normanmac

I am cold all the time too! and I now love hot weather instead of dreading it.

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fabulous!

I too had heavy periods, anemic etc, had the ablation and never bled again. It worked like a charm. My daughter-in-law also had the ablation and never bled again. I am not sure you had good information. My doc said I would not bleed and didn't. How many doctor's opinions have you had? I would again caution against major…

OMG Why would you want to remove your uterous when there is nothing wrong with it? SERIOUSLY this is major surgery....there are many other options much less intrusive. Have the ablation....it's easy, it stops your periods, it's relatively inexpensive, it leaves your body in tact for the most part....why subject yourself to…

I did not read all the posts so if someone said this already I apopogize....but I heard once on Oprah - Dr. Oz said that for every 15 pounds a man lost, his peis grew one ince in size......which translates into when you lose weight around your middle you actually regain what has been hidden by fat.....hummm....

I did weight watchers. I like MFP better because I feel like it is more "true to life". You count points in ww...which are based on calories. It's like trying to fool yourself into thinking that something doesn't have high calories when it does. Likewise with the free food....it's not really free now is it? If you're…

veggie chili???? It's 87 degrees here....grillin weather...steak and grilled redskins here

I didn't read all the posts so maybe someone said this....but maybe your parents could make themselves a snack cupboard that was say like over the fridge where it's a bit awkward to reach....and they could keep their junk food there and you could avoid seeing it altogether? That said, and being a parent myself, I'd think…

Pad thai

One thing I wish I had done over my long weight loss journey ..and what I have found motivational here are the folks who have taken a photo a month of themselves....I so wish I had done that, maybe that would help you? and with a new grand baby wouldn't it be fun to have her in the picture with you too ....

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It's grilling season...I love veggie kabobs....I also have one of those grill top vented pans and stir fry veggies on the grill yum! Grilled zucchini and sweet potatoes are great! I cut them up like French fries, lightly spray them with olive oil add seasonings and grill.

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I went to school as a single mom on grants and student loans. When I graduated I had a student payment book 3 inches thick. I was also unemployed. I called my lending institution, explained the situation and they condensed all my student loans into one, reduced the payment (which extended my time) to something I could…

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Isn't that reality? Take 2 walks today....exercise 20 minutes longer....don't beat yourself up over it....use it as a learning experience.....be nice to yourself this is a learning process

I had to give up my diet soda because the NutraSweet was giving me migraine type headaches. I did not go cold turkey like you did but did manage to rid myself of all pop except the first one of the day. You'd think that giving up the final one would be easy but I had withdrawal symptoms from the last one too. It was awful.…

The simplest way to do this is eat more for breakfast. Eat some fruit on the drive to work - think banana - have pnut butter banana toast? Weird about the no eating in class policy...my students all want/need snack in the morning and some in the afternoon...especially with the 11:30 lunch and dismissal @ 3:45 those little…

I can relate. Tonight I made Uncle Ben's wild rice...and thought, what can I add to make it healthier....I added a cup of sliced mushrooms, a cup of broccoli and a cup of peas....and cooked them with the rice...it was delicious and seems a bit like cheating instead of dieting...I also added 2 grilled chicken breasts…

We just got back from spring break. I gained 1 pound. I drank sweet tea with peach schnapps and limited myself to two drinks per night. I also picked grilled fish when ever possible, ordered all dressings on the side and also ordered water to begin the meal. when bread or hush puppies were offered I had one small slice or…

Well, from my woman's perspective...I love the circuit training....but my husband doesn't care that much for it. I like it because it's mindless, do your circuit and you're done...I do shake things up, start at different points in the circuit etc but in the end it's still the same old thing. My husband tends to focus on…

I love my gym because it has a pool and I love the boot camp aqua fit class that I go to. I also love some of the other classes they offer like Group Power (also called Body Pump) and yoga. So if that gym offers any specific exercise classes I'd recommend checking them out. Since this offer has NO contract and you can join…

Yes! Thursday it was also hot in Michigan and I pulled out a pair of capris that I bought at the beginning of last summer. I was in a hurry and bought my "normal" size without trying them on. Got them home, put them on and had major muffin top! I wore them to work on Thursday and they looked and felt great.....and I got…

WOW! Impressive. Can you give us any tips as to how you stayed motivated? Did you ever feel like you'd never reach goal? Any tips to share? You look fabulous!

I'm just going to jump in here on the way food makes me feel, not the calorie part....years ago I was consuming way too much diet Pepsi and was having the worst headaches because of the NutraSweet...so I worked very hard to wean myself and managed to get myself down to just one diet Pepsi per day, which I had each morning.…

Ask around for the most reputable bike shop in your area. They will be able to assist you and support you in your biking experiences. Most bike shops can fit you to the best bike for you...and give you pointers on how to set the seat and handlebars so that you are not injuring yourself. They will also readjust your bike…

I would have reported him, it's NOT borderline harassment like someone mentioned earlier, IT IS HARASSMENT. It is sexual harassment and it should not be tolerated at your gym. If they don't have a policy there they should. I'd check to see what it was so that the next time he harasses you - you can say take it up with the…

You look great! Congrats on your losses! I think the dress is amazing too....but I have to say it looks so much better on you now than then. I can't wait to see you in it when you've met your goal! When you hit goal you could add a sassy red belt that says There I did it!

I don't necessarily think you have to set your calories @ 1200, but you will lose faster if you do. I notice you have a LOT of snacking on processed foods....lots of WW products. I, myself try to eat natural when ever possible...just my perspective. I also do not like to drink fruit juices because it's a lot of calories…