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Thanks for posting this! Looks so yummy! I decided I was going to roast some sweet potatoes and apples to go with dinner tonight!

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What I rely on more than anything is commitment and dedication. I have made a decision to change my life and be the best person I am capable of being in more ways than just fitness. It's less about motivation and more about sticking to what is right for me. I don't always want to eat right and I don't always want to…

I agree with jacksonpt 100%!! We don't always enjoy the things we need to do. I used to hate exercising....Like, really, HATE it. I did it any ways. I love it now. I crave it. I miss it when I am gone. I think what helped me the most was lots of variety and really small attainable goals. Because we all like to feel like…

Maybe he's a "butt guy" and he was giving you a twisted compliment? Or Maybe he's a butt guy in the sense that he's just an *kitten*?

Review what you eat at the end of every day. The things that you are eating that have high sodium and sugar in them, cut back on. Have smaller portions or eat less often. Eat more unprocessed foods. If you like condiments a lot, they can have both high sodium and sugar. But really, just look at your diary and see what…

I agree that a lot of this is self discovery. It's also been a very spiritual journey for me. The self discovery for me is pushing myself to see what I am capable of. It's incredible. I don't think weight loss in many cases is a physical challenge as much as it is a mental one. As far as letting go of the hurt, it's 100%…

I don't have a list of things I'm "not allowed" to eat. I do have a 90-10 rule. Sometimes it's a little closer to 80-20. I try to balanced meals 90% of the time. I give myself 10% to grab something quick through the drive thru or enjoy a night out. I don't go crazy and binge, but I eat a couple of slices of pizza or a…

Find a place to volunteer your time. It's usually pretty fun and you feel great afterwards. It's a great way to make friends.

I had a similar pain in my foot for months. My podiatrist had me doing an ice slurry for 12 minutes every 3-4 hours. It was MISERABLE. The pain from the ice bath was sometimes too much and I had to stop at 5 minutes. But like clockwork, every 3-4 hours, I stuck my foot in a 5 gallon bucket filled half way to my knee with…

Motivation and desire for change will come and go. What you really need is to commit. you will not always *feel* good about going to the gym. I made a list of goals. Not stuff that I was emotional about--stuff that I commit to doing in order to make my life a better one. I am committed. I committed to being a healthier me…

Can you find a friend who wants to exercise too? It helps when there is someone there with you. I used to be nervous at the gym. I hired a personal trainer for a few sessions. It really gave me confidence when I had a routine and knew what I was doing. If neither of these are options, You can try distracting yourself from…

I love baking and have no will-power as well. My solution? I make something delicious, have a taste and then give the rest to a neighbor or friend. People love it, and I do too! Sometimes if it is yummy but not too tempting, I will freeze a few for later. If it's something really rich, I have one piece and take a bite…

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You are more than just a number on a scale. You are greater than the sum of your cravings. You are a complex and amazing human being, and no matter what you might think, you are in control of your weight loss.

I'm so sorry you are struggling with this. I am here to be a listening ear or provide support whenever you may need it. I don't have a diagnosed disorder, but I definitely struggle with compulsive over eating. Are you in therapy? Have you done therapy in the past? I don't have a lot of experience with the treatment of…

I second this! I grew up with a dad that just didn't know how to give or accept approval. He also had some crazy substance abuse issues which fueled the dysfunction. I never found the courage to say no and accept and love who I am until I was able to forgive him for everything. The forgiveness was without the need for the…

My goals (I have many!) are more fitness based. I have weekly activity goals, flexibility goals, pace for both swimming and running goals and many others! I would also like to be between 25-30% body fat...whatever number on the scale that happens to be, I will be happy with! Last time I was in this % range, I was not…

no need to be rude. would you say that if this person were standing in front of you? ...something to think about maybe.

i'm so sorry that you are going through this right now. I know you may be embarrassed, but I'm sure support from those closest to you right now could be really great. I would encourage you to reach out to someone you trust to talk to. The only advice I can really give is to be okay with going through the grief…

My dietitian recommended a 90-10 ratio. Eat within my target 90% of the time and don't stress if you have 10% that is not right on. She actually suggested I not even log in that 10%. Instead of a whole "cheat" day, i just have one meal out of every 10 that I don't stress about. It makes those nights that I get pizza for…

I am going through the exact same issue. I measured and lost an inch in my calves and waist. It makes it easier when the scale is not moving.

It sounds like you do like veggies...just not all of them. I would focus more on looking for new and interesting ways to eat the ones you do like rather than getting down on yourself for not liking everything out there. Make a small goal...like to try a new veggie once or twice a week. I would do the same thing...look for…

Depression has gotten in the way many times for me. I have figured out what the beginning signs are for me and I IMMEDIATELY go work out as hard and long as I have time for. If I wait too long, then it gets harder and harder to be motivated to get up and exercise. The sooner I can realize what's going on and do something…

I am serious stress eater too! It doesn't matter what it is. I could stress eat on fries, brownies, or even fruit. I just overeat majorly. But not anymore. for the last three weeks I've been doing everything I can to take the emotion out of my eating. The first thing I do when I wake up is log my entire day of eating. It's…

"When we think of this process not as deprivation, but a positive act and an ongoing spiritual discipline, we begin to find freedom"

There are some super awesome ones here. http://www.youtube.com/user/FitnessBlender Though, they are a little boring. There are some videos that have a timer at the top right and when it gets to the end of the time for that exercise, then the top left will show you what is coming up. So I will generally mute it and put on…

Try the natural supplement N-Acetyl Cysteine. You can buy it on Amazon.com or at GNC (though, it is significantly cheaper on amazon) Here is a link to get started on some research so you can decide for yourself if it's something you might like to try. http://www.pcosnutrition.com/links/blogs/nac-and-pcos.html "Bottom line:…

Try the natural supplement N-Acetyl Cysteine. You can buy it on Amazon.com or at GNC (though, it is significantly cheaper on amazon) Here is a link to get started on some research so you can decide for yourself if it's something you might like to try. http://www.pcosnutrition.com/links/blogs/nac-and-pcos.html "Bottom line:…

I used to be on Metformin. Now I take N-Acetyl Cysteine. It's amazing! Do some research on it. It's seriously amazing stuff with so many health benefits. "NAC has been shown to improve menstrual regularity but has not been shown to help improve fertility in women with PCOS. NAC may help improve insulin resistance in women…