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Bread - all types. I figure that covers pizza crust, pretzel sticks, garlic bread, hamburger buns etc. ;) Bread is my nemesis and the thing I miss the most.

OK, the study that the OP refers to is talking about EXERCISE ADDICTION in which the subject is over-exercising to produce a chemical effect from endorphins and dopamine. The only reason why it refers to running is because the study uses rats, so it is easier for scientists to stick them on a hamster-wheel than to get them…

Holy ****! You look like a completely different person! That's amazing :D Great work!

Congratulations! It's success stories like yours that help inspire me to keep going on my bad days. You've done an amazing job!

Sure they can, if you have knees that are already injured! It's not strictly about form if you have no cartilage, or arthritis or any number of other problems.

Hamstring curls are easy on the knees and can target the glutes as well. Those are the ones where you lie on your stomach on a bench with weights that are attached to a thing you hook behind your knees. You can also try donkey kicks and the like. 30 Day Shred from Jillian Michaels has those exercises in level 3. You can…

My name is too weird for being in a song, but "Jessie's Girl"? That's totally about me.

Don't be jealous :) I bet you have an easier time finding jeans that fit without a gap at the waist :) We all have awesome bodies!

Grease 2 "Reproduction (Reproduction!) Put your pollen tube to work!" :bigsmile: Possibly the worst song in the history of singing.

I love Gerbera Daisies. I think they are the friendliest flowers!

Way to go!

Hmm. My TDEE-20% is exactly the same as my net cals on MFP set to lose 1.5lbs a week. Well, that's easy.

I eat less healthy on the weekend, but I exercise more so I stay within my calories as well. I find if I eat some crazy "cheat" meal of 2000 calories, I just end up feeling sick later. Also, I find that reducing the sodium, fat and sugar during the week over a long period of time has made me crave these things less. So I…

Switch out your Special K in the morning for a protein-rich grain cereal. You can make your own with a cup of Chia, a cup of Hempseed hearts, 1/2 cup of Buckwheat groats, and whatever other nuts berries, spices, sugar you want. I use powdered ginger, cinnamon, dried apple and dried cranberry. Store it in a dry airtight…

No, it doesn't. http://nutritiondiva.quickanddirtytips.com/is-carbonation-bad-for-you.aspx?WT.mc_id=11052

Pick something with protein in it, like a handful of almonds, then wash it down with water and go brush your teeth. If you just sit there thinking about how miserable and hungry you feel you might end up overeating instead.

You can't really stretch your knee, but you can strengthen the muscles around the ligaments to help support it. Foam rollers can sometimes help with IT band pain so you could try that out. Otherwise, strengthen and stretch your quads and hammies (sloooowly), and possibly take a look into getting fitted for orthotics. If…

Air-popped popcorn (I usually add nutritional yeast, EVOO and salt to this) Popchips. Popchips are delicious. Kale Chips Carrot sticks with peanut butter.

I eat back the calories to fuel the exercise - your body needs fuel to build muscle and repair tissues that you stress when you exercise. MFP is already factoring in a deficit, so I just have to make sure I net my daily amount to lose the amount I programed in to the site. I exercise to build the muscle and boost my…

I joined a running club that did a learn to run 10km program. At the end of it, I ran a race. It helped a lot to have the club once a week, and that end goal of the race to keep me focused. Also, workouts are better with good music. I prefer to run with an ipod. Right now, I don't have time to run, so I walk to work, and…

I think they just don't really know what to say or do when people articulate that they're making a lifestyle change. I had been eating my "new" healthy diet for 3 weeks when I mentioned that I was tracking calories, and one woman went on and on for about a week about how "tiny" my lunch was and "how could I stand to eat…

A plank is basically high push-up position, but with your arms directly below your shoulders. If you stay in the pose for a while with your abs tight and your body straight, it is a great workout. http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/470/

Congrats on your 20lb loss! All the other ladies have made great suggestions here. I just wanted to say hang in there and don't let the clothing issue drag you too far down. I've been there and it sucks, but the best part is when you get to your goal weight and can pick up the expensive stuff in your size. Keep the end in…

I've had good luck with Asics and Mizunos in the past, Adidas makes a comfy ride, but the midsole breaks down quicker, and I've had problems with New Balance soles popping off the mid (something about the way I run). But as somebody else already said, go to a proper running store (not a general athletics store) and get…

This one: http://www.marthastewart.com/340898/lemony-shredded-brussels-sprouts

Ooo! That's a great idea! I'm on day 19 right now, and I'm planning on repeating next month, but I was trying to think of how to make it more effective. I like the idea of doing level 1 along with one of the harder levels.

But they should be put into (dun dun daaaaa!) starvation mode.

If you like shopping, why don't you go shopping for shoes and accessories? Your feet aren't changing sizes. On weekends, I do my regular workouts, and I read books and sometimes go for walks with friends. I find the TV gives me the munchies. But for shopping, honestly, I like to go out and walk around and just look at…

I'm a pear. Nobody rocks daisy dukes shorts like a pear does. ;) I've found that exercises that encourage long lean muscles, like dance, pilates and yoga are most helpful for preventing extra muscle bulk in the thighs. I was a sprinter all through high school and buying jeans sure can be a pain with powerful thighs. I…

:) I cheat a little bit every day so the cravings don't get so bad that I go way over my calories. It's a lot easier to resist a whole box of chocolates if I treat myself to one dark square a night (only 30 calories for the lindt kind!). Also, if I know I want to cheat on a day, I plan workouts that will make up the…