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I'm a fighter, though I haven't been in a physical altercation since childhood. When it comes to fighting - the trick isn't to avoid it, but to make sure it's something worth fighting over. Avoiding necessary confrontations leads to a lot of swallowed feelings, which often grow into resentment. I used to find myself…

I don't believe in "rest" days unless you're really training hard. Usually, I do SOME sort of cardio every day. I NEED it for stress management. (I get shingles otherwise and let me tell you- shingles on your face is NO FUN!) I also have trouble making good decisions when my head isn't cleared from the "me time" that…

HUGE changes in your face! Enjoy your success!:flowerforyou:

I'm about an hour away from you by Ferry (Port Orchard) and I'm NEW here! Always looking for things to do and people to connect with!

I take a deep breath and look out a window for a few minutes. I start to control my thoughts and take a step back. I ask myself: 1) Is getting worked up going to help me solve the problem? 2) Is there a way I can solve this stress, or is it something I'm going to have to let go of? (Good ole' control what you can and let…

I gotta agree with everyone else. Your brain will try to talk you out of it, but just do it. Sometimes it helps me to drink a tall glass of water first thing in the AM. It helps me clear my head and start the day off making a smart choice. I don't suggest coffee before a work out, but I have some crystal light that has a…

Hormone levels do effect your appetite. Just stay aware of your feelings and how much you've actually eaten. ;)

Nope. You don't know who the patient is, where they were seen, or who they were seen by. The patient's privacy is protected as long as there is no patient identifying information shared, so it's okay dokey. ;)

I work in the medical field too. I've come to realize that eating yourself to death IS a slower form of suicide. There is SO MUCH mental stuff that goes into why we ignore our bodies "stop" cues. Then we get so used to ignoring them, we continue to punish ourselves or reward ourselves with food. I read a fun quote today:…

Yup! Keeps it from getting super hard if it sits out for a bit.

I hit this same problem and I think I found my happy medium: There are some work outs I now do every day - for example, my dog and I walk the same distance every day at about the same pace, and I do a few other things I never used to do, but I do them daily. While I still have my day job, I consider myself generally more…

Add just a touch of baking soda and throw it in the micro for a little while and you'll have a custom brownie!

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I don't think your work out goals are figured into you calories, but I KNOW you "activity level" is. I recently upped my activity level. Yes, I have a desk job, but I'm constantly finding reasons to get up on my feet and walk around. Most I know consider me a VERY active person, so I upped it to "silghtly active" when I…

When's the last time you mixed it up? If you're doing the same work outs and not getting results, try some new ones! Is there a Rock Climbing Gym near you? That'll tone up those trouble areas in NO TIME ( and it's SO MUCH FUN!) Maybe join a rec basketball game? That's pretty much like doing wind sprints (which will help…

Oh - and if he calls you a *kitten* behind your back, PLEASE don't give into the mud slinging. You know he's going to be angry - and since how we deal with difficult situations helps define who you are, if he starts calling you names, ignore it. If someone brings it up to you, ask them to consider the source. Your actions…

Every relationship is a learning experience. Sometimes you learn what you don't want. I actually had a little mental check list of things that I tried to find out about the guys I was dating within the first couple dates. They were my KNOWN deal breakers - (smoking, drugs, or other addictive behavior was one of them), so…

Hi there! I can understand your situation. I put on about 8 lbs when My Sailor moved up! I FINALLY have almost lost them. Don't be afraid of conflict. Losing weight is all about making your health your number 1 priority. Anyone who loves you is going to want to support you in this (besides, he gets a super hot girlfriend…

Why not invite her out for a bonding walk after the cake? At least you'd get some movement in! I found that living healthy IS a true "change in lifestyle". Some family and friends will be on board, completely supportive, etc. Others might actually resent you for bettering yourself (these are usually the people who aren't…

Gosh! Thanks! He's my best friend, so there is no one else I'd rather be with. :) Just like everything else, it's one day at a time. (What did I do today to help myself feel better? Contacted an artist friend of mine and commissioned some small drawings be done so I can send them with him on the sub! Due to the nature of…

Try to take it one moment at a time. You can't help tomorrow, but you can take it one moment at a time. All you have to do is whatever the next moment holds. A MOUNTAIN is really daunting, but a climber knows it's all just one step at a time.

The first step to curing this is to be AWARE OF IT! For example, I found out My Sailor is deploying. ALL NIGHT LONG I WAS OBSESSED WITH CANDY. But I know myself so I - #1 DON'T KEEP "Comfort" FOODS AROUND! Food is FUEL, not 'comfort'. #2 - RECOGNIZE WHAT YOU ARE DOING. I recognized why I so badly wanted the junk, and…

I already have my wedding dress and I have to admit, it's probably better to WAIT! go ahead and have fun trying them on, and when you find something you love, ask the store to let you know if it's being discontinued, how long it would take to order it, and then go back in about 2-3 months. OR Do what I did - I tried mine…

I'm a CPC (Certified Professional Medical Coder) and work from home. I see how valuable transcription is every day. Most of the transcriptionists I know made about $11/hour to start, or were paid via some special contract. You need a background in anatomy. It took me 10 years to be able to work from home, HOWEVER, I CAN…

Keep fostering that good communication! I married my long distance relationship! :) But talking IS a must!

Here are a few tips I use! 1) FREQUENT LOCAL FRUIT STANDS/FARMER'S MARKET! My guy and I found a local fruit stand that can supply us w/ veggies and fruit for about 10 days for under $20! Even when we shop there, we lean towards what's on sale. 2) EAT FRESH! If there is a meat or fish on sale, go for it! Google some new…

You can find your own heart rate without an expensive monitor: http://exercise.about.com/od/cardioworkouts/ss/findtargetheart.htm As far as calories burned while working out, that calculation is a bit more difficult - the Log Just Dance 2 work outs, I use "Dancing, General" I find that when I'm busting my hump, I burn a…

You'll lose weight - fast. But odds are you won't be able to keep it off. This diet is based on a hormone that tricks your body into processing at a high rate - as if you were pregnant. It's not, IMHO, a maintanable lifestyle though. 500 calories/day is dangerously low. It took a long time to put the weight on. To get it…

I listen to Podcasts when I run - usually something that makes me laugh (Mail Order Zombie is a favorite). They are free and you can find just about any topic that's interests you. I also listen to Disney podcasts and try to imagine I'm running around the parks, instead of doing laps around my complex (hopefully someday…

I've been tracking my calories by doing "Dance, general" in the MFP.