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Even if you ate an extra 3k on a single day the worst you'll see is a bit of extra waste weight (also water weight if it's heavy in sodium) on the scale for a day or two. I tend to eat more on Saturdays and the weight is usually gone by Monday morning.

My husband made a big deal about me working in a factory surrounded by men because I was assaulted years ago in school, but frankly I've never been happier and I get along fine with most of the guys. Drop whatever personal garbage is holding you back and go for it. It'll be worth it.

Lost 60lbs last summer eating ice cream and fastfood daily. Just ditch the side dishes and stick to water or diet drinks. It's not as hard as some people claim it is, and frankly I found it much easier to keep track of my intake. No more than one fastfood meal a day tho8gh or else you'll put your sodium through the roof,…

If you run too high a calorie deficit you are hurting your body. Eating back some or all of your exercise calories replenishes your energy, boosts muscle repair, and keeps your metabolism working efficiently. Anything below 1200 net calories is dangerous and will slow your progress.

I weigh myself within 5 minutes of getting up. Sometimes it's after a bathroom visit and other times before. I generally don't worry about waste weight unless I need an accurate weigh-in for the doc, since I'm focusing on long-term trends and tbh taking the waste weight into account has really eased my anxiety over normal…

I would be for it, except I recently learned Sunny D has less sugar and fewer calories than most real orange juices (heck, even some apple juices) Soda is an easy one to prohibit because there is no nutritional value, but what happens with other foods and drinks? A single pack of instant oatmeal has more calories than a…

Disagree completely with the "Don't talk about it," crowd. Absolutely talk about it, just don't be a dick or snowflake about it! Growing up all I heard from the adults in my life were comments about my weight and appearance. My baby sister hasn't heard a word about her appearance but never had a sensible conversation until…

Trust me, being in a relationship isn't all it's cracked up to be. I love my hubby and it would take a lot to make me leave him, but I've sacrificed a lot of personal and professional growth for our relationship and it's creating a lot of conflict for us now that I've grown enough to want better of and for myself. You're…

Tbh it seems like you might need to sit down with a therapist because there is no reason for you to think your calves are big. Stop comparing yourself to others. You're only harming yourself by doing so.

Invest in a slow cooker. I've been meaning to break mine out since returning to work, since you can throw veggies and meat in and let it all cook while you sleep. It makes it a bit more difficult to accurately track calorie intake, but it's great for healthy eats when you won't have time to make something for a couple…

I've had to start skipping breakfast due to my work schedule. It's actually made a big difference in terms of keeping to my calorie limit, especially since I have very little time for exercise Mon-Thurs. I've increased what I eat at lunch and dinner to compensate and now have wiggle room if hubby decides to stop for coffee…

I gain up to 10lbs in water weight the week before TOM, and sometimes up to 5 on the weekend if I'm constipated. Remember, everything you eat/drink has mass as well, so until your body finishes doing its thing you'll be carrying more than just your own body weight. Resume healthy practices and if you aren't going to the…

There are a number of factors that will influence the scale besides calorie intake and the only way you're going to get used to slowed or paused progress is to accept it. This summer my biggest problem has been constipation, which can sometimes add up to 5 lbs in waste, especially if hubby cooks or decides he wants…

Regular soda, potato chips, and fastfood side dishes & desserts.

Between October and June I regained 40lbs. The first 10 I expected due to being more sedentary in the winter, but the next 30 happened between March and June, and stress binging was the culprit. I got to a point where I simply stopped caring.

I've been visiting a blog called Lark + Linen. It's technically an interior design blog, but the author posts some really nice recipes.

I was having a lot of issues with chafing. I started applying Herbacin Kamille hand lotion to chafe zones before exercising and haven't had any chafing since. (For what it's worth, I don't use moisture wicking clothes as I can't stand the feel of it.) As for the belly button I used to have the same problem. I find the best…

110 calories for my favorite cheese. Life without cheese just wouldn't be as tasty. :)

I still have a long way to go in terms of weight loss, but I've noticed the upper belly is shrinking faster than anything else and has a much nicer shape than it used to. It may be as simple as focusing on abdominal exercises to replace the fat with muscle. I know a while back someone posted a before and after photo, and…

Aerobics. I love moving, but my balance is horrible. I've hurt myself a couple of times attempting aerobics so I had to give it up.

If a person wants it bad enough, they'll skip the lettuce to buy a case of pop. On paper, a junk tax is good for a nation's financial health. In reality it will only affect those who just need a little encouragement to make better dietary choices. I love A&W root beer but I'd have no problem paying a junk tax for it,…

Great Value Dill Pickle Chips. Soooo much flavor!

I have the education and experience for countless job postings in the city, but my husband refuses to leave this dead end town where there are literally no prospects for me. :(

Underarm shaving is a pita. If you don't keep up with it the stubble causes chafing (especially if you're active) and I find I start to stink up a lot faster with shaved pits. With that said, it's up to you to decide if it's worth the hassle. If you like the aesthetic, then by all means go for it, and don't worry about…

I had the same problem last week. Was too sick to risk swimming in open water or even walk far, so I spent the week taking it easy and ended up putting 3bs back on. Thankfully it was just water retention and constipation and I've lost 2 of the 3 since Sunday. Let your body heal and things will straighten themselves out in…

Don't think it would count as "infused", but last year I would blend 100g frozen strawberries with two cups of water. Mostly did it for flavor and a little sugar boost while I was swimming and enjoyed it.

There are only four diet drinks I like: A&W, Coke, Sprite, and store-brand cola. Can't stand any of the zero/decaffeinated/etc varieties.

Fad. Half the world doesn't magically develop a food intolerance because an uneducated blogger decided to write about super and devil foods they Googled for all of five minutes. Those with legitimate intolerances also don't use it to play the victim or try to claim superiority over others' dietary habits.

I love steaming it and seasoning with a little butter, salt and pepper to taste. Can eat a whole bowl of it some days.

More and more studies are showing aspartame is not harmful in moderation, so no. Also, see the thread two others above me mentioned.