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Danced for 16 years and love that you're on here. Most people don't know the athleticism involved in dance. Even though now that my pointe shoes have been shelved for almost 20 years, I still exercise regularly but it pales in comparison to an adagio any day!

I probably didn't give enough details. I'm just now getting used to eating healthier, while I never deprive myself I don't want to jump back into unhealthy foods just yet. I am in a good place where I'm not dying for a piece of sugary sweetness or eating a block of cheese in one sitting. It was hard for me to ween myself…

Hitting the gym hard today and tomorrow so I have calorie deficit. My moniker should really be: I love food. Happy Saturday!!

Thanks for the tips! I like the pre-log and chit-chat away from snacks suggestions!!

Thank you sharing your stories and I hope your story will one day inspire others too!!

I'm back up to my normal workouts (for the most part) but it took me almost 8 months to get here. I am worried to push myself like I did before but ultimately I have learned to let pain be my guide. I slowly raised my workouts duration and intensity. I would just start slow, build yourself up slowly and just know that if…

Any suggestions for SIJ issues? Is that why you ultimately got surgery? How long is the recovery? Did you get it stitched and have the socket "shaved down." That was what the surgeon (who is a hip specialist) suggested

Thank you for all of your information and helpful suggestions! I am truly grateful to find a space where I can talk to people openly and get honest feedback. I was having a good day and the pain is creeping in again. Will try all the suggestions. My labrum is torn and causes a muscle imbalance on my SI Joint. So when one…

Thanks for the input and sharing your story. Good to know I'm not alone

@Camo_xxx‌ how long ago was your injury? Are you still in pain during your regular workouts?

@sofaking6‌ you hit the nail on the head, feeling fragile is something I have never experienced before. I was running gingerly but now feel like I'm not anymore. I ran slightly more about a month ago (I just passed the year mark on my injury, but it's bc I didn't rest). And I was aching in pain. How did you learn what was…

Thanks for the advice. Part of my trouble is the fear of the injury/pain returning so I am almost scared to take the next step. I let pain be my guide but I never push myself like I used to. Trying to get my miles back up again but fearful of running passed 5 miles for fear of the pain creeping back in. I used to run about…

Thanks for all the great advice. I need to break bad eating habits and curb the sweet tooth at the very least. I don't like to deprive myself of things because (as someone mentioned above) that's when you set yourself up for failure. Good luck to all of you and thanks for the support!!

Going in search of quest bars today! Thanks for the feedback!

Great thanks for all the advice!!!

Thanks for both suggestions! I have a sweet tooth so I know staying away from all fructose will be challenging. I am aiming to clean up my diet so I appreciate all the feedback!!

Congrats @mariellepolicarpio‌! I know I will get there. I just need inspiring people telling me their story. It always reaffirms why I need MFP and the community to help me through. Good luck on the rest of your journey!

Thank you, I had twin boys so most of it was them. I literally would get up in the middle of the night to eat. Thanks for all the suggestions!

I workout pretty hard but the "workout and eat whatever I want" no longer applies, so this is (besides losing 70 lbs after I had my kids) the first time in ages I am monitoring what I eat. I don't eat fried foods too often but I love chocolate and cheese...actually I love almost all food. Thanks for the quest bar…

I had some tell me that nothing tastes as good as thin feels but they clearly don't know how delicious chocolate is. Thanks for sharing @vickierivero1‌ I know I need to stay on track and your story is similar to mine, thanks for the motivation!!

Can you can recommend a flavor of the quest bar? Also what's the most important here low fat, low carb or low calorie? Not in general, just regarding eating after 7 pm.

I have heard a tablespoon of peanut butter is good? I will also try the quest bars.

I didn't know the night time eating was a myth? Good to know I just need to eat the right thing, instead of just anything. I eat a little bag of popcorn and think well I blew it so I can eat whatever now. I'm in teaching myself that bad habit. I like that mantra @vickierivero1‌

Thank you for the motivational words. My heart knows you're right in what your saying but my head is just refusing to acknowledge it at the moment. Part of the reward is also the challenges to face to get there.

It is very hard but I'm hoping that the first few days are the worst and it will even out. There was nothing I loved more than bread but I cut it out of my diet a few years back. I indulge every so often but I don't crave it? I'm hoping you get there too!

Even though I'm trying to reach a goal (and embracing it) I know it is about the journey too. I am wondering if the nighttime hunger thing is something that will go away eventually or will it be a battle for me each and every night. I'm on the east coast and this snowstorm isn't helping...

Great suggestion, thank you!

I have heard really good things about the fiber one brownies, need to check those out. I'm hoping that I'm eating out of boredom and not hunger...

It is my first day starting back into this so I have a feeling it will be hard for a couple of weeks...

@Codilee87‌ thanks for the add!!