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I have a feeling that a high percentage of us here at MFP will understand EXACTLY how you feel. It is intimidating. You feel like you're really putting yourself out there. But that's a part of this journey. In order to make a change for the better, you actually have to get down and dirty into "THIS IS HOW I AM NOW" because…

Didn't read any of the posts here but my vote goes towards that she looks completely fantastic, I'm jealous and want muscles like that.

Key word here is "ex" lol

I say that if you're not hungry, don't force yourself to eat. Eat when you're hungry, not because you feel like you have to. The only concern I'd have in your case, is to make sure that you are fueling your body correctly. Make sure you're providing your body what it needs. Look at your macros. Does anything seem off? If…

:( Oops. I'm sorry. One of those people was me. :( I saw a lady with her trainer and she was doing pushups from her toes with a big ol' weight on her back. She did SIX! I was so impressed and just... hopeful that I could do that someday. I found it inspiring to see a woman capable of such awesomeness. It's like seeing a…

Yeah I'm fat. When I say so, my favorite response is something along the lines of "Don't beat yourself up about it. You're working hard to change it and over time it will change. You gotta stay positive." Usually if i'm commenting on my weight, it's because i'm really feeling down about the fact that I AM fat. Encouraging…

If I am genuinely concerned for their safety, I will DEFINITELY step in and say something. As politely as possible, of course. But yes, I would. I would just feel so horrible if by my not wanting to hurt someone's feelings, a person ends up getting seriously hurt. How awful would that be? If you could have prevented their…

Eating fiber and protein is awesome. Keep doing that. Going over those numbers means you are winning. Going over your sugars and calories is less awesome. NOW YOU KNOW.

Hey gurl, Here's my little secret for you - it's proven itself to be true many times over, especially in public places... It's a little something to keep in mind that helps you to forgive people when they do mean things... Are you ready? okay... "Nine times out of ten... the person you are talking to is an idiot." And…

Bump for drooling over later...

If you're thinkin' it, and you honestly believe it, then say it. I like to know what's on your mind and what you're thinkin' about. Also compliments make me go :blushing: :tongue: Of course this is in like a bf/gf or husband/wife scenario, not like... pickin' up chicks at the bar scenario. Then just chat about stuff.

1. I've always loved my nose, I think it's the perfect shape. #cutestnoseever 2. I love the shade of blue that my eyes are. Such a pretty blue. 3. My smile - I manage to make a big impression on people when I smile. It really makes a difference in their opinion of me, I think. It's a nice smile. It's a shame that all of my…

This seems to be an EXTREMELY common problem. Here's why I think that is... The most common method for losing weight is to eat at a deficit; to DENY YOUR BODY WHAT IT DESIRES. Your body craves the calories from food to fuel your body because of the exercise you do, burning calories. And all the "diets" out there are just…

There's no such thing as the "wrong" exercise. Different types of exercise will provide different benefits and will serve different purposes, but there's no such thing as a "wrong" exercise. Walking is a FABULOUS exercise. If you enjoy it - EVEN BETTER! ADDING VARIETY to your exercise is great because then you can gain…

Here's something I learned recently about guys... We tend to be coddle-y with them? And be like "noooooo it's okaaaaaay don't worryyyyyyy bleh bleh bleeeeeeeeh" and it's lame. Sometimes you need to give them a little bit of a shake. Be a bit harsh. If I were you talking to him, this is what I would say... "You need to…

Getting FROM caring what other people say to an unhealthy degree TO taking into account what other people say, but ultimately understanding that their opinion is not as important as your own... is a difficult and time-consuming process. Once I started keeping a journal -- that is, using the MFP blog to write out my…

Protip: Everything gives you cancer.

STEP 1: EAT MORE FOOD. STEP 2: FIND NEW DOCTOR. Take those two steps and call us in the morning.

Nice plan!! Think about kittens and unicorns and rainbows during my minute!! #yaaaaaay

Exactly what I was gonna say :tongue: But also remember that it's pretty hard to drink TOO MUCH water, so if you drink twelve 8 oz cups, that's fine too! It took me a while to realize that when people say "8-ounce cups" that's the same as a MEASURING cup. #derkadurr :tongue: Also yes, drinking your water does help you to…

Cool! Thanks. ^_^

That's awesome! I'm just curious what types of fats would be best. I'm hearing coconut oil and avocado... what else? I've heard that flax oil is good too? What other sources have you used?

So glad that you posted this. Thanks. :flowerforyou: Bumpbumpitybumpbumpbump!!

All of what has been said is so so so true. You had a routine and your routine isn't as perfect as it was before. But that's life! You make plans and then life happens and the plan doesn't work. <---- LEARNED BY EXPERIENCE. So here's what you have to understand: THAT'S OKAY. A super organized plan isn't necessary to be…

lol Yeah he has a degree and everything and he's a real doctor... however, he seems to have "sold out." He gets paid to endorse products that aren't necessarily a good idea. I find it pretty sad because he took an oath to help people be healthy... and yet he advertises whatever product will pay him to do so... There's a…

Thanksgiving is a holiday to take a step back and take a look at your life. All of the things in your life that are stressing you out or are frustrating you... how important are they? And especially, how important are they in comparison to your friends, your family, your loved ones, your health, and all of the joys that…

For some reason I broke out Minecraft again... Why did I break out Minecraft? It just ate up tons of my time and was pointless *looks back at screen* - OMG MY CHICKENS AHAHAHAHAHA YEEEEEEEEEEEEEES THROW ALL THE EGGS!!!! MILLIONS OF CHICKEEEEEEEEENS MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHA THEY ARE SO ADORABLE AAAAHHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHA...…

Right now my tactics are to write everything happening in my life in my blog, make lists, make tiny goals, and celebrate any and every improvement. Don't look at it as a long term battle, but a right now battle. Also: learning to cook! haha. Also eat protein and then lift heavy *kitten*. :P

Another thing that happens is that you'll (subconciously) think "Oh, I've lost 24 lbs, I can totally afford to eat ___." Because you'll start to look at your starting weight as the "norm" and you're way below your "norm." If you think this might be a part of what's going on, then the answer is pretty clear. While you want…

Holy crap you lost 12 pounds?? AWESOME. Man, don't sell yourself short. Whatever you're doing, you're doing it right! Don't get impatient, this stuff takes time. Keep at it and you'll reach your goals in time. :)