heather86RN

It might be weird, but i like my kale a little burned. Just leave it in the pan a tad longer than you have juices, and it takes on a charcoal taste. then I put it with my quiche or frittata.:smooched:

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I like the toothbrush analogy! You do have to be patient and make focused choices several times a day. You are a beautiful woman, and you can be strong! I was in a wheelchair 3 years ago, and now I can ride a horse, walk a mile, lift weights and take care of my children! You never know what is in store for you…

Wow, I never heard so much talk about underwear!:noway:

If you can add weights to strengthen your muscles, that would be something you could do that is not going to add to your problem, but will help with your progress. My husband is a Massage Therapist and says that a lot of problems with tendons goes back to the muscles that they are connected to. If you are having pain in…

Definitely start lifting! You need the muscle much more than you know. And you will burn the fat much faster. Your stamina and endurance will increase sooner, and you will look foreward to working out everyday!:flowerforyou:

That made me laugh!:happy:

Amazing! You are a beautiful lady!:heart:

Good job! You are building up those muscles that you didn't know you had! It does feel good, wait until you get to buy a new pair of pants!:flowerforyou:

Wow, good gob! Keep it up!:flowerforyou:

I agree that most detox programs are probably bogus. But you can eat a healthy diet and add Chia seeds mixed in water (yes, like Chia Pet) they become gelatenous and are supposed to be a good colon cleanser and help with your bowels. My husband swears by it. You can find them at most health food stores. If you can't find…

I recommend finding a protien shake that you like. I have the same problem, especially on days that I exercise. Eating all the vegetables does fill you up, but you will start to feel tired and your body will start to breakdown your muscles instead of fat. Find one you like and it won't be a big deal, and you will have more…

Doing strength training won't necessarily make you "Buff" but it will make you STRONG! And who doesn't want to be strong after sitting on the couch for a long time. Also you will have more muscle to burn off the fat. There is no downside to it. Ask your gym to have someone there put you on a program and show you how to do…

Keep them coming girls, you all look awesome and it helps me be optimistic about my journey. Mine seems awfully slow right now, but I know it will be. The pictures just reaffirm that it is doable! You all are great! :happy:

Just like everyone else I thought the title was going to be a sob story! I am so proud of you! great job and her is to many more great days ahead!:flowerforyou:

I have been slowly working on my weight with a 1200 cal diet. I have only lost 10 pounds in the past year. However I have gotten stronger and faster than I used to be. My son found a picture of me from about a year and a half ago and said "Your face looks totally different!" I have been setting more strength goals in my…

Oh Wow! Thank you sooo much for all your well wishes! :blushing: The biggest thing I am happy about this past year is becoming STRONGER. Those of you that have lost weight and are running races are so inspiring to me. I have always wanted to be able to do athletic things, and be like YOU GUYS:love: I am definetely…

Ohhhhhh, Gotcha! I am still learning the new "Urban Lingo" from the young ones...LOL :laugh:

I do not understand your answer Howel.

I agree, I have always wondered why they don't make flavors like Willie Wonkas gum. Roast beef with a Baked potato and sour cream flavored shake would be delicious! And I have always wondered why they don't make Tootsie Roll Sugar Free gum. That would really be yummy.:love:

You look great! Love the pics. I have the same body shape and wonder if my belly will ever look decent:sad: It is good to see these pictures to give me hope:bigsmile: And don't apologise for your dirty bathroom mirrors, it means that your family is brushing their teeth and washing their face and hands!:flowerforyou:

Way to go NURSE! Not only do you look great, but you are inspireing to those around you! Keep it up. :smile:

That is terrific! I would have thrown up for sure. All I can hope is that I can make it to doing a workout like that someday! :smile:

Fantastic! Take that compliment and RUN! (pun intended) :bigsmile:

You look so good! Very inspiring!