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I would not trade diet soda for regular soda. Diet soda is not good for you either. There are no nutrients and the fake sugar is not a substance your body knows how to digest. Also, it makes you crave sugar. Why not drink water. Water is the best thing for you.

I am finished with menopause. I gained 50 lbs in menopause. It sucked. I have MS and can't take any hormones because I had a pulmonary embolism a few years ago, which put me into menopause. I also had debilitating migraines, which are starting to clear up now. I started swimming again in October (14 year break). I could…

I have binge eaten my entire life. In February, I cut out refined sugar. I am not saying this was easy. I also don't eat garbage any more. I am 47 and earlier this year I ate an entire box of girl scout cookies because I was bored or sad or they were just there. 1- Cutting out refined sugar has made me stop craving sugar.…

I was under 180 today for the first time in a few years! Yay!! I keep wondering if my scale is broken and I weigh more. I talked to someone from swimming this morning that told me she still hasn't lost her belly from menopause, yet her belly looked awfully flat to me. I know we all are hard on our bodies. Does it bother…

@jessiquoi - you are super inspiring! I think what you said to @str8bowbabe was straight on! I love that you asked her what she could do differently @str8bowbabe - I think a conversation with your hubby is in order before this happens again so that it doesn't happen again - I like Jess's "always believe he has positive…

@aleahurst - the dog is my wiener dog, Gabbi, she is a little chunky, but she is the best dog I have ever had, I am the lucky one, she wakes me up every morning and hugs me when I am sad - literally hugs me - like throws her paws on my shoulder and throws her head on my neck

Thanks for inviting me to the new May Beautiful Behaviors! I had a great wake-up this morning to a 1.5 lb loss! It seems like the loss has slowed down lately, but it was just because I lost so much right away. I at at a 25.5 lb loss. I want to be under 180 by June and I am at 181.5. I swam this morning in the slower lane…

I was under calories, like under 1200 calories two days ago. I mowed the lawn and just didn't eat enough all day. Then I wasn't hungry after dinner. Yesterday I was famished at dinner time. I have been craving steak for a while now and broke down and bought some (not from the butcher either) from a store that has edible…

Happy birthday @happysherri! Hang in there @jessiquoi - you will get through this slump! @aleahurst - keep walking outside and get those fresh veggies in I had a massage today to work out all the pain in my back and rotator cuff muscles. I have to go back next week, since it is pretty bad. I am taking two days off from…

So I got up early to go to the other pool and they weren't practicing there today. I went to the other pool and got there early, so I got a really good workout. Luckily there weren't a lot of people there and there were only two of us in the lane. I swam in a slower lane and threw some stroke work in. I struggled, but I…

First, remember sugar gives you sugar cravings. So try to find food without sugar to fill you up. It takes a few days to get sugar out of your system and to stop craving it. One step at a time. I always eat my veggies first, they fill me up and then I realize I am no longer that hungry. Fruit has sugar too, so try to get…

@ParanormaLauren - you look gorgeous in that dress - flaunt it girl! @jessiquoi - I am sure you didn't gain any weight - sometimes a little splurge doesn't hurt - I was wondering if you could meet with a dietitian - sounds like you were super hungry after you worked out and you ate a ton of food - I have had that problem…

So here is a high protein go to snack I highly recommend. If you like salty chips, my dietitian at Hyvee recommends these baked chips made with black beans. They are called Beanitos. I like to dip them in pico with lots of onions and tomatoes. They also make them in different flavors (like hint of lime). Oh, and my 15 year…

@happysherri - what a great attitude with some less than ideal conditions - where do you live? I am planning a Chicago trip this summer with my younger son - we live in Minneapolis @wellthenwhat - did you donate your hair to locks of love? what a generous gift! You look great! @jahnsmary44 - welcome to our group @jessiquoi…

It's finally Friday!! Yay!! This has been a week. I think I wasn't sleeping because I was stressed about the meeting in Milwaukee, which went fine. My boss did try to give the client earlier dates for one of my projects, which was strange since we just discussed with his boss on Tuesday. The client backed me up and told…

Happy Wednesday, I can't believe it is only Wed. I dragged myself to the pool this morning and struggled. I got so dizzy at one point, I had to stop. But then I stayed in and finished workout. Glad I stayed. I am on new anti-biotics and more steroids. Had to go into work the last two days and am taking a day trip with my…

I would recommend meeting with a dietitian. Your doctor's office may have one that you can see. This helped me in losing weight. He/She will be able to look at your food journals and guide you. I had one dietitian tell me I wasn't eating enough during the day. I also learned to eat protein with my carbs for a snack. Good…

Hello everyone. This morning when my coach was talking to me, he said, " I'm not quite sure how to ask this, but are you smaller than you were before?" I told him, yes, I lost over 20 lbs. He said he hoped I was doing it in a healthy way. I assured him that I was. Then someone asked me in the locker room later how much…

I am 47 and I LOVE the Loft! My 15 year old calls it torture when I see The Loft and he has to follow me in. I like Banana Republic and Macy's as well. but you have to really search some times at Macy's. I also like Ann Taylor, but sometimes it is a little formal in there.

I put tumeric and ginger in my smoothies every day and it helps with inflammation. I rarely use Naproxen or Ibuprofen anymore. I swim competitively and I have Multiple Sclerosis. I also cut out refined sugar and dairy, which also cause inflammation.

Thanks for the inspiration @str8bowbabe! I need to get back to strength training. I have had about a month off. Not good. Maybe I can get my friend to go with me Sunday morning (my day off from swimming). I went to the allergist yesterday and I do have a sinus infection. Let's hope these antibiotics kick this thing. The…

@jessiquoi - great attitude with the ice cream party - dairy does have protein - it also has a lot of sugar though - take it easy - find some protein you like: nuts, eggs, cheese, milk, beans, quinoa has carbs and protein, peanut butter powder in a smoothie @happysherri - you have those cute little skinny legs to wear…

I want to lose 50 lbs so that I can be healthier. I want to lose 50 lbs so that I can get my Multiple Sclerosis under control. I want to lose 50 lbs so I can be more competitive in swimming again. I want to lose 50 lbs so I can be a better role model for my children. I want to lose 50 lbs so I can fit back in my old…

I have depression that came with my Multiple Sclerosis. I also suffer from SAD or Seasonal Affect Disorder from Sept - January.. I have been on Pristiq for depression for 5 years (since MS dx) and was on Abilify with SAD, but went off in early Feb since that is seasonal. I have gone down on Pristiq after getting my…

@ParanormaLauren what an awesome article. I can tell you are a writer. That is a great story!! I did have one long term relationship about 5 years ago through a guy I met on match. During the relationship I got dx'd with MS. I thought this was going somewhere and then I realized that I was unhappy more than I was happy…

I was on a date (quite a few years ago) and while we were eating, my ex-husband walked in with his wife and my oldest son. They sat at a table kitty corner to us. The restaurant wasn't very full and I later asked why he didn't ask to sit some place else (he lacks a lot of common sense and said he didn't think of it). After…

Very inspiring everyone! I love how everyone keeps moving forward in a positive direction. @Jessiquoi - love the walking and I hear you about tracking food. I haven't been tracking my full food every day. I think it is because of the cold and that I have been a little lazy. Other than Easter, I haven't really eaten that…

I DVR: Madam Secretary Law and Order SVU Designated Survivor Criminal Minds and Beyond Borders 2 Broke Girls Mom Taken Bull Amazing Race I also DVR some National Geographic shows, lately some prison shows.

I had a quiet Easter with my oldest son visiting and my younger son staying in his room mostly. They don't get along. I had a nice time though with my oldest son. Today I barely made it through swim practice. This cold's last stages seems to be hanging on to me. I am so tired and my body is not moving well. I am now…

I gained 65 with my first - 10 the last week because I had toxemia. I gained 40 with my second, who has 5 weeks early. I lost all but 10 within a few months though. Gained 50 with menopause. :( Have lost 30 of that so far. Good luck. I ate a lot when I was pregnant the first time and couldn't eat as much the second.