JulieBoBoo

one off deal, used a condom, regrets it and would never do it again... I'd rather not know. Serial cheater, didn't use a condom, tempted to do it more than once... I need to know and we need counseling if we're going to stay together.

My black burn out tee over my pushup bra with a pair of jeans and my combat boots. And some bling. I love me some bling.

try to use steel cut oats of quick oats instead of instant oats if you can. Takes longer to cook but much more nutritious. I get that it's not always possible.. but if you can opt for the less processed ones and the ones that don't come with salt already added. Also be sure to add some nuts or seeds so you get your protein…

it'll bottom out at 1200. If you find it difficult to do 1200 then you can lower your weekly weight loss to 1.5lbs per week or 1lb per week or .5lb per week. It is advisable to do this as you get closer to maintenance so that the transition from weight loss mode to maintenance mode isn't such a shock to your system and it…

There's a good chance, given your previous diet, that a good part of what you lost was water weight (this does not diminish the loss because water weight or not, it was putting undo pressure on your joints and causing you health problems nonetheless). Water weight does tend to come on and off rather quickly. You are also…

staples: pasta, low sodium tomato/spaghetti sauce, quinoa, sweet potatoes, turnip, squash, chicken breasts if you can get them on sale, whole chickens, low sodium diced tomatoes, canned beans/lentils/chick peas, low sodium chicken broth, cabbage, carrots, onions, frozen vegetables, chili powder, pesto, nuts (unsalted),…

I am very confident about my looks. I was before, I am now. I don't have any problem finding before photos because I never shied away from the camera. I dressed well and looked good. But I was also killing myself with food. I have diabetes, high blood pressure and suffered through a pulmonary embolism and mild cardiac…

more water, more protein, more veggies.

Because I'm on the computer all the time so logging is SO much easier this way. Also I like the fact that it calculates my calories spent and remaining for me. If I had to write it all down and then add things up myself I would NEVER do it.

I learned the hard way that giving in all the time will cause even more trouble later on. Unless she has sensory issues (in which case disregard everything I'm about to say but really? those are rare) then it's a matter of eat what we eat, at least try the stuff you don't like, and if you're hungry later you get fresh…

jeggins. jeggins are the devil. (and yes I know I'm in the minority here)

Leftover sausage and bean ragout with WW mini whole wheat baguette. 375 cals.

I work out alone. If I want company I'll get a trainer. My husband is not invited to work out with me.

This is very normal for me at the beginning of a diet. I go through a "woe is me" and "life's not fair" stage in the first 3 weeks making me rather unpleasant to be around. Then I just accept it (or give up) and move on until I find my groove and that is usually the end of that. Kind of like a withdrawal thing I guess. So…

Every time I write a good blog I get 10-15 friend requests. It clearly states in my profile that I have neither the time nor the inclination to read other people's diary on a daily basis and yet I still get flooded with requests. If you want personalized attention, focus your requests on people who have less than 30-50…

<this Also, remember that you're in this for the long haul, one week's results are not important for the big picture. I've had many weeks with no losses or small gains. It's the way it works. Losing weight is not linear. The best advice I can give you is don't give up.

Living. I still enjoy holidays and cake on birthdays, beer at the cottage and mini donuts at the fair. I've just learned to compensate with a higher activity level and reduce portion sizes. But I simply REFUSE to put my life on hold and give up making memories with my family and enjoying all that life has to offer.

Reading/Writing trashy romance novels Jigsaw Puzzles Scrabble/Wordscraper CityVille (it's a sickness) Volunteer at my Kids' school Blog about myself, food, and my weightloss (yes I have 3 separate blogs) Watch movies

First off get yourself a good lunch system. There are several that are handy and come with insulated bags (we use EasyLunchbox.com but if I could afford it I'd totally get Planetbox.com Lunchboxes -- we also use a lot of Lock&Lock containers and they are great!). Then get yourself a wide mouth thermos. I have found that if…

it depends on the workout

That's good to know about the popcorn. I do eat popcorn every night. I usually alternate between Smart Pop and my own (I just pop it in a brown paper bag in the micro) but I guess I'll be phasing out the Smart Pop now. Thanks.

The same is true of most medical fields. They used to tell pregnant women to have a sherry to relax and recommended smoking as a destressor. Yes, there's some conflicting information and yes, sometimes it turns out to just be plain wrong, but does that mean we should just ignore the warnings of health professionals?

that's true, olive oil is only problematic when heated to smoking point but it has a low smoke point and it's hard to discriminate between smoke and steam.

Another good one is that Vitamin C and and Vitamin E will help with loose skin so eating a diet rich in leafy greens and citrus fruit will help your skin recover better from big weight losses (help, not prevent). Also peaches and apples have been shown to the have the highest amounts of residual pesticides. However, both…

that lasted a few months for me. I can sleep through the night now. I think my bladder just needed to get used to it.

Actually you're not supposed to heat olive oil. You should add olive oil as a dressing but for cooking best to use coconut oil. Olive oil's nutrients break down at a lower temperature than coconut oil. I personally cook with broth and use EVOO as a dressing.

http://dubberley.wordpress.com/2009/06/05/broccoli-cheddar-quiche-with-a-potato-crust/

I lightly brush the pan with olive oil, then line the pan with mashed potatoes, then I lightly brush the potatoes with olive oil, then I bake for 15-20 mins (this is when I'm assembling the other things for the filling), and then I fill it with the egg mixture and bake. Potato crust is a standard for Moosewood quiches so…

I make mine with mashed potato crust so there's less fat. I've never tried with different kinds of milk.

Add nuts, olive oil, legumes (chick peas, lentils, beans), sunflower seeds, Greek yogurt, avocados to your menu. They're high in calories, high in fat (but the good kind), full of protein and generally just good for you.