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livelifefully

Start Weight:	(11 May 08) 146.0 lb
Current Weight:	(29 Nov 08) 139.0 lb
Goal Weight:	138.0 lb

following: Weight Watchers
performance: Steady

Hello everyone! I'm Rachel, a happy mom of 3 kids. My 2 oldest girls are 9 and 6, and my son is 4. I have been married for 13 years.

I've been working out now faithfully 3 days a week for about 1 1/2 hours each doing weights and cardio at the local YMCA since January. I have had a workout buddy which has done wonders in keeping me motivated to keep going. I've worked out harder than I can remember doing in the past, and it's coming off slower than ever at age 35!

I have lost 14 lbs since January and am striving to lose at least 5 more. I am feeling strong and healthy and have never stuck with continuing to lose before like I have this time. Much of it is b/c of my Fatsecret buddies and b/c of the strength and results I see with consistent exercise. I have plateaued out as of late, but still trying to work through it. No one said it will be easy!

I love my buddies on this site...they are so encouraging and a really great group of women! Best of luck to you all in your fitness journeys!

FatSecret member since: 20 Jan 08

livelifefully's Weight History

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livelifefully's latest member challenges

Push Week Challenge!

status:	Completed
ended:	08 Sep 08
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livelifefully's buddies

	cindyshine on diet cindyshine's own diet
	last weighin: gaining 0.9 lb a week

	MomofTwoGirls on diet Weight Watchers
	last weighin: losing 2.8 lb a week

	buzybeans on diet buzybeans's own diet
	last weighin: losing 4.2 lb a week

	laurenftant on diet Weight Watchers
	last weighin: gaining 2.8 lb a week

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3 published recipes

livelifefully's cookbook

cals: 150kcal | fat: 3.94g | carbs: 29.54g | prot: 1.43g

Taffy Apple Salad

A light version of a favorite salad that's quick, easy to make and really yummy.

cals: 136kcal | fat: 3.63g | carbs: 23.06g | prot: 3.71g

Roasted Asparagus with Red Potatoes and Onion

Easy, delicious and healthy veggies make a lovely side dish.

cals: 367kcal | fat: 9.27g | carbs: 51.47g | prot: 23.35g

Cabbage Rolls with Tomato Sauce

Healthy and delicious beef cabbage rolls with brown rice and tomato sauce.

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livelifefully's latest posts

willpower!
I do this same self sabotauging thing to myself all the time. Her advice to write down everything is a good one. I have not done that for a long time and it was working out ok but I also didn't lose at all over the summer and fall. My weight was then slowly creeping up. So I am back to counting points this week again to jump start it. I know I went over yesterday so I was tempted to not write it down, but I will go back now and long in my dinner from last night. It's kind of a pain, but at the same time it does show the truth of what we are truly eating.

posted 29 Oct 2008, 07:22

privacy
That was weird- I googled my screen name and yes there was all the info. I had an experience too with a somewhat innocent, but creepy message I got from a FS person. I reported it and they closed their account. Certainly they can be on again though and read anything. It is discouraging b/c you want to share this weight loss journey with others to be encouraged, but there are probably people out there reading with the wrong motives. I just am somewhat cautious now about what I share.

posted 05 Oct 2008, 13:56

Push Week Challenge Guidelines
Hey FS buddies!
Let's make real progress toward our goals in this short Push Week Challenge. If you join, this week you will commit to:

1. Focus on healthy eating- mainly natural, unprocessed foods. Go with higher protein and fiber at each meal, lower on the carbs and sugars. Strive for veggies and/ or a salad at each meal.

2. Eat consciously! This means fork down between every bite. Take it slow and enjoy what you are eating. Stop eating when you think you are getting full!!

3. NO sneaking bites or standing while eating this week! No cheating while making the kids food! Every bite must be eaten intentionally while sitting down!

4. Exercise 4 hours b/w Monday-Friday. This should include:
*2 hours cardio- step it up a notch
*1 hour of weights- again step it up
*1 hour of floor exercise and toning

Weigh in on Monday and again on Friday morning. Check in with each other to encourage each other this week. We can do this!!

posted 31 Aug 2008, 12:30

Help!!!
If you are starving then you should eat. Your body is hungry. Just b/c you decide to eat something doesn't mean it has to be something bad. How about keeping it to 3 or 4 points? Or even do a 1 point apple if you really can't spare the points. I personally just eat something if I am hungry as long as the points are low and then can go to bed feeling much more satisfied.

posted 17 Jul 2008, 21:15

Looking for a ww buddy
Hey Tammy!
I have a great group of buddies here so feel free to join with me if you'd like! Rachel

posted 16 Jun 2008, 19:33

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29 November 2008

Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. It has been a relaxing couple of days for us which has been really nice. We did not have any other plans with ...

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26 November 2008

Staying the same this morning. I'm ok with that b/c I had not eaten too carefully this past weekend. I am heading to the gym this afternoon for an e ...

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