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I think a lot of us were taught in high school gym class that it was antisocial not to shower after every workout. Due to time constraints I learned quite by accident that some deoderant or antipersperant and a change of underwear is adequate even after a somewhat sweaty workout. You can also take a washcloth and just dab…

Life Balance would be great: a routine of exercising, healthy eating and managing all the stress that comes with having to piece it together with 2 p/t jobs. It would also be nice if my poor cat could get well.

I make dollhouse miniatures, mostly in a scale of one inch to the foot, but sometimes one half inch or even one quarter inch. I also enjoy crocheting, reading and writing. I'm trying to learn to like gardening. I figure a more active hobby would be a good plan.

I hear ya. I'm down 20 and would like to take off another 20, but I've been "maintaining" where I am for months. There is a little wiggle up an down, but not much movement regardless of eating more, eating less, blah blah. I don't really want to go some weird metabolism booster route but there might be something out there…

I used to work in a hospital and I would try to take the stairs instead of the elevator. Stair climbing is a great metabollism booster. I kept the weight off then too. Climbing hills is good too, so if you can find a walking route with hills that 's good. Another thing that might help, where you are already walking all day…

I didn't know we could incorporate the glysemic index into our counts? I'm going to check it out! Thanks!

Hi all, I'm new here. I just turned 50 in April. It kind of freaked me out. I need a lot of support to keep at this MFP and keep my health quest trend on the downward path (weightloss-wise that is.). Today I achieved my first goal for July, which was to weigh in again. Of course, I'm up a few pounds which is discouraging,…

The truth is that this is really hard! It is! We have to keep believing that it's worth making the effort. And if, as we travel this hard road, we have times when we just feel like crying, isn't it great we have each other to confide in? Notice that none of us here is surprised at how you are feeling. We all know this can…

I actually did very well with creating some amazing salads combining things like fresh local strawberries with baby greens of various sorts, paired with fish or chicken. I love summer food! My only splurge so far was a half cup serving of deadly-good creamy caramel ice cream. Mmmmmmmm. But you gotta have something like…

Hey there, I imagine there must be consignment stores that take mens clothes and that would jump at a chance to get good mens clothing in these sizes. I know there are stores near me that take mens things. It's always great to find good quality menswear in these stores. The other approach is to advertise and sell online.…

Holy moly! I think you would do well to start with a 20 minute walk per day at whatever pace you can handle, followed by some stretching (is there a DVD for that?) and a nice bath in epsom salts. If I were working with you I would recommend this routine 2-3 days per week for a few weeks, then add a day and see how that…

Congrats! I don't know if WalMart is supersizing their clothes or not, but doesn't it feel good to fit into a Large? And wtg with getting exercise pants! Are you actually doing yoga?

I think it helps to keep making your entries in the food diary. It's hard to eat within the calories, so better motivation to exercise to get more calories to eat. Are you weighing in regularly? That can help too. Granted, I don't weigh in weekly -- more like every 2-3 weeks. Also, if you're busy add climbing stairs…

I love this advice! It is so much simpler than all the stuff I wrote. I agree with it though! And I forgot about Overeaters Anonymous. Self help groups rock! I'm definitely going out for air next time my cravings strike!

Been there done that. The thing about those carbohydrates, whether they are the sugary ones or the grainy ones, is that they boost our serotonin levels. In other words, we feel GOOD. Eating them actually makes us feel better when we are feeling down. Do you know where your low self esteem comes from? Is there abuse in your…

I find the elliptical in the gym incredibly hard, but I really enjoy it. It seems to be a much better way to exercise for me than the treadmill or bikes. Like you I find I have to really push, I feel out of breath, I perspire heavily, and I wonder if I can keep going. But I do really push myself and get through my 20…

Well two pounds and an inch is not nothing! My motto is "anything is something." It sounds like you're starting on a plateau. Do not give up. One day your body will wake up and the weight will start to come off. Try switching things up a bit. Eat lots of raw veggies. Do watch out for sugar. I find it's deadly. They say,…

Great post! It never occurred to me to weigh in extra times after an indulgence. I try not to weigh too often for fear of obsessing, but maybe it does make sense after deciding to have a "fun" meal or two? This week I learned a lot about CHOICES. We had a big controversy at our gym this week. There is a fit club that has…

We were given a Braun immersion blender as a wedding shower gift 25 years ago and I've never looked back. What brand do you have though? I find I go through the newer ones a lot faster since the original died 5 years ago :C I like blended soups waaaay better than chunky ones so this blender is my friend. Since I started…

Weighing in at 170. I'm hoping I don't bounce back up after being sick but I'm trying to stay right in my calorie range. I made myself get out for walks all week. So 2 pounds down since start weight Jan 1 of 172. Goal by St. Pat's is 160. Can I do it? Going to try to find a yummy recipe for squash soup to make tonight. I…

I prefer red pepper as a raw strip, maybe dipped in low fat dressing. They are actually sweet. Often the consistency of a cooked pepper is too slimey.

So... I hear sweet potatoes are jam packed with nutrients like beta kerotene. I hear these bright orange veggies are what our bodies are really telling us they need when we crave cheesy doritos, cheesies and all those radioactive orange snack foods the junk food drug dealers have so cleverly made that colour... But like…

I've heard the same thing and went to a Nutritional Consultant who was all about that. Personally I gained weight eating this stuff, but then I wasn't counting the calories. She said you shouldn't have to count calories if you do this right. She had me drinking disgusting shakes in the morning that contained yogurt, lots…

I'd like to join this challenge. I am just getting over the stomach flu so I'm not sure about the new fruit or veg this week. Actually, I also do eat a lot of fruits and veggies so not sure what's out there that's really "new" to me. But hopefully by the weekend I'll be ready for adventure. I'm kind of weak for exercise…

is it too late to join? Start date: Sept 1 2010 Goal Weight: 150 Weight loss so far 15 Current Weight 175 Goal Weight for St Pat's 160 New Habits for 2011: Increase exercise in gym from 2 to 3 times per week Add one yoga or exercise class per week Watch the fat numbers as well as the calories Work through a new healthy…

One of the things I really need to step up in 2011 is the exercise. OK>>> and monitoring that the fat numbers stay in the budget as well as the calories. What is this C25K???? I hop on the treadmill twice a week now but would be interested in doing more. A challenge sounds like fun. I'm terrified of injuring myself though…

Way to go!!!! Who knows if you would have lost more if you hadn't eaten what you wanted for the holidays. We need to develop and practice good habits. That's the key. There is no magic trick. Some people say the odd big meal will stimulate our metabolism and we'll lose a bit more as a result, but I wouldn't rely on that at…

Do you have a neighbour who likes good cake? Do you have a group home nearby where someone would think they'd reached heaven to have some cake like that? If you do eat it, enjoy every bite slowly. Savour it. Tell yourself you love yourself while you eat it. Then go for a good brisk walk . Also, mark its calories in your…

That's what frustrates me about the Biggest Loser. The numbers are not safe or realistic for folks like you and me! A pound or two as week is healthy and SUSTAINABLE! We want this to be for life right? We need to take our time, learn to like new foods that don't pack on pounds, and develop the real lifestyle changes that…

I've never been a strong swimmer but I do love swimming. I really like aquafitness and I'm hoping to get into a class in the new year. If they offer adult stroke improvement classes I might go for that. I'm always looking for things that will keep me motivated to exercise regularly!