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Being overweight definitely puts a strain in your organs! But, just because someone is 'categorized' as overweight or obese on the BMI (body mass index)scale, does not mean they are unhealthy. BMI takes into consideration height and weight and not take into consideration body fat, muscle, lifestyle etc. I fall under the…

Wow, we could be twins. That's my exact Height and weight! I ignore BMI; when I go to my doctor I always ask about it, she knows how anxious I get when it comes to my body/weight, and she always tells me that I look fine and she reminds me that I do weights and dance classes so I mostly have muscle. BMI just takes your…

haha that's exactly what I do. Besides, it is only one day; one day a month is not that bad. :)

I love oatmeal + fruit smoothies!! Most of the time I usually go for the plain and simple cereal and milk and a fruit. Sometimes I have toast, cheese, orange juice - if I have the time.

LOLOLOL this made me chuckle :#

Most of the time, we tend to have a general judgment in our mind when it comes to professionals, right? Meaning, when we want to go to a professional, we expect them to be a certain way: "Nutritionists are suppose to be fit, muscular, skinny that way I know s/he knows what s/he is talking about; Doctors are suppose to…

Purple Hedge :p

I use Earth Balance as well!! I love that brand. You're not the only one. I don't really like 'regular' butter, either. I like how Earth Balance has more poly and monounsaturated fats but it does have more saturated fats than CountryCrock Light Butter (my parents use this one). Either way, I like the flavour of Earth…

Don't feel ashamed about anything. The most important thing is that you are here trying to improve -that's what counts. Remember, most of us have been there, you are not alone :)

Yep, I've been there with the comments about being fat within family. Back home (Dominican Republic) people are sticks and they consider that beautiful. Here in the US people prefer their girls with meat in their bones, i guess, i don't know, from what I hear, at least. The way I've dealt with it - I used it as motivation.…

Definitely not skipping my workout Thursday or Friday but will probably have something extra, like an extra cookie or something xD

HUMMUS! :)

It would probably be "Bodies" by Drowning Pool :P haha the irony!

@Born2drum - Great muscle toning going on there! :smile:

I love how you did NOT return the dress and was determined!!! :) You look frickin' fabulous!!! :):):)

hhah cant believe we are still doing this =] 7.5

HAHA why thank you! I'm still working on my self-esteem, hard to accept comments like that, but they definitely make me feel better. :) THANK YOU! You look great yourself!

What? Thighs weren't supposed to touch each other? O_o I never heard of this. Don't be sad about it either. Everyone's body is different!! :) Personally I think it's weird and awkward to have a thigh gap, it's unflattering. Everyone has a different opinion and don't be sad about that!!!! When I think of thigh gap, i think…

aahhhh this is moving too fast <___> HAHA I also like the purple tint @Amymrls ! It really is flattering and looks great on you! - 9 I agree on the curls! Curls is not for my face but it looks good on you! :) - 9 RedMotoRider - I like the tats - 8.5 :)

kamarenhollan - Thanks!! You're a 9..Love the hair! I can never pull of dying my hair! haha :) Art geek - you are gorgeous! 9!!!!

....Oh my gosh...I'm totally embarrassed from all the comments...ahhh Thanks all so much! k_sharp - I'll say 10 - I like your dress and you look fantabulous :) Babybirdganz - I'lll say 10 - can i have your stomach?? you look great!! :) haha mishamae- I'll say 9 - you are very pretty!! :) Marper8521 - I'll say 9 - you look…

Aww thank you!! It's tough though because when I look in the mirror, I still see the old me. So I'm still working on self-esteem. :) BTW, that little guy is a 10!! haha SO adorable. Aww thanks, HelloKitty! You are extraordinarily pretty!! *_* you are a 10 !! I love your eyes and hair!!

Aww thank you!! It's tough though because when I look in the mirror, I still see the old me. So I'm still working on self-esteem. :)

Oh gosh...Thank you :) You're a 9 as well!! ANNDDddd....I love your hair too!! :) AmyClark. A year ago? Wow! So you're technically newlywed still! :)

WHoooaa that is awesome!! :) Congrats on getting married!!

Xabsentimenta 8.5 - LOVE your dress!! :) I've never done this before.

All these pictures are amazing!! :) BUMP !! For sure!

"I like em big...I like em chunky..." HAHA LOVE that song!! Love dancing it at Zumba. Another song might be "Only girl in the World" by Rihanna. I love that song. Maybe it's because I just danced to it playing Dance Central 2 haha but it's a song that would make me move :) Good luck!!

AHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhh there's one near my university!!!!! Thanks for sharing this!! :) That is simply amazing!! Though, eating it everyday probably isn't a good idea. Everything is better in moderation so once a week or once every 2 weeks will work : DD Thannkkssss