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Sounds like a great plan Girlfriend! I really, really love having you for a pal, btw! :)

Based on what I've read, honestly, I would not try to keep a deficit at all, at least for the first two weeks. IDK what kind of surgery you're having (and I'm not asking you to share), but regardless your body is going to need extra calories to recover. And your BMF is not going to consider that factor. I realize it's…

Just another "THIS IS AN AWESOME READ" comment. :) THANKS SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS!! :)

I like this. life is about so many things and changing your physical health is just one part of it. I'm thinking about a lot of the teachers that I work with that are brilliant and could be very successful bu they choose to teach because that is what they love. some people are happy at different levels. I know people that…

I am a person generally content with mediocracy. I have been reflecting on this during this journey and changing this about myself. It is, of course, how I managed to become "okay" with the weight I have gained over the last 10 years. I found, at least for myself, it is (as much as I don't like to admit it, because I am…

In my experience (also highly allergic), this only works if you use it right after being exposed. :( If it's not spreading, it may just have to run course (like already mentioned). The doc gave me a steroid shot and prescribed oral anti-histimine for about 10 days (I think). I agree if the doc said 'I don't know", then you…

WOW! Yep, I thought it was just me.

run your booty off! :)

^^^^this! and I'm 5'4

I kept leveling out too (frustrating!) and finally joined the "eat more, weigh less" group and upped my cals. Be sure you are eating back your exercise calories (your NET is what should be increased). I see you've been staying a little under that mostly. It was kinda hard to start eating more cals without eating crap, but…

^^^^YEP!!! (me, too!)

20/30/60 minutes/however much time you can fit in - FAMILY DANCE PARTY!!! You don't have to have a dance video game - just turn on the stereo and get it. Work up a sweat! It doesn't matter how good you are, just work up a sweat and burn, baby, burn!!! :) If you're wanting something more targeted - family competition - who…

I developed plantar fasciltis as well after packing on the pounds. The doctor said basically his first recommended "cure" would be losing the weight, and I have found that as it has decreased, so has the pain. (Just throwing that in there so you know this will very likely go away.) What helped before that was buying a pair…

new runner too, and yesterday was THE WORST... thanks for posting this! :)

MIKE!!! Thanks for posting this! I am on the struggling-with-sodium bus too! UGH! And thanks to the rest of you for the suggestions - this is why I love MFP! :) Anyhoo, one thing I have started doing is ELIMINATE ALL SALAD DRESSING. I mix my salad together in the morning, or the night before, in a ziplock bag, and add…

I just upped 3 weeks ago and have this same issue getting the protien in and keeping the other macros in check. What are some suggestions for these days? Is the trick really just shakes, powders, and greek yogurt? I tried my first Green Monster yesterday, but still came in at only 97.

I've only been here since December, and I haven't fallen off, but I am on the slow and steady ;) Any of you feel free to add me. :)

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Thanks for posting this thread! I've been needing to start some "more upper than lower" workouts (that does not involve weights) and this just made my list! Good luck to you, Tonya! :)

bump-tastic! This thread rocks! Thanks so much for the post! :)

I was fine growing up by myself - because I didn't know any different, but I would never have objected to having a sibling. But the thing I remember sucking was VACATIONS, being the only kid. I see parents now-a-days sometimes invite a friend along, and that prolly works if you can do it. As an adult, there are things you…

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Amber mentioned it to me in front of her when we were together a few weeks back. She just gave me "the 'I'm so sick of hearing this' look", so I let it go. LOL! I think Sunflower said it best - just give her good choices and let her decide. You know you can't force a teenager, we each used to be one! When I was eating all…

Meat! Nah, I'm just kidding. I just wanted to be the FIRST to say it because inevitably, at least 100 more are going to! ;) I've been enjoying my english muffin, peanut butter and apple lunches. You can stack them all together or whatever. Do they have access to microwaves? If so, I have a couple of veggie pasta recipes…

^^YEP! Pretty much! :(

Thx for posting this question Kimi! I'm doing WD next month, and hadn't even thought of posting here for feedback. These tips were great! :)