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I did some reading online about fruit flies and fruit fly infestations a few years ago. Although it sounds like you take your housekeeping very seriously, I would make sure that you're thoroughly keeping your drains/garbage disposal clean, as the fruit flies tend to breed in that area (it's dark, warm, moist, and generally…

(Caution: Just venting here---!) Amen to that! I hear excuses others all the time, and it drives me nuts! If people were more willing to just move and stop whining, they'd already be on the road to success! Point blank---the only obstacles we have are the ones that we create for ourselves. Period. P.S. I'm petitioning Nike…

You know, I love PB&J too. But it's not easy to find a version of the sandwich that's waistline friendly, due to all of those carbs and sugars. As far as jam/jelly goes, how about going with an all-fruit version, like Polaner? They make a sugar free that's sweetened with, I think, Splenda that's really good with lots of…

This link shows the calorie content in most types of sushi :-). http://www.sushifaq.com/sushi-calories.htm. Have a great time!

Congratulations!! Joining a gym is a big step towards getting fitter and healthier, and can be a bit intimidating to boot. If your gym offers free sessions with a personal trainer, I suggest taking advantage of them. I was kinda doing my own thing at first, and the trainer really gave me good direction and suggestions for…

I make them Italian style: mix together ground turkey (or soy crumbles, if you're so inclined) that have been sauteed with a couple of cloves of garlic with a couple of egg whites, some brown rice (not a lot), chopped onion, and red pepper (add the egg whites last to prevent scrambling the egg white). I pour some spaghetti…

Ok, being the daughter of a biker as I am, your first priority is safety---wear some heavy denim, or better yet, leather. Hey, who doesn't look sexy as hell in leather anyway? And a helmet. Be safe so you can enjoy future dates with your handsome guy :-). Have fun!

If you genuinely don't like something, don't eat it. Forcing yourself to do something that's difficult or unpleasurable won't yield a positive result, nor will it be a positive step in your behavior change. Focus instead on eating an appropriate combination of carbs and protein that you DO like instead. It's better that…

Did you stay within you nutritional goals? Yes, and I did not eat my exercise cals. Woooo! Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? I reached the 30 minute mark on the arc trainer, so I can say with confidence, "Yes!" What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? I made the mistake of weighing myself (day after my b-day), and…

I found them online. Here's a link to their website with store information: http://www.house-foods.com/Tofu/tofu_shirataki_store.aspx. Good luck in your search!

Congratulations!!!! That's so awesome. I know how you feel---it took me a while to break a 17 minute mile too. Now (a few months later) I'm down to a 10 minute mile, and if I can do it, you can do it!!! Keep runnin'!!

Is there any chance that you could make the pizza you'll be enjoying? That way you can control exactly how it's made, what's on it, and will know how many calories it will be. :-). Just food for thought.

Good morning! Did you stay within you nutritional goals? Yes---by 28 calories. Not much, but it's better than going over. Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes---I almost had myself talked into a "rest" day from the gym, but still managed to make it there and have an effective workout. What did I do yesterday that I…

It sounds to me like your insides (emotions, ways of thinking) haven't caught up with the outside you yet. You've obviously worked very hard to change your appearance---the hard part is, and this can come as a shock to some, changing the outside is not enough. You have to work to change your insides too.Too many people say…

Ok, slight correction. After doing some research, the "Philosophy" is actually "Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti", Alberta Ferretti is a hot Italian designer. No wonder this is hard to find! There's a Philosophy store at 452 West Broadway, NYC (that's the closest shop to me). I'm not sure if she sells RTW or not...and not…

The top is by Philosophy, earrings are are by Ralph Lauren (it's actually printed on page 1, if you do get the chance to pick up the magazine next time you're shopping). I scoured the magazine to find out where it can be purchased, but the cover was not listed in the shop guide on page 115. :-(. If you find the top, please…

http://www.faceinhole.com/show.asp?id=888877d97e151e1720a I hope this works...if so, booya---this will be me in about one year from now. Yay!!!

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes, And I was 300 calories under. Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes, I burned 500 calories on the elliptical trainer. What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? I didn't go over on calories. What would I have done differently? Nothing. Yesterday was a good day for me,…

Nice to see that I'm not the only one that started in June---hooray! My workout routine goes something like this: six days a week, I go to the gym. I do between 30-60 minutes of cardio via the elliptical trainer or the arc trainer (which is my new passion, lol) while varying intensity and incline to keep my body working. I…

You know, you wouldn't think that a mere two hundred calories would be hard to give up, but honestly, it's one of the hardest things that I had to do---so I feel your pain! My suggestion is to exercise as frequently as you can tolerate it, so you can "earn" more calories to eat. So if you know that you want to splurge,…

I don't know about you, but I understand that, "Well, I'm on a diet so just what can I eat?" feeling when it comes to mealtimes. In the beginning, I would get so frustrated that I would either not eat at all, or binge and eat unhealthy things (in large quantities) simply because I was comfortable with that behavior. Now, I…

This recipe sounds great, but if you substitute egg beaters (at roughly 30 calories per 1/4 cup serving) for the whole eggs, you'll save 80 calores and the associated fat and cholesterol. Just a thought though...:-)

Try the stain remover from a Dryel kit. Not sure if they have Dryel where you are, but it's a dry cleaning kit that you use at home; the stain remover included in the kit takes the stains out of nearly any kind of fabric (believe me, I use it on everything) and, since it's for dry cleaning, there's no need to wash the item…

Homemade bbq pulled chicken sandwiches (made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts) Faux potato salad (made with cauliflower) deviled eggs (made with silken tofu) and a great big tossed salad with lots of fresh veggies! It's a low-fat faux fabulous bbq!

Chobani 0% nonfat strawberry greek yogurt and two clementines. Two hours later, I had a high fiber granola bar. Think I'm set until lunch, but I always keep high fiber goodies in my desk drawer in case of carb-related emergencies ;-).

Dear Gemiwing, First of all---congrats on getting this far! Remember, it takes 28 days (at least) to make a real change in your behavior, and you're almost there! I'm not sure about you, but after years and years of eating junk food and not exercising myself, I know that there are days when I get frustrated and want to…

I think it's fantastic; my local grocer carries it. It has 100 cals per serving as compared to the usual 190 cals. However, it's $5.19!!!! So if you can get past the price tag, try it. Otherwise, you might want to try a half serving of the "good old" stuff and save yourself some cash.