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We too always go out to eat on weekends! Since January when we both started our diets together, we were concerned that we wouldn't be able to go out as often. We used to sometimes grab fastfood on weekdays, but have since cut that out...unless of course we go to Subway or we sometimes get Tendergrill sandwhiches from…

Best of luck Norma! This is a great site. I'm sure you'll love it! I saw on your profile that you've lost 50 pounds already! That is outstanding....way to go! :flowerforyou:

Stretching is definately the key, but I have personally found that when I start getting shin splints, it's time for new shoes. And don't skimp on them...buy the more expensive ones and have someone fit you. Shoe salesmen at stores like FootLocker are trained to know what kinds of shoes are best for your feet. I myself have…

Everyone has days where they feel a little guilty...I felt the same way on Easter. I ate WAY TOO MUCH!! Not to mention the fact that I think I ended up eating like 4 deserts that day! As angry as I was at myself that day and the next, I quickly kicked myself back into gear the following week, and it didn't make any…

I'm not from Missouri, but I'm a neighbor from Iowa! Welcome to the site...you're gonna love it!

Keep up the workouts...at least 3 times a week is best for optimum weight loss. You also HAVE to start watching your portion sizes and the types of food you are choosing to eat. A few years ago, I was very dedicated to going to the gym and was doing spinning classes, running on the treadmill, and taking pilates classes. No…

Doesn't it feel amazing?!! I'm going through a very similar thing with my closet! My little girl is almost 2 years old and I haven't been able to wear most of the things in my closet since I was only a couple months pregnant. Now I am able to wear almost all of the things in there. I still have a couple of pairs of jeans…

Well said!! :flowerforyou:

Yes! I have eaten frozen green grapes many times before! It is amazing how freezing them changes the taste and the texture. I always freeze a bunch of them in the summer time so that I have some to much on during the day to cool me down...and the bonus is that kids love em too!! They think of them just like mini…

I would definately say that it needs to be an "every once in a while thing." The only time I drink a slim fast is if I'm running late in the morning and don't have time for breakfast. They definately aren't as filling as a bowl of cereal or yogurt and fruit; in fact, I usally find that by the time that lunch rolls around I…

I always buy the 100 calorie packs, even though they are more expensive because I know I will only eat 100 calories that way. I have tried rationing out the "regular stuff" and I always end up eating too many, or at least being very tempted to. They are more expensive, but I usually just watch for a sale and stock up on…

Drinking water will help you to rid your body of excess water weight. Sometimes sticking very closely to the 64 ounces of water a day goal can help you lose inches....especially around the middle. Also, it would help trememdously if you would stick to a 1500 calorie a day diet (1200 for women) and add in at least 3 days of…

Unfortunately they are here to stay.:cry: I actually found that cocoa butter does minimize their appearance, and they will fade with time. When I had my daughter almost two years ago, I was appauled at the number of stretch marks that appeared as my belly shrunk! They were purple and red and looked terrible. I used cocoa…

Does drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day really make a difference???? Yes definately! I didn't really believe it either, but after starting my diet and not being as successful as I had hoped, I decided to try to drink more water. Amazingly, the pounds starting dropping right off, and amazingly I feel so much better…

That sounds like so much fun! I too am quite fond of working out with my child! She is 20 months old and LOVES to dance! We have lots of fun trying out new dances and she loves to try to imitate them! It is hilarious! Salsa dancing sounds fun, though I think she is too big to strap on my chest! lol!:laugh: I also have a…

Again, you have a right to your opinion...as do I. I never once implied that this site was for "mom's only" I merely stated that there are many new moms using this sight...that's it. Personally I think you should take your "general discussion" blogs to another site. Oops, I'm expressing my opinions once again. I ONLY use…

I definately do not agree with you! I don't want to seem rude, but I will say that I think everyone has a right to show off their children! I have a 1 1/2 year old daughter who is the light of my life and I LOVE showing her off. I have yet to meet someone who is opposed to seeing her, because she lights up the room. You…

Yes...your period could definately effect the scale. For example, I lost three pounds the first week and then got on the scale the next week and had lost nothing (I had just started my period). I was so bummed out! My husband then kindly reminded me that he thought having your period causes water retention. I of course…