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I had a bad binge day not too long ago. I am trying to figure out what my triggers are. How do I feel when I want to pig out? Bored? Stressed? Anxious? Am I really even hungry? I am learning that how I'm feeling has a lot to do with how much I eat. If I'm stressed, worried or depressed, or even lonely, I want comfort and…

I was walking by a construction site once and a worker called out "Hey, how much do you charge?" Then made a disgusting pig squealing sound. Nasty toxic b****s are not limited by race, ethnicity, family relation, weight, country, city, town, or gender. The best way to get even is to succeed despite their efforts to bring…

Work potlucks. I'm retired and so glad not have to deal with junk fests at the office. I remember them well though! Yeah, be the one that brings the salad. Have that for lunch with some of the garbage side dishes. Eat the salad and mush the other stuff around while walking around gabbing. A couple of bites of something…

You are gorgeous! Such a difference! Thanks for the inspiration!

I am with those saying find another gym. It sounds kinda crummy. If you can't do that, if it's not convenient whatever, then maybe try a different workout time for a week or so and let things cool off. Okay, so having said that, I also use an elliptical at the gym quite frequently. Recently, a woman came in and turned the…

LOL!!! Jack Daniels with Honey

Okay, so I did take your advice. My son is moving out in June believe me when I say hooray for my diet. He is 6'4" and has to eat a lot to maintain any meat on his boney frame. My husband was that way until he was in his 40's. I asked my husband to please package up the leftovers asap and he is doing ths that for me. AND I…

I wear my cheapo Walmart workout clothing with pride. It is cotton, it is breathable and it is cheap. I came to work!

Add me! Add me! I log every day and my diary is open for all to see my sins and accomplishments!:tongue:

Thanks so much! I am going to drink three glasses of water right now...

Thanks for sharing your story and pics when there's barbecue in the house! OMG I am trying so hard to resist eating more than my calorie limit. Your post helped me immensely! Congrats, you gorgeous creature!

Knock it off already!!!! I come here for inspiration! You lost 20 lbs.! You know what you're doing, c'mon stop binge eating. You can do this. Maybe you feel because you lost a little weight you're "entitled" but everyone knows that kind of thinking will put you right back at your starting weight in no time flat.

Like some of the posters above, I also love to cook. It's really hard not to overeat when you love food and cooking! I grew up where preparing food was an expression of love. My mom's 86 years old and when I go visit the first thing out of her mouth is still "Are you hungry?" She feeds anyone who walks in the door. When I…

What a difference! Thanks for posting your pics and giving me and others inspiration. You look AMAZING!

I found out recently that cheat days, for me, turn into binge days. I can't be trusted! So no cheat days for me.

If you like ranch dressing, maybe you can try making your own. You can find tons of recipes online. If I was making my own ranch dressing, I would substitute low fat mayo (I like the Best Foods olive oil based mayo), low fat buttermilk, and if sour cream were called for, I would use plain yogurt. Use fresh minced herbs if…

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Okay, you asked for it. Grossest thing I ever saw in the gym occurred in the locker room. A naked huge fat woman was applying lotion to the crevice between her buttocks. Right out in the open there where everyone could see. Taking her time, enjoying herself. She was standing in front of the mirror above the sinks and…

Depends. Is he/she wearing two layers of chocolate frosting for lipstick? If so, then definitely.

Today, my scale was a smug *kitten*. I got on it and I had gained back a pound. So it sat there, all silent with that look on it's face. *kitten*.

How about trying a grill pan and grilling on your stove instead? Get yourself a nice square nonstick grill pan and try that. I use mine for grilled veggies, hamburgers, salmon and chicken breast. Mine has a heatproof handle in case I have to finish off what I'm cooking in the oven. Sometimes I'll just char the meat to put…

I don't think it's the actual devil. It's more like a minion.

I fell off the wagon for the first time yesterday since I started on this diet. My sister went into the hospital with renal failure and will need dialysis until she can get a kidney. I was a stressed out watery mess. Stress appears to be a big trigger for me, there was food everywhere and donuts and I binged. "I deserve…

My scale is a total jerk. It doesn't lie, it just laughs at me.

I don't have money to spend on gym clothes and they get washed so often they don't last long anyway. I buy cheapo extra large cotton or cotton blend tank tops at Walmart, they come just below my bum. I'm 5'4. Walmart also has Danskin shorts and capris., 90% cotton and fitted. I get them in black. The waist band is…

Cardiovascular is fat burning exercise so keep the 45 minutes of cardio. I would add some muscle building weights. Muscle weighs more than fat so your body has to work harder and burn more calories to move muscle so you will burn more calories even when you aren't in the gym. Does that make sense? Divide your body mentally…

I have love handles too - so not loveable! I gain all my weight around my midsection so muffin top big time. Anyway, I am working my obliques muscles (the muscles on the sides of the abdomen) by doing bicycle crunches twisting side to side. Still have to lose the fat of course. Just google bicycle crunches to see what the…

I can totally see the loss of the cellulite. Your arms and stomach look great too. Thighs are definitely slimmer! You are doing great! Work that bikini, girl! Thanks for the inspiration.