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I recognized the teacher in you! I am sick of all of these TOM threads :yawn: :ohwell: :embarassed:

You are so creative! I grew up in a small town which only had a very small weight room in the 80's. Once sports was over for the school year; I used things like: cutting grass, chopping wood, hoeing weeds. etc. These keep me in incredible good shape. I guess those were the pre-crossfit days. :-)

This young man has read my mind verbatim. I work as a school counselor and we strictly enforce a dress code of no pajama pants or leggings as pants for our students. I rarely care what people wear; but, seeing a mom at school wearing pajama pants or yoga pants makes me think "unclean". And not setting a good example for…

You are a beautiful lady!

I bet you don't look as if you weigh that. Your height can "hide" a lot of weight. Please add me as a friend; at 5"7'--I get it!

I have recently started gluten free. I am looking for friends.

I need to see responses.. I have gained 5 pounds since I've started doing 35 minutes of step aerobics AND 8 pound weights for my arms AND push-ups [I've been doing these about a month 3-4 times per week]! This is CRAZY! :sad: :indifferent:

I do step areobics alone in my home. I can see results after only doing it for four weeks. YOU have to do what works for YOU! It is all mental :-)

I am 42 and your story is my story. Anyone who is experiencing the same; add me as a friend. This weight-loss/healthy journey is a trek!

BUMP for later....

I am soon to be 43; I definitely don't qualify for "granny porn". Life goes so fast; enjoy it 20 and 30 somethings. One day you will try to figure out where the years went. Trust me.

I concur!

avocados, bananas, cherries (Rainer), any type of berry

I love avocados! They are generally 250 calories. I don't see how you can gain weight by eating such a natural and wholesome product. I normally eat at least one a day. They are very high in fiber!

Absolutely! You Rock!!!

Honey, that is a great story. You are amazing and beautiful!!! I hope the P90X creator is listening. Who knows how to contact him?

This is me to a T! Even though you can't spot reduce; I have found Step aerobics works best for me. It tones up my legs, butt, and thighs quicker than any exercise I have done. I used to take classes, then dvds; now I make up my own routines. I have been doing Step since 1992; so I pretty much have some good routines…

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I love them, too!

Avocados...definitely! :laugh:

I do! I have most of his dvds.

Do you have allergies?

I.Don't.Like.Them.At.All!

I found when I reduce my carbs to aroudn 100; I lost weight better. Are you hour-glass shaped? If so, reduce your carbs. Good luck!

I eat a whole one on most days and I'm still losing weight. [/quote] I concur; perfect with a hint of lime juice and ripe banana!

I understand why people hide their dairies. SOME people on MFP are self-righteous and judgmental! PERIOD!!!!

I have been married 16 years. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A6yXTD7CYAE4Ha3.jpg:large

I am getting ready for work; if that helps.

Yes I have and you can make it! I used to drink 2-32 oz diet cokes every day; PLUS at least a 6 pack of Coke 0 a day. I quit cold turkey on December 3. I had an awful headache the first 2 days. They eased up as time went on. I am proud to say I have only drank water and a little sweet tea (I am from the south) since then.…

I eat real butter only. Margarine is awful tasting and awful for your health!