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Yes, it is true. BMI is the CDC's "preferred method" for determining obesity.

Wow! That is awesome! I would love to be able to fit in my wedding dress!

Oh my gosh...#5 is like a medeival torture device. Like a chasity belt for your mouth! Thanks for the laughs!

Welcome aboard! This is a great site and you will find lots of support, motivation, and advice here. Make yourself and your health a priority. You will see results!

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Welcome! I have so become addicted. I am a teacher, so I have hours a day to devote to "nothing" and this is what I do. (Along with finally exercising and compulsively reading!) My best advice for you is: Drink lots of water Avoid processed food (Box bad, ground good) Limit sodium And MOVE Best of luck! You can do it!…

Panera and Taco Bell have those too. It is very helpful!

LOL...I can so relate. I hate it when I am told to squat deeper, and I just can't for the sake of not embarassing myself! :blushing:

I think our culture/the media has really twisted what Atkins is all about. People think you can just sit around all day and eat steak and bacon cooked in butter. It's not like that. When people lose weight and then immediatley go back to eating processed foods and sugars, of course they gain it all back. Also, all those…

Has she ever had any sessions with an OT or a PT? My best friend is an OT and the things she comes up with to help her clients/patients is amazing!

She said to wait at least 24 hours before working the same muscle group. Bill Phillips (Body For Life creator) says that kids still growing need more rest between strength training. Maybe that's why your sons' coach has them wait longer?

You could just use handweights, soda cans, soup cans, water bottles filled with sand, exercise bands. You can get exercise bands and handweights at Target or Wal-Mart really cheap. (Less than $12!) Yes, I used a weighted bar for the raises, and bands for the curls, but she said you can do them with handweights, or any of…

OK, I hope I can explain this...I had a weighted bar (15 lb) I started by gripping it with both hands at shoulder height I then raised it above my head. For the reverse crunch, I sat on a weight bench (you can do it on a chair or the floor) and leaned back...probably a 45 degree angle. Brace yourself with your hands. Then…

I am feeling the exact pains! I just started working out with a trainer and doing 30 Day Shred. I swear this works: Drink a TON of water Eat a banana Take a warm bath with Epsom Salts Keep woring out-the movement absolutely helps And stretch A LOT--I mean like hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds and stretch every…

I hear ya lady. It is tough and frustrating. I have voiced the exact same concerns. Just keep doing what you know is healthy for your body. The weight/inches/size loss will follow!

So you need to appease the sweet tooth....what about a granola bar with PB or chocolate chips? Kashi, SouthBeach, and FiberOne make some yummy ones. Or how about trail mix with some chocolate chips or M&Ms, dried frut, coconut, mixed nuts? No fridge required!

Oh, I love this thread! I am such a book addict! I recently read The Host by Stephanie Meyer. It is very different from Twilight, and it took me a while to get into it. But once I did, I was in love...so attached to the characters and the moral conflict. It's much more adult then Twilight. (I love em all!) I just reread…

I don't know that I have any great advice, but I totally relate to your problem. I gave up soda (and all fake suagrs/artificial stuff) a month ago, cold turkey. Reading Jillian Michael's book Mastering Your Metabolism freaked me out and scared me off that stuff. You might try reading it? I just replaced it with good ol'…

OK, now I am really confused. By this formula (and others I've checked on other sites), I should be eating over 2,200 calories a day to lose two pounds a week. (And this doesn't even take into consideration exercise calories!) I usually eat between 1300-1600. I have lost nothing in three weeks! Should I eat more? If so,…

The Wii is one of the best investments my family has ever made. We have a blast playing all of th games together. The Just Dance game is a great workout. They also have a Broadway version now which is dance based and I know a lot of people love Dance Dance Revolution (DDR). You can up the level of beats per minute to…

Bananas (for a fruit anyway) whole wheat pasta brown rice tortillas

I'm sure you're a really nice guy, and I am a nice person, but I totally disagree with you! When one undresses, one should clean out their pockets before putting them in the hamper. Putting them in the hamper signals that they are ready to be washed. You should be responsible for your own clothes. If you don't have the…

If you look back at the original post, she never bashed her hubby, just asked for advice concerning the situation. All of us have been bashing him. And sometimes it takes something like this to open someone's eyes. I get it....sometimes you need to vent!

Don't give up! You are worth making healthy choices. Your body will feel better if you treat it right. It sounds like you have a lot of stress in your life right now. You need and deserve to take care of yourself. Sit down, make a plan, get a support system. You can do this. I know it's hard to find time to exercise. But…

Great topic! Omega 3s are the good ones-nuts, fish. The fish HAS to be wild caught though. Farm raised fish has Omega 6 which is bad. I made up a little rhyme to help me remember which is good and which is bad: Omega 3 is for me. Omega 6 I need to nix. I know it's cheesey...It's the teacher in me!

[[/quote] THIS! Seriously, your husband isn't being supportive. He expects you to take care of his needs first regardless of what you need for you to be happy. My husband refuses to do anything to help his health. He's tall (6'4") and thin (185 lbs.) so he feels he doesn't need exercise or have good nutrition. That's fine,…

Yeah, it's probably water or maybe your TOM?

I totally understand. My husband is a video game junkie and the only things he will do to help around the house are cutting the grass and taking out the garbage,,,sometimes. Yes, many foods freeze well. Casseroles and soups/stews especially. Check out Robin Miller on Food Network, Her whole thing is your prep for three…

138 pounds lost??? WOW! That is an inspiration! I hope I can do that too! I think there is something to that stress hormone/tummy fat thing. Try to destress and keep working that cardio. It will come off! Have you ever talked to a personal trainer? Maybe they could give you some suggestions. I know they're expensive, but…