Bingbi

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  • @oliv2065 great eye makeup! Love the wing tip liner... wish I could do mine that well!
  • Well, one response that's not about looks is: to be healthy! My BMI is within the normal range, but because of family history of diabetes and a knee injury I am trying to get to the lower end of the healthy BMI spectrum (as recommended by my doctors). Extra weight puts stress on your joints and increases risk of disease,…
  • First of all, welcome! And second of all, it does get easier... I promise! 1) drink plenty of water! When you get a craving, drink a full glass of water. Sometimes our bodies can confuse the thirsty-hungry signals, so drink and wait. 2) record EVERYTHING you eat/drink! Knowing that you'll have to take the time to write it…
  • Don't go by the scale alone; you should also measure yourself. Since muscle weighs more than fat you could be getting leaner, but still not see much change in the scale. Mix up your exercise routine. Our bodies learn fast, and get accustomed to workouts we do routinely. Switch up activity, duration and intensity. Try HIIT,…
  • For me it only counts if 1) I break a sweat and 2) I feel the burn.
  • 23 yrs old, 5'5" and 150 lbs (down from 190lbs.) Working on losing the last 15-20 lbs. =) The last few pounds seem the toughest! I have a recommended/target calorie intake of ~1500
  • Our bodies have an amazing ability to get too accustomed to the routine workouts we do. That can lead to a plateau. You need to mix up your workout (varied intensity, time, activity). I would recommend trying HIIT (high intensity interval training). Also, you should think about weight training.
  • Fake it till you make it! Act confident even when you may not feel it. Positive self-talk is SO important. Choose a mantra and say it to yourself. And stop listening to people who try to box you in! I would also say to challenge yourself, and see what your new body can do. Try running a race, rock climbing, sky diving...…
  • I always opt for fabrics that have a little bit of spandex in them. Having a little stretch and give is perfect especially for when your body is in transition.
    in Jeans? Comment by Bingbi September 2012
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