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What the above two posters said! My in-laws are the same way; they only have fresh veggies if they're having a party with a veggie tray. The amount of processed ick my nephews get worries me. When I'm there, I eat as little of the processed stuff possible, and drink LOTS of water to combat the bloat from all the salt. Then…

Hi everyone! I've been on and off MFP for a while now, but I'm finally getting into the routine-- over 40 days on my streak! I was trying to lose weight a few years ago, then I got a really bad stomach infection and lost too much. I got back up to where I needed to be, but the stress of finishing my MFA kept the weight…

lightinthebox is another great Chinese dress site that I forgot to mention! =)

I actually had mine knocked off in China! It was very affordable (I think around $200 or so before alterations, which I had done here in the states), and looked fantastic. As long as you're not dying for fine silks, you can find some beautiful dresses from some Chinese companies, you just have to be willing to deal with…

I'm from Cleveland, does that count? Grew up in Maple Heights, then moved out to the 440. Down in Memphis, TN for grad school right now, but hoping to make it back up north afterwards. =)

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Here's one more vote for the UnderArmour zip-up high-impact! I'm a 32DD, and even finding normal bras that are supportive enough in my size is difficult. I paid around $50 for mine about a year and a half ago and it's still going strong! =D

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I think the important thing to remember is that you should always check your weight at the same time of day, and on the same scale. Sure, if you hop on the scale right after eating, you will weigh more. But if you check your weight every morning on an empty stomach, you won't necessarily have gained a pound after eating…

Can't believe I never thought of that! Crystal Light mix with water then booze, or just with the booze?

Today was day 8 of level one for me, and I really am feeling a difference! I've lost almost an inch from my waist, but my weight hasn't really changed. My husband and I took the dvd on our vacation last weekend, and I decided to do the shred in my swimsuit so we could jump in the pool after-- bad plan! If you've got a big…

Congrats! I just started yesterday, and I'm coming from about where you started. So excited to see that it can work! =)

I'm in! Just started yesterday, and hopefully I can convince myself and my husband to do it everyday. For those of you that have done it before-- does the all over soreness go away after a few days, or will it be here all month?

Definitely straws! It's the same thing when I'm at a restaurant, which is why I don't use my straw when I get a soda-- I drink it MUCH faster!

I tested it out with Calistenics, vigorous and circuit training, general, and got the same calories burned both ways. =)

This! The reusable plastic cups are great. I put in about a tsp of Rose's sweetened lime juice each time I fill my cup. =) EDIT: the little MIO squeeze bottles are also great-- no calories, and great taste!

Yes, I did! Oh wow, though. I've read that it's intense, and it TOTALLY is. Worth it, though! I used 3lb hand weights, and I think I felt just the right amount of burn in my arms for now. My husband tried it with me, and all he had were his 10lb weights-- definitely too much, and he's got some decently toned arms! I'm…

Thank you so much for asking this question! I just joined MFP yesterday, because I've gained about 25 pounds since getting married and starting work on my Master's about a year ago, and I want to catch it before it gets any worse! I was having the same question, since I didn't want to starve myself when I exercised, but I…