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Homemade butternut squash soup with couscous and sour cream =)

It's an interesting take, but a poorly written article. Overall, it looks like another "it's not your fault you're fat" take. I think the point of : "the reason a person would ever consume more calories than he expended, Taubes says -- is because carbohydrates in the diet cause our bodies to release the hormone insulin,…

Only take st. john's wort if you are NOT currently on an anti-depressant. Caffeine in the morning helps, a cup of coffee or black tea sets the tone for the day. Getting enough sleep, regular exercise, and more fruits and vegetables help elevate mood.

Loss of attraction is one thing, people in love have it flow and ebb all the time this much is very true, and it is not always coupled with increased attraction to someone else. It seems as though there are a couple of options in this scenario: 1) he's experiencing a genuine loss of attraction due to her weight gain. He…

If there's bleeding, wash it (OW), pat dry (ow ow ow), and put some antibiotic ointment on it (ahhhhh). Can we tell that this has happened? Once you're done with that, let the areas rest for a day or two. Torso twists, weight lifting, and pilates help burn without unecessary burning! Getting back into cardio sessions:…

All who reply: Don't say sorry. You're not sorry, it sounds like you don't believe what you're saying. Own up to it or don't say it. OP: If he says "lose some weight" he's 1) not really thinking about it, 2) not interested anymore but wanted to have an excuse, or 3) has control issues that he's imposing on you. If: 1) he's…

Good for you! What amazing progress and willpower!

Having a rough time of the month myself, I always feel better after a workout during that time. Even if i have to drag myself kicking and screaming, an hour later I will be almost bouncing out of the gym. it relieves cramps, headaches, sluggishness, and cravings - so go for it!

the problem: Slow metabolism the rant/vent: I have been strict (but not too strict) on my calories, on my exercise, and on my water. I have been good about fruits and vegetables and whole grains, and cutting down sugar, and cutting down sodium, ad nauseum. I trawl the forum here for advice, (like a fish trawler, not an…

"cleanse" is just a fancy word for starvation in this case. If you want to "detox" I recommend LOTS of water (with lemon or not), plenty of tea (unsweetened), lots of RAW fruits and vegetables - thoroughly washed from pesticides and the like, and plent of fiber through whole grains, flax seeds and almonds, and very little…

Yes! I'm doing the one in MD! It'll be my first marathon and really my first true exercise goal EVER. I'm combining it with the Couch to 5k regimen and realistically, I would be totally psyched to just finish! I think there's a free beer for every person who crosses the finish line.

Nuts, avacados, bacon.. .there's always room for bacon....

Rainbow brite techno remix. Best running song EVER.

I try to record what I can on the weekends, but I do give myself a day (usually saturday) to go a little crazy. BUT I also spend that day and the day after doing more activity. I do my grocery shopping, clean up the house (with some good music on), deep lunges while I'm vaccuming, and try to keep up with my water. Also…

Ooooooh I'm totally into turkey burgers, hot sauce, and sweet potatoes!

Actually, there was always a 13th sign, it was just not acknowledged or it was intentionally ignored.

I do my coffee with 2% milk and a packet of splenda. What you might want to try is skim or 2% milk, with honey. Oh yes, honey. I saw several customers do it when I worked at starbucks and if I could safely stash a jar at work you bet I would have it myself!

Razzle dazzle?

oh and jazz! jazz jazzy jazz jazz jazzz.

Sometimes oatmeal is eaten with milk, cream of wheat is too. But either one is fine without it! just make it with a smidge more water than it calls for and you get a nice creamy consistency.

I second the oatmeal, you can jazz it up with dried fruit, cinnamon, and nutmeg. also, cream of wheat with some jam or preserves. also, are you vegetarian? if not, I would recommend hard boiled eggs. Boil a bunch at the beginning of the week and take one with you in the mornings. Or if you have time to do a little cooking,…

1/2 a cup of grabanzo beans (drained from the can) 1/2 an avacado 1 serving of meat - I usually do chicken or ham It's a great protein and fiber blast at lunch, with a hard boiled egg as a snack, and maybe a small fruit.

Just started this week! I'm at least 90 pounds overweight and I'm having no trouble in that department. That being said, I am starting on the treadmill to get the pacing down, and to keep my sports-asthma under control. Cold and beginning running? No way! then again you're in AZ, I'm in MD where we just got dusted with…

The beginning is always the hardest. The fact that you are trying, you're earnestly wanting to change, and know where you are weakest means that you CAN do it! Part of what helps is getting RID of stuff that you know you will gorge on - at least for now, logging your food consistently, even when you go over, and just…

Bison is also a good subsitute for ground beef in spaghetti sauce recipies. If you manage to get your hands on a larger piece of meat, you could stew it in the crockpot with some veggies, red wine, and a little olive oil. I get mine from Gunpowder Bison and Trading in Maryland.

I try to stay within my calories for the day, drink extra water, and after at least a full day of rest I go for a light workout. Usually that flush of adrenaline plus the extra water intake just flushes the last of the junk out of my system.

Omg i need to go out and buy some stickers now...

My confession? Being deeply jealous of people on MFP who, by all rights have absolutely earned their successes, have lost more than 5 pounds a month - the rate I'm stuck at - while doing the same things I'm doing. Whew, that's better. =)

Yum yum! Can't wait to try this!

Just do it. Skin out of your clothes in the bathroom and stand there and look at that number. when you look at it, start thinking "this is the last time I will see this number". I do warn you, your weight on the scale is an evil thing and will bounce around some days. I'm still in the "oh i've lost some, i can goof off" or…