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The first ones are at about 135 and the second ones are about 110. I was training for triathlons.

I can't answer for anyone else but here are my motivations. About 3/4 of exercising is to look good and the other health is for my physical health. I'm not overweight and don't have to worry about weight related healthy issues. However; here is how I justify my "vanity." When I go to the gym and look in the mirror and like…

Very preachy. What made you an authority on this subject that you an post a directive rather than have a discussion listening to both sides and people's struggles. This is not helpful. Let's all try to remember where we came from.

Article from Kaiser: "The large amount of fat, sugar, and salt in processed foods changes your brain's chemistry to make you crave those foods. In fact, sugar and fat release the same chemicals in your brain involved in drug, alcohol, and gambling addiction."…

Spring is around the corner! I love yoga!

That is good you are able to separate your voices. I need to start doing that and making the positive voice win.

MacCroc....thank you so much for that list. I had forgotten a few of those like not wanting to go outside and being defined by what I eat. These are great reminders.

That is a great goal Nony. I know what you mean about the weather. Living in the Portland, Vancouver area is hard with all the continuous rain and gray. Let us know how you do for the week. One more thing, what do you do for exercise? Just curious. To recap on last week, I had bouts of making my goal. Yesterday I did eat…

I agree. Last night I ate more then I wanted to. I didn't eat in the night but my roommate wanted to go for ice cream. That is such a trigger food for me. Eventually I'd like to reincorporate it back into my life, but for now I think I should put it on hold. Anyhow, this am I thought to myself, I'm going to exercise extra…

As a fifth grade teacher, I love that you corrected your spelling. Will you marry me? lol. Just kidding.

I burn way less than others. I've been in fitness classes where some people's garmins say 500 -600 and I burn like 150 lol. However, I am very fit and weigh 110, 5'4 and they were taller and larger than me so that makes sense.

Had another great night last night! Ready for a third! =)

Yes, the day the find the exact dose and medication I am going to dance circles in the street. I've been doing this ups and down thing for almost a year now.

I'm so glad you are back hilbertgirl. And this is the place to share everything that is in your head with no judgement. We understand. I feel so much better knowing I can have any thoughts and share them and not have people think its weird. Do you have any goals for yourself. Mind right now is to stop night eating and I…

I used to think that too. However, I notice when I eat more I also have more energy and am burning more calories too. Like today I lifted weights in the AM, jumped my horse in the afternoon and did cardio in the evening with another friend. I also bought feed for my horse, walked a long way to get him from the pasture…

I wouldn't because I'd leave those calories for the margin of error that possibly can occur even with weighing etc. Plus if I'm trying to lose weight I'd celebrate that I didn't feel like I needed to eat up the the last calorie limit that is set for me. I feel like it's kind of like a cleaning your plate thing. If your not…

By the way last night was a great night. No eating and slept well. Today went well too. After tonight that will be two days in a row. =)

I agree with nony...sleep is healing. Are you feeling bad emotionally or physically or both?

Thank you hilbertgirl and welcome. I did really well the next day. I drank a lot of water, went for a run and ate very healthy. I'm right back on track. It's hard for me right now because my doctor has been changing my antidepressants to try to find which one will help. I feel like my emotions are a roller coaster. One…

Hope this isn't too inappropriate, but maybe he had "Bitchy Resting Face Syndrome." This video explains the condition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v98CPXNiSk

I'm excited to hear about where you go. I know what you mean about living in foodie heaven. I live 10 min. from Portland, Oregon, and OMG they have the best and most unusual restaurants anyone could dream of. So do share and I hope you have a great time. Where exactly do you live?

One thing my nutritionist has been having me do is eat every 2 to 3 hours. We are training my body to be burning food throughout the day. So even when I started at 900 calories. I had a breakfast, a snack, lunch, snack, dinner and snack. They all consisted of a carb, fat, and protein. I was training my body that it is…

Felt Great!!!

I like my arms, my stomach, and my boons. :)

YAy alskarani!!

Thank you

I would like to have curves, but honor my body for its shape. I'm sure everyone has seen the picture of different athletes' bodies.

I need self love too. If you have any tips of how to make it stick or methods let me know. =)

Sounds like you made great progress Alskarani. I love working with a nutritionist. Once you develop a trusting relationship with her its actually fun to try new things. Thursday night will be my restart day over. I feel like I've made a lot of progress in understanding my eating patterns more so each time should get longer…