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We too had butter on untoasted white bread with spaghetti. I still enjoy a good spaghetti sandwich to this day to be honest, but I'll normally only do it with leftovers: One slice of untoasted, buttered white bread with spaghetti and marinara sauce on top heated in the microwave for 45 seconds, then top with Parmesan…

ONE slice of cheese pizza at Costco's food court is 700 calories. If I ate two, I'd be over my calorie goal for the day. So not worth it.

I like a little bit of both for variety's sake. Weekdays are harder for me to stick to after a long day at work and I enjoy going to class and having an instructor just guide me through it - all I have to do is show up. When I feel like quitting, seeing other people going can help me to finish. We ordinarily do things in…

I eat something small before and after. If I don't eat, I feel weak and light-headed and don't get a good workout. My go-to for an evening workout snack is half a serving size of mini-wheats. It seems to give me the perfect amount of fuel without making me feel nauseous, and I can eat it quickly on the run between work and…

I use this entry for Body Pump under Cardio, but my gym doesn't offer Combat, so I'm not sure as to that one: Les Mills BODYPUMP™. I usually don't enter the full 60 minutes, since I assume the estimate is probably over-inflated. I still go to Body Pump once a week, but I'm losing enthusiasm. I liked it more about 10…

Chips and ice cream! I could (and have) eaten a whole bag of chips in one sitting, and I find a serving size of ice cream is never enough. I will eat them for special occasions when I'm a little less strict, but won't stock them at home, since I know it's a bad idea and I can't control myself.

I wouldn't force it if you don't like it, but I understand, as I usually don't like tea myself, but enjoy it in the winter/when I have a sore throat. It took me awhile to find the right fit for me - herbal blends seem more enjoyable to me than black or green ones. I've found TAZO passion and wild orange to be the only…

I'm sorry to hear that - that's a really tough position for someone to put you in. Like others have said, I think it depends on your relationship with that person and what the situation is. My brother recently passed, and my father had not been doing well for a few weeks afterwards, to the point where he was eating very…

Heard the same joke and that gave me a laugh as well, especially as my mom and sister have both commented that they have forgotten to eat lunch on occasion if they have a busy day at work. I have never done this and can't even fathom accidentally skipping one! I love food and get way too hangry if I don't have something to…

That's awesome - good for you! On weekends, my workouts are usually longer and involve more cardio, so I'll have oatmeal with peanut butter with some fruit mixed in about an hour and a half before working out. On weekdays, my workouts are only an hour or so, so I'll just have a half a serving of mini wheats about 45…

I love Reebok's bottoms, as they are high-waisted and not see through, both of which are musts for me! They're not the cheapest option, but are significantly cheaper in price than lululemon, etc. I also recently gave Target's C9 Champion line a try as well, and I'm pretty pleased. You can get them fairly cheap on…

I'm 5'5" and am 29. My weight in my early 20s hovered around 135, and I gained my first 15 lbs when I began working at a desk job. In my early 20s I focused a lot on cardio and didn't really have any muscle tone going on, but I began lifting more heavily around this time and 150 actually looked pretty good! Fast forward…

Me too! I used to be embarrassed about it, but now I honestly can't be bothered to care much. I used to think people would assume I was out of shape when they looked at me, but over the years I've come to accept it. I'm pretty pale and eventually realized it's nothing I have the power to change. If I'm not red after…

Light gazebo room dressing.. I even put it on popcorn! Sounds weird, but tastes amazing.

Same here. Honestly, I think learning what my triggers were and avoiding them when possible helps immensely. Fried, rich/creamy and fast foods are something I only like to eat sparingly anymore so that I can function at my best (and even then, only after medication!). Eating too quickly also seems to cause an increase in…

Same story here.. I too was diagnosed with patella tracking disorder (In my case, partly genetics: wide, weak hips that put strain on my inner knee area, combined with overuse: too much focus on spinning and not enough strength training). Repetitive movements make the pain worse because the knee cap isn't tracking in the…

I used to work retail as well and the floors were killer. I found that Dr. Scholl's inserts coupled with supportive footwear gave me the best relief. About a year ago, post-retail, I discovered I actually have super flat feet (I also have knee issues too) and the Orthopedic recommended customized inserts. They were pricey…

Red velvet for the win!

Also love VS for sports bras! My favorite is the Incredible style. You can find them for a discounted price during the semi-annual sale, which should be coming up soon. I never thought I would say a $50 sports bra was worth it, but it seriously is!

Yep, I definitely add it! This has caused me to drink alcohol less since I began logging. I'd rather have my calories in solid form. There are days where I don't mind if I exceed my goal with drinking every once in awhile, but otherwise it just doesn't fit as much into my lifestyle. My daily goal is on the lower side and…

If it helps any, please know that you are definitely not alone! Sometimes I would feel so miserable and cursed, but in the ten years I've had IBS, my symptoms have greatly improved. Part of this is learning how to deal with my symptoms, but I really feel like it's gotten better with age, oddly. When I was younger, my…