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I find that castor packs have really helped my tummy. I don't soak the flannel or anything, I just rub it on my stomach and go to bed. Not to be used when breastfeeding, pregnant, or on your menstrual cycle though. Also not to be taken internally. Check google for more info. You should be able to find castor oil at any…

That's a good idea. I put them in the freezer AFTER baking them, but that just made them taste better. Next time I will try your idea!

Name: Kristi Age: 30 Height: 5' 8" Start Weight (1st March): 179.6 Goal Weight (1st April):173.5 1st March: 179.6 8th March: 179.6 15th March: 22nd March: 29th March: 1st April: Weight lost/gained this week: 0 Weight lost/gained this month: 0 Successes/struggles this week: Had a few 3,000 calorie days, and drinking with…

Oh fantastic! We don't eat a lot of meat here either, it's too expensive. Thank you!

^^ YES!

I can relate too. My diary this week is a mess! Now I'm reading the message board and walking on the spot just to make up for today's choices. I still have about 300 calories to burn off. So happy that I invested in a FitBit to help me try to keep my calories eaten total less than my calories burned total (although today I…

I eat at maintenance for those two days. Scale goes up by 2 lbs that week, then normalizes and continues on it's downward trend

A lot. I'm pretty sure it's listed in the exercise area. I always just count it as bonus calories burned that day, and don't log it.

@jemhh‌ I probably have about 12 pairs too. I feel like every other day I'm throwing one out due to holes! @PaytraB‌ thanks, I will check out the local running store. I wasn't sure if they would have any, or if they would have them but they'd be marked up ridiculously high or something

^^ Yes, this is so me! Felt so bad for my 3 and 4 year old...

If you don't have money to spend on junk, then you won't spend it. Sounds like your trigger is stress, and you are avoiding work because it sounds overwhelming. Make up a list of healthy whole foods that you like, and go buy them for snacking while studying. Things like grapes or veggies and dip. Then put away your bank…

My response to 'what should you do?' depends on a few things. If you live on your own, then just eat the sundae when she isn't around. You have to do what works for you, and as long as you are still making progress towards your weight loss goals then it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Actually, even if you aren't…

Mmmm I love making sushi. My favourite is avocado with panko and sriracha mayo. Soooo good! I usually just make it with whatever is in the house - mango, avocado, cucumber, carrots, greens, sprouts, cream cheese, tuna, etc

If you know what your triggers are, could you just not buy them? And if you want, say a sandwich for example, then go to a deli or cafe and order the sandwich? I hear you about cereal though, we don't keep it in our house because that's all I would eat.

I disagree with this statement. If you eat crap foods you are not properly fueling your body, so you are still hungry, and eat even more because your body is sending signals that it's still deficient in nutrients and to find more food. Eating healthy is a huge factor in a persons weight.

Something I say to my kids all the time is "you better get used to eating it, because we are going to be eating healthy in this house for a long time!" Meal ideas that are quick, easy, and family friendly: - Veg fried rice. Cook rice, and while it is cooking, fry up some veggies (fresh and/or frozen), mix them together…

Not to be obnoxious or anything, but I'm bolding because this seriously works. Steam them. It works every time. Eggs in the store can be a month old (or older), so they peel no problem. Fresh eggs, not so much. I have laying hens, and I feel like I've tried everything out there. Steaming them is the only thing I've found…

I never got them either, it made me thirsty, so I drank a lot of water instead. Only time in my life that I ever got down to 135 lbs. Hoping to get there again, but this time in a healthy way!

Name: Kristi Age: 30 Height: 5' 8" Start Weight (1st March): 179.6 Goal Weight (1st April):173.5 1st March: 179.6 8th March: 15th March: 22nd March: 29th March: 1st April: Weight lost/gained this week: Weight lost/gained this month: Successes/struggles this week:

Name: Kristi Age: 30 Height: 5'8" Start weight (1st Feb): 184.8 Goal weight (1st March): 178 Weigh ins: 1st Feb: 184.8 8th Feb: 183 15th Feb: 181.6 22nd Feb: 182 1st March: 179.6 Weight loss/gain this week: -2.4 lbs Weight loss/gain so far this month: -5.2 Successes this week: I was able to make up for last weeks gain…

Here's my link if anyone wants to add me: https://www.fitbit.com/user/38KDQD

sent you a request!

Wow it's so great to see so many people meeting or exceeding their goals!!!! Great job!!! My last weigh-in is tomorrow. Life got in the way, so I don't think I'll meet my goal, and I know there are others in this group who are in the same boat. There's always next month! As long as we keep moving forward and don't get…

This recipe is amazing. I actually can't make it anymore, because I just eat it out of the container with a spoon >.< @grantevans11‌ if you use the recipe above as a guideline you can play with the ingredients to suit your tastes. It is good with cocoa powder, and raisins too. I've also added shredded coconut and/or walnut…

Giving up coffee. It always gives me a blah gross feeling afterwards, and I feel super dehydrated, even if I drink a lot of water. Makes me want to eat to try and get rid of that gut-rot feeling too. I started out by just drinking coffee on weekends, and now I prefer tea to coffee any day. I love the smell of coffee…

When I want that 'full' feeling I make curried vegetables, stirfry, or soup. Check out Red Lentil Sniffle Soup (google). I add an extra 4c of water to the recipe. I really like it, and it's not super high on calories, and it really fills me up.

Great job! Your post is incredibly inspiring to me because I am currently 180 lbs and 5'8". I currently look like your before pic, and I can't wait to look like your after pic!!! Your hard work has really paid off!!!

Way to go!! Those exercise endorphins really make a difference in our lives!!

That's so exciting! Great job! I can't wait to see 175 and 170 on my scale! :)