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Thanks!! Very interesting indeed. I discovered I was allergic to the pesticide put on Strawberries when I had some store bought and compared it to the organic home grown ones. I was fine with the organic ones but the other ones wowzers. Nice to know about the other ones as well.

I personally need snacks in my diet. Helps me throughout my day and I don't overeat during dinner like I used to before snacking. I used to feel starved after work come home and felt like i'd empty the fridge in one sitting!! I don't do that anymore.lol

That is awesome!! Congrats!! Sometimes the best victories are theNSV's =)

Mine is open as well, take a look. Had a rough couple of weeks though=(

Hair cut, new clothes, massage, tattoo, going to an amusement park (try all the rides I couldn't due to weight gain), before and after pictures.

I don't have all of the measurements but this is what I have so far. CW: 186lbs GW:175lbs Starting measurements Goal measurements Waist 37.0 on 06/13/11 Waist 32.0 Hips 46.25 on 06/13/11 Hips 41.5 Left Arm 15.0 on 06/13/11 Left arm 12.75 Right Arm 15.5 on 06/13/11 Right arm 36.5 Left Thigh 28.6 on 06/13/11 Left thigh 25.5…

6/9: **start of challenge** 186.0 6/16: 6/23: 6/30: 7/7: <<<mini goal weight 184>>> 7/14: 7/21: 7/28: 8/4: <<<mini goal weight 180>>> 8/11: 8/18: 8/25: 9/1: <<<challenge goal weight 175 Thought I'd be a bit more realistic this time. I noticed as well that I'm not on the final chart from last challenge, probably gave you…

186 even for final weigh in.

Happy Birthday!!!

I'm interested but would also like more information as well.

Hey your not alone in this as you can tell and please add me as a friend if you'd like. I sometimes have a hard time finding motivation until one day I found a two pictures one was me shoving a piece of cake into my mouth and at my heaviest weight (horrible picture trust me) and another one was a picture of me at a healthy…

I agree as well =)

What exactly is body rock? if you don't mind me asking.

Thanks for the website I will definitely be checking it out!!

1200 calories works for some people and doesn't work for others. It didn't work for me I found it too low, I did research and started up to 1400, then I just recently figured out my BMR and had to bump it up to 1686. Just started on the 1686 so can't give you a lot of input on whether that is working or not. Just keep in…

Ice for 15 mins, keeping feet elevated. Drink plenty of water and perhaps get a Manual lymphatic Drainage massage or a relaxation massage to help increase circulation. However if it continues you should follow up with your doctor.

1) Greek yogurt 2) Almonds 3) Veggies with Hummus 4) Fruit 5) Almond rice protein bars

Unfortunately due to injury I haven't started 30DS yet =( I was a little too opportunistic when it came to getting back to working out. I will be starting it tomorrow =) Congrats eveyone on the journey thus far I was really hoping to be in this group but I will now be 1 wk behind everyone.

I make protein smoothie, or add it to my greek yogurt or yogurt, I also add it to a protein pancake as well. Smoothie is just like making any smoothie only adding a scoop of powder with it. Protein pancake 1-2 scoops of protein, 3/4c of egg whites, 1/3c of porridge or oats 1tbs of cinnamon

This is usually me as well. However lately it's been cold (frost warnings) so I am having the opposite occur I just want to eat and prepar for hybernation lol. Hopefully it gets warmer so I can have my 20lb weight loss =)

Bruses can become a very serious issue and I wouldn't avoid a Dr's visit because it's just a bruise. Please go to a Dr. get some blood tests done and try to pin point the issue before it gets complicated or even worse.

Awesome job everyone!!

Welcome to the site!! lots of support here. Please feel free to add me if you'd like =)

yummy!!! Thank you!!

1. I do not eat a lot of oatmeal but if I have to it is usually instant.(i like porridge more) 2. Cream of wheat is definitely not as healthy as Oatmeal, but like xaspar I prefer it over oatmeal I either add a hard boiled egg on the side or I add protein to the cream of wheat or I add a smoothie with protein. 3. Eggs are…

I have a garmin forerunner 305 I love it and it was on sale. Has a chest strap and gps and calculates calories burned =)

I think once in awhile it is ok to splurge by having a piece of cake on your birthday just be careful. I recently had a birthday and my sister made me a chocolate khalua coffee cake (soo good), then I got injured and had a rough 1.5 wks with my food habits. I think if you can keep it to 1 day you will be fine. Happy Early…

Making food diary public will help give you better feed back. However you might want to look at the goals you've set if you haven't manually changed them you might want to. MFP tends to give the minimums for protein, and if your daily intake goal is 1200 you should at least hit that. You need 1200 minimum a day or you…

Most people say bump when a topic is interesting to them and want to hear more from others. By saying "bump" you now have that thread in "your topics" so it is easier to find again. Does that make sense? (sorry long day) lol

Unfortunately it seems like dairy and wheat(gluten) sensitivity go hand and hand for most people. There are alternatives and yes it is hard. There are gluten free donuts and other products, but they tend to be pretty dense so you only need a little bit. Chocolate have you tried dark or even Carob? Dark chocolate might not…