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Thanks guys! It's day four today, and it's gotten red again?? I think it's getting dry, but I keep moisturizing and it's not getting much better. Should I put polysporin or something on it? Is it true that petroleum products will pull the ink out? :ohwell:

Bingo. Not a LOT of fat, just a tiny little "squish" somewhere - anywhere! I don't want to get hurt when we hug. A guy *can* be awesomely muscular, but still have some soft spots :smile: I like 'em muscular, but still practical. Your good looks do nothing if we can't go out for dinner because it would not conform to your…

I think only the scent is stronger, not the actual body wash :)

I wouldn't log it at all. Walking doesn't burn many calories (especially at a leisurely pace), and you don't want to over-estimate and eat too many calories as a result. Just consider it an added bonus(job perk!) :smile:

Congrats, girl!! That's super awesome, you're an inspiration! :flowerforyou: I'm proud to be your friend :smile:

Thanks everyone! :flowerforyou:

I maintained my 34DD's even after losing 50lbs. I had to get breast reduction surgery to look more proportionate. In retrospect, it wasn't a huge deal - glad I did it!! :)

I recently visited a nutritionist in my area. She was expensive, yes (about $175/visit). But TWO visits with her changed my eating habits entirely, and I feel better than I have in years.... I would never have been able to make these changes alone. I've lost weight, stopped taking medications (caffeine, ephedrine, etc),…

Cold turkey. I was miserable for about two days but then the cravings were GONE entirely. Ultimately I just told myself... "would you rather eat that donut/chocolate/whatever? Or would you rather be healthy, happy, and gorgeous?". Guess which option won?? I don't eat any sugar now that isn't natural (such as from fruits).

Clean underwear :laugh:

I think you`ll find that HCG won`t work for long. At first, yes it always does work! But as soon as you stop... the weight comes flying back on. It may be worth it to read some reviews and testimonials from others on this site. You`ll find this community is (for the most part), strongly against HCG, diet pills, etc. A 500…

I'm 5'4, about 150lbs, and moderately active (sedentary office job but I hit the gym 4-5x/week). I aim for about 1,500 calories daily, though it often varies from around 1200 - 1800... which is good! Keeps the body guessing :)

Be careful with the HCG! Don't follow the 500-calorie daily food plan.. But other than that, welcome & good luck! :D

Yes. A 200lb person would burn more calories than a 100lb person, theoretically. That 200lb person has more weight to carry around, right?? Although not as drastic, the same principles apply to you. I noticed that even dropping my weight from 155lbs down to 150lbs caused calories to be lowered on my machines at the gym,…

Agreed! :smile: Sorry, I thought you meant that she could eat whatever she wanted as long as she worked out (thats what I get for jumping to conclusions!). I'm an adult and I still sneak pizza and donuts in sometimes. :laugh:

I tried this. And it did work to some extent, though I can't say if that's because I was making healthier choices or because the pill actually worked. If you've already got a healthy lifestyle, it can't hurt to try (theyre made mostly of vitamins/minerals/herbs anyway!). I didn't have any side effects, but didn't achieve…

This isn't accurate. Eating 1,400 calories of french fries and fast food burgers is not as healthy as eating 1,400 of lean meats and vegetables. It's NOT the calorie count that matters, it's the quality of the food.

Does your highschool have a nurse's office or a gym where you can weigh yourself? If not, use a scale at your friend's house, or even at wal-mart next time you're there! There's also many free health clinics you can go to :flowerforyou:

What's wrong with house decorating?? And what's wrong with being festive?? I don't like people who behave like scrooge, lol. If you hate Christmas, that's alright. But don't rain on my parade! :laugh:

I think perhaps your diet target is adding in target exercise as well ? I'm not certain. But there's 2.2lbs to 1kg, so you can divide/multiply if you ever need to convert between the two. I stick to about 1500 calories a day, and I'm 5'4, about 68kg. Aim for 2000 calories a day, and see how that works for you. Then lower…

Seems like it may have had a detrimental effect on his common sense. :laugh: Just kidding! Sorta... a good lifestyle is one in moderation. Not a liquid one, or a solely plant-based one.

My suggestion? Don't do it! But that's just me. :laugh:

That's okay! :smile: Just be careful of the sugar... some of them have 30g or more, which is the same as a chocolate bar!! Look at the carbs, sugar, and calorie content. The LAST thing you want is a 350 calorie bar with 30g carbs and 35g sugar - dieting disaster!! :sad:

She said she got it on Saturday... it's in the first sentence of her post :laugh: Bump! I'm interested to see if anyone has experiences with hip or lower back tattoos and exercising as well. It's tough to keep that area uncovered... ?? :embarassed:

If you have the finances, time, and space - go for it. Otherwise, I'd wait until you're able to do so. Your call! :smile: Edited to add: just noticed your profile - you're still in school, have three kids, and you're only 22? You're either very brave or super crazy, lol. :laugh: :flowerforyou:

Same. Though I don't like that they contain three sources of protein, one of which is animal collagen! :ohwell:

If your blood work is consistently coming back clean (saying your potassium is fine), then why stress over what you read on the internet? Medical tests and your doctor can determine your needs better than any webpage can! There are disadvantages to over-supplementing as well, and they can be just as harmful as…

"It's my winter insulation... I'm saving it for next year" :bigsmile:

You can do this! At my heaviest weight I couldn't even walk up a single flight of stairs. Now I'm running 5km races for fun on weekends. If you'd like, we can be friends. I'm going through some discouragement myself these days :frown:

Toronto, Ontario!!! :bigsmile: