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http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/1e/ad/4f/1ead4f087f05e9a4907158b8327f5c37.jpg Proper fit. not overly preppy, feminine, sloppy or "cool dude". Helps if you smell nice.

PS As for the self conscious feeling & embarrassment. There are 2 kinds of people in this world. There are people will laugh at you as you attempt anything in life. These people do not understand your struggle and are insects. Your courage, determination and strength coupled with your progress will crush them like the bugs…

Well, I can't say anything about Planet Fitness because there isn't one where I live... however, joining a gym was one of the best things I ever did for myself. A few tips from me on making the most of your membership: 1. Change into your gym clothes at work and have a small healthy snack before quitting time. Then you…

Spices have been mentioned... also mustard, and my 5 hour Energy addiction. At least one / day before my workout or when I haven't slept because of work. Never more than 2 / day, but even 2 is rare. Once in a while I have a busy / bad day and I eat out at places that I can't get nutrition info from. Worst case scenario I…

Anyone? Bump...

Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to help me so much! I will have to read this a few times to let it completely sink in - I'm not super bright :( I think when I read it in the morning it will make perfect sense to me, and I will be able to implement some changes. Your time is so appreciated!

Hi - I'm 29 years 5'8" 145lbs. Hourglass shaped with a long torso... I'm wearing size 8 jeans in misses. I haven't been a size 6 since I was like 12 years old, so I don't expect to go down any more in sizing. I do however wish that jeans these days rode just a bit higher to cover the crack and love handles. Maybe I'm not…

ps... sorry I think I posted this in the wrong spot. I haven't used the message boards in forever, and I got confused and now I don't know how to move it.

Ellipticals are a great way to increase your heart rate which in turn helps you to burn calories. From there you have a simple math problem to do. Take your calorie intake for the day (say 1800 calories) subtract your Daily Caloric Expenditure (how many calories your body burns naturally in a day - see this website to…

This thread has taken a turn for unsolicited advice about a condition of health, rather than answering the question about how many calories should be counted when a meal is lost to vomiting. It seems to me that if your body is rejecting the food that you have eaten, and you are vomiting up the contents of your stomach,…

FYI: this type of unsolicited advice is not helpful. This young woman is trying to find someone to hear her and help her cope. She didn't ask for your opinions on specific items that she is eating.

Your story makes me want to cry for you, and then as I read the comments that people have posted, I want to cry some more. I am so sorry that you are going through this. Being a teenager is SO DIFFICULT! There are so many pressures and stresses. Other people can sympathise, but no one can know exactly what you are feeling.…

Cheyenne, Wyoming. Yeah it's a real place! No one believes me, but Wyoming is north of Colorado and south of Montana. It is windy and cold here. I'm in the biggest city/town and our population is only 60,000. And the state, well it only has 568,000.

My rules of thumb: 1) on days where I am SUPER SORE- day off. 2) Drink a LOT of water. 3) Stretch after EVERY workout. Spend 15 - 20 min letting your muscles know that they did well by rewarding them with a good stretch. Use a foam roller on areas that are sore, or areas that you can't seem to get a good stretch on. 4) do…

The hummus is your best bet. Worried about the # of calories? Cut the bread in half before you even touch your plate. Then only eat one half. It may not cut a TON of cal, but it will make sure that the calories you are eating are from nutrient dense foods. -ooo or ask for veggies to go with your hummus instead! Then you…

Safety Pins. Nothing frustraits me more than a bobby pin that bends the first time you try to use it.

I can't get through a work out without a 5 hour Energy... other must haves include st ives hand lotion, goody hair elastics, PACKAGING TAPE! - Most frustraiting 6 months of my life till that roll was gone.

I'm so glad you liked my list. Here are a few more just so you don't run out: 21. Bright Eyes : The Calendar Hung Itself 22. The Ramones : I Wanna Be Sedated 23. Ryan Adams : Heartbreaker 24. Tokyo Police Club : In A Cave 25. Rooney : Stay Away 26. The Toasters : Don't Blame Me 27. Saves the Day : See You 28. Reel Big Fish…

It's tough. I did it for months to loose. I'm down 25 lbs. I am wearing a size 6 - like i did in JR HIGH! Some days were an awesome success... even getting in the negative with a little excersize. Some days were an epic fail. (Olive Garden anyone?) That being said,1: it can be done - healthfully 2: eating filling foods and…

1. A-Punk :Vampire Weekend 2. Rancid : Salvation 3. Def Leppard :Pour Some Sugar On Me 4. Bright Eyes : Cassadaga 5. OK GO : Here It Goes Again - (love this for the treadmill... I run sideways & backwards for portions - makes me think of the video.) 6. AFI : Miss Murder 7. Beastie Boys : Licensed To Ill 8. Black Eyed Peas…

:smile: That is an excellent explaination. Thanks so much for the reference!

Thank you all for your encouraging words. Looking back, I probably did eat too few calories, but I ate when I was hungry, and I didn't feel like I wasn't eating enough. I am hoping it was mostly water retention. The food is always high in sodium, and my muscles - particularly my calfs are on FIRE! As for the scale... yes…

I have a plate and several screws / pins in my ankle from a tibia fracture in 2003. I find that the weather has a big impact on what I can do because if the weather / pressure system is changing, my leg hurts bad. I had a great surgeon, and everything went fine, but I am still limited. I have to be careful not to do too…

Hi Cara, Sorry to hear that you went over your goal today. Six weeks is an awesome run of no cheating! But still, no one likes that feeling. It's hard to know exactly what to tell you without knowing what your body is like, or what your goals are. In most cases, an overage of less than 100 calories really won't set you…

I can't seem to make myself work out outdoors - mostly because it is too hot or cold or windy or my allergies... my excuses are endless - so I run at the gym BUT if you are working out outside, know that most of the people that will glance in your direction will look at you with admiration - I know I would. Still feel like…

This probably sounds crazy, but I have been a sugar addict (soda pop, chocolate, candy, donuts, etc) ALL my life. Resisting temptation was impossible. Then I did a juice fast for 8 days. During that time, I ate nothing but fresh fruits and veg in juice form. After that my cravings were gone. For weeks anything sweet was…

That is really awful. I hate how often Doctors play "god." My sister had a 13 POUND baby naturally, no Episiotomy, no complications - AT HOME! Doctors will often insist that if you had a c-section with your first child, you MUST have them with all children after that. There are countless examples of botched c sections…

A few tips for first timers... Stick close to a toilet for the first 3 days. Do not take anti diahreal drug if you get it - this is detoxing. Wash your fruits and veggies carefully. Don't use canned. They are full of sugar and it looses nutrients. Also, juice fresh daily and avoid bottled juices (even 100%) If you must buy…

Glad to help... I did forget to mention that my cousin did the cleanse as well... he had quite a bit of weight to loose, and this was hugely successful for him. He looks and feels great now.

I actually finished my first juice fast about a month ago. Mine was supposed to last 10 days but I only got through 8. I did like it alot. I didn't loose much weight, but I did consume more fresh fruits and veg in 1 week than I probably did in the entire previous year or more. My husband did the cleanse with me. That was…