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I think it is a mixture of all the OP's examples. I must add though, that most domesticated animals eat processed food and are neutered. Animals in the wild who have a surplus of food have more offspring - the more food, the larger birthrate. The surplus energy goes into producing and nurturing the offspring. In our…

Workouts can supress appetite. If you can't eat all of them on workout days, look to eat them on your rest days - balancing the calories out over the week. Eat nuts/seeds, beans, brown rice - all these will bump up your calories.

You look tiny at 192 - no bumps whatsoever - I am 182 and I still have a lumpy bumpy stomach - I'm looking to lose another 40-50lbs. If I could look as good as you I'd be so happy! I'm going to start 30ds again, you've inspired me!! - what weights did you use to start with? Congratulations on all your hard work!

Have a look at this website http://www.007b.com/ It contains pictures of normal breasts in a non sexualized way for women to learn what real bodies look like - not photoshopped, airbrushed for educational purposes and to make you feel better about what you already have. Many people have praised this site, men included. :)

I felt the same way and I still do. You'd think after losing nearly 3 stone I'd be out there jogging but no. Still extremely self conscious. Maybe one day :) - at least exercise works wherever you are :)

That is very cool :smile:

bless you :flowerforyou:

Sandra Female UK Start Weight 223 Lost - 41 Goal -127

I don't know how you're going to work it, but you need to find some way of working it. Any way. Can you be good all week and hold out for some chocolate on the weekend? Or could you be good all day for a small chocolate treat in the evening (worked into your calories?) At the moment I'm really struggling. I've lost 41lbs…

When training my performance goes right down at that time of the month. I usually make things easier because otherwise I end up giving up. I used to think I was going backwards and not getting fit - it took me a while to realize it was PMS and our bodies do actually work harder at this time.

Get yourself an HRM and see how much your really working (check out heart rate target charts on other sites as see how close you're getting to your target on your walk) I don't see why you can't make your walk to work your exercise. Once you're comfortable with what you are doing take a longer route to work - add a…

Thanks, the link was really helpful - diagrams were great and informative.

So if you are lying flat on the floor with back arch flat to the floor and then you lift your legs - which muscles (specifically) are engaging through the movement - just out of interest as this move is in a lot of exercise DVD's I do.

1. Baby spinach 2. Cucumber 3. Tomatoes 4. Apples 5. Bananas 6. Rice 7. Nori 8. Frozen strawberries 9. Fruit ice lollies 10. Lemons/Limes

Because MAYBE doesn't deserve the same respect at all, it is non committal - whereas YES is just a decision to make others happy - NO is clearly superior since it allows us to draw boundaries and define ourselves. You must agree with me else I WILL TYPE IN ALL CAPS FOR THE REST OF THIS PARAGRAPH AND THEN GET UPSET AND…

I don't think there is any real reason for juicing other than eating a lot of vitamin/enzyme rich foods in a quick, convenient and tasty way.

I notice that female (and male) sprinters do not really have thigh gaps. I would love a thigh gap (I have a small one) but when I look at athletes I don't mind that I might not get one. :)

I was so depressed today, not looking forward to exercise and this just made my day LOL - I am going to workout now with a smile on my face!

I went out with really mad hair once and got told my a group of kids that I looked like scary spice and they were following me everywhere. I didn't think so at all, I just laughed.

Hello and welcome! :) I was also with livestrong before joining, MFP has so many features and is easy to use, I'm in love with it LOL - I wish you the best in reaching your goals!

At the beginning I often got depressed weighing everyday, especially after a gain. But now I've lost some I feel that weighing everyday isn't so bad, it helps me stay on track - and if I weigh everyday I have a lot less chance of letting myself go again.

You youngsters....lol

Agreed, things would be so much easier :)

see below, double post :embarassed:

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tee hee hee - this made me giggle, I can just imagine 'ello 'ello me lover LOL. I am not fond of my south west accent I would love to shake it.

I may be crazy but your 'pooch' looks like abs starting to show a little.

Is she falling asleep fine and then waking in the middle of the night? I agree with the previous posting, during weaning some babies don't get as much food as you think and they may need a lot more for growth. Make sure she gets enough food in the day, it might help her stay asleep but she might need a night feed for a…

I have natural hair and it is difficult to exercise and sort hair out each day, sometimes I have to go out with it looking terrible, but one day I will be in maintanence and I will have more time to look nice. I also think that black women have it harder when it comes to weightloss - BMI is not accurate and diabetes is…

clean shaven chisled jaw hairy arms (!!) plays guitar and I married him :)