Welcome Green:hug:

I know whta you mean about the office desk job because I do it too. I hate it when the office falk bring in junk we dont need but it is too hard to pass up.Especially pizza.Im like, okay free lunch.:D


I havent budge yet again from 200 because my eating skills are a little off.But im pretty sure that will all change once I start going into the trauma unit for my training for this semester:^:

I started doing spinning a week ago, 4X so far, and its a very good cardio workout.My hips are tranforming slowly.

Hello everyone! My name is Candice, I'm 21, and new to calorie counting. I've been focusing on my weight/eating healthier for roughly the past couple of months. Its been quite the lifestyle change as I am a college student and used to grabbing cheap, quick meals that aren't necessarily healthy for you. I am doing pretty well as far as eating goes, but I'm completely and totally slacking on the exercise end. I'm nervous about summer winding down and going back to school while trying to stay on plan...looking forward to conversation with you ladies!!

Welcome Candice :hug: & Really Now :hug: !!!

Im glad that you all joined our forum.

Candice- I know its hard with studying and exercise.Then trying to get something healthy on campus or on the run can be difficult.Just a little thing I do is I cook all my meals on my day off.Then buy the rubbermaid containers and put them in a frezzer.So when im in a rush I just grab one.Yes it takes time(but its all worth it).Speaking of I need to start back doing that :^: .


Really now- It seems we are at the same goal and same weight.We can motivate each other!

Thanks Dee, sounds like a good plan. I'll have to start doing that. Now I just have to avoid my non dieting roommates and all of their fried/fast foods :crossed: (hoping that won't be to difficult). Any fav. quick/easy recipes that you would like to share?

I'll have to check out that cooking site. I eat so many frozen entrees because they're quick and easy, but they have so much sodium.

For you ladies who are in college I know it's rough trying to find something healthy to eat. When I was in college we had Dunkin Donuts, Burger King, Sbarro, and KFC on campus.

On Sunday I cook 2 chickens and salomon. I also make a pot of vegetable soup and make a huge salad. I keep tons of frozen vegetables in the freezer. Me and my husband eat this for lunches and dinners all week long. I always keep protein bars at work and in my purse. I can not handle fast foods. I go rarely because it is hard for me to make good choices. When I do go out for lunch it is usually subway.

I've just joined the board also. I've been a member of 3fatchicks for quite some time.

I've lost 30 lbs. on Weight Watchers since starting in Jan. 2006. I should be further in my weight loss efforts but the summer was calling my name...

I'm ready to lose more weight now so I'm getting my butt back on track! and on top of that I've given all my bigger size clothing away so I'd better get busy. I'm just trying to get in the 170's for now. Decided it's better to lose in weight 10 lbs. at a time. Doesn't seem so hard to me when done this way.

I try to eat six mini meals per day and I workout 6 days per week. 3 days at the gym and 3 days at home using the Firm tapes.

I hope we can get some challenges going on this board in the near future. I know people tend to return after the summer is over.

Niecey, that's great that you gave your larger clothes away. I still need to do that. I have some jeans, capri pants, and work pants that I need to get rid of.

reallynow, it sounds like you did well this weekend. I went grocery shopping and I was so excited to see that concord grapes are finally back in season! :) I actually made it through the grocery store without buying a donut or any Hostess junk (I love their apple pies and chocolate cupcakes), which is a challenge for me.

Hi I'm new I believe this is my first post:) I been over weight for the past 7yrs now it's really bad where now it's affecting my health..(high blood pressure)..joint promblems back aches..horrible and it's time for me to do something about it...plus I have a little one to take care of...Mostly I gain my weight when I met my boyfriend who is now my husband...Popeyes chicken and hot sausages po boys is probably 30 pounds of my weight there:dizzy: I know that I have to lose at least 120 pounds but for right now my goal is to get under 200 pounds ..I haven't been there in about oh my goodness I think 2001 or 2002:( ..I want to focus on eating between 1200-1500 calories..basically I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired..This is the beginning for me...I tired of mentioning this Monday is it....This is real..Oh my name is Marlene..:) :)

GreenT - get rid of them! They are just taking up space! :)

Marlene - Welcome to the board! The more the merrier! 1200-1500 is a great starting point. That is also my calorie range.

Still at 188...but looking to see the numbers change come next week.