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Same for me. Celery is a great replacement for pita chips (I love the pitas, but too much of a good thing!) I have been snacking on apricots and prunes lately, although you don't want to eat too many of them, especially if you are stuck in rush hour traffic. Peanuts are also good to have.

I am doing both. My goal is to lose 20 pounds and increase strength and muscle size. It is working and I have lost about 18 pounds. I try to keep under my calorie goal, but on some days I go over (usually on my day of rest, my body seems to be extra hungry.) I also try to break up my meals so I am constantly feeding my…

I noticed that recently too. I think that most of the calorie counts are estimates. I'm not particularly concerned because I go by the end results. If you consistently stay under calories and you are losing a little weight at a time, then it should be fine. If you are gaining weight, but staying under calories, then you…

My belt. It's on the last notch. I can't wait to throw it away because it is almost too big.

I might be in the minority but, I think it is important to be concerned about what the other sex is thinking about your appearance. If I didn't care what women thought, I wouldn't even bother shaving or putting on deodorant. In stead, I like to workout, keep thin, and dress sharp and i expect my partner to do the same.…

"no worries." "OMG." I think I have heard enough OMGs to last a lifetime. As far as "no worries" or "no problem," you are better off just saying nothing.

I use an Oster 12 speed. It was about $29.99 plus tax. The important feature is that it has a metal gear. The cheapo blenders with the plastic gear get stripped out and are a waste of money, so make sure you check out the gear.

Remember that a lot of people who are "heavy lifting" have been weight training for years. They didn't start out that way. Listen to what your body is saying. If your joints are still hurting, take it easy. It will eventually come, but don't push it too hard. Not only that, I tend to use lighter weights with higher…

Time for another gym.

A jar of peanut butter and a couple of loafs of whole wheat bread will go a long way for about $9.+

The "science" I used is based on Dr. McDougall's book "Digestive Tuneup" you pointy-headed gusano. It's not bad for you in moderation. You're confusing your anecdotal and unconfirmed experience with actual science. You can always find someone who will say "I stopped eating/drinking <substance x> and I feel so much better"…

It's obvious from these posts that you don't want to ask an addict for advice about their addiction. Coffee IS BAD for you. It has properties that are good, but overall, it is a negative. It raises blood pressure, but even worse, it raises the acid level in your body. Your stomach has to produce more acid to properly…

You know, I have the same problem. I love to eat, especially after dinner. It's like a craving that won't go away. I came up with a partial solution. I started watching movies in the evening. I shut everything down, turn out the lights and rent something off of Amazon.com or find something free to watch on Youtube. Then I…

Some of the items I bring for lunch are protein bars, pita chips, tangerines, cans of tuna with mayonaise and relish packets with crackers, Have you considered getting a small cooler? That would greatly increase your food options.

I have become a big fan of "bodysquats." Place your feet at around shoulders apart, kneel as low as you can, then come back up. I like to do sets of 10. They are great for your thighs and posterior (booty). The results can be amazing and its an area we all seem to need some work on.

That is normal. I was stuck at 190 lbs for nearly 2 months, then one day, boom, I started falling a pound a day right down to 184lbs. It was great. Now, I am back up to 186-188lbs, but when I started I was at 203lbs, so it is a big success. You are already ahead. Just keep doing what you are doing. Eventually, the weight…

I would take muscular legs over skinny, modelesque legs ANY DAY. It means you are a working woman.

Cow tongue and snails.

If you want to add some muscle, I recommend upping the protein intake. It is also very important to spread it out over the day. I read on Bodybuilding.com that the body can only process about 20 grams of protein at a time (not sure if that applies to women, men or both). Consistency, and small protein rich meals spread out…

8.5 because you are limber, a mother and like hippies!

It's a good starter workout. I like the fact that you are doing squats. A good way to improve your workout is by spending more time in the gym. If it takes you an hour to do your routine, add another half hour and do other excercises. Maybe do some light bench presses or incline flys to build up your chest, do some…

I am six foot, 186 lbs and I try to get around 2,500 calories. I have had some decent results. More important than the number of calories is the kind of food you are going to be eating. Mix it up with a lot of complex carbs, whey protein powder, casein, aminos, beef (not too much, though). For me, keeping my muscles fed…

Apricots are as good as any candy treat, in my opinion.

Guys are a bunch of idiots. Go online and look up women like "Monica Brant" or "Cory Everson" and find out what their routines look like. A friend of mine is dating a figure model and she gave us some really good advice. She pointed out the importance of complex carbohydrates --yams, brown rice, peas, etc. She also turned…

I recently have started doing bodysquats. Basically, placing your feet about shoulder length apart, bending to a crouch, then standing upright. I do at least 100 per week. I break it up into sets of 10. I do 10 repetitions, then rest, then 10 repetitions and rest for a moment, 10 more, etc. The great thing about the…

Sometimes, the best thing to do is wait it out. Your body might still be running to catch up with you. I hit a plateau this year that lasted for a month. I was stuck at 190lbs, then suddenly, the weight just started dropping off. I went down to 184 in about 9 days, then wham, hit another wall. I recommend patience or…

Bodysquats (without weight) will also do alot to pump up your booty. I try to do at least 10 sets of 10 repetitions every week.

These are awesome excercises, but I would recommend increasing the number of sets at some point in the future. 3 sets is good for a beginner, but if you really want to get people to notice your arms, do about 5-10 sets. Arms are for work. Work the muscle until it hurts. Then, make sure you get some good protein to maintain…

Body squats. "Buns of Steel."

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