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It doesn't taste sour to me but I think regular yogurt tastes sickingly sweet. I can eat unsweetened yogurt without any problems. You get used to not having all the sugar.

I have tried different types of yoga. Right now my favorite classes are vinyasa flow. I tried Bikram. I liked the heat but it was too much on humid days (and it gets really humid in Chicago). Besides walking , yoga is the only exercise I do. I don't really like cardio because I find it boring. Yoga is interesting and you…

I use almond milk (vanilla unsweetened). You get used to not drinking creamy, sweet coffee. Now if I use regular creamer and sugar it tastes strange. I don't drink any sweet drinks really. I'd rather eat my calories (or if I am drinking my calories it will be in the form of alcohol!).

I also love chocolate. I can't imagine giving it up but I can't have it in the house either. I treat myself with a little chocolate bar when I go to Trader Joe's. If I but more than one serving I will eat it all in a day or two. I feel that way about a lot of treats (cake, cookies, ice cream, chips). Best thing for me is…

I agree. Why are most yogurts fat free? It is so difficult to find yogurt with fat in it. I like the Trader Joe's European style yogurt.

I've made this recipe before. I added sliced green olives and peas. It was really good! I can't wait to have my mom over so I can make it for her.

That's great! Plank is difficult but it is one of the best ways to tighten your core.

I agree. Different people look better at different sizes. I think it also depends on how much muscle you have. If you have more muscle you can be a higher weight and fit in a smaller size.

I wear a size 8. When I was 170 I could fit in a 8 but it was really tight. Now size 8 fits me perfectly. I don't think I have a large frame but I do have wide hips and a butt. I can't imagine being 127. Some people like the thinner look but I don't. I like my curves. I also don't like men that are too thin but that is…

I'm not diabetic but I drink mostly vodka (sometimes flavored) with soda and lemon. I don't like diet soft drinks personally. I would just count the drink as one of my carbs (I'm guessing you count your carbs). I also like to drink plain water with lemon and/or mint. It makes me feel like I am having a drink without all…

Yum! Or with butter and honey. Or with butter, peanut butter and honey! One reason I don't make bread!

I don't own any blocks but most of my yoga is done at a yoga studio. We use blocks almost every class. If I practiced yoga at home more often I would invest in some.

And I'm a size 8. I want to stay that size but I would like it to fit a little better.

I'm 5'9" and I would like to get down to 155. I'm currently a little over 160. I mostly want to tighten up. I don't think I have even been a size 2.

I was just like you. I couldn't imagine drinking vodka with anything but juice. I started by mixing half juice and half soda with my vodka. I kept gradually adding more soda each time until I was only adding a splash of juice. Now I drink vodka and soda with a lemon. I don't even miss the juice. You could also use flavored…

It has happened to me! I was really embarrassed especially since that particular class was super quiet. I got over it even though I haven't gone back to that particular class yet. I'm a nurse so I deal with all kinds of bodily functions every day. It doesn't bother me as much anymore.

I have no self control so I don't even buy that stuff. Someone was shocked when I said I don't have a cabinet full of chips and cookies for my kids. Why would I do that? They should be eating healthy snacks also. I do better if I don't snack much. I try to stick to 3-4 meals a day. If I start snacking I can't stop.…

I would love to start doing yoga daily. I fit in 3 yoga classes a week. I have noticed quite a change in my body! I have lost almost 8 lbs and people keep commenting on how I look smaller. One of my goals is to be in great shape at 40. I want to be able to wear a bikini and not be embarrassed. I'll be 37 this year so I…

I seriously crave avocados. I make sure to fit them into my calorie intake.

Yum! I love sardines! I like the ones in tomato sauce or Can you believe my mom throws the stems away!? They are my favorite part. I save them for stir fry or salad.

I felt really sore the first few times I went to yoga. Now I only feel sore that day. I actually feel sore if I don't do yoga.

Great ideas! Thanks! Has anyone tried the black bean brownies? I wonder how those are.

I like the unsweetened vanilla almond milk. It basically has no calories. I just put a little splash in my tea or coffee in the morning. I don't buy cows milk anymore because no one in my family drinks it. I have made my own almond milk in the past. Its very good but I have been lazy lately. Plus I only use a tiny bit…

I took bikram for a while. What helped me feel better during and after class is making sure I drank something with a little electrolytes and carbs. I started making my own drink with sea salt, lemon, and agave nectar. Of I drank plain water I would feel nauseous and dizzy.

This is the reason I don't drink much beer. I love the taste but it has so many calories! I'm going to a beer fest this weekend. I have been saving my calories all week for this. I love IPAs! My drink of choice is vodka soda. No lite beer for me. I'd rather drink water.

Chicken breasts, eggs, Greek yogurt, fish of any kind

I totally agree with that. I joined the gym last year because I thought that is what you had to do to get in shape. I ended up hating it and I actually gained weight (cardio makes me so hungry). I finally cancelled my gym membership and started doing yoga. My clothes are finally getting looser. I think you have to pick…

I always walk really fast. I have to remember to slow down when I'm with anyone. I walk a mile to and from work everyday. It takes me about 15 mins. I could probably walk faster but then I would get there all sweaty.

I eat a smaller breakfast and lunch (usually both for under 500 calories) because I'm generally not that hungry until later. I try to make sure neither of those meals are carb heavy or I will be starving in an hour.

I take a can of tuna and mix it with veggies, horseradish, and a tablespoon of salad dressing. I also add some seasonings like garlic powder or non-salt seasoning. Yum!