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Aww, that's just iron phosphate. They use it in organic farming to get rid of snails. You'd rather have snails in your peanut butter? Haha, just kidding. But really, that's the iron supplement that lots of companies use to get you your 4% DV of iron in your cornflakes or whatever. Lots of the vitamins and minerals sound…

I appreciate your desire to rant. Everyone has they're own pet peeves and sometimes the pets overwhelm us. Still, I can't help but think I must be dense, but I had difficulty picking out exactly what behaviors you were upset about. People planning for and balancing out extra calories consumed by exercising? Or people who…

Well, if your gym doesn't have a rule against denim, I suppose you could make yourself happy and wear your jeans. My jeans tend to stretch out as the day progresses, especially if I get really warm. And they gap at the back if I don't wear a belt, which I can't imagine working out in. So for me, at least, working out in…

Glad you've found a plan that works for you. I hope you're feeling fantastic with your success! Looking great!!

Hey, use what you have to do stay hydrated! I am a Diet Coke fiend, personally. If lemon or MiO helps you, then go for it. Just be aware that you'll be drinking calories that you could've used for food. I personally like to slice up a lemon and a cucumber and let it soak in my water pitcher overnight. Occasionally I'll…

Here's some fun numbers. In general, to lose a pound, you need to create a deficit of 3500 calories. You can do this by eating less, exercising more, or a combo of the two. That's really your call. Assuming a can of Bud Light is about 110 calories, a twelve pack will set you back about 1320 calories. If you skipped your…

I did it back in the day to lose a quick 15 pounds. After I pricey "introduction fee" to get you started, it's really expensive for their little protein packets and you still have to buy meat and veggies for your one daily meal. No dairy, no fruit and there's a whole list of veggies you're not allowed to eat because…

If you really want to have someone create a meal plan for you, you should see a registered dietitian. (Not a nutritionist. A person working at a vitamin store can call themselves a nutritionist when they know nothing about nutrition at all.) An RD has gone to school, completed an internship, and gone through a rigorous…

Remember, exercise has other benefits aside from weight-loss. It's also essential for cardiovascular health and weight-bearing exercise in particular (walking, running, whatever) is also one of the best ways to help prevent fractures due to osteoporosis. Sometimes it takes a while to get into exercise, but you might find…

The dressings are GROSS. Very watery, weird flavors, and when they dry (like on your dishes) they make this weird chalky residue that looks like you mixed up plaster in your bowls. The ketchup was also disgusting. I say it's much better to stick to the real thing in moderation.

You CAN do this. If the stall is recent, you might need to up your exercise. As you get smaller, it takes more effort to keep up the weight loss. If it's been going on for a while, then you might want to seriously re-evaluate what you're eating. No matter what the cause, these plateaus are incredibly frustrating, but like…

Ick. They just want to cover their butts. That way if, heaven forbid, something happens to one of their users because of a diet/exercise regime (heart attack at the gym anyone?), they can say it's not their fault. Of course, the impression that it gives off to those of us who use the site is not so nice. I had an account…

I think you need to have a Pretty Woman moment. Go back to the store, talk to the manager, and rub that ignorant sales clerk's face in your sexiness. Okay, that sounded dirty. But still.

^^this. There really isn't a need to "cleanse" your body of "toxins" unless there's something horribly wrong with your drinking water. Like, it glows in the dark. However, if this is the kickstart you need in order to move toward a healthier lifestyle, then more power to you. Just please make sure you aren't depriving your…

School lunches. Shiver. Where we live, we have great farm to school programs that supply our elementariness with fresh, local produce. But the junior high and high school? Hello soggy pizza and cold chicken nuggets! I've volunteered in the elementary schools as a nutrition educator and it is so sad that as soon as we've…

How anyone could ever think that a celebration of love/marriage/family is tacky is beyond me. Go for it! I think it is a beautiful idea and after all you've been through, you deserve to have a party! Go ahead and enjoy your vow renewal and if I were you, I wouldn't even invite whoever made you doubt having it. But…

Rehashing what everyone else is already saying, the turkey will not taste like the ground beef. You can season it the same way as ground beef or use a poultry-type seasoning. Either way it tastes great. I wanted to chime in and say depending on the fat content of the turkey you bought, just be really careful not too…

While I love salads at lunch time in the summer, I've often found that having a bowl of (homemade) vegetable soup is much more filling. The broth adds volume without a ton of calories and something about eating a warm dish makes me feel like I'm getting in a "real" meal. Salad is often a go-to food for those of us on a…

A fair point to those with means who complain about the affordability of healthy food. The problem I see with comparisons like these, though, is that they assume that you can buy $0.55 worth of olive oil. Maybe in some places you can measure out your own seasonings and cooking oils to buy just what you need, but at most of…

That's me! I've got 26 pounds to get to pre-pregnancy weight and the scale just won't budge. It is getting so discouraging!

Really only your doctor or DPT will be able to tell you for sure what is acceptable. Better not to risk further injuring yourself.

Try not to sweat it too much. Perhaps you're retaining some water?

This. Carbs are NOT the enemy. Excess is the enemy.

Bear in mind that vegetarian doesn't necessarily mean healthy either. A double cheese pizza could be considered vegetarian and would do no good for your waistline. I know plenty of vegetarians who struggle with their weight because they replace meat with cheese and carbs. So make sure you're choosing the best option…

I'd agree, probably not many more than just sitting on a regular chair. Although you might be working your core, which is great, your heart rate doesn't elevate unless you're doing some serious bouncing. An HRM is the way to go, like everyone else is saying.

Emily, I also sent you a message. Count me in! I'm in the same boat. My little guy is almost eight months old - time to get my booty in gear! I have pretty much the same weight loss goals as you. I'm here if anyone needs encouragement. I sure know I could use some! Being sleep deprived and ultra-busy caring for a tiny…