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JFT 6/25 Had some problems last week with my gall bladder, but I'm feeling better now. I need to eat cleaner, but figure out a way to do that that won't aggravate my GB again. Oh, and I'm having terrible cravings for sweets... It's driving me nuts! So, today... 1. Eat more fiber and drink water. 2. Stay away from sweet!!…

You could always politely point out to them how ignorant they look paying for a gym membership only to hang around and gossip about other people. The only stupid people in a gym are the ones who don't want to work! There are no cool points for doing laps around the free weights, playing on your iPod. And no, an hour on the…

JFT 6/19/15 Was sick all day due to nausea and stomach cramps. I'm pretty sure there's something in my diet I need to change. I've had gall bladder issues in the past, especially when I have a very clean diet with lots of fiber. Didn't exercise, but I met my calorie goal and rested. JFT 6/20/15 - Meet calorie goal - Get…

Yesterday was a great day home with my baby girl. Met my calorie goals, but was tempted by the wonderful chicken Alfredo tortellini that my husband had for dinner. Had a few bites... Omg. Soooo good. But I need to keep that in check. That's a slippery slope for me (geez... I sound like an addict... Ugh....). Today, had…

I'm new to this thread, but I like the idea of sharing and the added accountability. So... Yesterday, I met my diet goals. I have a menu that I go through each day, and yesterday I had to deviate from it due to time and being away from home (didn't plan that far ahead and pack my third meal for the day). I stopped by a…

When summer and humidity strike, the best cure is to run really early in the morning before sunrise. It sucks, but I've found that's the best way to get a good run in in the summer. Humidity is actually not that bad if it's not coupled with high heat. Someone else mentioned that it helps keep them cooler. It also keeps you…

Hey, Mickey D's fries are freaking delicious. Who in the WORLD doesn't want more of them for less? Unhealthy as HELL? Absolutely. But, it's a free world. At some point people have to take responsibility for what they put into their bodies lest they end up super sizing themselves.

About 8-9 small sweet peppers. And I'm STARVING!!!! LOL

For me, it largely depends on how I look at a particular weight. Which is more important to you: the number on the scale or what you actually look like. I highly recommend taking measurements and using the scale periodically to track progress, but focus more on achieving a leaner look rather than a lower weight. Lower…

You might try mixing in two days where you do a HIIT workout. It might be that your body is adapting to all of the same exercise. Need to change it up!

APPLES WITH PEANUT BUTTER. YUMMMM.... But if that's not hitting the spot, Arctic Zero protein ice cream or a Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich :)

One More Rep (1MR) in Blue Raspberry. I use maybe half a scoop. Sometimes 3/4 of a scoop if I haven't already had a lot of coffee that day. I mix with 1 scoop Scivation Xtend Green Apple and 10 g glutamine. Works great! 1MR goes a long way, good buy, IMO.

Uhhh... period weight? You mean bloating? If you're trying not to feel bloated during your period, lots of water really helps. I use birth control, so I guess that has a lot to do with reducing the bloated feeling. Exercise and drink water, even if it's light cardio. Usually helps with cramps (unless yours are particularly…

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Alcohol has been my number one weight loss problem, so I've cut it out. I feel SOOOO much better without drinking, that it's really not worth screwing up all my work for a drink. Even on cheat meal days. My body seems to be happy with the decision to avoid alcohol, too :bigsmile: I've discovered that, yes, I can lose…

I think of resting as making sure that each muscle group gets adequate rest before being exercised again. 24 hours is usually enough before working that same muscle group again. I would say that 1 day a week is ideal, depending on your fitness level and how well you feel you are recovering after each workout. Some people…

Here's what I've figured out after testing out many different methods of counting/subtracting/performing ridiculous math to lose weight. First of all, I try to keep my diet as consistent as possible. Personally, I think of what I eat as the control group in my weight loss experiment. It does not change (or at least... it…

Rice might do okay if you freeze it after it has cooled completely. Quinoa? I'm not so sure of. Quinoa is really delicate and turns to mush easily. Oatmeal and buckwheat should freeze and then reheat easily since they've got a lot of bulky fiber keeping them from turning to complete mush. Give is a shot and then let…

What I've done is plan my menus for each day (which is the same all week) and try to minimize what actually needs to be cooked when making the menu. Think choosing recipes (buy a cookbook!) that use the fewest amount of ingredients possible. This is also a huge time/money saver. You really only need to freeze portioned out…

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. As long as my pursuit of those things doesn't directly impact another's ability to pursue those same things for himself, I think that's really all we need. The government's only job then is to protect those freedoms from being impacted by others. The more we restrict personal…

Just wanted to throw this out there: There is ALWAYS the option of gardening :) You don't need a yard to grow fresh vegetables or herbs. I just successfully planted three crops in the raised planter beds my husband and I built and I've got hot peppers, bell peppers, green beans, and tomatoes going!! Not to mention,…

Good fats, you can get from nuts (preferably unsalted), peanut butter, or avocados. Flax seed is a good source of fat and keeps for a long while in the cupboard. You can buy flaxseed meal (already ground up for you), but I'm not sure how well it keeps compared to whole flaxseeds.

Eggs are dirt cheap. Canned meats such as tuna are usually inexpensive. Depending on where you shop, you can get good deals on produce. Just look for stuff that is in season and it won't cost you an arm and a leg. I eat the same thing every day. That ALONE keeps my costs down, since I don't waste any food and my grocery…

Looking at recent pictures of myself. Looking at my *kitten* in the mirror. Noticing how incredibly tired and out of shape I was... again. Not anymore!!!

It's not nonsense, it just makes sense to that person. Who gives a flying eff if it's factually correct?

Please don't hijack this thread. There are other threads that deal with the whole "is it important to eat breakfast (period)" idea.

There is no set calorie goal for meals, lol. Some people like to eat a big breakfast, others don't. It's not a "what you SHOULD do" thing. It's what you prefer to do. I eat 5 meals a day, all averaging about 400. Doing that allegedly keeps your metabolism "steady" and going throughout the day. Do what works for you, so…

You've come to the right place! But don't break out the whine and cheese just yet. You've got work to do. Hit the gym, eat healthier, and keep at it. Someone will probably tell you this again, but, there's nothing you can do to "work off" fat from specific areas of your body. You just have to work hard and watch what you…

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It depends on what you're doing during your workout. If you're just performing moderate cardio, then doing so without eating is fine. Some people like to eat like a piece of fruit or something small so they don't feel faint (like me). If you're going to do a longer and more intense workout--that will likely require a lot…