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I just read about Anne Hathaway and her role in Les Miserables. She lost 25lbs. 15 of it within a 2 week time period barely surviving on two square of oatmeal paste (WTH that is). I'd love to lose 14lb myself but not at the risk of my health. She admits how unhealthy it was on her, she wasn't able to focus or sleep and it…

Well if you don't want to slave over a stove for an hour, get a crock pot. There are websites/cookbooks about cooking healthy meals in a crock pot. Put in the ingredients in the am and its done at dinner time. Not sure you can get easier/healthier than that. Meal plan while the baby naps. Look up 30 minute meals. Cook in…

First off make sure you're eating enough good quality food. If it is truly boredom, chances are it will pass if you distract yourself. I'd start off with a glass of water. If that doesn't fill you up, look for other things to take your mind off it until it passes. Things that work as practical distractions for me:…

I've done yoga for several years now. I recently changed up my routine to include more cardio. So MWF I do Cardio/Strength Training w/Weights. On TTh I do Yoga. The cardio and strength training are perfect for my weight loss needs and to help define muscle. I'm starting to see definition in muscles that I didn't have with…

I either do it in bare feet or ballet slippers.

I didn't know there was a 30 day Shred. I've been doing Ripped in 30 days on Gaiam.tv for the past couple of weeks. Thanks to everyone who said Shred is on YouTube. I just did it for the first time. Shred is very similar to Ripped in 30. So today I did Ripped in 30 w/5lb weights and Shred in 30 w/3lb weights. I'm feeling…

I am 5'8" I have weighed anywhere from 110 to 155 through my life. My wrist measurements put me at a small frame. I think I looked the best at 137. I am naturally top heavy and in the past I've been told I look like a bean pole with boobs. I currently weigh 150. I'd like to be 140-145. However I will settle for whatever…

I love my GaimTV.com it's subscription based 8 bucks a month with a free 10 day trial. I get Pilates, Yoga, Cardio and Strength Training. Jillian Michaels is one of the trainers. So far about a month into it and love it. I hook up my iPhone to the big screen and work out whenever I want to.

Every now and then. I never see a change on the scale but I see a change in how my body is physically changing and developing. I'd like to lose anywhere from 5 to 10lbs but I'm more interested in losing a couple of inches in my waist and in my hips.

5'8" What are your measurements? 42-28-35 What's your weight? 150.3 What's your goal measurements/weight? 140 - 145 38-26-34

There's a huge difference between 1200 calories of processed foods and 1200 calories of natural foods.

Try eating more nuts, especially Almonds. Almonds, like other nuts are high in fiber but Almonds are a natural laxative. I actually can't eat them because they are such great laxatives :)

Congratulations.... how inspirational you are!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

I just joined gaiamtv.com a couple of weeks. They had a Free Trial offer. I love it. I've been doing the same Yoga workouts for 7 years now so I'm like a kid in the candy store trying something new every day.My favorites are Jillian Michaels workouts but there are some really good Firm and Winsor Pilates too. I think it's…

Unless you have children together, initially you need distance (emotional and physical) to allow for recovery and go through the stages of grief. Yeah, breaking up if you had any emotional attachment to a person, involves grieving for that loss. As long as you both keep your new relationships a priority and do not…

Absolutely. We eat extremely healthy at our house. I feed 3 (my guy and my 86 yr old mom) on about what you are spending sometimes a great deal less. I can do dinner for 3 on less than 10.00. With the exception of my breakfast cereal, we don't eat really eat processed foods. I cook everything from scratch (except for whole…

I do wall push ups when I go to the bathroom in the morning. (I work from home). Whenever I go into the kitchen I fill up my water glass. I too am a proud member of the tiny bladder club!! Although sometimes it has its drawbacks (road trips!). Although I do know all the cleanest and finest bathrooms in LA. :)

Produce (spinach salad, corn on the cob, brocoli, tomatoes, avocados, fresh herbs) Fruit: Cherries, blueberries, strawberries, peaches (I'm a season fruit girl, gotta have them when they're available) Seafood: Mahi mahi, salmon, scallops Chicken Breasts Pasta; Whole wheat Pasta Brown Jasmine Rice Danish Rye/Pumpernickel…

I do 5 to 6 meals but I do 3 larger meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and 2 to 3 smaller snack meals in between. My morning snack is yogurt and my afternoon snack is generally a power bar or fruit. I eat at 6, 9, 12, 3 and 6. I recently noticed I wasn't indulging in my evening snack all the time. This just works for me.

I break up my meals into 6 segments (breakfast, lunch, dinner and three snacks). The last snack around 8pm. That helps me get through the night. If I don't have something, I don't sleep well, if at all. I usually have fruit or a bowl of cereal before bed.

Are you consuming enough healthy calories? Change of lifestyle (stress, eating or exercise habit with extreme change) can affect your TOM. Sometimes you just need to relax and it will come. However, if you haven't had your period within the week, I'd consider going in and visiting your Dr, get a check up and if need be,…

Eat big before you go. Chances are you'll be standing the whole time so get your groove on. Maybe you can get up and walk around between the opening act. You could probably get away with sneaking in a protein bar in your purse. If questioned, just tell them you're hypoglycemic.

Count me in... feel free to add me also. Actually I'm going for 7 but won't cry if I lose 10 :)

I do this... I feel like it holds me accountable for what I'm about to eat. I don't venture off it either. My only problem is that I'm still a sugar fiend to some extent. Working on that though. Learning the difference between natural sugar (fruits) and sugary foods.

Height : 5'8" Weight: 150lbs Bust: 40" Waist: 27" Hips: 35"

Italian - Special request whole wheat pasta (most restaurants will accomodate). Stick with tomato-based vs creamy (alfredo) sauces. I look for dishes that have olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, basil and chicken. One of my favorite healthy dishes is Cappelini Pomodoro (no chicken). Chinese - For me this is just dangerous…

Mmmmm as in Cadbury :)

I'm an over-easy kinda gal. But my guy makes killer scrambled eggs. First he cuts up Peppered Sausage and then cooks it for a bit, adds in the eggs and scrambles them in the pan, mixing with the sausage. Adds a slice of Smoked Gouda Cheese. It's the closest to heaven tasting (and probable even better because he made it!! I…

I'm 49 and sorta new to the board (actually participating!).

I'm here for a little bit of both. Due to some wonderful life changes, I gained 14lbs in the past year and a half. Now it's time to get back on track. This is the first time (other than my pregnancy 20+yrs ago) where I have gained weight. My SO says I look great and loves the new curves I have but I'm feeling insecure…