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nops

Joined August 2010

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Weight History

Start Weight

140.0 lb

Lost so far: 4.8 lb

Current Weight

144.8 lb
Performance: losing 0.8 lb a week

Goal Weight

120.0 lb

Still to go: 24.8 lb

I am a 36 year old mother of 3 who developed terrible eating habits while pregnant. To top it off,I was laid off and have been running a daycare, where I am constantly preparing food and snacks for the kids. I also am stuck in my house all day with lots of good things to eat.

I had given up on losing the weight, thinking it was no longer possible with my reduced metabolism due to my age. Then I started dancing and it started to come off. Shortly after, a friend told me about this website, where it all came off.

I had at one point been below my goal weight and when I'm below that weight I don't make myself log my food and calories, as I've developed new, healthier habits. Recently I started breaking these habits, so I'm back on board until I get them licked.

Even when it's all off again (Oh yes, it will be) I plan to continue to visit this site to keep me grounded.

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nops's Cookbook

cals: 139kcal | fat: 6.36g | carbs: 19.29g | prot: 1.72g

Coconut Lemon Bars

A lemony dessert or snack.

cals: 328kcal | fat: 5.03g | carbs: 44.31g | prot: 25.39g

Thai Peanut Chicken

An easy, satisfying Thai chicken pasta.

cals: 203kcal | fat: 8.18g | carbs: 28.42g | prot: 5.76g

Cranberry Almond Breakfast Cookies

A pretty healthy breakfast "cookie" that you can eat anytime - loaded with fiber and some protein.

cals: 206kcal | fat: 3.53g | carbs: 34.56g | prot: 9.29g

Applesauce Waffles

Healthy, hearty and delicious waffles.

cals: 244kcal | fat: 6.11g | carbs: 23.53g | prot: 24.03g

Rosemary Lemon Chicken with Vegetables

A quick and easy meal that's healthy and delicious.

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nops's Latest Posts

Good food
One of my favorites is buying edamame (soybeans) in the frozen food section. If possible, get the ones in the shell, steam them, salt them, and bit them out of the pod. Not only are they healthy, easy to prepare, and easy to keep on hand if frozen, they are a little putsy to eat and leave you with a big pile of shells so you feel like you eat a lot more than you actually do. Even my kids beg for them, and they hate veggies.

posted 13 Jan 2012, 11:41

HELP! I need telling off before I ruin today :(
When I find myself eating too much during TOM, it's not that I'm actually hungry, I just want to put something in my mouth. I found it helps to brush me teeth (so everything tastes gross) or chewing gum to give my mouth something to do that's not eating. If you actually are hungry, just log it and make sure you don't go overboard or drink lots of fluids.

posted 13 Jan 2012, 11:31

Mcdonalds big tasty with bacon - 890 calories !!!
When I was in highschool I worked at burger king and was amazed at not only how much fat and calories were in some of the burgers, but also how many people were clueless. I had a guy who I knew was on a diet come in and order the chicken sandwich (breaded and deep fried) thinking it was a healhty option. Or a woman who ordered the chef salad with 2 dressings. There was more fat in her salad than in a double whopper with cheese! Yep, if you can, check it out before you eat it. Especially with fast food when it's just not very good. If I'm going to sit down and eat 890 calories, I don't want it to taste like a McDonald's burger. I want it to taste like cheesecake.

posted 11 Jan 2012, 13:29

late night workout!
My only beef about nighttime workouts is I have difficulties sleeping for a few hours afterwards. It's still worth it to me, as that's the only time I can work it into my schedule.

posted 11 Jan 2012, 10:40

Encouragment
Try not to be too hard on yourself. There are alot of other factors that can cause a 1 lb. increase in weight. I know I went through periods of no loss, and even small gains, when I was sticking to my plan.

Keep your fluids up, keep exercising and watching what you eat. You'll get there. Don't give up.

posted 10 Jan 2012, 11:20

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