RuthSweetTooth Member

I agree. You think you are eating healthy, but you don't eat vegetables. You need a nutritional overhaul. You might want to visit a nutritionist or wellness coach because in addition to not eating enough vegetables, there could be a myriad of other things you don't get. I don't see any legumes (beans) and you are probably…

pumpkin is so good for you . . an intense source of Vitamin A !!!

Great post, Stephvale!

I have a glass of wine a night, most of the time. I used to drink two-three glasses, but it added up and now I'm wearing it. I also exercise. Can't tell how much you are drinking, but if you are drinking three or more drinks every night, you've got to cut back. I am losing fine without starving myself and I can still have…

Let MFP recalculcate your cals to maintain your goal weight.

That's amazing that all those bugs wanted to be in the same umbrella in such a short piece of time. I have never seen anything like that, and I work at a vineyard where we have umbrellas to open and close every day. That is just really nasty, I might even have torn off all my clothes. Yuck.

I think that it's pretty telling that someone who says they want bariatric surgery to solve all their problems doesn't even have a diary open to the public. Surgery is not the answer, even though you have convinced yourself that it is. Send me a friend request and also send friend requests to all the people on here that…

My husband uses Gold's gym. I am not sure if they have classes. A combination of weight lifting and cardio is what you should target. Isn't Zumba cardio and "machines" cardio too?

Great post!!!!!!!!!

1. Stick with it 2. Eat more fruits and vegetables.

Another very wise person who likes to be able to keep his knees intact. That's a good way to start. Even one hour could be alot but if you are comfortable, that's good.

Smart girl, you won't get hurt this way. Good job!

If you are 300-400 pounds you should ask your doctor before running. You could hurt your joints or ligaments. Walking would be so much better for you for the next 50-100 pounds. I hope you can just stick to a few minutes in the meantime, because there is nothing that will blow a weight loss plan or catapult you into worse…

TRUE Especially for some men

Put a sexy video on the TV.

Monsanto makes corn for ethanol, not necessarily for food. That is why I bought stock in it! LOL

Splenda tastes better than Equal to me. Have not had equal in years.

You would make a beautiful CIA agent or Bond girl !!!!! And apparently all studies do defy the odds when it comes to you, because I thought you were only 20!!!! Good job holding on to what you got girl!!!! Ruth

This sounds pretty. I'll bet it would be quite nice with shrimp or chicken added, to up the protein and lower the carb ratio.

Just like Nike says . . . just DO IT !!!! Glad you had a nice walk !!!!!!

BTW if you are having trouble with the 1200, try 1500 for a week or two until your appetite starts slowing down, then it will be easier to cut, and easier for you to stick with. Shock and Awe is a military maneuver, not a way to diet.

Just enjoy and celebrate your multiculturalism. Don't allow your friend to fit you into any category 100% because you are a beautiful blend, just like a finely blended wine. Don't try to be all things to all people. Just decide what you want to be and be comfortable being you. Avoid narrow minded people who insist on…

Celery is quite good for you, I always thought it was full of water. Read the label!!!! I'll have to eat it more often. Sneaking it into your green salad is an easy way to enjoy it more often.

stuff with smoked salmon cream cheese - irresistible

I've been noticing that I look like I've lost two or three times the weight I have really lost because the exercise is making me slimmer in the face and healthier looking, plus my skin is looking pretty nice and smooth too. Better circulation!

I hate it and am working on 20 reps of abduction using a rubber band loop attach to the base of my exercise equipment to firm the inner thighs. When I get skinny, don't want my thighs to tough anymore. Definitely feels firmer.

Look for La Tourangelle Walnut Oil (has incredible walnut flavor) and Grapeseed Oil. Both are packed with essential fatty acids (Omega 3s) that the body CANNOT manufacture and needs every day. They make delicious salad dressings! (I keep my expensive oils in the fridge for longer life) Cooking oil is not the devil, rather,…

Variety in workouts is just as good for you as variety in food! It's better not to do the exact some thing every day, to at least have two different workouts you switch to and from, so you don't do the same thing two days in a row.

Things you can try: As an anxiety attack is a breakdown in homeostasis, like a broken thermostat. Add a multivitamin to your diet. Be sure you are getting all the vitamins you need for all your body's metabolic transactions. Are you getting enough calcium, for example? Get a sleep study done. Even slim people can suffer…

BTW soluble fiber is good for your heart. Woody fiber (that you can't see through) is better for pooping.