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Teas with anise root (licorice) have a sweet aftertaste in my opinion and I always recommend them to non-tea drinkers. Some favorites are Yogi Tea Egyptian Licorice and Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat. On a side note, I was not a tea drinker growing up (my 3 year old drinks about 2-4 cups every day, he prefers it over…

I know there are a million replies but they almost all sound centered around adding exercise in somewhere, making more time for it. I didn't read every one though so maybe this has already been suggested but one option could be to add in exercise while you're doing things.... *****Blow dry your hair in the morning? Great,…

This is a reality check for me. I was recently lamenting about my 21in thighs. And here you are bragging about your massive calves. Awesome. As to the OP, yes, I think that is within the range of average.... sortttaaaa depends on your height but still normal I think.

Really inspiring!

I went to private school as a child. My parents made incredible personal and financial sacrifices to offer me the education they thought best. Tuition was about $2000/year when I started kindergarten (in 1994) and $6000/ year when I graduated 8th grade (in 2003). Currently at the same school tuition is $3000 for 3-day…

I have a few friends who are nurses and some of their tips are to pack snacks that you can eat quickly. Fruit/ veggies, sandwiches, cheese or meat all cut into small pieces makes it easy to literally grab "a bite" when you pass the main station or wherever you can stash your food out of sight of patients. They also…

Also, I have to say I was totally disappointed when I read this post. I thought it was going to be PICTURES of post workout hair. Mine is f***ing sexy as hell after a nice sweaty workout. ;) Awh, well. Can't win 'em all I guess.

I have similar issues in the winter as I blow dry my hair when I shower at the gym (leaving with wet hair and temperatures in the single digits is just stupid). I sometimes skip the shampoo and just condition. Sometimes, I don't wash at all, and just wear my hair up or with a headband/ scarf to give it a break from the…

It's motivation for me in the best form to hear about your wonderful success!! Don't forget though, that just because you didn't use food to deal with the emotions, they still need to be dealt with in some form but you totally have the right attitude, it's NOT the end of the world! Continue to take care of yourself

Yup. Not only setting personal goals but having unrealistic standards is a surefire way to feel like crap. As I've recently come to realize. :)

Thanks everyone. It's been extremely helpful to have the honest and supportive feedback. I'm feeling my motivation returning and trying to just let my thoughts and feelings around the way I *think* I look be, for now. I think I have suddenly realized that no amount of calorie counting, clean eating, cardio, or weight…

I would encourage you to try adding some more exercise into your routine. Not only because it will likely begin to physically change your body more but mentally, it may help with the shift in "seeing" the difference, as well. Some very basic exercises to begin with could be squats, pushups, and sit ups or crunches. You can…

Wow, thank you all for the great advice and support. I agree with what many said about my body fat % being higher than what it is measuring as... What is the most accurate way to get this reading anyway? I've seen a trainer at my gym and used their machine (a scale type thing with handles- don't know what it's called). Is…

THIS. This is so true.

My son (3) to his Grandmother: "You can't drive because you're a girl." Grandmother: "But I DO drive...." Son: "Well.... That's because you're sort of a 'manish' girl." He's clearly been spending too much time in the car with his father. :/

I have been weight training, sort of very loosely following NROFLW but I could definitely revive my commitment and see how that goes. I haven't been able to really "get into" it, it's just not my favorite way to exercise but at this point, if it gets me where I want to be it's worth giving it my all I suppose. Thank you…

I have plenty and I like to share :)

Thank you. I have thought of this... and maybe just a bit of denial going on. It's a sad realization but I think you are probably right. The jeans I wore at 17/18 years old need to just go to goodwill. Ugh.

Thanks for the advice though I disagree. Just because I'm not obese doesn't mean I deserve to have less support. I'm not looking for compliments, I'm looking for perspective because mine is obviously on vacation right now. People who resent me for expressing my struggles with my body and asking for feedback can make their…

lol... tinctures, herbal remedies, and essential oils

This is helpful- thank you! Part of me has been thinking the body fat% has just got to be off.... any other guesses out there?

Right. This is the standard answer/ response.... But the problem is that I'm at a body fat % that typically I feel like people aim for as a goal and is *supposed* to look toned, slim, etc. But it's not looking that way on me. Few weeks ago when I reached 19%, I changed my goals on my profile to 15% thinking maybe I'd see…

Here's a recent pic. Recent meaning I just went and hopped up on the toilet lid to use the only (dirty) mirror in the house for a god old fashioned selfie. Please forgive the still-sweaty workout clothes from earlier. I just figured WTH, it's 11:30 at night and it's mfp. Not a blind date or anything.... haha

trying to ignore my insane cats running all the hell over the house. it's 1:30 am... go to sleep cats!!

fresh fruit and veggies tend to help me feel better after an indulgent day.

I have seen socks and teva sandles once.... :/ I usually get some "looks" actually becauseI generally wear a leo with spankies or tights lol

omg maybe I left the head lights on my car on!!!! BETTER GO CHECK!!!! SEEE YAAAAA

Right I've been doing those things for over an hour though in bed.... And I slept in for 5 hours. I actually think the sleeping in is what's throwing me off. I have a secret infatuation with arriving at the gym when it's pitch black out and there's only 2 cars in the lot.... anyway... any other tips for getting out of bed?…

YES! this is what I need to hear!! I am now mentally packing my gym bag... I think I'm getting closer to ACTUALLY getting out of bed and physically packing it...

I had no idea about HRM not being accurate during the day- Thanks! Anyone know WHY they aren't? I do have my VO2 and metabolic levels and stuff tested (and my HRM stats updated) about every 6 months so I am fairly confident my workout burns are accurate. I think I'll go with sara's suggestion of testing out some numbers…