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My only two cents is that I have noticed when my parent and I tried soy milk it made us a little gassy. They went back to regular cow milk and I switched to almond milk for some things and use cow milk for others.

Trust me seamstresses can help with the girls!! I've had them help me with bridesmaid dresses before!! But you look fantastic!!

I had heard once (never did research it so don't hold me to it) that once aspartame hits a certain temp the chemical break down can cause bad side effects. But I don't know what that temp is or if the statement is even true. Honestly I think it was just a scare tactic from those who are totally against artificial sweetners…

A dog because they're always so happy.....oh look a ball....YAY!!!

If MIO makes you grow 3 heads (or sprite) then I'm pretty sure everything else (make up, lotion, etc.) will also make you grow 3 heads! It just depends on how you feel about artificial things and chemicals being in your body. ETA: I personally like MIO and have taken the attitude of "the sun will give me cancer, sunscreen…

My official day is Thursdays not sure why. But always first thing before eating or drinking anything and after going to the bathroom!

I have long hair and wash it every day. If I don't my head starts getting itchy. I shampoo and condition it in the shower then I use a leave in conditioner when styling it, as well as a smoothing serum and a thermal protection. My ends get a little dry and split (always have) but I trim my hair every couple of months (only…

i'm 3-11 today, work in a hospital!

Before I had my gall bladder removed I thought I would be smart and eat a bunch of salads with fat free or at least low fat dressing....WRONG! Lettuce killed!!! Apparently it is because it's harder for the body to digest it...it's one of those controversially named negative calorie foods because of it. But since I have had…

Oh I like the sounds of this!!! I am still trying to get a hang on which foods don't like me and I just don't want to have to cut stuff out of my daily diet!

I had already considered the fat in dairy but there are some other foods high in fat that don't seem to effect me in the same way. I have already been back to my Dr. about some of the issues I am having since then. As a matter of fact I am supposed to go see an endocrinologist about my blood sugar issues. But as far as the…

My hypoglycemia has flared up since the surgery and recently has gone back to normal. We honeslty think the surgery just kinda "irritated" my digestive track. So the thinking was to try it and see if it helps settle my stomach. It's more of a trial and error thing since what happens to me is the same that happens to some…

I use almond milk alot actually! (I'm afraid to try soy milk because my parents said it made them really gassy) The exact one you are talking about, but there are just some things I prefer to use regular milk with (like oatmeal) or if I get a latte on occasion or whatever. My biggest issue has been yogurt so far. So there…

You know something that just occurred to me!?!? I haven't heard any news about any cult activity. I'm sure yall remember the hale-bopp (sp?) comet and all the cult activity from it. I figured we would have a bunch of it...especially since the date is getting so much closer now!! I don't believe it, but even if it is true I…

no fragrance lubriderm....make sure you read the label to make sure its fragrance free too! I accidentally used frangranced lotion because I grabbed the wrong bottle (they were side by side on my desk) and you wouldve thought someone was trying to kill me!!! It hurt so friggin bad!!!

I say asking for trouble....sheerly in the fact my BF tries this crap with me and I getted pissed. But the reason I get angry is because I dont like surprises like that. If he tells me like a week in advance he is going camping yea sure go IDC!!! But to spring it on my when I'm already mad....yea not so good!

I keep both 2% milk and almond milk in my fridge. So if I choose to have a bowl of cereal I use almond milk that winds up being 30 cals per cup instead of 120 cals and it tastes close enough I don't mind. There are just some instances I cannot give up the regular milk. I have also switched from regular soda to diet to ween…

First and foremost I always suggest at least calling the Dr. office for questions like this. Now as far as my opinion...I have been on the shot for about 9 years. keep in mind the shot tends to be more potent than the pill which is why you don't take it as often and it often keeps women from having their periods. Just last…

There's no point in trying to lose weight because it will all just come back anyway

This is exactly what I was talking about!!! I even asked my boyfriend's mom if she made him do chores and she said no! I just stared in utter disbelief! So now it is a fighting battle causing unnecessary stress on a relationship because he is used to someone else always doing everything for him! He is better about it now,…

I have no kids but there is something I have come to realize lately. I just recently thanked my parents for making me do chores growing up. My boyfriend and I live together and we are both 25. It is rediculous that i have to clean up after him all the time. His only chore is the dishes and I have to get on him all the time…

Since people have already covered the diet area I will throw my two cents in.... While I was taking yoga in college we actually did crunches every class period to tone muscles. I know I know you said "not plain old crunches" but what we did made it so much easier! Again you can probably find out exactly how to do each kind…

^^^This is exactly what people mean!!! But some people can't look beyond exact words and see the meaning behind them!!!

Where I do agree with this there are other things that I kinda have to guess on anyway. Like sometimes I get a sandwich from our hospital cafe while at work but I don't know the brand of bread or cheese they use so I have to guess. But for the most part you get an idea of about how many calories are in your meal. So if you…

Good to know! I dont have a Cheesecake factory near me, but my family and I travel to Kansas City alot and we almost always avoid going there because of the high calories!

I had mine removed about 2-3 months ago. My Doc didn't tell me about any diet changes post surgery but I have learned to make some anyway. I have a low tolerance to dairy right now and I have a feeling it's because it's a little higher in fat than some other foods. Mexican probably isn't a good choice for a while either…

I barely get to go out anymore but it's probably a good thing because it makes calorie counting so much easier on me! LOL but it is helpful to know certain places offer dishes like this so that if people want to go out you can always suggest one place over another and then it's no huge deal to go out to eat.

When I started on MFP I was at the upper end, almost going into the overweight spectrum for my height. I honestly don't have a goal weight I am trying for, I am trying to fit into a pair of jeans again. I know I was at a healthy weight then and I looked good when I could wear them but I have no idea how much I weighed then…

I like the badge idea...I had never heard of that before. Part of why I like the money jar idea is because you can make it fit your budget no matter what. So if you were super rich you could add $100 per pound, me personally living check to check $1-5 is more resonable...and some people choose $10-20. But all in all it's a…

I have seen where some people do money jars for themselves. So you pick the $ amount and when you want to be rewarded. So say you choose a dollar a pound or something like that so every time you lose 1 pound you drop a dollar in the jar. Then at the end you use that money to splurge on a new outfit you wouldn't normally…