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Hey baby that's me too! After I completed my therapy I put on about 20-30 lbs. My therapist said it would happen and my body would finally find an equilibrium. But this is ridiculous. I was doing things healthy for a few weeks, but on Monday my boyfriend and I broke up, and i didnt handle the stress well. I hadn't eaten a…

Try a store like Whole Foods, or Trader Joes. Even a local farmers market. You'll find "whole" granola that has no added sugar or a whole lot of processing. Basically you're going to buy homemade granola from the store. Try that! (I personally like Bear Naked brand myself)

I only get kids meals at fast food places (as an EMT I eat fast food more than I should; its hard to eat right in this field) since the portions are smaller and usually come with fruit or yogurt. And I like the toys :# I've started packing 4-5 kinds of fruits and vegetables when I go on shift, and I'll snack on those…

I have to remind myself that an hour is only 4% of my day, and a half hour is only 2%. Can I devote 2 or 4% of my day to extending my life and being healthy? Even if it's just a long walk with my dog, a quick trip to the neighborhood gym to lift, or kicking out a few laps in my community pool. Yes, you have a busy…

I used to try to fit my drinks into my calories, but since my calories are so low already, I wouldn't eat much. Very little food+ LOTS of alcohol, and I would be blacked out every single time. Now I just don't drink at all, or at least I do but only rarely. I am the kind of person that can't see the point in just having…

Taco bell :)

It burned my skin. Well not burned, but it was irritating to the point I had to wipe it off. But I've been known in the past to be sensitive to things like that (also plumping lip gloss burns me too). But my uncle swears by it.

I have to earn my showers by working out. So if I don't work out, I don't get to shower. Sometimes, I'll workout just because I'd like to shower finally. End up showering about 5-6/week. :tongue:

I personally don't care for them; but I think that's because I prefer women to be soft and curvy. The definitiion of the muscle would throw me off a bit. So flat tummy, yes, but no bulging six pack. Just my .02

Since our treadmills have internet and speakers, I play the Pandora Classic Rock station. "Eye of the Tiger" started playing at a very crucial moment. It's the best ever, I love it!

What aggression?

I'm at the point now, where I feel like a slug with clothes on, but a bombshell in my undies. If I could go about my daily business nekkie, I'd be totally down for that. :laugh:

ROFL

Sweet, thanks for the link!

Yes you can pass on BF% but it doesn't look good.

Okay, so I went to the gym after all. I said this in my head every time I wanted to quit. But I toughed it out (and smelt SO bad--I forgot alcohol sweat is just nasty) and I even took my pooch on a long walk after. Still not feeling 100% but feeling WAY better than I did this morning :blushing:

This made my day! I can't wait!

THIS

I've found if I work out on an empty stomach, I give up. I just don't have the intensity to get through a typical workout.

I start on Monday for the first time ever! SO EXCITED! So please, everyone, feel free to add me. I"m sure I'll need a kick in the pants, if the rumours are to be believed...

Hoopers/spinners unite! :happy: That being said, let me finish reading the rest of your post :blushing:

I dated a guy who kept saying he'd come over after class (I'd be waiting up for him til the wee hours of the morning because his classes were at night) and he never showed. After the 7th time of this (with reminders and discussions) I dumped him.

Rebecca by Daphne duMaurier For the MILLIONTH time. It's falling apart :P

Have a bachelor fridge, like me :) It has condiments and vegetables, some old moldy pepperoni that I need to toss, and some yogurt I should get around to eating eventually. My pantry only has soups, canned vegetables, dry legumes, and baking ingredients. Nothing really sweet to snack on. Well, there's some chocolate…

I use it where I would put shredded lettuce on my sandwiches. Had some yesterday on a philly chicken sandwich, and also on a tuna po boy. I thought it was great. I can't really tell the difference between cabbage and lettuce though (apparently there IS one...)

I was the same way. Clear skin for ever, changed my diet and I started breaking out. Just stick to it, and it'll clear up. Promise :flowerforyou:

Well, girly muscles, muscles that I should have been using and wasn't. Not bulk. How is it impossible to burn fat and build muscle? I thought that's pretty much what exercise is?

Both. I'm trying to lose fat while putting on muscle.

I solve the world's problems. I was complaining to my mother (a Marine, so she's had plenty of experience) that I got bored on runs. I wouldn't get tired, but just bored from the lack of mental stimulation. She told me it's a great time for problem solving. Since I have so little problems in my life at the moment…

A scoop of protein powder (the kind I use anyways) is 120 calories, mix that in a cup of 2% milk which is 100something (I don't remember the exact figure, I want to say it's also 120). It's a great after dinner treat that kills my sweet tooth and is still doing something for me. I have a hard time getting all my protein…