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Exercise is good for cramping. I know it seems counter-productive, but it works. Don't be surprised if you crave iron rich foods during this time, especially red meat. Take an iron supplement, if needed, or just eat iron-rich foods. I've never noticed balance issues, but my cycle has been so screwed up for years that I…

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I will be getting my kids' names and birth dates soon, but that's it. Names are taboo for tats. Maybe after we've been together for 25 years, but I doubt it even then.

Weatherford, here.

I am re-reading the Anita Blake series by Laurell K Hamilton. I own all but her last 2 books, and plan on getting them. I'm also in the middle of the 4th Song of Ice and Fire book, but I just....can't. I'm not sure what it is about this book but I can't get into it. The series I read last was the Dresden series by Jim…

I do not want jewelry, flowers, or chocolates...but I'll look past the chocolates. A good cooked meal, maybe a movie, and snuggles. If those snuggles lead to more then so be it. Or a massage. Those are nice as well... I'm getting my husband and I both the World of Warcraft Expansion. We just renewed our subscriptions and…

I can't stand cooked cabbage, or at least, I can't stand the smell. I'm going to get some and process it until it's very fine and add it to my Cowboy Soup next week. My husband's family loves it but if I can chew it, or see it, I can't stand it. So I'm hoping that processing it will make it tolerable. I like to eat it raw,…

Cracked is an awesome website. Lots of funnies come from there.

I honestly didn't realize until recently, but this is how I eat. I generally don't eat until I've been at work for at least 3 hours, and sometimes closer to 4 (I work 12 hour shifts). And I wake up about 2 hours before work. I stop eating as soon as I get home. So I have about 14-16 hours in a day, depending on the day,…

See, now that is Food P0rn, Tony. And you complain about my Pinterest posts. :laugh: As for the OP...I've used most of them. I used to use them frivolously, because I didn't care about doing anything....now, though, especially since I'm done having kids, I'm finding those excuse are not cause enough. Logical reasoning,…

Spices, except if I use actual cloves of garlic instead of garlic powder. Mustard - I don't track sodium which is the only reason I would track this. I don't eat tons of mustard a day, so it won't add up. That's really the only thing....I do add mustard if I'm using it in a recipe. One thing I do log right now is when I do…

I have 1 right now and it's on my back, on my right shoulder. I will be getting another one, but I'm not sure where I'll put it. My husband has 18 or so...I've honestly lost count. He has them everywhere, but his preference is obviously his torso and arms. He even has 1 on his face, but I wouldn't recommend that. Biggest…

Yoga pants and a tank top with a built in bra. Depending on the intensity of the workout, I might wear a sports bra underneath that. Working out at home, I am usually barefoot. If I take myself outside, tennis shoes.

When I'm at work, it's easy. I pack so much food and when it's gone, that's it. So if I do stress eat, I have nothing to eat later in the night. Knowing that curbs those urges fairly quickly. I'd rather space everything out. At home....I'm still working on it. I'm trying to always have fresh fruits to snack on, as well as…

I know where I buy it, there's directions on a sticker directly on the squash.

Mac and cheese: I make this regular, but I've been known to "hide" vegetables in it. Butternut squash and carrots are both good if you want to keep the integrity of the color. Cook them, mash or puree them, and mix it in with the sauce. I'm also a fan of broccoli mixed in with it. Mixed vegetables and canned chicken mixed…

I have 4. Son: 7 Son: 5 Daughter: 19 months Daughter: 4 weeks

When we had a gym membership, we'd go together and that was fine. But I'm a bit self conscious about him watching me do videos. I'm not sure why, though. It may be because he doesn't exercise anymore, and I don't want him to discourage me while I'm trying to. I'd love him to start, though.

Are you netting between 1200 and 1500 or are you only eating that for the day, then burning a ton? I'm not a breakfast eater either, to be honest, and have successfully lost weight doing that. I still eat the same amount of calories for the day, but I don't start eating until I've been up for at least 3 hours, usually…

Broccoli slaw. It's crunchy and low calorie.

Most law enforcement agencies, including the jails, want you to be at least 21 before they hire you. It has something to do with brain development. It's a rewarding career to get into. I'm a corrections officer and I love it.

It all depends on how it's presented, especially when talking to a woman. I've told my husband that, as a matter of fact, but he'd also already expressed it himself. He hasn't mentioned it to me, exactly. But we have discussed weight loss on a number of occasions. But, we also have a relationship where neither of us has a…

I have 4 kids, 2 under the age of 2. I did this 3 years ago and lost almost 45 pounds. This time I have considerably less to lose. But it can definitely be done.

I' aiming for 125 right now. When I get there, I'm going to start maintaining weight and concentrate more on muscle build. And I might drop additional pounds as a result, or at the very least, body fat %.

I'm confused......you stated on your first statement that people recommend that you not eat below BMR. Why are you aiming for 1200 instead of the 1440 that MFP gives you or your apparent BMR?

I've added cooked a pureed butternut squash to macaroni and cheese. You can't really taste it. Even my brother didn't know it was there, and he hates veggies. Sweet potatoes would probably work, as well as carrots, if you are wanting to keep the color similar. Broccoli and macaroni are always a winner combo.

30 Day Shred is decent for beginners, since she does have easier moves for beginners. FitnessBlender has tons of great videos online, and all of them are on Youtube. There's a link in the comments section to their website, which has tips and hints for each video on how to make it easier or harder, depending on your fitness…

Wow...this thread has blown to bits. I am 4 weeks postpartum. I ate at a deficit my First Trimester, mostly because I didn't know I was pregnant. And honestly, if you go to places other than here, geared towards mothers and weight loss, you'll get different information than here. While I agree that the OP is currently…

Corrections Officer. I love my job.

I made some Breakfast pockets to take to work. Get jumbo sized biscuit dough (or make it from scratch). Stretch and roll until it's about 4-5" in diameter. Cook bacon and eggs on the stove. Put eggs and bacon on biscuit, sprinkle some cheese on top, fold over and seal. Bake until biscuit is golden brown. You can do these…