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frozen for smoothies...or banana pancakes! (one banana, one egg, one eggwhite, 1/4 c oats....blend, make pancakes. cinnamon too if you like. yum)

oh yes, been there. We get videos of our concert performances, and I have always cringed to see what I looked like up there. I know the video compresses things vertically a bit, so I'm not really that short and squatty...lol...but I hated what I was seeing even if I was liking what I was hearing. This has changed...our…

And yes...you CAN do this!

stop overthinking things...you'll drive yourself nuts. Put your stats into the MFP program...do NOT tell it you want to lose 2 lbs a week...and see what it says. Try it for a month or so and see how it goes. If you need to readjust at that point, do. Also...do not weigh yourself constantly. Again..you'll drive yourself…

You have to just decide to be true to yourself, and make good decisions for YOU. No one can make you eat something you don't want to, no one has the right to criticize you about it. Be strong, do what you know is right for you. You can do this. Really.

looks like a soft corn. mostly an annoyance. I used to get nasty hard ones between my little toe and the one next to it...owee!

did you read any of the many posts about WHY you need to eat those calories? didn't think so. creating too big a deficit is NOT a good thing, unless what you want is to damage your metabolism and probably regain the weight within a year or so. If that's what you have in mind, have at it.

very cute! never trust a 9 yr old for fashion advice. You look great.

Losing that much that fast is not only difficult, its insane. Don't even try it. It isn't healthy, its hard on your body, almost impossible to get adequate nutrition...and you know what? It would be almost guaranteed to come right back within a short time. Do this smart,, do this sensibly, and do it slower.

For one day, not a big problem...but don't make a habit of it. Your body needs nutrition, even and especially when you're losing. Eat a little more calorie dense foods...nuts, cheese, avocados, even a little dark chocolate.

LOL aint it the truth! And we look damn good doing it too.

uber newbie alert! OP...that's what MFP is all about. These forums are just a little icing on our calorie tracking cake, so to speak.

of course. the only problem I can think of...its been a while.....is if youre having a heavy flow day and it gets, um, unexpectedly messy. Other than that, go for it. Probably helpful for cramps, too.

old. years and years old. In fact...I will be 60..tomorrow. yay me!

MFP is an awesome tool. It only works if you work it. If you put in the time to log your food honestly and faithfully, and exercize and make good food choices...yes, it works. And it actually is easier than you might think.

this. well put. OP...read the FAQs or some of the pinned threads about this issue. this is how MFP works...and it DOES work. You can do this!

I have a glass of wine once or twice a week, and if we happen to go out to dinner, I may have ONE cocktail. Rarely drink beer, I just don't like it much...although there are some hard ciders I like and drink very cold in the summer.

that is awesome! and looks like just tons of fun too!

Im less concerned about thin than about healthy. I don't want to go into my next decade feeling like I did for most of the last one...or looking like that either!

stop weighing yourself so much...youre making yourself nuts with it. If you're 5'11" and weigh 166, youre within a normal weight range, so things are going to be a bit harder.

I bought a runner's wallet for exercising. Holds my ipod and keys and sometimes my phone close to my body...no bounces. Check Amazon ...they carry several kinds.

They have calories...they should be counted. Keep track of them in your "notes" area if you like.

Hi..Im not only over 50...I will be 60 on Friday! nice to meet you!

Ive always found the open mouth-insert food-swallow method works best. I can eat serious amounts of food...even when watching my diet.

False. Eat what you want...with an awareness of what it is and what your choices mean. Nothing should be totally off limits...for some ot us that's the surest route to a binge.

If its good enough for Shrek and Donkey.....

You lost a lot...quickly. The problem I'm seeing is that you may not be eating enough to stay healthy. Slow down..be smart about this. You only get one body..treat her well!

The only ice cream that isn't ok to eat....is a flavor you don't like. I don't care for Basking Robbins licorice flavor....so that is not ok on my eating plan.

We as women are taught to never be happy with our bodies. With your background...this problem has been multiplied. I agree with those who are recommending some counseling...since I know no amount of words here will really make a difference in your core feelings. I do understand how you feel...Ive struggled with it to some…

I love salmon just about any way anyone wants to cook it. yum. just had some pan fried with a honey bourbon glaze for dinner....oooo yeah....