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I tell myself to just do it and get it over with too. But in the event I don't listen to myself, I really try to get moving in the house with some cleaning. I also try to really pay attention to my intake on those days too. Because my only real exercise is walking, rainy days are hard for me.

That rocks!

I love it too! I put in a few slivered almonds and a small drizzle of honey. Delicious! Oh, and chia seeds if I remember.

Feel free to add me! I started out at 300 and started MFP at 285. I have a long way to go and want to take the slow route- start some habits I can actually keep! No crazy crash diets or super low calories. I have tried most of the other dramatic ways and I failed at each one! It's a long journey but it can be fun and…

We have quite a few British items in the military commissaries. Also, there are some specialty shops with goods as well. Though your sweets are good, I really LOVE your pub foods and your pasties! Ahhh, I can't wait to come back for a visit!

Never have I ever been to a china town.

Can I drink while taking this?

The motivation for me was moving to a country where I am as big as their Sumo wrestlers. Not cool. And since I am in a lady of smaller people everything they make is for their size. Yikes! I feel like a bull in a china closet. And their grocery isles are so narrow! I take up almost a whole isle!

I wish this site was a little more like Facebook in that I find myself wanting to "like" people's comments and can't! :)

I know that feels good! Congrats to you!! You do look great and younger!

The best thing is being able to use my body to do stuff "regular" people can do. Roller coasters, sitting in plastic lawn chairs, skiing, bicycling, ice skating, diving, are all NOT fat friendly. I also look forward to fitting into an airplane seat without problems. The flight to Japan from Virginia was really awful!

Fajitas are usually a safe bet. Sometimes they will have a vegetarian menu with some pretty neat lower cal options. Our local place has lettuce wraps! BUT as much as I love Mexican, if I was going I would use it as a splurge day and get what I love, Carnitas. I know it's not an expectable practice but I would either skip…

Do what you are doing for you. You can have what they are eating in moderation on occasion. For me, cutting foods out all together just sets me up for failure. I allow myself to eat out once or twice a week for lunch or dinner. And funny enough, though I have only been on this journey for a few months (MFP for only 2-3…

I am no medical professional but I have always heard that there are many factors that can affect your blood pressure. Stress is a big one, and let's face it, if you are exercising and loosing weight then that can help you out as well. If stresses in your life improve, that can help. From everyone I know that has fasted on…

We carried a cooler with water, cheese sticks, carrots, single serving ranch dressing, bread, sandwich meat and cheese and Pringles, for my son. It was great because when we wanted to senselessly snack- we ate the carrots. When we were really hungry we pulled off and made sandwiches. I think this trick saved us a lot of…

Aside from skinny friends that shop in different sections, does anyone have a friend that loads up her cart (TJ MAXX) just to get to the checkout and say, "I don't want these items." How embarrassing! She will even try on jewelry and have them hold it for her and never come back to get it. ??? I want to hide!

Easier said then done, don't look at the scale. Do your clothes fit any different? Do you feel healthier, more energy or more fit? I think most of us have had moments like this. We work so hard and think if we do certain things then we will get specific rewards. It's frustrating but don't give up- that won't help either.

Those that say they are frugal and would continue to live simply have the right idea. The more you buy, the more expensive it is to maintain it. A new car is more expensive to insure. A bigger house costs more in mortgage, utilities and in upkeep. The more you make the harder/longer you most likely work. You pay for that…

My only suggestion is if you get foreign characters, ie Chinese/Japanese/Korean symbols, make sure the artist is drawing them properly. I have seen some people get them done wrong and it means something completely different from what they wanted.

Cruel, cruel world. My gym has cable tv's in front of the machines. It's funny to watch people working out and watch the food channels. I can't do it. I would want to go home and cook fatback and lard biscuits with gravy. No thanks. I listen to music.

My boobs go. After pregnancy many years ago the skin on my boobs got thin. Weird. Anyway, my boobs are the saddest part about losing weight. However, a great bra helps!

Way to go on your Master's Degree!! Amazing! I would buy work out clothes. Honestly, it's something I need now. I like to be comfortable when getting my sweat on!

I try not to eat after dinner which is usually around 6-7pm. Sometimes I will crave something sweet and if I do I try to eat something really small. But I like to fill up at dinner. I just like that feeling of eating something abundant and will save more calories for the end of my day. After all that I don't really want to…

I know lots of people that fast for a variety of reasons. There are all kinds of fasts some including just water, others juice and some even certain foods. To me this would like a form of a fast. If it's only for a week I don't think it would hurt your body- at least not long term. It is certainly a BAD long term eating…

Getting settled into my new apartment and making it feel like home!

Great job!