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Thanks all!

Thank you all. I am going to start doing just that; take more time for myself, even if it's just a 30 minute walk. I have a husband to be strong for and a little girl to be there for as well. Time's are tough but have to be positive looking ahead.

@Zereus....Enrique Iglesias

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Punch him in the jaw. Just kidding :/ Growing up in a family where my stepfather was verbally abusive to my mother (I'm not saying his is but his tone leads me to believe this isn't the only "bad" thing he's said to you), I can understand how you feel. Instead of feeling sorry for yourself about HOW his comments make you…

Outside of chili, I usually only cook my protein in the crockpot; my husband doesn't like a whole meal out of it becuase he thinks it's too bland and turns mushy. Usually just pork loin or rump roast seasoned with French Onion Soup mix and that's it! Oh and grape jelly meatballs

I'm doing the Shamrock run in March and the Dirty Girl Mud Run at KB in September!

Oh the infamous muffin top. I found crunches really only work the "6 pack" region and upper abs. Having a lower percentage of body fat and strength training to work the entire core actually make sense. Here's what I've read is the quickest way to reduce "muffin-top syndrome" -Do aerobic activity. Slim down so your core…

Yeah just trying to find out how to get activity here. Where is everyone from?

I am glad she posted this topic because I am in the same shoes! I think it's a far stretch that the assumption could mean she's an alcoholic simply because she asked to CUT down on it, not REMOVE it from her life altogether. I posted a topic the other day about this because I chose to remove it for a couple weeks to help…

I heard raspberry ketones were great but you have to take the concentrated form, not mixed with anything else to get results. They cost a fortune! I wondered the same thing too but I don't want that "crutch" to help me lose weight. Unless you have an underlying medical condition, going back to basics is the best way..good…

@Jujulamb..........Lucy Luei!

@Dream....Gina Ribisi!

@Breaking....everyone tells me I look like Ugly Betty! LOL

@plcowner..........Ed Harris :)

I did WW after my baby was born 4 years ago and lost 7 lbs and quit because I thought it was too expensive. I went to the meetings and felt a little odd and I started to learn how it all "worked". I downgraded to E-tools which was still $16 a month. I haven't lost any weight since (in fact I've gained) and found MFP…

I am a Splenda girl or just straight up sugar. I am not a sweets person so I really don't consume much sugar...at least I don't think? GAH! I better check my diary. What is the normal range for daily sugar?

I can understand. It's hard to make it sound like you don't have a problem when you mention it but in order to kickstart my weight loss, I have to start somewhere. That's just me. I can't speak for anyone else. I don't eat sweets so really my caloric downfall is the wine right now. So instead of cookies and cake, I'm…

Thanks everyone. I don't think restricting an entire food group is wide; just controlling it. I love dairy so this would be too tough for me. My sister lost 40 lbs on Paleo. But she's also a chef and cooks all clean foods for her clients. I can't afford that!

Welcome back Andy! I always knew you would come back.

Go on a Paleo diet. You can't have dairy anyways.

@gemjarjelly--Milla Jovovich

Still here!

Anyone ever try Sugar Cookie tea by Celestial Seasonings?

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I read labels but might not be really reading the most important. At a glance, I look at: -Calories per serving -Servings per container -First 3 ingredients to check to see what they constitute. Even though I'm not on a gluten-free diet, I check to see if it's gluten free. -I do not try to buy anything with hydrogenated…

Yum! How many cals is this?

I usually make boiled chicken for the week (I love dark meat even though it's not that great but is the most flavorful) and eat it with rice cups (Minute Rice microwave cups). I sometimes stir in some salsa. As a side, I make cut up peppers (red, green, yellow), with cucumbers and green olives and sprinkle Mrs. Dash Garlic…

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