highlighted the extreme case below.....

A 24 year old male had lasik and after two years of suffering extreme pain after the surgery, he killed himself.... In his suicide note, he stated he was tired of the pain from his lasik surgery....Here is the article..... This was very recent....

http://health.iflove.com/index.php/laser-eye- surgery-federal-panel-fda-lasik-risks-clearer /

Well.. That stinks.... At a restaurant, I ordered a House Salad with grilled chicken and I looked this morning on the company's nutritional site and it had 600 calories plus my dressing...

I ABOUT DIED.... How can lettuce, cucumbers, spinkled cheese (not alot chz)  and grilled chicken breast have 600 calories... then my dressing.... grrrrrrrr.. Lesson learned....

New day today.... at least I was negative....

THanks for responding...

I will thank U.....

THANK U.... I will increase my calories more towards 1300 +....... I only eat vegetables and some source of meat... Normally Fish.. Some red meat once a week and of course chicken chicken...  I eat 3 meals and 2 snacks. I drink my water... NO SODAS.... only one cup of coffee and thats not even everyday....

My problem is vegtables and fruits do not have a lot of calories.. I eat ALOT of veggies to fill my tummy.... I will add something.. Maybe peanut butter just for the calories?????

Any ideas on foods to get that last 300 calories without messing up my diet and goals?

Original Post by alyssa2012:

and i'm still eating! this damn cereal is so good i can't stop. i had planned on 200 cals for breakfast and eating a bunch of small meals today. looks like i can't do that now

 You should have a big breakfast with 500-600 calories anyway.. Thats good...Do a search on Google about Big Breakfasts... It really prevents over eating later in the day .. controls munchies and gets your metabolism burning....

Original Post by katepoo:

Almost every single person on here is about losing weight slowly- and I agree. I'm not one of those people who get upset because they haven't lost 10 lbs in two weeks. But I keep reading posts where someone is claiming they're losing weight slowly...and they're going 2-3 times faster than I am

I started out at 5'7", 170 lbs, and I'm down to 152.5 lbs...I've been at it since February.

My weight loss has been slow and kind of erratic the whole time- one week I lose 2 lbs, the next three weeks I lose nothing. Is this normal, or am I doing something wrong?

 Please forgive me.. But how do you post your question....I can respond to peoples questions, but I cannot post my own... HELP....

ALso congrats.. I am just starting and going nuts...