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My name's Thelma, I just started actually counting calories yesterday after deciding the day before that I couldn't hack Medifast anymore. I weighed myself this morning after forgetting to yesterday (hectic day, I had class, ended up with a migraine, etc ugh) and I guess I'll start playing with calorie ranges this week, as I've read that's the best way, right? Anyways, I don't have anything else to say really haha. 
Welcome Thelma! Calorie cycling does seem to be pretty popular - I often end up doing it totally by accident! Originally Posted by Thelmissa
I'm going to jump in here and say hello. My name's Thelma, I just started actually counting calories yesterday after deciding the day before that I couldn't hack Medifast anymore. I weighed myself this morning after forgetting to yesterday (hectic day, I had class, ended up with a migraine, etc ugh) and I guess I'll start playing with calorie ranges this week, as I've read that's the best way, right? Anyways, I don't have anything else to say really haha.
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Wow - wedding dress and bridesmaids dresses in one day! Cool! The first time I got married we picked out my dress in one day, but it took weeks to settle on bridesmaids dresses! And Rain & dlphnmomva are right - anything precooked needs to be reheated to 160 degrees or higher then, held at 140 or higher during service. It is pretty easy to do. (Can you tell I work in food service Originally Posted by dgramie
Well my daughter only tried on 5 dresses and loved 2 of them...she ended up going very traditional. She got her bridesmaids dresses as well.
) Also, hiring some folks from school to help out is a great idea, or even teenagers or college students from the church where you are having the wedding. I've been to several where we did that and it took a lot of pressure off and cost less than a traditional caterer. I can't suggest any recipes, but the ones retire listed sound great! Quote:
I just put together that my teeth and jaw always hurt with a sinus infection this year. I looked it up and it is a pretty common sign, but one I never recognized. Now that I know what to look for, I have a little heads up to go tot he doctor if I'm so inclined - my jaw usually hurts a day or two before I notice any other symtoms... Originally Posted by Chele615
I think I might be getting a sinus cold or something because I have a headache and my teeth hurt. For some reason, whenever I get head colds and whatnot, my teeth always kill!!!
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I found the root to one of my problems and it seems to be my parents house. they arfe so very very vey unhealthy there.
My parents have a house full of unhealthy food too - I have to try really hard every time I go visit them to not go totally nuts. Don't be down on yourself sweetie, you will get back up and back on track!
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Rain - woo hoo! Originally Posted by Rain Dancer
[COLOR=navy]I am doing okay. Down another five, according to my nutty scale. I'll take it.
Okay retire, now I find myself having a sudden craving for finger foods!
I was hit or miss on plan this weekend, depending on who you ask... I'm still targeting 1500-1600, thinking about raising a little since I lost 1.3 pounds on maintenance last week.... I had theater tickets Saturday night, went out for Thai food before hand (where I had a spring roll with my dinner), then had Bailey's and roasted cinnamon sugar almonds at the theater. I still think I came in around 1700, the Thai entree was all chicken, veggies, cooked in a chili paste. They don't use a lot of oil in the prep, I'm not sure how they actually cook it.... Sunday I was OP all day, then DH wanted ice cream and I gave in to it... Came in at 1800 calories, so 250 over what I was targeting.... It was the first serious splurge I've had in a while... I wasn't good about my water or my protein on Saturday, I caught up the water Sunday, but was still a little short on protein... Going to try to get back in balance today.
I did 45 min elliptical on Sat with 10 min ab exercises, 45 min Sun with 20 min cardio yoga, 45 min this morning, 10 min ab exercise, 55 min on the Weider this afternoon. Should come in about 150-200 cals under today to make up for last night's ice cream if I stick to my scheduled plan...
Good day everyone!
Yes i agree it is obsessive. My husband does not really understand the effort it takes to keep my self in line either, but he does understand that i makeing a huge effort to feel better about myself and my body. He has even joined me a little bit and has gotten in the habit of looking at labels on almost everything he eats. He goes through the grocery store and tells me "wow look at how many calorie are in this", or "is this ok for us to eat", it is kinda cute, lol
to you too!! And 
to the 5 lbs already. I carry crystal lite packets too. South Beach also has water packets that are 30 calories and have 3g of protein to help with hunger too. I do not exactly follow the South Beach Diet but i do use alot of their recipes and products because they are pretty healthy. 
on the Jacket victory. Now you will have to find a new favorite one. 
I have been excersising everyday. and trying to get in alot of water. I hope this helps some. It is completely disgusting outside today with this coastal storm. We are flooding out in some areas. I went ahead and came into work today but it is supposed to get worse this afternoon (and it is already starting too) so lord only knows how my trip home will be. I only live 5 minutes down the road but i am sure with all of the detours and stuff it will be more like 5 hours. Anyway, hope everyone is doing well today.