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This is kinda my "trick" too, except that I switch up & make lunch & dinner more filling. I try to up my protein b/c, for me, I've found that if I have that, I'm not as hungry. Sometimes I have to really consider if I'm truly hungry or if I'm just bored & want to indulge in being snacky. The latter takes some willpower to…

I'm 5'2" and currently weight fluctuates b/w 125-127 lbs. Haven't been able to lose anything as yet (been on MFP since April 16). Would really like to get down to 112 lbs. Have been experimenting with a more primal lifestyle/way of eating. Still working on cutting out sugary snacks throughout the weekends though - I'm a…

Hopefully you haven't been put off by the argumentative side discussions! That can become draining when you're seeking advice & help. From all the resources I've been tackling over the past 6 months, it seems that primal is a bit more lenient than paleo, overall. Some helpful reading for me have been at 3 New Leaves,…

Agreed! I've also used coconut oil - the flavor is subtle, but still there, so if you don't like that, might be best to stick with a dash of olive oil. The coconut oil I use appears as a solid in the jar, but is very soft, easy to spoon out. You don't need much (!) as it melts quickly & coats nicely. I've also found that…

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Definitely in the same circle! A few gals have offered some great ideas about how to help through this time. Duly noted. Will try some things b/c it just sucks sooooo bad to feel this off! I've found that walks help me a great deal. Typically I do a fast paced 40 min walk after lunch; when I'm not quite feeling up to that,…

Looks like it's pretty unanimous, lol... I'll join the crowd on this one: Numero 4. Dress 2 is pretty. LOVE the lace detailing. Could be dressy or more casual depending on accessories. Dress 4 appears a little more evening & could also be accented further with simple accessories. Overall, it's very flattering on you. Have…

Haha, love this one! As I've become more health conscious, paying attention to labels - if there IS one, wink, wink - has been comedy. There is so much excess junk in the majority of food! It's absolutely incredible. :noway: I try to stick to the rule of: stay to the outside areas of the market & avoid the inner aisles.…

Everyone has mentioned working out. I was hoping for an easier solution, y'all! :grumble: Haha, JK :wink: :laugh:

Thank you for the recipe!! I'm definitely gonna try those (this weekend, lol). :flowerforyou:

Hehehehehe!

I've heard a lot of people talking about kale chips! Never had it as a chip, just cooked & have found it to be more difficult to digest than spinach or collards. BUT, things usually taste do different when they're in that crunchy form. I'll have to give those a try! Do you use a dehydrator?? And chocolate anything sounds…

You go with your progress! (41 lbs ain't nothing to sneeze at!) :wink: I've found that Midol works for me w/ headaches & aches in general, but dang it it does any good w/ the cravings! Lol... I haven't tried the pretzel M&M's (that sounds gooooooood). I guess one of the things I *try* to stay conscious of is to set aside…

Always looking for motivational peeps to have on board! (Friend request sent - check!) Anyone else may feel free to add me also :flowerforyou:

Weird. I'll def give peeps the benefit of the doubt until they really prove me right about how stupid they are (haha - glass half full, eh). What about just calling him out & asking where the heck are your props for reaching your goal?? As your friend & someone you're known for some time, he has to know/should know how…

I'd like to attempt :wink: I've been reading things online almost non-stop for the past week & incorporating them into my daily routine. I even went so far as to cut out Activia yogurt, which has been a staple for awhile due to gastrointestinal issues last year. I ended up "indulging" in half a serving (1 serving = 4 oz)…

You can't make someone do what they don't wanna. Life lesson, lol. However, people CAN learn by example! I've been doing tons of reading & then amending to my eating/lifestyle & my husband is super supportive. While he (still) enjoys his breads/pastas/rice, there has been a DRAMATIC decline in his consumption of those b/c…

I have read about people using spaghetti squash instead of pasta or rice. Typically when I've eaten it in the past, it's just been w/ butter, by itself.

Congratulations on the recent nuptials! I loved looking at your (profile) pics :) Just realized over the weekend that our local Farmer's Market in Raleigh (NC) that hosts an every-Wednesday event downtown often has local farmers & also all natural meats. WOOOOOHOOOOO! Now I just gotta remember to bring some $$, lol. I went…

By the by, I've been reading the above suggested about the Primal diet over my lunch break... Very enjoyable & super easy to follow for anyone just starting out or interested in learning more about Primal/Paleo!

There are some interesting links here...thanks peeps! I'ma get to readin' :glasses:

Kooooo-dos!!! You & soon-to-be hubby absolutely rock! (And congrats on the wedding :) ) My husband & I were married 11/11/11. Prior to the wedding, we did P90X and along with that, our eating habits cleaned up majorly. Now that we're post-wedding, eating for me has been about the same, but he's reverted back to soda (at…

I've been using "purely elizabeth" granola in my yogurt for awhile & it contains Chia seeds (plus other "good stuff" - anyone that's vegan, gluten catuious or just wants a purely natural granola check it out). http://purelyelizabeth.com/OriginalAncientGrainGranolaCereal.htm It's really good, and I can definitely tell it's…

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/567092--read-this-figuring-out-your-calorie-goals That link was super helpful to me when I joined! It's an older post w/ lots of great info. Follow the links w/in it to Fat2Fit's site & check out the tools they have there. It's not a site like this one...more informational than…

Hiya! I'm a newbie, but def add me into the mix if you like. Always happy to make new friends!

When hubby & I did P90X last year, we eventually got into a groove such that we weren't always sore (key words "not always", haha). Good stretching before & after, warm ups & cools downs, post work out shakes all really seemed to help alleviate any soreness. If you feel as though you're not quite putting in as much as…

Thanks for mentioning Candida Control! I went to a naturopathic doc last year for some health issues that traditional docs couldn't help with & the naturopath recommended this. Definitely made a difference to cut out many things. Here's a link to info (absolutely not promoting her business...in fact I don't go there save…

To everyone thus far (& whoever else jumps in)... How did you decide on Primal versus Paleo? I understand there are some differences (major/minor, depending on who you ask). As an example... One thing that I currently "depend" on daily is the Activia yogurt for my breakfast. I've tried switching to greek yogurt for the…

In my mind, it depends on how you're viewing your journey. If you're aiming to get to a place where healthier eating & living overall is the key, then what you eat (on a daily basis/over time) has an impact. If it's solely weight loss that is your concern, likey a good balance of calories, physical activity, portion…