issystclaire Member

You're very weclome! :smile:

Whoa, stop. This is absuse, PLAIN AND SIMPLE. Your friend is the classice abus-ee; my mom and older sister went through this with their husbands. It is NEVER ok to hurt someone out of anger, male or female. There is NEVER an excuse, it is NOT NORMAL in any way whatsoever. The moment she starts making excuses for him, that…

And may I also say, I did some snooping and looked at your pics, and you do not look like you need to loose 20 more lbs!!! You look fantastic, congrats on your progress!!! :smile:

Lols, I am American but have lived in the UK for the past 2 1/2 years so I got the British references - it makes me happy when I do, I've truly assimilated! Anywhos, funny poem! :-)

If I never wanted to marry someone else, then yes. Though in my case it would be another women. I would love to be able to help a friend out in that way, only thing that would stop me is if it caused complications in my own life.

Look, I am being 100% honest with you - most women are not that shallow. It is not just about a guys looks. Yes, of course, being human beings it is in our nature to judge someone based on their physical appearance, but for me personally, it is more than just that. It really does come to the personality and the persons…

Sorry you have had to deal with this, that is just horrible!!!!! I do eat meat, but I don't eat gluten or pork and generally eat only organic, and even I have had to deal with bs and ignorance from people as well - like you, I do not shove it in people's faces as it is my own personal choice, but if someone happens to find…

OMG, I will be 27 as well!!!!!!! Happy early birthday my fellow cappy! :-)

Screaming kids or babies for sure - I have two nephews and I understand that sometimes things can't be helped, but at the same time, if you are on a bus or tube (crowded, enclosed space) I really feel there is no excuse other than poor parenting. Someone else said it - the sound of eating utensils against certain types of…

Same for me, look above as I offer one tip!

Interesting to hear lots of people struggle with the evening period as well. One tactic that helps me greatly is that I make sure not to have any "bad" foods in the house (sweets, junk food, etc). That way, when the cravings do start in the evening, even if I were going to eat something, there is nothing to eat, and it is…

Well thank you:-) You are just gorgeous, hands down. :-D

Any kind of pure nut butters - i.e. almond butter, cashew butter, etc. They make a nice change from peanut butter. Also, pumpkin seed butter. As long as you get them from a health food store, and read the ingredients, you should be able to find them easily with no added sugars.

You've got a beautiful face. :-)

I think it is safe to say that "regularity" will be different from person-to-person. For myself, I know when I am eating healthily and working out regularly, i go once-twice per day (usually always once in the morning). When I eat like crap I notice I only go about once every two-three days. Imo, it's bc my body is…

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It is not so much a matter of doing certain exercise, but more so of how you do them. I practice bikram yoga, and there are a few postures which put more strain on the lower back - which I already suffer from pain with. So I sppoke to one of my instructors about it, and she showed me how to do the certain poses…

Not to go off topic here - but I am bit concerned over some of the people who have said things like "he never gains weight, so it's ok." Being healthy is not just about weight - it is about what you are putting into your body. Even if someone doesn't gain weight, eating sugar and other not so healthy things, too much of…

Ok, so normally I don't like to naysay people on forum's, but since you have put this on a public forum, I will share my opinion, as honestly as possible, without trying to sound rude, bc it is not my intention at all. I previously lost 25lbs - but have gained it, and more back since - which is what I am currently trying…

Thanks everyone for all the tips and suggestions. I am finally better after almost a week. I have spoken to my gp as well this week, telling them that I have been ill twice within a month. This time around turned out to be a sinus infection - but I am actually about to a have a full round of blood tests done to make sure…

Luckily haven't had this issue, so sorry to hear you have! The biotin I take is the 600% rda one and the hair, skin and nail supplement I take has different ammounts of different supplements - both are from Holland and Barrett,

Ditto. I take biotin supplements as well, as I also have issues with slow hair growth. Some tips with the biotin: biotin is what your body naturally produces to promote healthy hair and nails, but if you take supplements it is important to take it with another B vitaimn (B12 and B Complex seem to the most suggested) or…

As someone mentioned above, it's not just about calories, sugar or gaining weight - soda, diet or otherwise, is full of chemicals and artifical ingredients. Diet even more so bc they put in sugar substitutes which are not natural. I don't know about weight loss as I have not drank soda for many, many years, but personally…

Not powder - pure chili sauce. Chili's are good for fighting bacteria as well as boosting the immunes system. My bf happens to be a chili freak so always has at least 30-40 sauces at hand. Sometimes I just take a tsp straight, sometimes I mix ith with lemon and honey in hot water to help with the flavour as I do not…

What does this do for you? And also, what is the best way to ingest it?

I know everyone has to find different ways to motivate themselves - but personally, I do not think meditating on any time someone was hurtful to you is the healthiest way to do it. "Fat" or not - anyone calling you names is plain and simple, a bully - and does not deserve any recognition. You should learn to love yourself…

What does the oil of oregano do?

I am a student and work as well. You've got to start bringing food with you that you can munch on in between on your breaks. Even if you are literally eating and walking, or eating whilst travelling, it is better than starving your body. If you consistently starve your body, you will end up gaining more weight in the end,…

I've had a few people over the years who have said negative things about my having tattoos, like "You're so pretty and young, why would you do that to your body?" Or the fact that I am goth "You're such a pretty girl, it's a shame..." etc. Personally, I am against plastic surgery or other cosmetic surgeris/procedures, but…

Gatroade does have sugar in it, so if this is something you are trying to avoid, I would suggest not drinking it. So does vitamin water (in the states). The main reason people drink gatorade is because it has electrolytes in it, which helps you hydrate faster. Well, so does smart water (from the same brand that makes…