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I was going to tell you to have a corn dog for me!! I am from MN and haven't been back for a state fair in 7 years (:sad: ) Have a great time!!

You need to eat more during breakfast first off. People who eat breakfast have been shown to eat fewer calories throughout the day and lose weight. You want to make sure you are getting protein and carbs - scrambled egg whites and oatmeal is good, bagel thin with peanut butter, or do an egg white sandwich on an english…

You need to eat more during breakfast first off. People who eat breakfast have been shown to eat fewer calories throughout the day and lose weight. You want to make sure you are getting protein and carbs - scrambled egg whites and oatmeal is good, bagel thin with peanut butter, or do an egg white sandwich on an english…

I have the same problem - the one thing I have found to help is to take the time to make sure that I am not eating because I am depressed, bored, or thirsty. If I still am craving something after that, I will eat fruit - watermelon, raspberries, grapes - something that is sweet and crunchy but not be something that is bad.…

I used to use Livestrong daily plate until i realized that a lot of what they had listed was very inaccurate. I like spark people for their recipies and some of their workouts - I subscribe to a lot of their things and get emails on new workouts and recipies so I like it for that - but I always come back to MFP. I have…

Love the post!! And it is so true - we need to be supportive and understanding. Being negative or rude to someone could make them give up so much of what they have gained. Just because you may not like something or be having a bad day, does not mean to be abusive.

I use two types of shakes and both have Whey in them because it is the easiest for the body to absorb - I have tried lots of shakes! My favorite right now is Shakeology - thick chocolate shake for breakfast - and for the afternoon or when I don't fee like bringing out the blender I use GNC whey protein shake (not as good,…

Once you plateau you need to change up your routine and up your calories. Usually it means that you are burning more calories than you are taking in and your body has gone into survival mode.

The MFP calculator isn't that accurate - everyone I know on FB and other sites, and everyone I talk to all say the same thing. The most accurate way to get the calories burned is a heart rate monitor. Am going to have to check out the website you mentioned, I have been wondering how off MFP is and my HR monitor is broken.

You really do need that time and don't let him guilt you into staying home to take care of the kids, house, him because he has had a long day. being a stay at home mom is very stressful and you need to release that stress and take a break - in the working world we call it a mental health day. Does your gym have an onsite…

I am the same way, and I prefer to work out at home less people to deal with. Try any of Jillian Michaels CD's - they are inexpensive and they give you a challenging workout even if it is at a slower level. If you are looking for something more challenging, check out the beachbody products - I am in my first round of…

I know how hard it is to lose weight - when I started I had 4, 2 in school, 2 at home, worked, and went to school but it is so doable!! After dinner, take the kids to the park and play baseball, or soccer. Let them help you make healthy meals, I found that when my kids had a say in the food, they liked the healthy food.…

@Abells - if you have plateaued you will need to up your calories. What happens is your body has gotten to a certain point where it doesn't feel comfortable with the amount of calories it is burning vs. what it is taking in so it will hold onto the fat that you have to compensate. You can push yourself all you want, but…

Runnersworld.com has a place where you can log your runs, make maps, and check out others maps in your area. Plus they have really great articles and support for new and experienced runners. By far my favorite

I have seen things like this happen in the military when I was in. You and this person were on a journey, and you could relate and relied on each other for support - you had each other's backs. You knew that this person would understand your struggles, they could relate to you in a way your husband probably couldn't, or…

Any High Intensity Training will help with speed. If you sprint for 30 seconds and recover (walk/light easy jog) for 60 and do this for about 3 miles that will help. Eventually you will work up to 60/120's. I have known people who will sprint for a quarter to a half mile, and then jog until their heart rate recovers.…

One - boys are dumb, if it wasn't for the tattoo's on my foot by boyfriend probably wouldn't know what my legs looked like in a picutre either. Two - we all stress, so quite stressing about your stressing. I have been going through the same thing lately about my boyfriend and driving myself crazy, I know it sucks but it…

I am just finishing up my thrid week of the first month and after the first week I could barely walk - now I make it through most of the videos without feeling like I am going to die. It is hard, but it is so worth it, I find that I miss the workouts on Sunday LOL!!

I can't give up my fruits and veggies! And you can't spot reduce either! Fat is going to leave your body from whatever area it can find it, not just one.

I have worked in several places over the years that have had similar dress codes - some even stricter than yours - and I would get talked to about what I wore - which was never inapporpriate - but the women who came in to work with tank tops and bra straps showing, flip flops, and sweats would never get counseled. It gets…

I like greek yogurt much better because it is thicker and creamier - it can be high in sugar but if you read the lables you can find one that doesn't have double digit sugar. Oikos is a good brand and doesn't have a lot of sugar like some others.

check on fatsecret.com - they have a lot of nutritional information from restaurants!

When I first started running my goal was to make it to the end of the block without a heart attack! I can now run two miles in 17:30 - faster if I motivate myself - and I did it with a simple run/walk routine. You run until you feel like you can't run anymore, and then walk until your heart rate comes down, and then you…

if you go to shape.com they have a lot of great workouts that target your core. Also, runnersworld.com has some good ones.

You can do it! I lost 40lbs 15 years ago and have kept it off by working hard and watching what I eat. I finally decided to lose those last 10lbs that I gave up on losing all those years ago and this site has really helped me stay motivated and keep myself accountable. Let people know what you are doing, and have a good…

Since I have been running I haven't had too much of a problem with it, but when I get the craving I give into it but I don't let it become a big deal.

I suffer from that same problem so I started cross training - run one day, use the elliptical or stair master the next - this actually helped me go from two miles to 5 miles and helped with the run time. Also another thing I have found, think about something other than running, or do running and walking. You will get past…

I had that same question - you can use the circuit training general or if you have a heart rate monitor you can use that.

I've have noticed the same thing, the foods I thought wouldn't be high in sugar were (yogurt?) - so now I am looking at the foods I eat more closely.

I don't use any supplements to lose weight but I do take some additional vitamins and I get all my stuff from GNC. The one supplement I do take is the Whey Protein shake after a workout since I don't eat breakfast right away - but you have to add it into your calories for the day. I don't believe in taking supplements to…