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If you just can't beat the craving - get a Happy Meal instead. Smaller burger, smaller fries. Get water, or a diet soda if you have to. Or, determine exactly what it is that you're craving - it might not be the whole meal, it might just be the fries. Or just the burger. Or maybe you just really want a shake....in that…
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How did I know it was going to be that one? That pic's been going around Pinterest like mad.....I agree, it's the cutest thing. Good luck!
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I did it a few years ago (so, not the new plan - although they seem to change it up every year or so for marketing), and I lost 15 pounds within five or six months, but I plateaued hard....and I was already down to 19 points a day, and couldn't cut it down further without being very hungry. Although I do think it works,…
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^^ This. I've had my Paragard for three years, and I love it. Basically, the only difference was that I had to go from using Super tampons to Ultra. Usually one a day, although sometimes on my heavy day, it might take two. But really - that's no problem at all. I can't remember if I had any difficulties at first - I don't…
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My condolences. My advice would be - give yourself a break. You'll get back on the wagon at some point, but this is a stressful time of year, made even more stressful at the moment. Don't worry about it. What I would suggest though is, keep tracking. Don't worry about exercising unless you feel like it, and don't worry…
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You're right. It absolutely is. But that in no way means that a person is then incapable of maturing, growing, learning some responsibility and unselfishness. Like I've said, and the poster above who responded to this - cheating is the result of all of those symptoms in a relationship. If you can then take a hard look at…
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No, they're not all the same. I prefer the Precors in my gym, which don't have moving parts for the arms at all. In fact, I wish more home models would forget the arms - I hate to have those things waving in my face when all I want to do is get a good lower-body burn going on. (Also, I think that too often, those things…
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Thank you! There needs to be a *like* button. :-) Man, some people really live with a stick up their (4% body fat) rears, don't they? THAT'S NOT EVERYONE'S GOAL, BRAINIAC. NOR SHOULD IT BE. You want to? Great. Have at it. But stop denigrating someone else for not doing it exactly as you would - because your goals are…
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I like it because I have to use my brain for the games at the same time as my body. That makes it more fun for me than just a mindless slogging away at an exercise. No, the calorie burn isn't *as* great - and it's true that the games are short, and there's a start/stop aspect to them. This could be a plus if you're totally…
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It depends on *why* they cheated. If they did it because they were looking around, and thought they could get a little cake and eat it too - then yeah....I think the phrase fits. A leopard like that doesn't change his spots. But someone who cheats due to other reasons (for instance, reasons within the relationship they're…
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I don't see what's unhealthy about it either. Eggs are not the devil - in fact, they're a great source of protein, and reasonably filling for the calories. A little bit of cheese is not a bad thing either - moderation. The only thing that might be less than ideal is the english muffin - that's a lot of white flour. Make it…
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Thanks, everyone! It's definitely the muscles, not tendons (at the moment) - I suppose technically it's the lower quads right above the knee, and the muscles that run down on the sides of the knees. I think I will definitely ice my knees after working out, just as a precaution. I'll go look for some good icing materials…
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There are some really good gluten-free boards out there - I'm sure some other folks here can direct you to them. One of my friends is gluten-free - she doesn't have celiac exactly, but gluten still made her quite ill. She's told me that you have to be SO careful in restaurants and the like - because even if they have a…
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I'm having to budget my time very carefully in order to get in a workout - I've discovered that when I work out in the evening, I sleep like *crap* - and that's even if I can get to bed on time. I have dinner to fix, and kids to get to bed, and some clearing up to do, and if I manage to work out from 9-10 pm, then it's 11…
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That looks really good, especially for 6 weeks! Have you had much of an issue with swelling? I've been looking into this, should I need it (and I think I might, due to muscle separation, but I'd like to lose as much weight as possible first), but the residual swelling makes me nervous. Oh, and if you haven't been to…
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I love Dawn French - how fantastic for her! She looks fabulous, and I'm sure she feels great.
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I have a Paragard, and I love it. LOVE. IT. It does cause *slightly* heavier periods, but my periods beforehand were so light that it wasn't a problem for me. I love, love, love not having to worry about bc - not having to remember if I took a pill or not (I'm forgetful that way), not having to deal with the expense of the…
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That's actually a really good idea - because then they *are* "real" weights - just without the weight. They might even say '3 lbs' or whatever on them, which would add to the 'authenticity' for the kids.
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There's your key right there. TRY to quit cold-turkey, but tell yourself that if you really, REALLY just HAVE to have a soda, you can have a diet soda. If you think they're nasty enough, you'll probably go get yourself a glass of water instead. I know when I was addicted to regular soda, the thought of a diet one made me…
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4 pounds in four weeks is *right* on track - nothing to complain about! (Faster would be nice, sure, but not everyone can lose that fast, and it isn't safe to lose much faster, anyway.) Also, the slight increase can be due to hormonal changes, water retention. lots of stuff. 1. Are you exercising? Muscle gain can account…
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I have a lot of fun with mine. Sometimes I can't face doing a regular workout video and slogging away at that, but I know I need some activity, so I haul out the Wii and do things like rhythm boxing, or skateboarding, or skiing. I enjoy working at skills, and this gives me that much needed outlet. I don't burn as many…
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They need counseling, seriously - whether together, or apart. They're obviously not happy with the way things are, but they're not using good methods to deal with that unhappiness. I'd suggest that to them. As for you - yeah, you can't get in the middle of it. If you're out of the house, great - stay that way! :-) Don't…
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OMG, you're too funny! I don't really fight with my husband like that, but what a way to 'win' an argument!
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I think it's sweet that you make his lunch, and if he appreciates it, then you should keep doing it. Just discuss with him why he's not eating what you fix - whether it's that he went out with the guys, or it didn't look appetizing that day, or whatever. Also, it depends on why you're - not upset, exactly, but less than…
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Fantastic! I've got about 10-15 pounds and a bit more than an inch on your befores - it's great to see what 109 really looks like on shorties like us! You give me hope that maybe I can get down that low too - I think that losing weight really is more difficult for shorter people.
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I loathe making and taking lunches with the fire of a thousand suns. That said, an easy, lo-cal, healthy (well, if you ignore sodium, which I do) lunch is a pop-tab Progresso soup with a plastic bowl and lid (so it's not messy to haul home to wash). Or, make your own and bring it in a thermos.
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Until they thaw a bit, and you re-freeze them, and then you go to eat them and they're freezer-burnt, LOL! Yuck. What actually works super-well is to double-bag unpopped popcorn, and freeze that. It holds the cold just as well, and shapes to your body, and you can re-freeze it without damage. (I've never tried popping any…
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Rice Krispy knees! What a great way to put it!! :-) I've had that sound in my knees since I was eleven years old, no joke. And I was never overweight until after 30 and pregnancy, so it's not weight-related. My knees have never been injured, and the crackling doesn't hurt at all, although it does sound queer. I must say,…
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Is it the free one at the App Store? What exercises are included? (All the screen shots show are side-leg raises....nice, but not specifically helpful for knees.)
