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I think I'd show them the scene from the Fifth Element where Lulu goes through this exact quandary.

"If it's to be, it's up to me"

Lots of haters/arguing trolls on the forum today. I don't get it. Just do your thang, stacw1987. If you are on here, chances are, you are trying to be healthier than the typical person who doesn't care, and that's most important. Find out what works for you. For what it's worth, I'm also trying to jump back on the paleo…

If you can't make a commitment to love and care for an animal for it's entire LIFETIME then you shouldn't be a pet owner. End of story. They aren't disposable. Would you ever think of giving up your child because it somehow no longer fit your life? Do what you can to keep your cat in your home, or at least personally see…

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I don't think everyone's goal is to be a bodybuilder with the least amount of body fat they can. Some people just want to find the balance and learn how to maintain a healthy weight range. Your accomplishments are great, but don't put them on others. :flowerforyou:

bumping to keep for my rainy days! Great advice here so far...

It's a tough world out there. I don't know if it's an entitlement thing ( I sometimes wonder that about myself! I think I have a mid-life crisis every other day about what I should be doing with my life.) Most of the time the answer isn't clear! I sometimes feel betrayed that our generation was told "You can do whatever…

I love/hate burpees. They get my heart rate going super fast, but ever since I did too many, I get pain in my chest muscles and really bad food pain if I jump back. Kinda takes the fun out of it :frown:

I'm not sure I have any advice, but I just want to say GOOD JOB doing all that work so consistently! Such a great habit! Also, I'm following for tips/advice myself :smile: My best ideas would be to maybe stop by the grocery store more often and purchase pre-portioned foods (like the peanut butter/ hummus), or pre-cut…

Seconded! This is how I got back into running. If you have a smart phone, there are a few apps available. Otherwise, do a google search and I hear there are exercises you can download for an mp3 player. Good luck!!

I'm 5'8", about 175 and my goal is around 145 - 150, but I'd be fine weighing whatever if I can get down to a size 6/8! :laugh: I'm a 12 now so that goal is far in the future... I've been on here a while but lately haven't been good at sticking with logging. BUT with exercise I've lost 3% body fat, and I've gone down a…

Thanks for posting this - I can relate already and I've only been dress shopping a few times. Once I left the fitting room in tears...I just couldn't believe how big the sizes were, and they didn't even zip up! Now I honestly dread trying on dresses. All I want is to try on a drop-waist gown, but I can't get any over my…

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Bump! I'm interested in this. I'm trying to cut down on sugar but keep slipping up. I don't think I could give it up long-term, but I definitely want to shift it into a more rare indulgence.

I have a friend who just went through losing their child. I'm so sorry for your loss! I don't have much advice other than just keep at it and take it one day at a time! Best of luck as you learn the ropes and work towards a healthy life :)

Looks good! I've heard that chocolate milk is a good post-workout drink. This would probably be a good alternative to chocolate milk, with lower calories. I would personally buy the unsweetened kind and maybe some natural chocolate syrup separately to make a chocolate drink. That way you can still use it in cooking (ie…

I just got called out in front of my coworkers as to why I wouldn't indulge in "just one slice" of some greasy pizza. I've had trouble controlling portions, and pizza is a "trigger" food for me, but I didn't want to have to say that in front of my coworkers. It felt really embarrassing at the time. Just stick to your guns…

This is the part that is the hardest! Missing out on socializing with coworkers and getting a break from the office... I can understand you'd want a good reason not to go. My recs - say you are training for something (and need a better diet for it), or that you're giving up fast food. If your coworkers know they might be…

They do sell it right in their salons - in bag and loose leaf forms. It's the same tea they serve you while you wait :D So amazing for when you can't get rid of a sweet tooth... Definitely check out Teavana!

I LOVE tea. My favorite at the moment is Aveda's Comforting tea. It's naturally sweet and calming, caffeine-free. It's a bit on the pricey side, but I've heard of people finding out the ingredients on Google and making their own loose-leaf version with bulk herbs. I recommend Teavana as a place to buy really good tea and…

bump - these sound delicious!!

I love these books! Keep in mind that Kids killing kids has been in literature before. Lord of the flies...etc. It is a mature subject matter, but I think what these books really deal with is how your mind reacts when you have to make the choice, kill or be killed. What do you do? It's a character study. I also really like…

I have started working with a personal trainer the past few months and found it to be really motivating! It's harder to slip up during the week when you have a scheduled workout. It makes you a little bit more accountable. Not only that, but a good trainer will push you past your comfort zone and will help you mix up your…

I'm 5'8 currently around 175. My first goal weight is 140. Mostly I care about pant size and less about the actual number on the scale :) I'm a 12 and I'd love to get down to an 8 or 6! New friends welcome :flowerforyou:

I've been told Katy Perry and Alexis Bledel!

I also advise going to a salon. I dyed my hair blonde in high school, then decided to dye it back to a medium golden brown, using box colors. My hair turned a weird brownish green color. It was NOT pretty and I had to visit a salon to get it fixed!

Interesting - Thanks for sharing. I've started noticing that I don't feel the best after I eat super carb-heavy and dairy heavy foods. I might try going gluten free for a few weeks to see if that does it!