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I did a circuit last night that called for squats, instead of doing them with my feet facing forward, I turned them out so that my toes were pointing to the sides away from me. (think 2nd position in ballet) (youtube it) I am feeling it today! I plan on doing these everyday now.... its almost bathing suit weather!

We have 2 bassetts that are 9 years old. We get the leashes out and they get excited.... we make it about a tenth of a mile before they start looking at us like "okay, we're done now." So, we head home and they crash!

I have never tried it, but from the sounds of it it probably would not do you much good. If you are already bingeing on things, imagine a binge after a 500 calorie day. Depriving yourself is not the answer. You have to learn how to control your binges. If it is in your house, get it out!!!

I like this one! Excuse: I do not have time because I have 2 kids and a husband and a house. Answer: That doesnt stop you from sitting on your butt with the TV or computer! Turn it off! Excuse: I have saitica and I do not want to push it and hurt myself. Answer: you can't strengthen the muscles to help heal it unless you…

I eat the same foods everyday and it works. I had a slump for 3 months where i lost then gained the same 3 pounds but that was mostly because I pretty much stopped working out and was not as good as logging as I should have been. I eat the same breakfast, lunch and snacks almost everyday. I eat a lot of fruits and veggies…

I did and then they fit! A couple of years ago I had another box of super skinny clothes... I got rid of them thinking that there would never be a day and if there was then I deserved a whole new wardrobe. Well, I am almost there!

Tip #1: STAY BUSY! I am a bored eater, so I am constantly doing projects at home. Or finding yard work to do... pretty much anything that will keep me from getting bored. Tip #2: find fun ways to exercise on the weekend that you do not have time for during the week: bowling, tennis (i am horrible but still have fun), find…

I am not going to down you... your method has worked for you and that is awesome. There are some questions that you need to ask yourself though. Is a 1,000 cal/day diet something that you can maintain for the rest of your life? Probably not. Your doctor probably wanted to shock your body to get those first pounds off. He…

baby powder! put some in your bra and under the girls. Also, consider a smaller bra... or one with adjustable straps. that will help hold them up!

I have lived in Tallahassee for most of my life. Tallahassee is between a city and a town to be honest.... you can drive from one side of town to the other in about 30 minutes but it is still pretty big. Around campus is very lively. Actually, the whole city is pretty lively. It is fairly safe.... there are problems like…

I started walking at the beginning of this - April 2012. That turned into running and now I am training for my first 10K and then first half marathon. I have only lost 26ish pounds, but I stalled for about 3 months. And, I have gained a lot of muscle in my legs. Running is not for everyone and it really is a love/hate…

I get you! With the right pair of underwear and jeans, I have a flat tummy. I could fool anyone! (I have become quite a pro at it). People can be rude. Anyone that is on MFP has a reason. For most people that reason is to get healthier. No matter if you weigh 300+ lbs or 110 lbs, healthy is the goal. I wish everyone would…

I have 7ish more to go.... it is so hard. I started going down again and last week I was back up. I think we all get to the point where we want to quit. And that is okay because this is really hard.... its really hard to not go eat a cheeseburger or a real piece of pizza etc etc. But that is what we are here for.... to…

I have 2 boys, 9 and 3 years old. I work FT and my husband and I are on opposing schedules me 7-5, him 10-8. I try to incorporate my kids into my workouts... I walk while pushing my youngest and my oldest rides his bike. Or I work out at home when they are in bed or are watching tv. Somedays when I know I will not have…

if you are not already, try drinking water with your meals. It helps.

I occasionally go into "starvation mode" myself. As long as it does not become an everyday habit, its really no big deal. I honestly thing MFP does that as a warning to cover their butts in the case that someone blames them for developing an ED. Don't worry about it. Eat when you are hungry and if you are not, then you are…

WHAT?!? I don't know about you, but I am trying to teach myself to eat better and that involves will power. Eating a doughnut and "fitting" it into calories would be a big disappointment for me, unless I planned on eating it. Just sayin! Good job OP! To me, nothing feels better than saying no to a suprise temptation.... at…

Everybody is different. Maybe your body is so excited for you, its throwing the pounds off! I would not be worried at all. Congrats!

And I honestly would not worry about protein so much. I go over almost everyday and I am still losing!

take a look at your food diary and see where you are getting most of these from. Then, try replacing them with something. When I first started, I ate those fiber granola bars religously. HOLY CARBS! I traded them out for fruit or yogurt. Something still sweet, with fiber, but not as many carbs.

that would be me too! My house is always clean because if I am not doing something, I am eating. I eat less when I am sad or down.....

I have 7 more pounds to go.... Its coming off. I started to plateau and I "refreshed" my goals and my calorie count lowered. So, I have been doing that every 10 or so pounds and it has helped. It only lowered my calories by 20 this time. I am hoping to get there earliest end of March, latest beginning of May. I live in FL,…

1 thing I have learned - the best way to loose weight and change your life is eating right and excerise. See.... my doctor went to school for 100 years and when he tells me that and I do not believe him... "there has to be an easier way." Well, if you really want to loose weight and keep it off, eat right and exercise. (I…

My husband is a gym rat and eats whatever he wants. He's about 5'10" and 170 and very muscular. I started this lifestyle change heavier than him and now I am lighter than him. We started running together and when I was struggling to run a mile after a month, he ran 3 miles the first time he tried... EVER. Now, I can…

I would say that is vigorous. I know zumba and swimming are different, but I was on a website trying to determine the amount of calories burned and they distinguished light/moderate/vigorous as the following (I only included the part about breathing): light - you do not have to catch your breath when you stop moderate -…

You can always make your own iced coffee.... get a regualr cup of coffee, add the sugar sub and/or creamer then put it on ice. Thats what I do....

I have stretch marks and I am sexy nakes (at least my husband says so)... plus they fade over time!

We go to the melting pot and just get dessert and a glass of wine.... its about $30 a couple. Its fun to indulge and be romantic with my husband.... keeps us young and married.

that's amazing! Congrats on the size 6! I'm trying to get there!

I'm Jen and I was born in Tallahassee, moved to Jacksonville for 10 years and came back to Tallahassee about 19 years ago! GO NOLES!