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I really do understand and sympathize! I do not have a crazy schedule right now, but did for a few years! I used to work 2 jobs, one full time and another part time. I really did take care of my elderly mom also(God rest her soul, she has passed) Failure at my jobs was out of the question! I used to be so tired during the…

I third this quote! I gave up fat-free products including salad dressings over 10 yrs ago! Try and use regular dressings(good fats), just less of them! I like virgin coconut oil(1/2 tsp) or olive oil, drizzled. They give good flavor and are "good" fats in small quantities. Add whatever spices after that you may want. The…

Hi! If I run early in the morning then I wait to eat. On those days I eat within 30 minutes of finishing my run. If I run later in the morning, then I eat at least 1 hr before running! My breakfast is basically the same whether eating before or after Water, Coffee, Yogurt, fruit, croissant, Nutella! On special occasions I…

Hi everyone I am still in a different group until Christmas day, just wanted to join this group also. 1.) to chose 1 goody only when I go to a party or get together 2.) Continue with my fitness plan(I am small and near my goal) with exercise and diet 3.) Eat plenty of veggies and try to chose sugar-free soda with…

I do not know if this would taste like the Johnny Rocket Tuna Melt, but I may try this recipe tonight! I will use a oval roll, and also make a soup and salad to go with the sandwich for dinner. I think my fiance will like it also!:smile: The creme fraiche will be the most difficult part (time consuming). I will use my…

forgot Bunheads(girly show)

Survivor, Arrow, Dr Who:smile:

My favorite Dr Who episodes of all time. Love all the Doctors, but feel that #9 Christopher Eccleston brought the whole Doctor Who series into the 21st century in a "big" way. I cannot wait for the Christmas Special on Christmas Day either! I also cannot wait for a new companion. Don't get me wrong, I love Amy and Rory,…

These BikiniBlaster workouts are great! Cassey Ho's voice is irritating, but the workouts are great Here is the url from Youtube for all of her workouts! I believe that the movements are modified from Pilates machines. Good Luck! :smile:…

I sometimes use a teaspoon or 2 of medium spicy salsa! It adds flavor w/out any fat at all! Another alternative is a 1/2 teaspoon of cocnut oil with pinch of garlic salt and pepper. You could also go sweet with a few raisins, cut up, small pieces of tangerine/orange, and shopped walnut! Experiment! I eat a salad almost…

I really do think that ROCKS! The same thing happened yesterday to me. I had bought dark grey skinny courdoroy pants 4 yrs ago. I recently bought a holiday black sparkly shirt. I forgot about a friends party yesterday and tried on the skinny courdoroy pants, and they FIT. Not only did they fit, the black sparkly shirt…

Hi, Jillian Michaels 30DS is very good. I have taken some of her moves and incorporated them into my own routine 3 times/week Here is the url from YouTube for her workouts free! There is always a short commercial when you first start it up. Good Luck. You can find other exercise routines on YouTube as well!:smile:…

Excellant! Congrats on beating your own time and for racing at all! I am a runner and trying to get back into better shape! Racing is a "head game" , and it is always good to have a plan for each race you do.:smile: I signed up with a group "13 in 2013" I saw the thread for it here on MFP, but the group is on FB. The runs…

I have killed animals(for food) by a knife to their neck!:smile: I certainly hope that does not freak anyone out!

This! Push-ups helps tone the arms and shoulders and back! Try to do as many "real" men push-ups(on the toes) before finishing each sets of "women"(on the knees) push-ups

Stick with it! I started in September at 138 lbs., and trying to get back to my skinny-minnie self, The whole month of October I only lost 2 lbs. I spent many a day in October whining/crying because my effort to lose was there(even my fiance say my effort), but the weight was not budging. The weight is slipping off for me…

Thanks! I copied and pasted your post, and sent to myself in hotmail. I will refer to it when I need it!:smile:

I have Seasonal Affective Disorder(S.A.D the name for real) It runs in my family. My blood/ancestry is from the Mediterranean and the sun, mild yearly temperatures, etc. Vitamin D helps many with this disorder, but I have adverse reaction to even normal doses of Vitamin D. Omega 3 Fish oil is also good for everyone, but…

Doing it after running today! will post tonight:smile:

(1) Start: 136 lb Sept-2012 (2) Current: 123 lb Dec 4-2012 (3) goal 113ish. I had gained weight inspite of running 3 times a week, I think because of changed metabolism? I have incorporated small changes in my diet since starting MFP in Sept-2012. I love MFP because of the friends/pals I am finding(some may become real…

Perfectly stated!:smile:

I used to work, for many years in retail. As a new/old trend since the 1990's clothing company after clothing company started making their sizes bigger. They did this for psychological reasons. The buyers(us, especially women) were growing bigger and bigger in different age groups that used to be smaller. The clothing…

Congratulations on your 10K! I am a runner as well. I have found that people can be divided into groups. 1. People who love to run, just plain love it 2. People who do it, only because they will tone-up and lose weight 3. People who despise it. I truly "LOVE" to run. It clears my head and helps me focus on important…

EVERYONE, THE LINK WORKS WITHOUT THE END SLASH!!!!!!!! Congrats on your acheivement. You look "marvelous".:smile: Keep going!

Doesn't that feel awesome! I love hearing that! :smile:

Doing step exercise, even with a small step in front of your tv used 20 minutes/twice a week , will strengthen every muscle around the knees. Also good for overall cardio, and major muscles of the legs. Step helped me years ago, when I had trouble with my knees:smile: . I try to incorporate step(at home) around once a week…

Do you like honey? That is the way most Greeks eat everything! Everything sweetened with honey!:smile:

!You can grill Pineapple(if you find it ripe), then add a TBS of Greek yogurt, and fresh ginger! I must do that again. I haven't done it in quite awhile! lol It is good to have a warm fruit like that! You can also cut up an apple, into small pieces, leaving skin on, but core it, then microwave it for 1 minute. The natural…

Everyone is talking about buying dvd's and such, but Workouts are free on Youtube! Once a workout that you like has loaded, then copy the url, open another tab to access your hotmail, paste the url in an e-mail, then address the e-mail to yourself! I did all that, and created a folder in my hotmail labeled "Exercises from…

Conagratulations on your first met goal! 7 weeks is incredibly fast for 25 lbs! Keep up the good work! Very inspirational You may find that you will change your goals every 2 months at your rate of losing fat! :smile: