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I wonder If it isn't insecurity? He knows you feel good about yourself under 145. Is there a little sabotage in there?

I agree with the other comments. OP you don't look like you have a 12 yr old body. People transfer their insecurities into the form of negative comments. Being a 45 yr old black female in Atlanta, my body type is not the average! Most admire my muscular stomach (can't see it in my profile pic) but they quickly combat a…

Really? Generally speaking, I think because obesity is so prevalent particularly in the US, seeing someone fit is an anomaly. Good thing you have good restraint because I'm sure you could have pointed out a few flaws! I think keeping your goals to yourself is wise. It's pathetic how catty people are! BTW, they never say…

Hi there! I'm no expert but, Jump rope is an excellent HIIT cardio workout. Can find various ones on youtube that will kick butt! In fact, I burn more calories with jump rope and sweat more than I do on the elliptical.

Well my children are all adults now. Have date lunches/nights with my husband. For those dinners, I have to be flexible of course. I just eat light during the day as always and order salmon or something baked/broiled with veggies. For late functions I will eat a healthy snack before we go out so I won't be tempted to…

I get it every time I attend any work and non work function with my husband. Either it's when I decline food, or ladies compliment me and ask if I work out. I say that I do and watch my diet. Oh boy! Here they go with the shaming. I've even had a guy tell me I'm in good shape and I need to help my husband as if I don't…

Thanks TeaBea! I think it is time to get fitbit. I turn on pedometer when I wake up. I do various "floor exercises" and I typically have a brisk walk/jog of 4-5 miles in the mornings. This is just my summer routine. Will be using the school gym in the fall again. Guess it's best if I don't log exercise. It might tell me I…

Hey shadow2soul! I definitely get the logic. I just can't see eating if I'm not hungry. (I'd luv to see what hangry looks like lol!) Plus eating more makes me gain (no gallbladder slows dwn my digestion, trying bile salts now) I am a student so I'm not super active other than my workouts. I've gained muscle, have more…

Whatever your body needs. I don't believe in eating like a King in the morning if I'm not hungry. Stayed hungry the rest of the day and gained when I tried that. Since I'm not usually hungry in the am. I workout and if I am hungry, I will eat 2 boiled eggs around 11am. I usually eat lunch around 3ish which is typically my…

Not creative, but I love fwd waking lunges. 3 Sets of 20 reps. Feel the burn!

No dairy here. I wouldn't say I'm lactose intolerant. More like I get bloated eating cheese specifically. It's too bad because I love string cheese. Sadly, I had to put 2 and 2 together on many of my favs.

Boiled egg, sunflower seeds, or a spoon of peanut butter (which I try to avoid..I tend to use a big spoon!)

FitnessBlender and Blogilates (luv her quick burns!).

Don't feel bad, just say no thanks! I've gone to a few functions with my husband lately and that's what I do. Don't know if they question your answer as well, but you may feel bad giving in to appease others. "No thanks, I'm good."

Hi Michael! You're such a strong man to get you and your sons out of a toxic situation. Sounds like you have been dealing with toxicity for a long time. Emotional eating didn't happen overnight, so don't ever beat yourself up if it takes a little while to overcome it, but you can do it! You're off to a good start. Welcome…

Thanks for the tip bladebiker! Haven't included my other activities because MFP keeps increasing the amount of calories I can eat! It's already scolding me for not eating enough! Ugh!

I don't binge, but if I have had a craving for say a chocolate bar, I will treat myself to one at the end of the week. To help stay on track, I look at the nutritional value of (in my case salty) and that usually turns off any cravings. That bag goes back on the shelf. I feel I worked too hard. If I don't buy the bag, I…

Happy Birthday! Gosh..I remember 33!

45 Here! Strengthening my mental and physical wellness. If I live to be 80, I want to be tight! You can add me!

Well you can't beat the price and hours of operation! I also think it's a great place for beginners in particular. You don't feel like you're in a competition and people are not walking around kissing their muscles. lol

Almost always. No panty lines and no thong to dig out! Always at night. She has to breathe. lol!

Thank you sierobarbosa34!