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If your opinion of fitbloggers is that they all "secretly want people to praise" them, then that's sort of f*ed to begin with. All of the fitbloggers I've come across do it because it helps keep them accountable and helps motivate their followers. If you don't want to help that person or BE helped by that person, what's…

They both suck. TWD is boring, along with a dash of ****ty acting. True Blood is corny as hell.

Breakfast: Microwaved egg, pork sausage, cheese slice, sometimes avocado quarter (If lifted weights that morning, also protein shake made w/almond milk.) Lunch: Varies. Salad w/boiled egg and bacon. Or salad from local shops. Or leftovers from dinner. Or pork tenderloin with veggies from a local deli. And always with an…

I must say, I'm really confused by this new trend of accepting unhealthy things (aka: obesity), while shaming all of those who are trying to lose weight or don't need to lose weight. I suppose some people need SOMETHING to make fun of, but why hate on any woman's body? If its not what you like, then move on. And it seems…

Fair enough. I don't think its unfair to ask your boyfriend to give up certain foods for you that may be your trigger foods. It's not making him diet... it's asking him to either hide it from you or not bring it in the house while your body adjusts to no processed foods/processed sugars. My last question still stands…

This, to me, is the beginning on an excuse. Your boyfriend isn't interested in eating healthy so you can't keep it out of the house, which means you can't control yourself because it's always around. My other statements still stand however. If you HONESTLY think you're addicted (like alcoholic style), then you should seek…

Then perhaps you should also see a therapist if you really feel like you have an addiction, or if you're emotionally eating to an extreme. I used to do the same thing and couldn't say "no" to myself. But then I realized I was full of crap and have power over my own decisions. Every person isn't the same, but that was my…

Mind/matter. This 'addiction'? Its how you've trained your body so far in life. When you have a craving for something salty, your mind immediately goes to chips because that's what you've always done before hand. Have a sweet craving and head for the ice cream? Again, its what you've always done in the past so its what you…

I needed someone to do it for me, so maybe it'll help you. But you know something? That weight, it attributes to your stress and tiredness. I started working out and have SO much more energy and it's such an awesome stress reliever. Exercise while you watch TV, or listen to an ebook for class. Or walk and read. You've got…

No, 1200 is the minimum that your body needs to function. If you ACTUALLY think that its too many calories, then you should probably go see a doctor. It could be that you're not eating the right kinds of food to get to that calorie level, but as I can't see your diary, I really couldn't tell you for sure. That being said,…

So then, say to yourself "My health is not a priority. My life is not a priority." If that doesn't feel right to you, start by making SMALL changes. If you start to get stressed, re-train yourself to NOT need food. Food was my automatic comfort (and sometimes still is if I'm stressed enough). I now write, or go punch the…

#1: It's not a diet. It's a lifestyle change. This isn't just to lose weight. This is to become healthy, to live a longer life, to live a life free of disease and medical issues. #2: It's all mental. It's not you "shouldn't" eat that stuff, it's that you "don't". You don't eat sugar, you don't eat fast food, you don't eat…

I had to go completely cold turkey for about 2 months. No junk food, no sugar (besides fruit), otherwise I'd do the same thing. I now don't crave sugar or junk and I notice that when I DO eat it, I feel like crap afterwards. Really pay attention to how your body feels after you binge, and concentrate on that before you…

Pork sausage, 1 egg, sometimes a slice of cheese, sometimes some avocado. If its a lifting day, then I also do a protein shake with almond milk. 2 months strong and it still hasn't gotten old. I pre-cook my sausage, and then microwave the egg at work. :)

In all honesty, I would have told her off right there. Since the moment has passed, and if she's a good enough friend, I'd pull her aside and tell her that the comment really hurt my feelings since I don't really know where it came from. She mentioned it was her cheat day, etc etc and that it really hurt for her to even…

Eat more fruits, veggies, and protein. Cut down (or out) the processed food. There's so much sodium and sugar in what you're eating, that you may be caring an extra 5 lbs in pure bloat. And for the love of God, eat a healthier breakfast. Have an egg & some sausage or egg & some bacon. How long have you been eating at 1300…

Teresa, Mary, Chad, and Christina. And of course the names are all from personal experience. Hate them all. lol.

How else do you make chicken stock? :huh:

Any artificial floral scent. All perfume, lotion, cologne. Strong fish. The smell of something deep frying. I love the smell of vanilla, cinnamon, weed, and cloves. :flowerforyou:

I have/had GERD, and the only thing that helped were those damn pills. Until I started eating Primal. I've almost gone completely Paleo, except that I still occasionally eat diary and corn. I don't have any issues with GERD, constipation, headaches, or super PMS-ing. Whether its the non-gluten, the non-sugar, or a combo of…

I was diagnosed with depression/anxiety after having a complete flip out episode after moving away to college. I didn't know anyone, the environment was WAY different to what I was used to and I couldn't handle it. I stopped going outside, started binge eating, and just stayed in bed for the most part. I tried taking…

Losing weight is really 80% nutrition. It's amazing how just eating more veggies and fruits can kick start our metabolism! My main suggestion would be to stay away from the fast food and just highly processed food in general as much as possible. Every once and while is a nice treat (or if its healthy and fits in your…

I second what Jonny said. He's offering some great advice, I would recommend following it.

Feel free to add to me for support. I'll also hold you accountable for what you eat and do, so don't say I didn't warn you. (I also appreciate the same!) If we're going to get upset when someone points out our bad habits, it means that we're not ready to change them yet. My advice to you is to start small. Don't diet, eat…

Once a week, every Sunday, and I record whether its weight loss or gain. Not recording everything is really just lying to yourself and won't help you in the long run.

I started at 265 (not on MFP), but I'm now down to 245. If that qualifies, you're more than welcome to friend me. However, I will be honest and I will point out what you're doing wrong. If you want someone to help hold you accountable, I'm your girl. But if you don't want to hear what you're doing wrong and just want a…

You're trying to eat 1200 calories AND working out 6 days a week?! This means that you're more likely than not, NOT eating enough calories for your body. I'd comment on what you're eating, except that I can't see your diary so I can't be more specific than that. Perhaps you should re-calculate your TDEE.

Yes!! This!! I understand that its frustrating and that we've been taught that the scale is the end all/see all, but its really not. Also, are you getting enough protein? I looked at your diary and I'm not really sure that you are. Your body need protein to help break down the fat and build more muscle. If you're working…

It shouldn't be 'don't ever play with caterpillars', it should be 'don't play with THIS caterpillar'. Making your child afraid of the outdoors will only bring out bad news. Same as with 'don't play with a rattlesnake' isn't 'don't play with garter snakes'. Also, they're not found in the Western states. I'm sorry for your…

You know what, I didn't realize how horrible I was eating. Okay, I would think, "I shouldn't eat this... oh well!" and laugh it off like it was nothing, because to me, it WAS nothing. It took my sister and my boyfriend both saying something before I came to grips with how I ate food was BAD. I think you know your family…