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There's recently been a resurgence in the walking/running barefoot camps. Vibram has recently come out with a Five Fingers shoe, which I've been told feels like you're barefoot but still protects your feet as well as provides a bit of cushioning. I'd say give it a try. Start out slow & be very mindful of what your body's…

That's fantastic!!! Congratulations on every one of those 59 pounds gone. Namaste

For a tasty & natural addition to your water, you can add a slice of lemon, lime, or orange, slice of cucumber, a few berries, or any other fruit. It will make the water tasty so you'll drink more of it, plus you'll be getting the added benefits of whatever fruit you add. Hope this helps! Namaste'

I feel your pain. I struggle with the same issues. Something that helps me that hopefully will help you is to keep yourself occupied. Go out tonight... go run errands, go to an indoor rock climbing gym, get together with a friend or two for a little shopping... find something fun that you enjoy that doesn't center around…

Well done!!! That's fantastic! Keep up the good work! Now go reward yourself with a mani/pedi, a new outfit, a massage, or whatever makes you happy. :)

Hello and welcome! Glad you're here. This is a great site & a wonderful tool to help you achieve your goals. A marathon is run one step at a time. :) Namaste

Welcome to the site Kathy! This is a great tool for keeping track of calories and exercise, and the motivation & support offered here are fantastic! I have a friend who has a Weight Watcher's cook book called Now & Later. It basically has you put aside a few of the ingredients or leftovers aside for the next night's…

Congratulations on starting the journey. This is a great site for motivation & support. Just remember, one day at a time. You can do it. And when you have a bad day, it's just that. A bad day. It doesn't mean that you're goals are doomed, it just means you're human. Those are the things that I have to keep reminding myself…

From what I've heard, it's best to start out with cardio to build up stamina and to get your body used to exercise again. Then after a few weeks add in weight training. Cardio burns calories immediately, and weight training builds muscle, which burns more calories than fat. So the ideal is a blend between the two. You…

I agree with what everyone has been saying... do this for you and not for anyone else. However I'd like to add a bit to that. Have you tried sitting down and telling him how much his negative comments hurt you? A helpful technique that I have learned is to repeat things back. When he says something, look at him and calmly…

Congratulations on your decision. It's hard, but stick with it and the rewards will be far greater than the sacrifice. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Congratulations on taking control of your life. I'm trying to regain it over my own. This site really is a wealth of information and encouragement. It's nice to know that other people are dealing with the same things that I am, and that we can all help each other. Welcome to the community!!!

I've gotten a bit of a kick recently myself, so here's hoping this helps you as well. I recently read excerpts from a book called "Growing Younger: Ancient Secrets, Modern Research". I found out just how badly I'm abusing my body, and why I feel tired all of the time and am having a hard time losing weight. I eat badly, I…

Something I've tried that helps smooth out the skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite is called "Buffy the Backside Slayer" from Lush. They're a handmade cosmetics company from England that has both online ordering and a few stores here and there in upscale malls here in the states. The bar exfoliates and moisturizes…

So sorry you're feeling bad. But seriously, don't beat yourself up about the calories. When you're sick your body has to work harder to try and fight off whatever it is you've got. Now I'm not saying pig out on whatever you can find, but eat healthy and don't worry about it. In fact if you don't get enough calories you'll…

I'm so in need of a kick in the pants. Been feeling very discouraged lately. The first week I dropped 3-4 lbs, but I've been holding steady now for several weeks. I'm in a wedding just after Thanksgiving, and I'm going skiing in Colorado the first week in December. So alright, here goes. At 167 now, so I would like to be…

Good luck! Break a, um, hair?