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A larger relative once said "All skinny girls are mean b*tches" and, well, at the time I was very thin. Yes, it hurt to hear that, even though the person didn't specifically call ME a skinny mean b*tch, but the allusion was there - I am skinny, so and so said all skinny girls are mean b*tches, therefore, I must be a…

Typically during the week I have coffee with either: 1. a toasted English muffin with some peanut/cashew/almond butter and bluberries on top 2. I make a pot of steel cut oatmeal and quinoa (makes 4 generous servings) that I sweeten with a little honey and mix in blueberries or some other fruit (peaches with a bit of…

Ok, so I've started them a few times. I think my thought process the first couple times was, "This will be a good way to jump start my exercising. Yes, I'm not fit at the moment, but I can always pause the DVD if I need to take a break and I won't feel silly for not being able to do everything or only being able to do 2 of…

I absolutely love this chicken soup recipe. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Yucatan-Style-Chicken-Lime-and-Orzo-Soup-109251 When I make it, I increase the amount of stock to 8 cups, use 3 seeded tomates, 1 lb of chicken (roasted with garlic and lemon while I prep everything else), and add in some fresh spinach…

I'm in the second week of month 2! It gets easier in that you can do more without taking as many breaks the longer you do it. I have to modify some exercises occasionally due to a wrist problem, but you feel like a machine when you've knocked out the workout you weren't sure you could finish! I don't have my fit test info…

I used to experience this in pretty much the way you described. When it was happening, I researched why it occurred and the only thing I could really find was that I was using those muscles more and/or in a slightly different way than when walking normally (due to increased speed and varying inclines on the routes I…

I had this problem for a while and found that I had to relace my sneakers so they didn't crisscross my foot. Once I made that change, my feet stopped falling asleep so much. I find they still do sometimes when I'm on an elliptical or stationary bike, so I tend to use these machine less often than a treadmill. For lacing…

If you want to take the snarky route you could always say, "I'm on this amazing new plan called HWP!" When she gives you a blank look say, "Oh, haven't you heard of it? HWP - Hard work and perseverance?" Then smile sweetly. Ok, I don't actually suggest you do that. It would be nice though sometimes, yes? I would just…

Some days I go straight to the gym from work, others I go home first. What I've found works for me was to find classes I enjoyed. A lot of the ones I like are at 6:30 (an hour and half after I get off work), so I can go home, let my dogs out, have a preworkout snack, and change my clothes before heading out. I don't feel…

When I was younger I was fit, healthy, and thin, so I never had these moments with my parents. I did, however, watch as my younger sister (now 27) dealt with it and continues to deal with it. My dad would make semi-joking comments like "don't eat that or you'll end up as big as a house" or "I think you've had enough" if…

You can also mix your protein powder into oatmeal. :smile:

I second looking up some healthy receipes to try out. I don't know what your schedule is like, but it could be a bonding experience for you and your grandmother (and other family members) if you found some recipes to try and then made them together.

First off I just want to say that reading your initial post made me want to cry! For anyone to act this way toward someone else is absolutely despicable and, like so many others have already said, says so much about them and their insecurities and not a thing about you. I don’t agree with making rude, mean spirited…

Some things that have helped me while losing weight: Plan ahead. I don't have kids at home, but I do work full time. I find that if I do things like pack my snacks the night before, portion out leftovers so they're easy to take for lunch, or make overnight oatmeal that I can have for breakfast with little prep in the…

Staying as close to the photo of the chicken meal (in price and items purchased), here's how the bill would break out if I shopped the two stores I frequent most regularly. We don't have peaches or corn on the cob in stores right now (since they're super out of season) so I've replaced them with things I buy this time of…

Some gyms allow group training sessions. See if yours does and ask a friend (or two) to split the cost.

My very favorite way to make it is like this: Sprinkle both sides of salmon with salt and pepper Heat some olive oil in a pan over medium/medium high heat. Put the salmon in the pan (skin side down) and cook about 3 minutes Flip and cook about 3 minutes more This way is also delicious cooked on the grill. *Note: Depending…

I've been making the salad linked below and eating it for lunch lately. The recipe makes 4-5 servings and (if split into 4 servings) comes in right around 200 calories per serving. I do add some salsa, a little cheese, and sour cream to mine sometimes. If you do that, it bumps up closer to 400 calories due to the cheese…