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I have used these for motion sickness during a kayaking trip and they worked wonders. So far, ginger tea, lemon drops, pretzels, and saltines, along with appropriate veggies and fruits, seem to be working well for me. I suspect I am one of the lucky ones. :) The only time I've gotten sick is when I waited too long to eat…

Today, I learned that changes to diary settings (i.e., the names or number of meals on the food diary) apply to all previous entries, too. Oops. I went from four entries to two and now half of my food for the past week is gone. I did a terrible job of logging last week so I suppose this is a nice coincidence. Reading all…

- Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts): 5 - Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts): 4 - Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts): 5 - Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts): 0 - Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5…

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- Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts): 6 - Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts): 5 - Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts): 7 - Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts): - Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5 pts):…

Thanks for all of the great suggestions. Insomnia and I have been friends for awhile, but even more so now that I am pregnant. Thanks for the great suggestions. Someone else also suggested doing a few sun salutations. Here is a modified version for pregnancy: http://www.ekhartyoga.com/video/pregnancy-sun-salutation

Hi! I am expecting May 2014 and this will be our first. I'm an older and wiser mom-to-be at 35 years old. I am also not afraid to say that I have NO idea what I am getting myself into. :) Feel free to add me!

- Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts): 7 - Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts): 4 - Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts): 6 - Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts): 0 - Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5…

- Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts): 7 - Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts): 7 - Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts): 7 - Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts): 0 - Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5…

- Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 pts): 7 - Number of days you have 2 (e.g. 1/2c) servings of fruit (3 pts): 7 - Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 pts): 6 - Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 pts): 0 - Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary (5…

Let's do this! My Challenger's Choice for the week is to work on my dissertation for four hours a day at least three days this week.

Yes, indeed! Thanks!

- Days I drank 8 cups of water: 6 - Days I ate 2 (1/2c) servings of fruit: 7 - Days I ate 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables: 7 - Days I avoided refined sugary snacks: 0 - Days I logged all food consumed in my MFP food diary: 6 - Days I exercised for 30 minutes: - Days I exercised for 45+ minutes: 2 - Days I practiced…

- Days I drank 8 cups of water: 4 - Days I ate 2 (1/2c) servings of fruit: 5 - Days I ate 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables: 3 - Days I avoided refined sugary snacks: 0 - Days I logged all food consumed in my MFP food diary: 4 - Days I exercised for 30 minutes: 0 - Days I exercised for 45+ minutes: 2 - Days I practiced…

Carbs shmarbs! I lose weight when I get my butt moving (for me this means running, cycling, spinning, or elliptical), drink plenty of water, and am mindful (rather than mindless) about how much I eat. Good luck!

Anything from Charleston Coffee Roasters (http://charlestoncoffeeroasters.com/) or from Counter Culture Coffee (http://counterculturecoffee.com/). Each does mail order. A distant third would be any of the coffees from Trader Joe's.

Maybe you're not starting over. Perhaps it's just a continuous journey with some ups and downs. There will be good and bad days, weeks, months, or even years. C'est la vie, eh? I am glad you're here. Let's do what we can to tip the scale toward the good!

- Days I drank 8 cups of water: 5 - Days I ate 2 (1/2c) servings of fruit: 6 - Days I ate 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables: 7 - Days I avoided refined sugary snacks: - Days I logged all food consumed in my MFP food diary: 4 - Days I exercised for 30 minutes: 0 - Days I exercised for 45+ minutes: 2 - Days I practiced…

- Days I drank 8 cups of water: 5 - Days I ate 2 (1/2c) servings of fruit: 6 - Days I ate 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables: 5 - Days I avoided refined sugary snacks: 0 - Days I logged all food consumed in my MFP food diary: 3 - Days I exercised for 30 minutes: 1 - Days I exercised for 45+ minutes: 1 - Days I practiced…

60 miles or bust!

- Days I drank 8 cups of water: 7 - Days I ate 2 (1/2c) servings of fruit: 7 - Days I ate 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables: 5 - Days I avoided refined sugary snacks: 0 (My Achilles heal!) - Days I logged all food consumed in my MFP food diary: 7 - Days I exercised for 30 minutes: 1 - Days I exercised for 45+ minutes: 3 -…

A timer is my best friend. I always figure that I can do anything for 5 minutes. So, maybe you tell yourself, I will get in the pool for just 5 minutes. And if that's all you do, then you accomplished your goal. If you do more than that, then you exceed your goal! I understand how depression can put us in that listless,…

Let's do this, Kelli! I am sending a friend request now. That was a gracious introduction. The one thing I am wondering is if you can work some exercise into your weekends and disguise it as fun, such as a bike ride or walk in a local park. Also, rather than an elaborate schedule, consider small changes changes one at a…

- Number of days you drink 8 cups of water(3 points): 5 - Number of days you have 2 (1/2c) servings of fruit (3 points): 4 - Number of days you have 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables (5 points): 3 - Number of days you avoid refined sugary snacks (5 points): 1 - Number of days you log all food consumed in your MFP food diary…

Look at all those victories! Yes!

Thank you for the dose of inspiration! Throw away excuses... Great image! You both look fabulous. I love your haircut (and color?), too!

First, Elizabeth, kudos for your use of "ya'll." My Southern belle self appreciates it. Second: - Days I drank 8 cups of water: 6 - Days I ate 2 (1/2c) servings of fruit: 6 - Days I ate 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables: 6 - Days I avoided refined sugary snacks: 0 - Days I logged all food consumed in my MFP food diary: 5 -…

Hello, Melody Lou! I am sending a friend request. I log in regularly and comment daily on folks' activities. I'll be cheering you on as you continue on this "slow challenge." I am convinced that while every day may not be ideal, there are small victories to be found (sometimes hidden) in each day. So, let's share our…

- Days I drank 8 cups of water: 7 - Days I ate 2 (1/2c) servings of fruit: 7 - Days I ate 3 (1/2c) servings of vegetables: 5 - Days I avoided refined sugary snacks: 2 - Days I logged all food consumed in my MFP food diary: 7 - Days I exercised for 30 minutes: 1 - Days I exercised for 45+ minutes: 4 - Days I practiced…

I can't think of a better motivation tool for me than that chart! It is on! :) More importantly: Awesome job, folks! I am really happy to be doing this with each of you. Thanks for being part of my cheer squad. Reaching for my bottle of water, India (aka "Subcontinent")