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Once that time off of work is over, you're back the the same grind. I suggest you work with what you've already got. Eating healthy does not mean it has to be time consuming. Nuts, dried berries, peanut butter sandwiches, etc, do not require much preparation. Or, if you're eating out, almost every place has a salad of some…

Me too. It's a lot easier for me to say no to a donut and latte than it is to do intense cardio for two hours. Exercise is important for my overall health, but for weight loss, it's easier to eat smaller portions than it is to burn off larger portions.

I used 5lbs, and it was too much for some of the moves, but yet easy enough on others. I think if I do this again, I'll get some 3lb weights to use for the shoulder moves.

I do associate being skinny with a rough point in my life. I do remember feeling awkward when I got unwanted advances from men and from my female friends trying to pick out skanky clothes for me and just being objectified from the general public. There were a lot of other issues that I was having at the time, so my…

Have you tried both of them on? The second one looks cuter, but you gotta go with whichever is most comfortable. Also, as a rider myself, I don't recommend black. Black looks all cool and stuff, but it is really hard to see on the road and it is really hot. Also, which suit has more vents? I hate getting stuck at red…

It's not vain or petty. She's a Debbie Downer, and you're doing the right thing. It will be incredibly fun to show her that life DOESN'T have to suck.

Are you tired, thirsty, or bored? Are you getting enough protein and fiber? If your diet is balanced, you're hydrated, well-rested and emotionally well, you might just need to up your calories a bit.... and if you're still just hungry all the time, you might need to ask a doctor. However, I'd look at what you are and are…

For most people, it's that simple. If you have a medical condition or something, there might be some extra steps, but for the majority of the population, that's what it takes. As far as binging goes, it does undo your work if you eat over maintenance calories, but unless you eat triple the amount you normally would in a…

You might be LUCKY to have a great husband, but I bet you CHOSE him on purpose, and WORKED to keep a good relationship with him, and you CHOSE your job and WORKED hard to keep up with that, and you PAY for your house... None of these things just fell upon you. Perhaps you met some people by luck, but you built…

I don't drink it around the time I take my meds, but I am known to have around 4 cups of coffee a day. It's an addiction.

Shake what your mama gave ya! Either it will start to shrink from the exercise, or you'll start having fun and learn to love your rump just the way it is. I would love to lose my belly, but I have learned to use the jiggle from other parts to my advantage. :love:

HAhahaha! Good job there! Although, Lifetime isn't really a treadmill channel... it's more of a couch, box of kleenexes and a box of wine channel.

Sushi! I'm not sure if it was food poisoning or intolerance, but I'm not willing to try it again and find out. I've also had the seaweed rolls without the raw fish and those don't usually go over well either. The raw fish thing though was TERRIBLE and I never want to be in that state again. I've also yakked up spinach for…

I eat when I'm hungry... If I don't, I turn into a monster. Sometimes I am only hungry three times a day and sometimes I'm just hungry all day long. Sometimes I get tired after eating... and sometimes I just get hungry again.

My favorite compliments are the "how did you do it?" questions. I also love the "are those new pants? Are the old ones too big now?" Compliments can be either super awesome, or weird. I don't like it when people treat me differently for being skinny, because I was still an awesome person to be around when I was obese. I…

First of all, I can't make you want something. You have to want it for yourself. Secondly, don't let a slip up get you down. Pick right back up. We all give in to a night on the couch with snacks once in awhile... but that doesn't mean we're completely off the wagon. Sometimes it helps if you set your goals a little bit…

There was a guy I used to work with that acted like he had more confidence after losing weight, and a few of the ladies would flirt with him, but he still had a hard time finding a real relationship because... well.... losing the weight didn't change who he was as a person. I think everyone has different experiences. I…

My hubs is also fantastic. He's motivated me to lose weight by getting into shape himself. He's also been loving and supportive of me whether I was underweight, obese, or somewhere in between. Oh, and he's cute when he's napping... :)

I have it. It's fun... PROS: Shawn T is funky and encouraging It's not too hard but also not too easy It comes with a nutrition guide, calendar, tape measure, etc. There are a lot of shorter workouts to pick from in case you have a day where you don't have much time CONS: I can't hear Shawn very well... the audio is mixed…

It sounds like your dream was rather elaborate since you were hoping the kids were going to marry each other. I am sure it sucks to know that you've struggled for so long to have a baby. It's ok to be upset about that. Since you've been such good friends, you can try to be happy for her and throw her a shower... but maybe…

Almost every place has at least a soup or salad, so it does seem ridiculous to not eat when you go out. If they don't have anything healthy at all on the menu, just get a box and save half of it for another meal. If you're worried about going over on calories, boost your workouts for a couple days and you'll be fine. Your…

If you've only been doing it for one week, try to be more patient. It could be ANYTHING. Also, if you're FEELING better, shouldn't that be worth something? What does the scale matter if you're stronger and you're not needing so much of your medication?

Do they work? It depends on what you're eating and what exactly you're trying to do. They are great for getting in shape, but whether or not you lose weight depends on how much you're eating. Do you do the whole DVD? How many times per day? They come with calendars, but if your copy didn't, you just do one of the tracks…

First of all, I wonder what exactly it is that you're trying to look like... perhaps you are already amazing just as you are. Secondly, my heart goes out to you with the thyroid issues. I have had problems with that too, but right now, I'm on a good dosage of meds and everything seems to be under control. However, my…

My thoughts exactly.

You can't spot reduce. Certain exercises might build certain muscles, but the fat comes off wherever it wants to. You can't control what shrinks. As far as abs being made in the kitchen, the point is that in order for our abs to show, we need to reduce body fat and just not overeat or eat too much junk. Ever hear of a…

Did you divide by 2.2, or did you multiply?

1. Drink at least two quarts of water a day. 2. Get plenty of fiber. I like eating whole grains, because a lot of fiber supplements (like the granola bars) give me terrible gas... and it gives an already unpleasant condition an unpleasant sound track to go with it. 3. Exercise! For some reason, moving around gets…

I only buy fresh strawberries when I can eat them the same day. If you want to get some to eat later, I'd just get some that are frozen... but be careful with the frozen ones. Many times there is already extra sugar mixed in.

A. I'm wondering what you do for a living that you look at boobs every day. B. Thanks for sharing about your reduction. Sometimes I wish mine were smaller, but I think I'll stick with what I've got.