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I tried one bottle in 2012. My boss drank it to help control a chronic liver problem (i.e. something about fatty tissue buildup) and it seemed to help him. So maybe it controls other fat as well? He very healthy, active, energetic guy who seemed to be doing something right! But oh my gosh it was yucky! But, I'd drink it…

Ooooooh crunches hurt so bad! They're great for your abs and help strengthen/protect your back, so they're a great move for disciplined people. But I'm a cupcake and they hurt and I don't like them. I like these: 1. Planks - hang out in a pushup position without doing the "pushup" part. So many variations! Like, you can…

You can probably see from the profile pic--we're a family of "dog" people! My sis works at an animal rescue/rehab place; she has to monitor her pug/chihuahua mix on walks. She explained to me that dogs don't *show* when they're tired the way humans do, until they REALLY pooped. They're good at hiding exhaustion, partly…

I hear you! That's why I'm here--trying to undo the damage from staying too long at at a desk job! It's great that you have the good sense to address it early. Like other folks said, stairs are wonderful. Or just one short stool to help with push-ups and step-ups. Squats in a corner and wall-slides can help. If people look…

Hehe, probably ask her thoughts on Batman's literary themes....

Fifty lashes with a wet noodle! Just kidding ;) ! Hey, just the fact that you're tracking your progress is progress! The fact that you're still in the fight is something to be proud of. Guilt that helps us re-evaluate and redirect our path is fine....but if your guilt is de-railing you, kick it to the curb! Mentally, it's…

Yah, my mum was considering it but decided not to. Like her surgeon said....it's possible to "outeat" any surgery. And any surgery is pretty unpleasant. The good news is she lost 160 lbs without it! And without exercising. She was in her 60s and could barely walk due to an autoimmune disease, but she lost that much weight…

Yeah!! Me too! I'm about to post my own thread on the subject. I relate to what you said--about invalidating your own feelings. It helps to keep problems in perspective, but discrediting them altogether can make them worse. But I do it to myself. I think, "Things could be so much worse! I'm a wimp for being…

Yup. I'm rarely hungry and unless I force myself to nibble all day, I have to cram eating in at night. Sometimes the act of eating is uncomfortable, even when I should be starving. What's up with that?? Eating healthy at home is tough, especially with fulltime/overtime work. So maybe try stuff you can throw together…

Pumpkin seeds! 10 grams per 1/4 cup....more than an egg!

Looks good to me! PeachyPlum is right in that you might crave sugar like mad at first, but then you won't and whole fruits and stuff will start to taste great! It's true that our bodies need a little sugar (it's what fuels our nervous system!), but most Americans get way too much! Minimizing pastries and breads that break…

Quinoa and couscous, esp. with veggies!

For others, I'd take the money so I could give it to them. But selfishly....to be broke with someone I love. When you've got that, even parking lot pizza is delicious and the DMV is fun.

I wonder the exact same thing! I've seen a few examples in real life, but there are more historical cases! Like the guy who escaped slavery to go north...but instead of starting over with a new woman....he worked his butt off to "buy" back his wife and kid. Or the guy who stole a uniform to sneak into a Nazi death camp and…

..... That is supposed to be a smiley face! Not a >< face!

The one with the little legstrap thingy!! :D

That's a good question! I never do, but I would if I could find a well-balanced scale! Most bathroom scales are way off!

I'm in!

Shared love of pandas.

He steals pens!

Origami...?

Yups!

Tea can help...especially the caffeine-free stuff for night. Love ginger, but it can be too spicy for some folks. Chamomile, mint, and dandelion (bitter) are good, too. Also, they make your skin look good the next morning....

I agree with ewhip17. The brain is strange device. It can make people feel phantom limbs, develop odd phobias (fear of kittens?), feel phantom limbs, or outright hallucinate. So feeling big doesn't verify that you are! Direct negative feedback from yourself or others will definitely trigger it and create a negative…

Stop punishing yourself! Lesson learned--you've suffered enough! Now is time to get happy again. But, at the same time, getting started can be the hardest part. Especially if you're worried that it'll only result in more disappointment. That's one benefit to learning to forgive yourself--when you realize that getting…

Woah, you're small. I'm glad you said you aren't trying to drop too much weight. To prevent bloating, you need a little bit of salt and a lot of water. But too much salt can cause water retention (bloating). Not drinking enough water can also make you retain it. Have you recently lost a lot of weight? If so, the little bit…

That's a shame about her doctor. Nobody likes to be railroaded, and of course she shut down. People with anorexia tend to be especially reluctant to hand over control, and he should have attempted to earn trust before asserting himself. I have another type of anorexia (stress-induced). But like your daughter, I don't like…

Yup. I'm too underweight, low-energy, and weak. I'm about 95 lbs, with a goal weight of around 100-105lb. But I want to gain most of it as muscle and just improve my overall functional fitness.

For protein, the general recommendation is 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight. So an 130 lb person would need 0.36 x 130 = 46.8 grams of protein per day :3

Do you find you're craving salty stuff or sweet stuff more? I always say this, but the #1 way to drop weight and avoid cravings is to eat fiber. Start with oatmeal or a high-fiber cereal (like Raisin Bran) in the morning, even if it's kind of bland. Especially when paired with protein (like eggs), it slashes way down on…