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Argumentation WIN! (Gold star in Rhetoric for you!)

Yep...Yep. That's what I said.

That made me really happy.

No, I didn't. You are suggesting that the people who "eat clean" should learn chemistry if they really want to understand that the chemicals they are appalled by are actually normal chemicals found in everyday things. Arsenic and formaldehyde in an apple, etc. I'm saying that suggesting knowledge effects dogmatic belief…

I'm really surprised at how antagonistic this discussion became.

I happen to know a few chemists and I don't want ANY of their bodies or health issues. That's like expecting a doctor not to smoke, drink or otherwise participate in unhealthy activities. Argumentation fail. P.S. I don't really eat clean. But I was a Rhetoric student and this is a poor argument technique.

I agree with aggelikik. You do not need more reason. Hypothyroid is very common in women and even just a tiny bit off can really throw your system. I was diagnosed at 22 and all I said to my doctor was "Something isn't right. I just feel like crap." They took blood and two days later I was on Levothyroxin. If you are…

I totally agree! I love my broad shoulders. I've heard many times in my life, "You are oddly strong for a girl." This may not make me a meek and delicate flower, but neither does my personality. Also, even though I'm still overweight (workin on that) I carry it better than someone my height normally would. Embrace it!

My favorite afternoon snack is a gala or breaburn apple with peanut butter. My favorite peanut butter is Krema all natural. The only ingredient is peanuts. If I'm really jonesin' for some sweetness I drizzle just a touch of honey over it. Who needs a snickers when you have this?

I'm a newbie as well. Today is day one. I've been a compulsive eater since I was a young teen and a Yo-Yo dieter for many years. Today I'm hopping on the Lifestyle changing train. This is NOT a diet. So here goes. We can be healthy people.

There is a great Dale Chihuly at the Indianapolis Children's Museum. http://www.childrensmuseum.org/fireworks-of-glass

Thank you! I was beginning to worry I was the only one who knew about Klimt. I love his way of showing the grotesque and the beautiful at the same time. Also I love Alphonse Mucha

My biggest help was admitting that I'm a compulsive eater to those I'm closest to. I eventually went as far as writing about it on facebook. Now it's common knowledge of those around me and I feel I can talk about it openly. Before it was a big secret and I felt so ashamed. Now that those around me know, it feels less…

I agree you are NOT gaining muscle. You are retaining water due to increased activity. Which is normal. You do need to eat more. Now, as to the "muscle does not weigh more than fat" issue. True, and ounce of fat and an ounce of muscle are both still an ounce. However, they have different density which means that an ounce…

I think the tips are things we all already know: Measure and log your calorie intake, exercise EVERYDAY, drink water, watch portions and TALK to someone when you are about to binge. I'm right there with you. I used this site a while back and was doing great, then I let it all go. Since then I had a baby. I easily lost my…

DOIN' IT!

Welcome Funjabi! I love being active on this site. I think you'll be wonderfully surprised by the support you can find. Everything from questions/answer to fun challenges and great people. Like Lars said, you just gotta keep coming back and eventually you'll be hooked. Hope you like MFP as much as I do! Rach

I did the Master Cleanse Juice Fast. I liked it, but MAN, was it a test of my will power (I worked in the food industry at he time.) I lost 12lbs and kept it off for 7months. Like benchiru said, the first 3 days are HORRIBLE! But I had a friend, who does the Master Cleanse regularly doing it with me. So, we shared with…

My favorite breakfast is 2 egg whites fried w/ a SMALL amount of cheese. 2 slices of low cal toast w/ lowfat strawberry cream cheese. Soooooooo goood. (I give the yolks to my dog. She's very skinny and needs the fat and protein.) For lunch, I'm big on last nights left overs. But I also like to keep a mixture of black beans…

I hula hoop and the only thing I've found on here is a wii hula hoop. I did some checking around and the actual hula hoop burns more calories than the wii because you have the hoop on you. I generally look up my hula hoop calories on another site (or you could wear a HRM) and enter the appropriate amount using the wii…

Hello! Welcome to MFP. It's a great site.

Okay! Good morning Skinny Wednesday! So far two full tumblers of water! Of course, I can't really double my water. I generally drink about 8-9 tumblers/day. That's already a total of 16-18 cups. So, instead I'm going to round it our and have 10 tumblers of water today. I'm really looking forward to my double workout…

Totally in! Need a buddy!

Sometimes I just have to make myself do it. Like doing the dishes when it could totally go one more day. Or going grocery shopping when you would rather stay at home and watch a movie. Sometime I just have to make myself move. Generally, if I can get myself going (especially to the gym) I feel far more accomplished after.…

I'm Hypo. We are currently in a stage of regulating. Last checked my TSH was about 5.8, so we are slowly getting closer. I feel pretty good, but I still have dry patches of skin and could sleep 15 hours/night if society would let me. My thyoid has had a significant effect on my weight. For the full story see my profile.…

First of all: WOW...I could not bring myself to do a 5:30 am workout. I get up at 6:00-6:30, but that's only so I'm awake enough by 8:00 to be nice to my co-workers. So, ROCK ON to you! Second, I use Biggest Loser Whey Powder are you talking about the same thing or does Jillian Michaels have her own product. What are the…

I didn't mean for it to sound like you should go jog a mile. Just that it's not always neccissary to stop everything for a cold. Like the others say, listen to your body. It will tell you what it needs. Here's some interesting reading to go with that Tomato Soup.…

You look great! Fantastic job!

It wouldn't hurt to not be as strict to accommodate plenty of OJ. But being sick shouldn't increase your caloric intake too much. This may sound odd, but do a light cardio workout. When I have a cold, I go to the gym and do cardio at about 1/2 the intensity and after I feel sooooo much better. The cardio increases your…

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