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yes, plateau should be my middle name..lol. I think it helps to have more water intake and manage my stress. I find when I drink more water, herbal tea and work on my stress level it really changes the scale after a couple of days. I also montior my salt intake only using sea salt or Celtic salt.) I also juice whole…

hope fully you have On Demand. There is a wide variety of workouts to fit any style or time limit. It is in the Fitness/ Workout selection on the main menu. You can choose anything you like, it is safe and fun. On the weekend when I have 10 -20 minutes to myself I click one or maybe two workouts. It is really helpful and I…

I love to be with people who can laugh at themselves and not take themselves to serious. However, I think there is a time to mourn, cry and sometimes complain. Helpig others bounce back or hear some say they are unhappy is okay. It is not my place to judge their pain or suffering. I can offer a hug, an ear to listen and…

Amen! thank you for the info. The liver does alot of work and keeping it clear of added work is valuable to our over all health. Don't get me wrong, I like a drink every once in a while. I have a good friend that is recovering from a masectomy and her dr. made it clear, "you drink alocohol it will slow your recovery." She…

love to workout, my job is very physical. So, logically I'd think I'd have the inside track on burning calories. Well, as long as I am eating wholesome raw foods and also balancing physical workouts with yoga. I hear pilates is a great strengthing workout. I am trying little bit of everything and find walking 1 hour in the…

YES, I find that even with a healthy breakfast and a regular eating time I do not get all the calories in. But the main thing is making breakfast and having the first 500 calories first thing so I have all day to burn and jump start metabolism. The best way is protein shakes with a variety of fruit each morning. Vitamns…

Duran Duran Depeche Mode Lady GAGA is really good to workout to! All on my ipod and has kept me moving.:smile:

:happy: welcome. hope you are very successful in your new journey to health!

walking is the best over all to start back in the fitness game. I have gotten really good benefits the weeks I have watched my calories and walked after dinner. Somedays I walk for a steady moderate to fast pace walk and other days leisure 20 minute walks. Mixing up based on how you are feeling, really helps. I have lost…

this is really fun to have this support online in my home anythime. Thanks for all the welcomes and hellos! Making me smile!

Thanks will look try to look it up too! Healthcounts! Chaley Seattle,Washington

Congratulations to you! Thanks for sharing your kind words of success. You are inspiring me to keep going. hope to have a success story too. 14 pounds lost on me...feels good. Cannot wait to see what another 10 pounds gone will feel ike! Bless you! chaley Seattle, Washington

pickle ball is based in Seattle...it is a game you can play on a tennis court. You play at the half line with 4 people. The paddles are wooden and abit larger than pin pong paddles. They can be hard to find if pickle ball is not really popular in your area. go online to research the pickle ball paddle. You also use a…

I looked into Alli at one time. I bought the book first to see if it was the right option for me. I decided that I needed good wholesome food and good vitamns. Water water water...is the best to hydrate and cleanse your system. protein shakes and fresh fruit have been a God send for me. Support has been the biggest help…

I am new too to the boards. My name is Chaley. I have been in a weight loss challenge for the last 7 weeks with 4 weeks to go. I have lost a total of 14 pounds but just recently started using this site...love it! Good luck on your healthy journey! I'd love to hear how you are doing and what you find helps you? There is so…

I love a good old fashioned white baked potato with salt and pepper to taste Sometimes a low fat cup cottage cheese and tomatoes. Sometimes salsa is a great way to eat a baked potatoe with a 4oz grilled breast of chicken on the side which is very filling and satisfying for me. The best potatoe I have been told by my…

I love peanut butter more than anything. Recently I started eating soynuts with sea salt. 1 ounce is a perfect snack and it helps my cravings. The great thing is soynuts will give you a blast of 11grams of pure protein and no stirring needed. I have a 16 ounce of water with them with a twist of lemon to jazz it up. Helps…

thanks...best to you as you reach your healthiest!

I call a close friend who is positve and ask if they can give me a boost? I always seek some one to talk about the fears I have about weight gain and relize how much support and encouragement I can find by asking for help. Your friends that love you for you will tell you to keep going...The next mael I start again with the…