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Brenda...you look absolutely amazingly fantastically great. I am very proud of your dedication, determination, and motivation. I am honored to have been here to witness your success. Power on to your goal.

Look in the mirror. You do not look your age, nor do you act it. Celebrate what you have accomplished. There are many who lack the determination to transform yourself into the person you want to be. You shall always be among friends here. It matters not what others say. When that 7 year old grows up she can only hope to…

Congratulations Brenda. I am very proud of you. It has been a gratifying experience to see the fantastic progress you have made. It is too bad that we live so far apart. It would be neat to get together and celebrate our mutual successes. You are well on your way to your goal. You have improved your health, bolstered your…

I had just walked into my home office and turned on the morning news. At first they were reporting a small plane had crashed into the WTB. I immediately turned on the television. They were showing the smoke and fire of the first building. I watched in horror as the second plane came into view and hit the second tower. I…

I am a guy and I enjoy seeing a lady who is dressed very nicely. Nothing says professional better than a dress or skirt and YES pantyhose. And not dark ones. Neutral color pantyhose give the legs a nice shimmer. Good luck on your interview.

I have been on synthroid for many years. The purpose of taking synthroid is to re-balance your metabolism. Naturally as your metabolism is increased, you may have increased appetitie. The key is to stay on the right balance of nutrition. I am a carboholic and at times crave them. It is a full-time process, but the weight…

It is not uncommon for women who have intense workout regimens to develop irregularities in their menstrual cycles. As long as you have been manintaining a healthy diet it isn't likely that nutrition is the issue. I would concur that you should consult your primary care provider. Your hormones are most likely in imbalance.…

That was unfortunate, but I admire you for dressing up. A shame your fellow workers lack class.

Peanut butter is a good source of protein but does also have a fair amount of fat. The killer is the bread...80-100 calories per slice. My typical breakfast consists of egg beaters with grilled vegetables and baco bits, 1/2 cup fiber cereal and 8 oz almond milk....about 190 calories. Some people like oatmeal. The key for…

I too am a carboholic. I love to bake and eat all the goodies that I make. Whenever we go on a diet the first thing we tend to cut is our carbohydrate intake. A fact to keep in mind. When we lower of caloric intake near or below the basal metabolic rate (calories needed to survive) our body switches to to anabolic…

1 cup bread crumbs 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp chopped garlic 1 can drained/rinsed black beans 1 tsp lime juice 3/4 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp chopped fresh oregano 1/4 tsp salt 1 egg 1 egg white 1/2 cup chopped green pepper Mash beans, bread crumbs and oil into paste. Add remainder of ingredients. Mix well..they can be a bit…

I am not sure that it is possible to "beat" insulin resistance. By definition insulin resistance is the hallmark of type 2 diabetes. I shall not too technical with you but essentially what is happening is that your blood sugar levels are not responding to the insulin that your pancreas is producing in a consistent manner.…

I agree that it depends upon age, genetics and amount of weight lost. Increasing muscle tone will help somewhat, but the bad news is that without plastic surgery to remove the excess skin, the wings will remain. Sorry....he is more correct than you were hoping.:frown:

I have a bad knee which rules out any impact exercise...including a treadmill at any speed greater than 3 mph. My machine of choice is the elliptical. The gym that I work out at has the machines that have video screens but they have is a few local stations which does not provide much diversion. I use my iPod collection,…

I have never met a lady who ever ran out of panties. I thought most women had multiple pairs...thank you for the smile. As to the issue...it does not matter which type of soap that is being used. All will remove the oils of perspiration, hence eliminate bacteria and prevent odor. While machine drying might make your…

Frozen peanut butter? You just made my day. So you just freeze the entire jar?

Mountain Dew has the highest amount of caffeine of any soft drink. Options are: Coke or Pepsi...diet de-caffeinated; green tea has a very small amount of caffeine; using truvia which does not have the glycemic impact that other artifical sweetners have. I recently kicked a caffeine habit that was far worse than yours. It…

The biggest difference is that cow's milk has casein which has been found to increase the chance of several forms of cancer. Almond milk is lower in calories and has the same amount of calcium. Almonds are higher in total fats but they are unsaturated which is good in the regulation of the HDL/LDL ratio. I have been…

About five years ago I went from 234 to 160 in three months...I am 5' 10" and 61. I felt great but people were always asking me if I had a terminal disease. I have always been overweight so reaching a weight that I had not been since I was probably 10 was thrilling; but I could not stop thinking of myself as a fat person.…

Ladies....allow me to add a male perspective. I am not completely sure what cute workout clothes are but at the end of the workout you still are sweaty. What impresses me is not what you are wearing, it is the intensity of your dedication. There is a lady at my gym who wears baggy shorts and tank tops. She comes prepared…

I too have "re-started" a journey to better physical fitness. Up until last March I was unable to tolerate any physical activity due to a bad back problem. It is now fixed and I already down 19+ pounds in a little more than a month. I very much believe that one must make time for exercise. I am up 6 days a week at 0530 to…

I will be honest. If you are on thyroid replacement your inability to lose weight has nothing to do with your medical condition. I have been on synthroid for about ten years ago. Five years ago I lost 73 pounds on a doctor recommended diet program. I regained 50 pounds over the course of the years because I returned to my…

I just came across a bake bean burger which I eat on a whole grain roll and top with tomato....230 calories and very filling. I generally do not like "veggie burgers" but this recipe is quite good. I do eat a lot of salads for lunch which allows me more flexibility for my evening meal. There are times when I am very busy…

yeah sooooo far i have lost 26lbs but feel like i am at a steady pace!!! So cutting my calories count and more activities.......... Keep in mind that as long as you continue breastfeeding you will be burning your fat stores....so think of it as an exercise. For me keeping track of everything that you I eat has obligated me…

I would suggest using steel cut oats. They are a more complex carbohydrate that provides great satiety. It is great with plain fruit...I like blueberries. And you save some calories for another meal.

The amazing part it that the fajita veggies add 100 calories to the bol, so I skip them.

My favorite is the burrito bowl with chicken, brown rice, red chili sauce and cheese. I believe it comes in at about 580 calories. I use to be careful with carbs, but you need at least 30 grams per meal. The brain is the only organ that cannot utilize fat for energy.

Chicken breasts are easy to dry out and are due to the absence of fat not naturally juicy. Here is a tip that I use. Try soaking your chicken breasts in vinegar a few hours before cooking. This not only makes them juicy but also tender. It is all a matter of science. Where ever salt goes water follows. The salt in the…

The ideal combination for me is red hair and blue eyes....but there is a lot to be said about all color combinations. The one thing that I do not like is what a friend of mine calls the "skunk stripe". I do understand that growing one's hair to the natural color is a process but I am being honest.

I have found that the key to surviving on 1200 calories is to get your exercise in early in the day. That way you actually increase the calories that you have to work with. I have lost >10 pounds in about 6 weeks. As far as finding realtively low calorie and filling meals, my favorite is a 12 inch turkey breast without…