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There is an organization that gives scholarships to tall students (http://tall.org/tci-acts/scholarships-2/) and here are their requirements to be considered tall: "You must also meet the TCI height requirement minimums. (5’10″ for women and 6’2″ for men.)"

That seems so small for 5'10"

This too - thank you!

This is helpful - thank you!

Thanks for this!

That seems really low for a tall person!

I've done this but the numbers just never seem "right" so I wanted to see where real people are at... I think I am close to goal, but I'm not sure as I still have lots of toning to do - the standard bmi info isn't geared toward larger frame/muscular builds, so those don't help... figured if I know what "normal" is I can…

I just posted about this last week - I've had a few post-work out migraines that I can only attribute to pushing myself too hard. I have been working on running on the treadmill & now I am going slower than before to hopefully avoid another migraine. I figure I just have to work up to being able to do more and it will take…

Before we go eat at someones home I get out my serving spoons & measuring cups - I will fill a spoon up with rice or oats or water or whatever I have handy & pour into measuring cups to see how much I am getting from a serving spoon-full. I like to keep my dieting discrete, and this helps me guestimate how much I am having…

I'm running (jobbing really) on a treadmill at home. My normal triggers are bright lights, excessive heat, stress & hormones. I don't have any unusual stress right now & it wasn't a hormone issue yesterday, I control the light & heat as I'm indoors at home. I can't attribute it to anything else, I've been getting migraines…

Also most of what you see in magazines has been photo shopped!

If you look at "real" fit women who have not had implants, the vast majority are small chested & it adds to their athletic look. Just keep in mind that you will look athletic =0)

OP - I feel your pain. The healthy bread I buy costs double what the cheap bread costs (I am super limited due to a food allergy). My family is also very picky and there are only certain "healthy" foods they will eat which means I pay more for the healthy stuff they like... I've been working on changing DH's eating…

Maybe just save sugary foods for special days, like birthdays, holidays, cookie baking with the kids/grandkids etc... I use whole-wheat white flour in my home baking & buy whole grain products which is easy to do. Perhaps just lessen the amount of process foods you eat on "normal" days & then don't worry about it when it's…

I'm 39 & recently had my body fat % tested, they gave me a chart & on it are age groups & recommended body fat %. I was surprised to see the % goes up at 40 & I am going to try to prevent that - I am working on strength training & my goal is to protect my bones from osteoporosis (runs in my family) & build muscle to ward…

I think you'd have better luck on google - look at things like organic vs non-organic, etc.

Update - I've been looking around for tips online to not gain weight this holiday season & have found the following helpful: http://scoobysworkshop.com/weight-control-over-holidays/

I think those are all cardio - so I would probably log it as aerobics... ?

I buy the bags of individually wrapped dark chocolate squares - one square is only 50 calories & it is rich and delicious.

My husband & I started HIIT about 2 months ago & it is going well - we started out with the Thrive90 Fit Marriage program but didn't love it & now we are using BurstFit Fire & we are doing the beginner modifications. We are seeing results & it is challenging for us (we are close to 40 & were out of shape when we started).…

I also wish this was possible!

It seems you are aiming for too low a weight. My 16 year old son is naturally thin & his doctor would like him to gain some weight - he is 5'9" - not quite 5'10" yet & he weighs 150. Again, he is naturally thin (ectomorph) & his doctor would like him to gain weight. Have you talked with a doctor about your weight & where…

I was eating healthy foods, but too much of them, I would have 2nds at dinner & more snacks than I should - I was not controlling my portion sizes, just eating how ever much I wanted. Now, I am eating the same foods but controlling the amounts. I have always walked during my lunch breaks (before & now) & would exercise at…

I'm 5'10" & weighed 170 lbs this morning. I currently wear US Size 12 bottoms & medium tops - and about 160 lbs & size 10 jeans is my current goal weight / size (note: I have a long torso - not long legs)

OP - I am feeling the same way, it seems like Labor Day weekend rings in the holiday / eating season & I'm trying to figure out how to approach the holidays differently this year & I'm not feeling confident about it! I would also love to hear tips & ideas how to do the holidays differently this year & how to avoid all the…

I have large calves so I only wear boot cut jeans!

We use Land O Lakes Light Spreadable Butter w/ Canola Oil for spreading on things & just regular stick butter for baking...

That helps - thank you! =0)

Maybe I am not wording this right... I have selected sedentary as I have a desk job & sit for 10+ hours a day w/ working & commuting. I have also set my goal to 1/2 lb. loss per week but for the past 3 months I have lost 5 lbs each month - is the exercise I am doing 5 days a week making me "lightly active" instead of…

A 60 calorie Sargento Sharp Cheddar Cheese Stick is my afternoon snack almost every day =0)