KelleyJoL Member

I stress over what to have, too. The number I am cooking for is always changing, and sometimes on short notice. I have 3 teens at home that will sometimes suddenly make plans with friends so that I have either a gazillion bodies in my living room snacking on things I shouldn't, or I am home alone with the snacks. YIKES!…

@amusadmon that looks like doing a lot to me.

O, let us know what your doc says. I am sure you are not alone!

I get what my doctor calls "stress hives" when my body has to deal with sudden temperature changes. The cold bothers me most, with sucks because I live in WI. If I leave a warm cozy house and suddenly have to endure -20F, I break out into painful hives. If I leave an air conditioned house and go out into 85F and sweat,…

Thanks. I am new to my workout routine

SW 122 CW 118 GW 112 AGE: 43 (It's an old picture) Height 5'2"

how is Charlie today? Any better?

I hope he does get better. I've seen animals suffer. It is so sad. If you have to let him go, it is okay. He'll let you know when to help and when to stop trying. When my cat was sick, we did every thing we could, but when she was no longer able to get in and out of the litter box she was truly upset. She let us know that…

It is possible that your metabolism has increased? When I lose fat, but build lean muscle, I can eat more. Perhaps drink a glass of water, and if you're still hungry, eat something healthy. Then you are giving your body something good.

I was just going on to ask about shin splints!!! I've never had them before, and am clueless were to even start. I usually run with my dog, and she is not a bit understanding. Today when I slowed because of pain, she turned, grabbed the leash and gave me a tug and ran! I am delighted to have such a dedicated partner, but…

All mirrors lie. Remember Snow White's WICKED step- mother? Her mirror told her she was "fair" . Seriously, I think the problem is that our culture is so quick to tell women we are not good enough that we start to tell ourselves. We are not even seeing the mirror, but the lies we told ourselves. I am thin. I KNOW I am…

Sometimes I fix my plate for the meal, then save half of it for my snack. Eating more frequently helps me eat less, as long as the snack is well planned.

This site is very helpful to record what is eaten, but not in teaching how to eat. I have found that increasing my protein helps keep the hunger away. Try having eggs, a lean meat, or a protein shake. You might still go over your goal, but probably not as much. And probably with less hunger. I'm trying to do it in 1280.…