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I will attempt to explain the difference between religious and spiritual: Religious is when you subscribe to a particular organized religion, and you take that church's word as the law of God and life and whatnot. Being spiritual is when you aren't affiliated with a church, but you do have your own ideas about God-…

This will get buried, but I was a strict vegetarian for two years. I ate cheese and eggs, but no meat whatsoever. I felt very good for the first 3 months or so, but then my energy started to rapidly decline. It got to where, during any kind of physical exertion, I would feel a crushing tiredness, like all my energy was…

In the past I have lost approx 50 lbs, just watching what I eat and doing workout videos and walking. If you would prefer to work out at home, DO NOT purchase a gym membership. You won't go, and they get really crowded from about January to about May because of New Years people.

Whenever I see an overweight person running, I think Wow, that looks so hard. They must be a total badass to be out there burning it up. Also, as a person who is in (but almost out of) the overweight category, it's nice for me to see a runner who isn't 114 lbs. I live in a college town, and it sometimes seems like 99.9…

Ouch! I had them really bad once- it helped A LOT to wear leg braces, the tighter the better. Definitely helps the pain and helps you feel more stable. I couldn't do any sort of running without pain for 6 weeks. Also, ice. I wouldn't recommend pain killers, just because they didn't make much difference to me, and I didn't…

I second anything from the biggest loser- they are really mindful of injury, etc, but are also pretty challenging. Definitely worth it.

My knees have clicked my entire life. I asked the doctor about it once, and he said it was just my kneecap sliding a little and not to worry about it. It's a little unsettling to hear something like that, but apparently it's normal. So, no worries. It has never affected my performance in any kind of activity, and has never…

Every time I see them, looking so cute at their little tables, I feel guilty. But when they ask me, I'm like "Sorry, I'm trying to watch what I eat." Then I watch other people buy the cookies, and I think evil things: "Hahaha, you buy those cookies. I hope they taste delicious, because they are full of sugar and fat, and…

I wouldn't mind getting a tattoo if I were really satisfied with where I was physically, looks-wise and strength-wise. I already have two, though, and they are pretty big.. whenever I think about getting another one, I get scared of looking trashy. But it is a huge milestone. I'd probably get a tiny one, like a word or…

If I have a good week, I'll get a new bottle of nail polish or something. I reward myself with clothes that fit when I shed a size, or I'll go on a little day trip somewhere cool. It's more mental, though. Seeing the number on the scale go down and logging (slightly) under my calorie goal, or kicking *kitten* at the gym..…

Fear is holding you back, chica. Losing weight is terrifying- a lot of people in the real world don't really get that. But you are a warrior! You are the master of your own destiny, the captain of your soul! You know why you're doing this, that's half the battle. I guess I would recommend meditating, visualizing yourself…

1. Dark Chocolate Banana Babies- freaking delicious, 130 cals. 2. 1/2 PB&J sandwich 3. Pop Secret 100 Calorie Pack 3.5. Blueberries. I'd probably eat 3 pints a day if I could afford it.

I mean, sometimes I use all my calories in a day on tea and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Generally, I already put a lot of time and effort into planning my meals, weighing stuff and measuring out portions, getting my calorie count exact, trying to drink more water, exercise, and record it all.. I don't need people…

This post is fabulous! It reminded me of when I was at my heaviest, and going shopping for prom dresses. My best friend and her wonderful mother kept bringing me size after size.. I finally fit a 22. The first one that kind of fit was a red one, and I distinctly remember telling them I felt like a stuffed sausage. Ugh,…

I never know about these threads. One one hand, I'm like "Yeah, screw those people!" then on the other I'm like "Well, what if you actually do have a problem with food and people are legitimately concerned?" But either way, to each his own. I feel like the line between food problem and food management depends a lot on the…

Two words for you: ELECTRIC. BLANKET. I got one for Christmas, and it is the best gift I have ever received. Especially since my roomie is one of those "Oh, let's turn the heat down to 60 degrees, it's so hot in here!" types. Sitting downstairs, my feet go numb..

How strict is your diet usually? When I have been on super strict paleo-type diets, I screw up one time and throw the whole thing away. I'd break down and put a couple teaspoons of sugar in my tea, and beat myself up about it. Allow a little more wiggle room day to day, know that everything does not have to be perfect.…

My secret goals: 1. Wear a tank top and admire my arms instead of trying to hide them. 2. Wear a bikini. Yes, I have stretch marks. Yes I am pasty white. Whatever- I WILL wear a bikini someday in the near future. 3. Run a 5k without feeling like I'm going to die or finishing dead last.

I would go with just sweating more/working out. Also, are you wearing make-up while working out? I PROMISE you, that will screw up your skin faster than anything else. I use zapzyt (sp?) cream at night especially on my forehead, and wash my face immediately after every workout.

I don't know if this is really true- it kind of sounds like an old wives' tale kind of thing. That being said, my stomach is the bane of my existence, so maybe there's something to it.

I lift. I mean, it makes you look better naked, you get stronger, you burn more calories doing nothing because your muscles are maintaining. I really don't see any downside at all, except being sore. My arms are killing this week, but I'll be able to do more push-ups next week because of it.

I'm scared, too, girl. But I've logged for 20 days now, and knowing how much food you can eat makes things a lot less scary. You've already gotten this far.

When I first lost a lot of weight, I was a 22 trying to be a 14. Now I'm a 14 and have been here for a few years. I'm starting the process again, because I want to be an 8. 14 is still plus according to the world of fashion- I want to be in the single digit sizes, so I can walk in any store and find something that fits. 6…

I don't have any friends right now- I'm just starting out on this thing. But the idea of a twin sounds cool, and I'd love to have a support network for challenging weeks. <3 That said, tall girls unite!! Looking for my twin: 5'11 SW: 195 CW: 185 GW: 160ish (we'll see when we get there if I need to go lower).