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I use Sweet Leaf Sweetener (basically just stevia) and a little light cream

Awesome dedication! You look great!

Super great info! Thanks so much for sharing!

I would like to know the answer to this as well. I have started doing a walk/run in the morning....I walk a block and then run a block. I want to say that there is benefit to this. I am addicted to The Biggest Loser and have seen the trainers tell the contestants to do this where they run for a few minutes and then walk…

Bulk bin items....lentils, beans, brown basmati rice, etc. Also, I like hemp milk, pure stevia, goat cheese/yogurt, and dried fruit (without added sugars and oils).

Thank so much, JG! Much appreciated! I think you are right, the PMDD is usually mild enough that I can control it until right before my period. Things are much better. That time of no talking during the day I think helped us both. It helped me to take a step back and see what was important and what was just ego. And, it…

Thanks, Delta! Some great info! I also use a period tracker on my smart phone. I use "My Days" which is great because it lets you make "notes". I use progesterone cream and it lets me keep track of when I have used it and what area of the body I applied it (because you have to rotate the spots). Like you said, the period…

I know exactly how you feel....I have totally been there before. Screaming and throwing things and totally out of control and a little voice in my head saying "what are you doing? This isn't who you are." I have gotten into fights with my husband-to-be that have been so bad that there has been damage done to the house and…

I'm so sorry that that happened. I don't have children, but I am a nanny and I know how hard it is to stay composed when the little ones do things to push your buttons. I have gone off on my fiance quite a few times over the years. The only thing that helps for me is to go for a very long walk. Basically, I see it as…

I get up and workout/go for a walk first thing in the morning. If I don't exercise right when I get up, then I just don't have the energy for the rest of the day. Also, I have found that green tea really helps. I drink at least 1-2 cups of decaffeinated tea per day. Something in it gives me a little perk without the…

I'm 31 and getting married in June. Trying to lose some weight before the big day, also. I would love to friend you. :)

I love Indian food and make it for dinner one night and then eat it for lunch the rest of the week. So, I eat a lot of lentils, mung beans (split, otherwise they take a long time to cook), quiinoa (my new favorite grain! lots of protein), and brown basmati rice. Also, bananas with peanut butter (just peanuts, no oil or…

Thanks! I have Netflix, but never thought of looking for workouts there. I will definitely check it out. :)

I really enjoy Richard Simmons workouts....so much fun. :) My favorites were Dance Your Pants off and Broadway Sweat, but he hasn't released them in DVD format. :( Are you doing the new Sweating to the Oldies? Let me know how it is. :) I'm going to check it out of the library.

Thanks everyone! Excited to check them all out! No, I don't have a Wii. Wish I did. I love to dance (lost 40 lbs doing Richard Simmons workouts a few years ago).

Good question. I've been wondering the same thing.

Hey Jenny! I just signed up yesterday as well. I am 31 and getting married in May. Not trying to lose weight for the wedding or anything, just trying to get healthy. We want to start a family right away as well. I had the same thought....get into good habits now and it will come naturally/become a healthy habit later on. :)