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I got STUCK losing weight and was really frustrated. Then I realized I'd thrown my body into conserve mode by eating 1200 calories/day and working off about 300. My body was DONE giving up extra fat, because it thought it was on the verge of hitting starvation mode! So I upped my caloric intake and relaxed a bit on the…

Sounds great! My family always goes for a walk afterwards, but we gave up on the "feasting" years ago. We eat about what we would at a regular meal, it's just a meal where the main protein is turkey. I much prefer it to over stuffing myself. While I love fall, like dressing up (that's one of the fun things about being in…

What are you fasting? Everything but water? Is there a spiritual reason behind it? Might help you find a good buddy w/ some more info! :)

I LOVE a good beer, but I've learned that it's really about the TASTE for me, not the buzz of the alcohol. So I buy great quality, often high calorie, beer - rather than the light stuff. I pour myself HALF in a glass and dump the rest. I sip at that 1/2 and LOVE it. Doing this usually helps me continue to lose, and not…

Red ink is cheaper than fake blood and guts. ;)

LOVE that show! If you enjoy it, I highly recommend checking out some back episodes of a podcast called Mail Order Zombie. They had a great summary of the last season and a great discussion on it. I don't think the zombies can become "smart". The whole point of zombies is that they are a social commentary on the…

Start eating higher calorie foods. Try using peanut butter as a protein, or making smoothies! You can boost the calories by adding things to your smoothies. It also helps to eat a larger breakfast. Take the time to scramble some eggs with your usual morning cereal or oatmeal. It's adding a few 100 calories here or there…

I might be worth it to get some allergy testing by your physician. While I haven't heard of anyone being allergic to ALL "raw" veggies/fruits, yet able to eat them processed (cooked, in a smoothie - which is raw w/ additives, etc). Might be a good investment to find out what you're allergic to specifically - just in case…

Hi there! Though my sailor and I eloped (so that we could be married before he deploys), we are throwing a wedding next year! The date is a bit tenative (the Navy can change your schedule at the drop of a hat!), but here are the details! Wedding date: October 12 or November 6th Pounds to lose: 35 lbs! I'd like to lose it…

Sweet Treat - Cinnamon Toast Orowheat double fiber bread, toasted. I can't believe it's not butter spray, 1 tsp sugar, cinnamon to taste! Delicious and under 200 calories1 Skinny cows!!! any type. :) fruit and veggies - all under 200 cal in moderation swiss miss diet hot chocolate (25 calories) 1 serving of most cereals

Depends on the person. Spent over $600 on multiple treatments to the same area. It helped for a few years, but now it's all right back. The darker and finer the hair, the better it works.

WAY TO GO! :) This is definately motivation for me to get my butt in gear!

I think anyone I've ever been in a serious adult relationship with knows how much I weighed. Most of the guys I've dated are like your guy. Lighter and stronger. My Sailor is about the same size I am, but a few inches taller, so he wears it better. We keep each other in check Your Boyfriend sounds like he's supportive and…

AWESOME! I moved to WA from So Cal in April and I MISS GOOD MEXICAN FOOD! I finally found a good place up here but man, does that sodium ever stick around! Remember - their portions are HUGE! You can always ask for a lid and take home 1/2 your bowl to get more joy out of the next day! :)

Try measuring yourself instead! I've seen MUCH more change with the tape than with the scale when I'm heavily working out like you are. Make sure you're eating ENOUGH too!

Yeah - that's actually my LEAST favorite yogurt out there. I don't mind Chobani's, or other greek yogurts, but I lean towards plain, vanilla, or honey sweetened ones. :)

While the scale says I'm up, my jeans fit better than ever! I've also handled my dog being in surgery MUCH better than I expected! The vet made me feel like I'm really doing the right thing for him, and the surgeon agreed as well. AND I found out that My Sailor actually WON'T be able to help me get the dog too and from the…

We saw it on Vudu. Funny! Not hysterical, but funny! Especially if you're a fan of the 1970s and 1980's sci fi movies.

My victory today is in keeping a positive perspective! So far so good! I have an unusually large amount of stress on my plate right now - My Sailor is leaving 2 weeks sooner than we thought, and may be gone longer than anticipated. it's our first deployment. So how am I turning this into a positive? I'm going to use this…

I don't buy my trigger foods either. It's a HUGE help! IF I do get one for a rare treat, I will ONLY buy it if I can get it in a single serving package. Any more than that and it's a no-go.

Consider Water Weight. If you've just started working out after having an off period, your body may be holding water to help repair the muscles as you work them. Also, how are you sleeping? Sometimes seasonal transitions can cause people to lose sleep. If you're working out more, you may need more rest than you did before.…

Great cooking advice - however Spaghetti Squash and Butternut Squash are actually 2 different goards. Butternut doesn't shred, but can also make a great substitute for a starch! . Spaghetti squash is large, yellow and SUPER easy to make! You can just cut it in half, microwave it in some water until it shreds easily when…

Hi Tiffany! It took me a while to get adjusted to a lower blood sugar way of living, but here are some yummy, easy things to work in every day: 1) CINNAMON! Eat it WHENEVER YOU CAN! Cinnamon lowers blood sugar. sprinkle it in tea, in oatmeal, whatever. 2) Aim for WHOLE GRAIN when selecting bread - and don't eat bread…

AWESOME! :) I'm currently "stuck", but I'm not too worried about it - since it's my TOM. I'm sure I'll pee away a pound or two when this is over next week! Only about 8 lbs to go to meet my goal for next month!

Apparently the Navy recently tweaked their numbers. My Sailor has to drop about 20lbs, even though he's the same weight he was when he was WITHIN regs. Apparently most of the base is out of regulation and is now being "forced" to work out 5 days/week. I've been DYING to get him to work out with me, so now it's happening on…

Yeah - it's more that some people don't want their parts exposed to a person (man or woman) who might be sexually attracted to them. That was one of the (many) issues of having women on Submarines. Close quarters, long periods of time, just kinda bound to happen. I know several women who met their husbands when they were…

When I was doing a low carb diet (Medifast), highly processed foods (most of which are high carb) would give the runs or make me feel practically hung over. Drink lots of water and listen to your body. It's normal though. Processed foods are harder to digest.

How about a big ivory and clover dress, rather than a little black one? lol At least that's my goal! I am really excited about my next try on session in December! I can't wait for it to look better than it during my shopping trip in April! Especially the back. I really like the lacing to hit more of a "v" shape than they…

Good for you! While I don't have kids, I dated a single dad of 3 for a long time. What was actually the last straw in the relationship was that he REFUSED to take care of his health. When he discovered that he was diabetic, knew that heart disease ran in his family, was over 40 yrs old, and seeking sole custody of his kids…

You know, it can be really refreshing to learn to do both! Love your body as you work off those pounds. Love yourself - because that's a huge chunk of this journey - learning that "someday" is "today" and learning to be loving and nuturing to yourself, putting your health as the #1 priority in your life. When you're at…