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Forum: Exercise! 04-05-2014, 09:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 511
Posted By sparkleNshine
Husband is burning more calories according to heart rate monitor

My husband and I both have a polar FT4 heart rate monitor. We were doing the Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 video together and we were both pushing as hard as we could. I'm 5'11" 283lbs and my husband...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 03-05-2014, 06:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,541
Posted By sparkleNshine
Trying different "diets"

Okay, I hate the word "diet," but wasn't sure how best to explain it. I've been calorie counting for two months now and have lost 24 pounds doing so. Now I'm considering other weight loss approaches...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 02-04-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 12,893
Posted By sparkleNshine
I haven't done this yet, but I'll start now! :) ...

I haven't done this yet, but I'll start now! :)

1/7/14: 314.2 (Starting weight)
1/27/14: 302.0
2/4/14: 297.2
Forum: Weight Loss Support 02-04-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,952
Posted By sparkleNshine
Thank you to everyone for their awesome advice! I...

Thank you to everyone for their awesome advice! I can't believe how supporting and motivating this forum is :)

Well, I have to say, upping my calories by just a couple hundred each day must have...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 02-04-2014, 03:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,952
Posted By sparkleNshine
You are TOO sweet! Thank you so much! :hug:

You are TOO sweet! Thank you so much! :hug:
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-30-2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,952
Posted By sparkleNshine
Thank you all so much for your much appreciated...

Thank you all so much for your much appreciated advice! Ever since utilizing MFP, I have noticed just how much sodium I am consuming each day...it's ridiculous! Also, it has been that time of the...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-28-2014, 01:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,952
Posted By sparkleNshine
Also, I should add that I have PCOS and insulin...

Also, I should add that I have PCOS and insulin resistance, and due to this and a disappointing week with the scale, I have decided to try lowering my carbs. Do you think that could also be a culprit...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-28-2014, 01:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,952
Posted By sparkleNshine
Am I possibly not eating enough?

I started my lifestyle change on January 6, 2014, weighing in at a whopping 314 pounds. I was completely disgusted with that number (a number I've never seen in my life) and haven't looked back...
Forum: Weight Watchers 03-18-2011, 11:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,037
Posted By sparkleNshine
It's just not working!!!

For some reason, the Points Plus program just doesn't seem to be working for me. I'm a newbie, so I never tried the original Points program and don't know how that would have worked for me. I am...
Forum: Mini-Goals 08-17-2010, 10:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 648
Posted By sparkleNshine
Talking Blood tests returned NORMAL

I am ELATED! Today I received a letter from my gyno saying that my bloodwork (insulin, sugar, liver & kidney function, etc) came back normal! In January of 2008, I was diagnosed with PCOS, insulin...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 08-10-2010, 11:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 852
Posted By sparkleNshine
Summer, for sure! In the winter, I'm couped up in...

Summer, for sure! In the winter, I'm couped up in the house more because of bad weather, or because I simply don't want to get out in the cold. My downfall in the winter is I love to bake, bake,...
Forum: Food Talk And Fabulous Finds 08-10-2010, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,757
Posted By sparkleNshine
Low calorie meatball recipe?

Wanting to make whole wheat spaghetti and meatballs for dinner tonight. Problem is, I can't find a low-calorie meatball recipe that looks flavorful. Any ideas?
Forum: Mini-Goals 08-09-2010, 11:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 523
Posted By sparkleNshine
25 pounds gone!

So, after a three week hiatus, I am back! My grandma passed away on July 15, and that put a screeching halt on my weight loss efforts. I got back into semi-dieting last week, and was absolutely...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 07-15-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 885
Posted By sparkleNshine
Unhappy I don't know what to do... =(

I have been doing well with my weight loss efforts (I started in June 2010). But ever since I got the stomach flu two weeks ago, it's been a little tough. I didn't eat for a week because I was so...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 07-01-2010, 12:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 639
Posted By sparkleNshine
Has anyone seen my motivation? I can't seem to find it...

*Forgive me, this ended up being on the long side.*
What has happened to my motivation?! I have been doing so well on my diet, usually refusing when I have been offered "unhealthy" food. I just had...
Forum: Introductions 06-29-2010, 06:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,074
Posted By sparkleNshine
Oh, I know what you mean! I'm surprised looking...

Oh, I know what you mean! I'm surprised looking at my log seeing how much I eat when I'm WATCHING! I cringe to think what a log would look like a couple of months ago when I was eating whatever I...
Forum: Introductions 06-29-2010, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 333
Posted By sparkleNshine
Welcome! I actually just started my diet on June...

Welcome! I actually just started my diet on June 1st, and came to 3FC about three weeks ago. We're also around the same age; I'm 22. =)

Five pounds is great in two weeks! Celebrate every victory!...
Forum: Introductions 06-28-2010, 11:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By sparkleNshine
Welcome! =) You've definitely come to the right...

Welcome! =) You've definitely come to the right place for advice and amazing support!
Forum: Introductions 06-28-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,074
Posted By sparkleNshine
Welcome! =) Personally, I like to count...

Welcome! =)

Personally, I like to count calories. I feel like it gives me freedom, and knowing that I don't have to cut out anything, it doesn't make me crave things (If I want a Big Mac, I know...
Forum: Introductions 06-28-2010, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 266
Posted By sparkleNshine
Welcome, and good luck! I'm sure you will do...

Welcome, and good luck! I'm sure you will do great! =)
Forum: Weight Loss Support 06-26-2010, 01:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,381
Posted By sparkleNshine
Talking PROOF that my weight loss efforts are WORKING

So, I officially have proof that my efforts have been paying off. Not only have I lost 13 pounds in 25 days, but I no longer have to take Tums! I have acid reflux (which I know is a result of my...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 06-26-2010, 01:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,551
Posted By sparkleNshine
Think about it...is that few minutes of eating...

Think about it...is that few minutes of eating something that tastes good worth how bad you are going to feel afterwards?

I was dieting last fall, and refused to fall off the wagon. I went to my...
Forum: Food Talk And Fabulous Finds 06-17-2010, 04:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 669
Posted By sparkleNshine
Okay, so here's what I did: I cut the turkey in...

Okay, so here's what I did: I cut the turkey in half, so I only used 10 oz (~550 cals), 1 med vidalia onion, 1 green bell pepper, 4 stalks of celery, the kidney beans, the two cans of tomatoes, ~1...
Forum: Food Talk And Fabulous Finds 06-17-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 669
Posted By sparkleNshine
Thanks everyone! Now I will know how to do this...

Thanks everyone! Now I will know how to do this in the future =)

And oh my gosh, I completely forgot about vegetables! I wanted to add celery, bell pepper, and onions as well. Can't believe I...
Forum: Food Talk And Fabulous Finds 06-17-2010, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 669
Posted By sparkleNshine
Oops..forgot to add the ounces of those cans. The...

Oops..forgot to add the ounces of those cans. The kidney beans are in a 15 oz can, the petite diced tomatoes are in a 28 oz can, and the diced tomatoes with green chilies are in a 14.5 oz can.
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