marigold77

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  • You are beautiful regardless... so stop stressing out! You have to be happy with yourself first, accepting your body for what it is, is a good thing. Just take the pressure off, stress is the worst. When you're ready, start with small changes like: going to the gym or doing something active everyday. Then, migrate to small…
    in I just have to accept that I will always be fat Comment by marigold77 January 2014
  • I have used "Dieter's Drink" -- which is basically an herbal laxative tea found at the Chinese grocery stores -- it has Chinese Mallow and Senna Leaf. This is what the box looks like: http://www.unclelee.com/product_info.php?products_id=404 Just plan to spend a day at home. I wouldn't do this more than once a month though…
    in constipation Comment by marigold77 May 2012
  • Thanks everyone.. you're right... these food anxieties I have sometimes are nothing in the grand scheme of things. You're words are totally encouraging! Thank you... I'll just portion control, and you're right -- I can beat this down!!
    in Things that terrify me... Comment by marigold77 March 2012
  • I live in Canada -- but Joe Fresh is AWESOME. I think they just started to open stores in the US... I love their clothes, and their gym stuff is very durable and reasonably priced... highly recommended.
    in Hey Ladies ~ Where do you get your Fav workout clothes? Comment by marigold77 January 2012
  • My goal is to be a single digit size -- a size 8. I'm a size 12/14 depending on the brand. I think my bones are mega heavy, so I'm not going by lbs -- just dress size. :) Good luck!
    in 5'3 people! What is your UGW? Comment by marigold77 January 2012
  • Take a little break... sometimes MFP stresses me out. All the tracking of food / exercise can take its toll. While on your break try to incorporate some of the good habits you learned from MFP... and then return when it feels right to you. You'll know when you're ready to lose weight... you have to do it on your terms. All…
    in I give up. Gained 3 more pounds. Comment by marigold77 December 2011
  • Crystal Light -- the lemon-lime / pink lemonade kinds. It fills me up, with minimal caloric impact... :)
    in Diet Food Obsession - What's yours? Comment by marigold77 December 2011
  • Hey, You can't forget to live your life... you should've gone to the wine and cheese! Somedays if you have too much, it's okay, as long as you're not lapping your calorie goal. You have to save those "under my calorie goal" days for something. :), M.
    in Today, I had too much Comment by marigold77 November 2011
  • Check here: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness They have some really great -- free downloadable PDF workouts. Good luck!
    in exercise ball Comment by marigold77 October 2011
  • I love to eat too! Anyhow... MFP is about moderation, and community! We can love what we eat, and achieve our body goals... good luck.
    in Hello My is Nakia and I love to eat!!! lol Comment by marigold77 October 2011
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