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I had a bad reaction to the tonalin. For some reason, I can't take CLA, it gives me horrible fatigue and weakness. My results were not typical. It may work just fine for you, be sure to drink plenty of water if you decide to try it.

White kidney bean extract. It's not a fat burner, but a carb blocker. Don't take my word for it though, research it yourself. Take it 30 minutes before you know your going to have a heavy carb/cheat meal. Costs under $20 for a month supply. Green tea pills is another one that is heavily researched and been around forever,…

Watch the serving sizes and calories in the salad dressings you use as some dressings contain a ton of fat and calories. Also watch your toppings. Change up your salads, adding lean protein and different types of fruit and veggies so you can hit your macro goals. Yes, salads are a great way to keep at a calorie deficit.

Au contraire, some people actually do go to McDonalds for their salad menu. I LOVE their the southwest grilled chicken salad. Yum!

You make it through the grocery store having avoided all temptations. Although your wallet is a little lighter, you are feeling great and extra motivated about your super healthy shopping trip. All of a sudden, out of nowhere there is a loud knocking at your front door. You are so busy putting away your organic groceries…

Agreed! Nothing warms you up better than a sweaty workout! Spend some of those free workout calories on a mug of hot chocolate afterward....now that's motivation!

If you don't already take probiotics daily then start ASAP. See a new doctor, get a second opinion, preferably from a gasterologist.

Over all weight loss is the key to burning belly fat. You cannot spot train any specific areas for weight loss. In my opinion, group fitness classes are wonderful. The group weight training classes will teach you modified moves if your a beginner and you will learn more advanced exercises as you progress. You will be able…

Google the words "cleanse scam" and see for yourself.

I'm 5'0 with the same goal weight. Very motivational. Awesome job!!

For everyone who thinks throwing away food is wrong, my friend and her two kids were thankful and happy to receive two free boxes of food.

Great advice. Night eating was never an issue for me, but mindless snacking throughout the day was. I did a full pantry and fridge sweep, boxed up EVERYTHING that was unhealthy and gave it to a friend. The result was no more mindless eating. It now takes more effort to cook/bake something high calorie than it does to grab…

Ha!!! So true

I can't agree more. My strength and cardio training regimens are all done in preparation of a zombie apocalypse. I'm 31 years old, 139 pounds (after a 10 pound weightloss, yay!!) And I average about 4.0 during an average hike. I'm short so any faster and I'd be jogging. I'm confident I could out run the walkers from the…

Same here, not as easy to overeat when you don't keep junk in the house.

Yes, excessive alcohol consumption + junk food = reason I split my pants

AdvantEdge Carb Control shakes - 17g protein and only 100 calories Chia pudding - 1/2 cup vanilla light almond milk, 1 tbs chia seeds, cinnamon. Let stand in fridge about 30 minutes before eating. Only 74 calories, high in omega-3 & goid amount of fiber. When I get in a snacky, carb mood, Pirates booty is a good choice.…

Lucky!

Chia pudding 1/2 cup light vanilla almond milk 1 tbs chia seeds Cinnamon Let stand in fridge for about 30 minutes for chia seeds to expand 87 total calories Tastes kinda like rice pudding to me, I love the texture. This fills me up and knocks out my sweet tooth at the same time.

Why pay for any diet plan? MFP is free.

Sounds like loose skin. As you continue to eat healthy and exercise, this should diminish over time.

Zipfizz, the healthy energy drink. I buy it from Sam's Club or Costco. The best energy drink ever invented!!! Neurosonic comes in second place.

Anytime you see "Michelob Ultra", "skinny Margarita" "Lambrusco wine" oin my journal entries then most likely I have done this. Luckily I don't drink as much since starting MFP.

[/quote]More likely, they'll simply be incapable of exercising moderation and discretion in a world that you can't bubble wrap for them because they never developed those abilities. [/quote] I politely disagree. If they develop a taste for healthy foods as kids, they will carry those healthy habits into their adulthood.

See your doctor and get tested for anemia.

Your kids will grow in to adults with the same problems if you keep them in the house. Purge them along with the rest of the unhealthy tempting stuff from your house completely. Keep freshly washed and portioned apple slices, grapes, celery&peanut butter, etc....for your kids to snack on instead of crisps. They may…

Great post! I've been drive myself nuts excessively stepping on the scale 5x a day (like the number is magically going to go down in 2 hours). Thanks for sharing :)

I previously worked for a cosmetic surgeon. In the 8 years I worked for him, one of the most frequently asked questions was, "can the doctor get rid of my cellulite?" (Stretch marks came in a close second) Yes, weight loss will help deminish cellulite, so will exercise. Restrictive underwear(cellulite is always underneath…