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I love that too but I also came up with my own Food is a fuel not a hobby!! Your body is a wonderfully made machine As with any machine you must make pit stops through out the day to keep going. Its wisest to fill up on the best fuel and not the cheap stuff. As with any machine if you choose cheap its going to clog your…

oh wow thanks for the reminder!!! You can also add peaches or pineapple chunks to make a very tasty and healthy treat/snack

I dont think there is a way to do that. Im having to make myself slow down. Ive hurt my ankle pushing myself the way I have been pushing. I keep forgetting Im not 24 anymore. Remember the story of the Rabbit and turtle? The turtle was slow but in the end he won the race because he was persistent We will get there!!! Its…

excellent advice:)

Im one of the most guilty of over eaters whats working for me is eating 5 times a day and eating real food not diet bars and such I simply dont get as hungry I had to go through the sugar withdrawals and soda withdrawals but it was well worth it

Ya'll will be happy to know that the majority of fat in peanut butter is monounsaturated and THIS lowers the risk of heart disease. It also is a good source of niacin, vitamin E, calcium, copper, potassium, iron, and magnesium Its also loaded with fiber After doing some reading I also discovered peanut butter contains the…

Former diet coke addict here.....Im proof you can give them up....I was drinking an ungodly amount The following is a big reason to cut them out or at least only allow yourself a couple a week Three Reasons to Rethink that Diet Coke You’re About to Drink January 3rd, 2010Leave a commentGo to comments 723 Share Care for…

sounds like your potassium may be low as other have suggested.....try adding bananas, cantaloupe, raisins, Apricots and or figs to your diet....or to make it real easy a potassium supplement....you might wanna get your Dr to draw blood just to check things out... You also could have restless leg syndrome since this seems…

Miller11 is right....I know from all my connections a base is a small city within itself:)......make friends and get busy:) you can do it!

First of all....thank you! Thank you for your sacrifice as a military family. I appreciate those who serve and have a deep love and respect for their families. Stop looking at this as a diet but a healthy way of living. Living healthier can help you deal with so much more than not This is what Ive finally had to get in my…

This is the most absolutely fantastic program that I have found over the years that will pull weight off. is...Body for life for women Ive used it before but sadly wasnt very serious about a healthy lifestyle.....I am now Read about it here http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32613.asp Read about the weight training…

Simple I think of the severe pain Ive been in the last year with my back hips knees and ankles....then the fact that for a week this summer my husband had to help me put on my socks and shoes because the pain was unbearable....Now every time I look at something thats not healthy I can imagine that pain coming back oh heck…

Welcome to MFP....This site is an awesome tool to assist in your goals Im loving it:) It makes calorie counting easy:) It puts it right in your face I really like that. I have a few sayings that help me Diet is a dirty word Diets never work....instead opt for a healthy life style change one that will be with you forever…

These ladies are correct. You haven't given yourself time to grieve Take one day at a time and do one thing good for yourself on a daily basis. In stead of thinking work out....just walk and breath. Talk to your sister...talk to God I dont know what your personal faith is....but if it is a part of who you are, lean on it,…

oh wow that looks awesome...thanks for sharing

Remember food is a fuel not a hobby Alex is right if you take in less calories than you expend you will lose.....just dont dip to low because that will steal your energy and you wont feel worth a tiddle The absolute best way to lose weight has nothing to do with shakes or supplements unless you are a body builder and are…

I was gonna say what Angel said.....also try thrift shops in general...Im blessed I have 4 within driving distance:) I rarely buy new clothes

You didnt mention the type of exercise....I have found when I follow up with 3 days of rotating upper and body weight training work outs a week and three days of cardio a week ( you can walk though every day) Making healthy food choices 5 times a day ( thats breakfast snack lunch snack supper then pushing to hit between…

For me its all about reprogramming my brain to the following Food is a fuel not a hobby My body is a vehicle I must choose proper times for fueling, the right amount ,and highest quality of fuel to keep my vehicle running at its best Grazing is for cows Im not a cow Crappy fuel (ex junk food) equals added baggage Added…

My goal is to increase my evening walk to 3 miles instead of 2

maybe motorcyclist :-)...welcome aboard Awesome site!

I knew what you were trying to say:-)

Dimessmer This is a really good read with photo http://www.onemorebite-weightloss.com/muscle-to-fat.html

18 reasons to weight train 1. Weight training tones your muscles which looks great and raises your basal metabolism...which causes you to burn more calories 24 hours a day. You'll even burn more calories while you're sleeping. 2. Weight training can reverse the natural decline in your metabolism which begins around age 30.…