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I agree. I almost wish they would only "cast" the pregnant teenagers who don't have parents to pay for diapers, help make bottles, and pay for the roof over the kids' heads. I've only seen maybe 3 or 4 full episodes (how many seasons has it been?), but I did watch last night. This is mostly due to the fact that I'm 5…

I think you're all adults - the 'no ipods' rule seems a little silly, in my opinion. It'd be different if you were interfering with her class or something. Too bad she'll get paid regardless of whether or not you take her class... if your gym is like mine, you have no control over where your monthly dues go. I'm not a fan…

I eat breakfast around 6:15, lunch around 10:45, a 300 calorie snack around 3:00, and dinner between 6 and 8. I'm eating about 1800 calories right now, before exercise, but I'm also 4 months pregnant.

this week has been terrible for me!! stress-induced nibbling on candy during the day and going through drive-thrus w/ no time for proper meal preparation!! UGH

Just listen to your body - if you feel too weak to work out on donating days, then don't work out those days. Maybe you could look at your calorie intake on a weekly basis instead of daily. So if 1500 x 7 = 10,500, then balance it out so that's how many calories you eat per week - more on donating days, less on the other…

A couple years ago I put a bowl of instant oatmeal in the microwave - forgetting to add the water! The oatmeal caught fire in just about one minute! It took days for the smell to leave the house.

Eat more?? Even a big bowl of cereal with milk would add about 300 calories to your daily total... healthy, not bulky, and tasty!

100% honesty with yourself in what you eat (every bite, sauce, extra) and in the intensity of your workouts?

Thanks - yes I had my first appointment a couple weeks ago. The nurse practitioner told me I should only gain around 15 - 20 lbs. I go back next week for my first OB and ultrasound appointments. I will have to ask the doctor for a specific calorie range - good idea. And yes, I'm planning on continuing to exercise…

AWESOME! Keep up the good work!

Option #1 - - Stay out of the teachers lounge!! I simply avoid it at all cost. I have a mom volunteer that runs all my copies for the week on Monday. Sometimes I can go for a whole week without setting foot in there. Option #2 - - Talk to yourself the whole time you're in there (or go with a "skinny" friend). You know what…

I think this would vary wildly between individuals. If you're really going at it, to where your clothes are wet with sweat, you're out of breath, and can't really hold a conversation, I would consider that a really intense workout. If you're joking around, working leisurely, stopping for the occasional snowball fight,…

Good for you for not waiting until January 1. I think I started losing weight on January 5th... after my sister called me ON MY HONEYMOON to offer to pay for Weight Watchers for me. Your goals at the bottom of your post seem a little... lofty. Have you considered re-evaluating them? I'm sure you've heard that it's…

I don't understand your question......... are you mixing both boxes together for one big batch of vanilla & chocolate combined??

I've been on MFP for a almost 3 years now. I used it faithfully and seriously and lost nearly 60 lbs in 10 months. When I quit taking it seriously, the pounds started creeping on... and now I've gained back about 15 lbs in the last year. As for the challenges and groups that have been created, I agree - there's too many to…

If you're having general anesthesia and they're taking veins from your deep system, I would guess your recovery will be different from mine. Also, I would NOT do upper body work without talking to your doctor. I don't think it's about whether your standing or sitting, lifting weight puts pressure on the veins in all…

I just had mine done this summer. I'm not sure which procedure you're having done... you said they're being "removed" - but mine were basically lasered shut through a tiny catheter. It was called EVLT (endovenous laser treatment). I had 2 procedures done about 3 weeks apart from each other. The procedure itself took just…

My advice to you would be to get off the scale. I know it's hard, but try to only weigh yourself once per week (I like Friday mornings because if you overindulge on the weekend, you have all week to work it off) - or - better yet, every two weeks.

My dad was an all-weather runner and had this problem. He carried a hanky with him, but most days he came back with snot all over his face & shirt. In the winter (in IL), he'd actually come home with what I can only dub "snotcicles"!!!!

I wouldn't consider your daily work "exercise." Instead, go to your Goals tab, look for a description of your Daily Activity... Sedentary: Spend most of the day sitting (e.g. bank teller, desk job) Lightly Active: Spend a good part of the day on your feet (e.g. nurse, salesman) Active: Spend a good part of the day doing…

Eat the calories that you earn during exercise. MFP builds in a deficit so you'll lose weight. So, if MFP tells you to eat 1500 calories per day, and you burn 400 calories jogging, eat around 1900 calories for the day.

I agree with the "empty calorie" post above. However, I also believe that it's important to allow yourself some of the the treats you love in CONTROLLED portions. Just like any other addiction, your body becomes used to whatever food you give it, and you may have withdrawals if you cut out all the "bad" stuff at once...…

I'm a teacher, too, but do MUCH better health-wise during the summer! I have free time to prepare healthier meals, and loads more time to exercise. My advise is... go ahead and "graze" but make sure they're healthy foods. And use some of that extra time to get in some extra (or just longer) workouts! Enjoy your vacation!

20 oz is pretty large - about twice the size of a serving for a drink. I make 12 oz smoothies at home using just v8 fusion juice, low fat yogurt, and fresh fruit (1/2 banana, 4-5 strawberries, and 1/3 cup blueberries) and it's about 200 calories. I usually have that and a slice of raisin bread for breakfast. 350 calories…

I would search for the same meal from one of the chains that does have info online. It'd give you a good estimate...

Kids' cereal - lucky charms, cocoa puffs, cap'n crunch... you get the idea.

Hey! I've gained back about 15 lbs since the week before Thanksgiving. LOTS of poor choices! And the funny thing is that I KNEW they were poor at the time. Oh well! We're here now - welcome back!

I would guess that food stays in your body until it comes out! whether to the toilet or burned through exercise...

Personally, I eat basically the same as I did *before* just with more of the good stuff and less of the bad. "Moderation" to me means like, 200 calories of something "bad" instead of 600 calories of it. One slice of pizza instead of 4. 1 or 2 cookies instead of 6. It's worked for me!

I don't know how to teach someone to have self confidence - especially a stranger. Are you married or have a significant other or even a best friend? Hopefully they're encouraging you along the way. The best encouragement I got along the way was from friends and my husband who watched me make better choice day in and day…