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I love the idea of a rescue and when we tried to go that route, were really pleased to learn about the home visits. It made us feel like the place was legit and that they were going to do their part to make sure we did our part. Ultimately, because our home is small and we needed a small dog, we did not have any luck with…

I went out with my girls last night for Happy Hour and drank club and lime. I also ordered dinner to go there and made a healthy choice - grilled salmon on a salad. Social + good choices can be done! You're revamping your life by changing what you eat permanently, so to be successful, you gotta find a way to apply it…

I read this as "micro-tears" as in my muscles are crying (not ripping) and I LOLed at my desk at work. Thanks! :)

Is it possible that he doesn't fully understand how important it is to you? I mean YOU know it is important, but have you made sure that he understands? And have you also said how you'd like him to support you? Because we can't read each other's minds, even if we're really in sync with the people we love...sometimes we…

You can do this...I'm sorry that you've got folks who don't understand what you're going through and trying to achieve all around you. I think just saying, "Thanks, but I don't care for any," is a good way to go. If they persist, change the subject to, "So, how are you doing? Anything good going on for the weekend?" and…

So, I'm at work, and just cracked up in my workspace all alone so now everyone thinks I'm nuts or saw something funny online...THANKS! :)

Our little dude dressed up for Halloween (disguised as a devil, truly our angel!)

You can do this! I find that when I plan out my meals and snacks that have a good balance of carbs from vegetables, low fat protein and healthy fats, I don't have the cravings, even when I'm stressed out the max, which I am right now. In fact, there is a giant bowl of M&Ms on the desk outside my workspace and I don't even…

I think if you weighed yourself nude, in the morning, after using the restroom each day for a week and took an average, that would be your true weight.

[/quote] Most people that are overweight cannot eat just a reasonable portion of candy or cake, that is why they are overweight. It is better to learn to eat healthier foods than put yourself in a situation where you end up eating more than a reasonable amount. This forum is for opinions, not to bash other people's…

I got blood drawn at my job for a screening and the phlebotomist told me I should read up on the blood type diet!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's still a thing!

I find I get horribly obsessed if I weigh every day. I like to weigh once or possibly twice a week. I've been here a while and find that often people who weigh daily get freaked out thinking they gained three pounds of fat in one day when really, it's usually sodium. I feel like once a week gives a good snapshot of overall…

love it!!

Well shoot...I'm sorry? Is it type 2? If it is, you are largely in control of what happens next!! And you can do this!!

OP, Congratulations on pursuing your dream! I think you'll be a great nurse...you sound like a bright, caring person. I'm really sorry to hear about the troubles you're having - that's a lot of stress. A small piece of advice, even though you just came to vent...please reach out to those aunts and uncles. I wish - WISH -…

Congratulations!! Well done!!

Late to the game, but I felt more like this number was one that is shared to help get people who don't do any kind of exercise into a good habit and attainable goal...at least that is how we rolled out our walking program at work. I don't think it's a magic number, but if you're hitting it more often than not and walking…

You're allowed to be a control freak if you're surrounded by people who don't care!

Skyline Chili's vegetarian black beans and rice deluxe burrito. It's a tortilla with the BB&R inside, sprinkled with shredded cheese, with shredded lettuce and tomatoes and a dollop of sour cream on it. 690 calories! Just a bowl of the BB&R is 400 calories. How is BB&R 400 cals?

I wonder why? I imagine you can eat carbohydrates at any time of the day you like but might the body have longer in the day to work on burning them through active hours by eating them earlier versus later??

I like spicy "bean curd home style" - which is essentially fried tofu in a wonderfully spicy sauce, vegetable lo mein and vegetable spring rolls. AND NOW I AM HUNGRY! Why did I click!?!?

I am in the You Do You camp, but that said... I had mine done two different times when I was in my 20s and If I wore anything with a "normal" waistline or tucked a shirt in, it would push on that piercing and hurt like a mutha, no matter what kind of jewelry I had in it. Also, one of the reasons I had to have it done twice…

gotta jazz up that sad salad! A few pine nuts or sunflower seeds, a couple croutons, a seasoned tuna packet or a REALLY good low cal dressing (check out some of the honey mustard or Asian variety recipes online - way better than the packaged stuff or Makoto if you do buy packaged...it's delicious!) will make you happier!…

I was power walking once and some guy yelled something about my "fat *kitten*" as they drove by in their sh*tty beat up truck. I walked faster. It totally did hurt my feelings...until I considered the source. You're doing what you need to do to be your best. Don't give two kittens about someone so ignorant that they'd…

Oh...but I DO wonder this - was it Pepsi that recently removed aspartame from their diet sodas? If it's not bad for you, why remove it?

Diet sodas tend to be calorie free or very reduced, so technically, they shouldn't harm your efforts. However, I don't drink them because I consider them to be "processed food," which I try to avoid, and because for me, diet soda is a "gateway drug." I associate it with salty/crunchy/spicy and my willpower seems to…

Just saw this thread and I want to join...but I don't think I can watch those election results roll in without a few!!

Congratulations! What an AMAZING change you've made to your life! YEAH!!

I am a pescatarian who doesn't always even eat fish, so I do look for ways to eek in a little more protein, mostly because I feel better/fuller longer when I do. While it's got 200 calories, I do like the Starbuck's Doubleshot Coffee + Protein...it's got 20 grams. Because it has some carbs/sugar going on, too, I may use…

I'm on my third Fitbit - it's the Charge HR. I do like it and bought my husband one, too, so that he would have a better knowledge about his levels of activity. Sometimes, we think, "I'm moderately active," when really, we're totally not. This helps me to increase awareness, and I appreciate having the data over time. The…