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Bought a Serta icomfort a week ago. LOVE it. It is comparable to a Tempur-pedic. Same warranty, etc. It also has the cool gel stuff. Our mattress was 20 years old. I didn't realize what a crappy nights sleep I was getting!

Found this one on Pinterest- It is in my crockpot today, so I don't know how it will turn out. Sounds good though! Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches: 1 beef roast (use whatever you like- I used a chuck roast I had in the freezer) 2-3 cans Beef Consomme soup (canned) Hoagie buns (I used regular french bread type buns- you…

Biology teacher here- Biology 1- freshman high school class, Advanced Placement Biology- Junior/Senior class, for college credit.

I am 5'4. I started at 210. Currently 165. My goal is 150. The lowest I would go (for me) is 145. I know some 5'4 women would look great at 130 or even lower, but I think it really depends on your build. I wear a DD cup, and have very muscular legs from biking. For me to go below 145, I think I'd have to sacrifice some…

I could not lose while breast feeding. I was in a similar situation, lost some, then stopped. I found that if I cut lower on the calories, my supply would suffer. So, I just had to live with it until my daughters were weaned. Happened the same way both times. My doctor said some people lose a lot while nursing, others have…

Hello! I'm at work posting this because our internet at home is so sloooowwww.... So, I don't have any pics handy. Height: 5'4 Current Weight: 166 Goal Weight: 146 Goal for this challenge: 159 in 10 weeks. My highest weight was 210, so I have lost quite a bit in the past year (not on MFP). I'm finding it difficult to move…

Honey, we have all been there or we wouldn't be here. I was you a year ago. I went from 210 pounds in January of 2012 to 158 currently. I'd like to get to 145, so I still have a little ways to go. I'm going to give you a little tough love here... You have to decide that you mean business. You also have to decide if you're…

Our relationship is better than ever. However, it did take some adjustments. As my waistline shrank, so did my tolerance for putting up with other people's crap- including dear hubby's. I would say that I am more confident and assertive, and much more likely to voice my opinions. Who knew that weight loss can change a…

Ugh- My job stinks right now too. Teaching used to be a well respected profession. Not so anymore. I have a Master's degree, and am good at my job. However, at least in my state, we are now treated like hourly employees at the local WalMart. Now there is nothing wrong with making a living as an hourly employee. However,…

I pulled mine over the summer. Felt a pop/snapping sensation then searing pain. I just switched from running to only biking and the elliptical until I was pain free. Those two activities didn't seem to cause pain, so I went with it. I never went to the doctor though. I started running again about 8 weeks later, and am…

I figure the most important thing for weight loss is that people get off the couch and get moving! How we train will depend on our goals. I am going to run a mini marathon in May. Therefore, my workouts consist of running and gradually increasing my mileage each week. Is that counter-productive? Or a waste of my time? I…

My NSV was last night- but I will count it for today! I bought new jeans in August- they were 12's. They have gotten too big. You know how the waistband slips down and shows your crack every time you bend over? And the seat of the jeans becomes baggy on your butt? I decided to buy some new jeans last night. Size 10's fit…

My hairdresser told me to rinse my hair and put some conditioner in it before swimming. The conditioner keeps the chlorine from getting into the hair shaft.

Friend request sent... I've lost 50- previously on Lose It, now I use MFP. I'm struggling with the last 10-15 lbs. I'd love to share tips with you, and get some from you too :)

I just started running again after a 2 month break (injured calf muscle). I spent that two months on my bicycle and on the elliptical. I didn't feel like I'd lost that much fitness, so I started at week 5. I think it was the 8 minute intervals. I feel fine. I think you'll find the beginning to be no challenge at all.…

Thanks for the congrats shira- I feel so much better. That's the biggest thing for me. I was on two different blood pressure medications and on an insulin sensitizing med. I have been taken off of everything. I hit a turning point where I realized that my lifestyle was leading me straight into diabetes. According to my…

I really think with PCOS a lot of it has to do with insulin and blood sugar. I have PCOS too. With PCOS, insulin levels are high. This sometimes causes a drop in blood sugar- making you feel ravenously hungry. Sometimes I will even get shaky and nauseated. Go for something healthy with a good amount of protein and fat,…

How about a smoothie? Lately, I like 1 frozen banana, vanilla greek yogurt, milk and a little peanut peanut butter.

That's what I was thinking too about the medicine. My endocrinologist took me off of the met. My general doctor wasn't happy about that. He feels that I should be on the Met for life, regardless of my weight. I'm thinking that my endo is more accustomed to dealing with diabetics than PCOS patients. In his opinion, since my…

We have a Breville. It has worked like a charm, and is relatively easy to clean. It was expensive- I'm thinking around $150. I do know that with juicers you get what you pay for, though... My sister-in-law had a cheap Jack LaLane that she had to send back twice.

This is interesting info- I have PCOS and IR. I was taken off of Metformin three months ago. I lost over 50 lbs, and my doc felt I had "fixed" my IR with exercise and diet, no longer needed the Met. I have hit a big stall since. I tried eating more, which did not help. I have recently switched up my workouts. I was biking…

I do, and I love it... We don't "fast" but include it as part of our regular diet. I usually do it a few times a week. Wish I could do more, but I like it in the morning and it takes a few extra minutes. It does not store well, you want to drink it as soon as you make it. It does taste good. Once you start drinking fresh…

My mom adds tomato, green pepper, and a dash of garlic powder. I like it with fruit :)

I struggle with reactive hypoglycemia at times as well. I have PCOS and hyperinsulinemia. The best thing for stabilizing blood sugar- limit refined carbs. Eat low GI carbs, they produce a steady stream of sugar into the blood, rather than a sudden spike. You can find lists of low GI foods online. Just search glycemic…

My goal is 114 g. I'm typically averaging around 80. So I need, on average, 30g more per day. I really need to try harder, and I'm hoping that it's just an adjustment and a matter of new habits. I typically mix proteins with carbs. Ex: apple with peanut butter, or crackers with cheese, fruit with yogurt, etc. Then I go…

Thanks for all the suggestions- I love Greek yogurt, but hadn't seen a light version. I'll have to check that out. I have increased my calories and now net 1500-1600 per day. I set my goal at 1/2 lb per week to slow down this last 10 lbs. Some days I even go up to 1700-1800. I am stuck anyway, so I might as well resign…

My body fat percentage is at 34%, which is actually pretty high for my height/weight. I'm 5'4, 158 lbs. I'm pretty curvy, and haven't lost much in the chest department- which was kind of shocking to me. After 52 lbs, my band size went down, but my cup size has stayed a DD. My legs and rear end are pretty muscular, not much…

I used BMI- 13 lbs. to the healthy BMI category on the chart. I currenly weigh 158, need to get to 145.

Thank you for your replies- I sort of do the calorie cycling, as I do eat less on days that I don't work out. I'm also trying to cut back a bit on the cardio, and include the weight training. I think it's really more a mental adjustment for me at this point. I want to look less "fluffy" more muscular, so increasing the…

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