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I don't blame you for not wanting to take pills for depression. I know there are some cases where it's necessary, but I think meds are way overused. Last year I was having a lot of anxiety and insomnia. The dr gave me meds that made me hallucinate and gave me akathisia (I could not sit still, I was constantly squirming and…

I love everything about this transformation. I love that it shows you work-out, and that you wore the same shirt for the first several pictures that really show the contrast, and that you look happier and younger as you get fit. Thank you for sharing these! :flowerforyou:

How I LOVE transformations! You look beautiful and healthy. I love that you took your transformation picture in the same outfit, There is no denying how far you have come, but the contrast between the two pictures is amazing.

I love transformations! I know you can keep it going. You have already made changes that will help you reach whatever goal you set for yourself. Keep up the good work!

Well, I'm in NH and it's FREEZING out, so it's not me. It's probably someone who lives down south.

People can say mean things. Those mean things become part of our negative self talk. 'I'm fat, I'm ugly, I'm hideous, I'm clumsy...etc.' A lot of the time it's more about them than it is about you, believe it or not. They are in a bad mood for some reason and instead of talking about the real issue they are on a mission to…

I met my bf in a basement. (He played bass in a band with my brother...) I guess it doesn't matter where you meet if you are meant for each other. :)

That's how I use it too, but I keep seeing smoothie recipes and things I would never usually add an oil to.

^This. And, maybe you can measure things out at home as you are making your lunch for work too.

Is there a specific reason that it has to be in six months? If you want long term weight loss and health then it takes time. If you are too restrictive it's almost like setting yourself up for failure because there will be days that you don't get to the gym, there will be days that you don't follow your nutrition plan…

Lifting heavy things is my least favorite work out, but I can't deny the benefits. Muscle increases your metabolism and gives you a nice contour to your shoulders and legs, and the results can start quickly. The first week I did push ups I could barely do three. The next week it was so much easier, and every week I do it I…

I use the steel cut oats, they take about 20 minutes to make but they are really satisfying. Today I had figs, strawberries, honey and bee pollen. Yum!

Nice job and good advice! Portion sizes really matter.

I love before and after's, and I love hearing peoples stories. And, yours brought tears to my eyes. What you have accomplished is truly remarkable. You have totally rewritten the book of your life and made the remaining chapters happy and victorious. Enjoy those new knees but don't wear them out doing the happy dance. :)

There was a time when I would buy two boxes of swiss rolls. I would keep one in the cabinet and one I would hide. And, I would replace the ones I ate from the cabinet from my hidden box...or just trade the whole box out once I finished eating them all so my family didn't know I was eating them all. That stopped when I went…

It seems like you need a sure fire way for her to go out with you, without any chance for her to say no. So, you can try the 'be yourself, just say hello' route, but if that doesn't work try ketamine and zip ties. :devil:

Cauliflower wishes it could be worthy of picking off potatoes eyes. I like cauliflower, but it will never be as good as the humble potato!

Don't blame cauliflower, it's a victim too! Cauliflower didn't presume to be pizza crust or rice, people forced it. Cauliflower only wants to sit, unassumingly, in the crudité.

Honestly, I don't need the supermarkets or the government stepping in to get me to make healthy choices. The government already insinuates themselves into every aspect of our lives already, why invite them to do it further? It is possible to eat healthy without spending a fortune.

Great job! ps-Is that a UNH hoodie? :)

Thanks :smile:

I'd love to look like myself but just at my fittest and healthiest. When I was a kid people said I looked like Brooke Shields from Blue Lagoon...I wish I looked like that again!

I've done that too. (and worked night shift :frown: ) And, I discovered about myself that I use food sometimes to fill a void, or make myself 'feel better' when I'm upset about something. For a while I started to record what I wanted to eat and what I was feeling and how I felt after, but I wouldn't stop myself from my all…

I'm usually so focused on my workout that I don't notice what other people are doing. And, if I did, I really don't care. They aren't sitting on the couch with a box of oreo's, Good for them!

:laugh: Haven't seen this movie in years.

You guys are right. I know you are. I just really don't need this right now! We have a vacation to Jamaica coming up in February and I want to be able to zipline through the jungle and enjoy myself. So, I really do need to take care of it now. It's just so frustrating. It's going to be hard to watch what I eat too when I…

That's awesome. But, as a 40 something I want to let you know that life doesn't end after your 20's and it's ok to stay fit and pretty and wear cute clothes. Just cause I'm in my 40's doesn't mean I'm rushing out to buy stretchy waist polyester pants. :wink:

I log it the same way I log regular grocery shopping, brushing my teeth, playing with the kids...etc. It's the same way you say meatloaf in French...you don't. But, sex is still 'walking the dog'.

I'm glad you weren't jogging on a busy street! I have a ring that got loose after losing some weight and when I was doing an aerobic workout I swung my arm to the side and my ring flew off across the room.

I just did this, and added it as 'beef stock' to what I ate. To me, this isn't an exact science, and I can probably break it down to every macro in every little thing that goes into my mouth, including toothpaste, but I'm looking for a general idea. What matters to me is making sure I move my body and eat fairly healthy. I…