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Great info! Thanks everyone! I tend to stick with carbs as a total. But when it comes to certain veggies, I don't freak out if I'm 'over' my carbs by a few grams as long as there is a good amount of fiber in them. Just trying to keep myself focused and honest!

Working Mom here....30 yrs old, have a 6 yr old boy and a 9 yr old stepdaughter (summers only). Life is crazy with my son being in kindergarten and introducing homework into our lives has been a challenge. Things don't always go so smoothly and homework battles can interrupt work-out time. I'm down for any new friends that…

I believe in marriage and think divorce is the easy way out. However, don't ever sit back and let someone put you down. Stand up for yourself or hell, use it as motivation. I have to ask though, is your husband fit? I can't stand when a person fails to look in the mirror when they want to go bash someone else. I agree with…

Newish girl here too! Moreso that I've been slacking off the past few months. New year, new opportunity! Time to get serious about being healthier!

Hey there! Well don't you have yourself pretty busy! That's always challenging to keep yourself healthy when you're so rushed all the time. But, it's possible. The joy of MFP is to have people who can suffer with you! ;)

Have you ever had to change a name? Talk about a mission! If I ever split up with my husband, my name would stay exactly as it is. Its no disrespect to anyone whatsoever. If they're offended, then I think we have much bigger problems then my last name. After 8 years of being together (or maybe longer for others) why change…

I eat pretty well for the most part but today I got back to measuring portions and counting calories. I don't eat before the gym because I almost always feel sick. My last snack (if I have one) is about 3:30 in the afternoon and I don't work out until 5:30 pm. I don't drink water as I sit in traffic which can be 30-45…

I can't eat before I workout. I wake up to workout (for AM workouts) around 5:15. I'm not hungry at that time. I actually just wake up, do my workout, then shower up. I have my coffee and if I'm starving at that point, I'll try a piece of fruit or something to hold me over till I get to work where I can have my english…

I've always struggled with acne but it wasn't ever really that bad. What sucked was the cystic acne I used to get. They would literally keep me in the house for a week because I was too embarrassed to be seen in public. I did see a dermatologist when I was in college, he would basically inject something into my cheek…

The Pats did not play well! Starting the game off with a freaking SAFETY?! Really Tom? Then a fumble recovery but we lose that because of 12 men on the field? Really guys? Then a chance for a comeback and Deion Branch drops the ball. Then another chance and Aaron Hernandez turns to run before the ball is in his hands and…

You know the song "Little Miss Kidney Bones" errrr I mean, "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong" by SpinDoctors. LOL. Yup, for at least 10 years I swore that was the song. I sang it that way and everything.

See? That's just it. If my husband is that close with a person where they call and chit chat...then why don't I know them? That's the red flag right there. The girl friends my husband has from high school, I've met them all. I've hung out with them once in a while. So I don't get upset when he talks to them. When there's…

I feel your pain! IMO, your boyfriend is being a douche. He can be supportive of your weight loss and not be on a diet at the same time. My husband is the same way. While he does encourage me, he doesn’t do anything to help me. He says I’m doing good, he tells me when he sees weight loss (or inches). But he eats whatever…

Yeah, sitting at a computer makes my eyes hurt nevermind my butt and legs too! Thankfully I'm also on my feet on certain days. I am a buyer for a company so I do look at the computer far too often, but I'm also in control of inventory and receiving which sometimes means heavy boxes. I was curious after starting MFP so I…

I can only speak of the HRM. But I LOVE mine! I've been using it for about a week and really, it's awesome! I do Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred (Level 2) and MFP says I burned 189 calories. My HRM says I burn anywhere from 240-263 calories. I also go for a long walk each day and MFP said I was burning about 240 calories…

I know right?! We've been watching NFL Access and I'm just itching to get this game going! I also made a bet with a Giants fan at work who is talking SO MUCH smack! He keeps talking about the last Superbowl. I told him he can focus on that Superbowl while I focus on THIS Superbowl. Then he said that they beat us when we…

Have you measured yourself at all? I bet you're losing inches and toning up as opposed to losing weight. I started tracking calories and eating MUCH better then I was before. I started losing weight just from doing that alone. But then started doing workout DVD's and walking. Now I'm trying to run here and there so I can…

I just started using an HRM and it's the Polar F4. MFP used to tell me I burned 189 calories doing 30 Day Shred. Right now with the HRM, it's been about 242 calories burned for 30 DS. I'm a huge fan of the HRM. (And the 30 DS too)

I heard about this and I bet you there's going to be a LOT of pregnancies in the next few months! I was taking Trinessa back 5-6 years ago. I had just gotten back from my honeymoon and called to refill my prescription. The pharmacist said, "I'm sorry, I can't fill this for you. These have been recalled" WHAT?! I asked what…

Every time I eat then exercise I end up leaving the gym or stopping my workout because I'm ready to puke! I have even tried something as simple as a protein bar before the gym and I felt it coming back up the entire time. So....I'm now an exercise then eat.

Awesome! I love seeing all these "First marathon" posts. I find it very inspiring! :)

I am doing it now. It's just a gradual process. I run as far as I can and when I need a break, I push myself a smidge further. Then walk until I'm ready to go again. Over the past week I've already increased a bit where I'm running longer distances. It really does feel awesome to go a little further each time! I'm just…

I don't think you can call me a runner just yet but I'm working on building myself up to that point. I started walking faithfully and I'm now doing more of a walk/run. It feels great! Eventually my plan is to be a complete run! I even want to run a small 5K race just to say I did it! :)

I just recently discovered Jamba Juice smoothies they sell at the grocery store. OH MAN! I'm in love! I'm sure it's something you can make on your own though as opposed to buying the package. The interesting thing is that it's mixed with a cup of apple juice. They are SINFUL! Rasberries, blueberries and strawberries with…

If I lived alone, I'd be GOLDEN! I do pretty well with eating right and of course, my share of sweets in moderation. But my husband? OY! He makes me crazy!! He wants junk food to munch on at night and I don't want it in the house. Since I do the grocery shopping, I never buy any. Well that just leaves him to do McDonald's…

Oh gosh this SO used to be me! Like I'd have clear skin for the most part then get nailed with cystic acne. It was horrible! I'd literally take a week off work and just hide in my house. I still used to get them from time to time to the point I said SCREW THIS! I signed up for ProActiv Solution. It's not that badly priced…

I'm self conscious about random whiskers popping up! I used to laugh at my mother and aunt who said, "You won't be laughing when it happens to you!" I get it now. I'm going to be 30 yrs old this year and sometimes they just come out of nowhere. Yeah, I know, it's sexy. :)

WELCOME TO MOE'S! I love Moe's. However, I've never been to Chipolte before so I can't really compare. It just blows me away how much FOOD they stuff into those damn things. It amazes me! I wouldn't even want to know how many calories are in one of those suckers! They're just massive!

I'm borrowing my mother's HRM right now and I love it. Nice and simple! Polar F4. It's a watch with a chest strap. I was very impressed with the difference between MFP and my HRM. Like 20 mins of my 30 day Shred went from 189 (MFP) to 242 (HRM). That's awesome!

I am on of those people that MFP put on the 1200 calorie diet. I have lost 9 lbs (mainly to just eating right and working out) but it's possible I'm at a plateau. I'm lingering around the same number now. I started at 163 lbs and I'm currently at 155-153. Up and down, up and down. I've seen some of these types of posts…