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Hah! I love this!!!! And to add my two cents worth to the rest of the comments... 1200 is not too low for some people. I'm 5'1 and have a super petite frame. 10 pounds looks like 30 on me. I set my goal to a 1 pound weight loss per week and a lightly active status and MFP still gave me 1200 calories. It helps if you stay…

I've never heard of Banital and lately I've become skeptic of quite a few of the products that Dr. Oz features on his show. But it's worth a shot! I've had a lot of success with a DIY recipe though. You just blend 1 cup of fresh-squeezed lemon juice (or fresh grapefruit) + 1 inch of raw ginger + 1 clove of garlic + 1…

Same here. :smile: Edited to add... I would have a few pina colada-type beverages, french toast drowned in maple syrup, a ton of shrimp, this amazing cheese garlic bread from a restaurant in town called Northwoods Inn along with their salad, a few shots of whiskey, and smores.

Third this. That being said, I still have a diet coke every now and then. BUT I have two friends (from separate circles/environments) who were both overweight, and as PART of their weight loss plans, they swapped their high-sugar soda habits for diet coke (daily). Both girls dropped pounds and now look great body-wise, but…

Wow! You lost about 20 years!

LOL.

Incredible transformation! Congratulations!

Girls' night out. :happy:

Ugh.... :noway:

I just stop. I know sometimes it's tough and your mouth (not your stomach) might want to keep going, but there are no tricks that work for me.

It seems like he sees you as just a friend. I don't think he's into you in a romantic way. I would stop overthinking everything and back off a bit. If he's into you, he will let you know directly. :flowerforyou:

Hah! Good topic! I remember a Fitness Rx magazine with a photo of Tracy Anderson on the cover and one inside as well. Both pictures were EXACTLY the same except for one small detail... her bikini! I guess they decided to just photoshop in a new swimsuit for the photo featured inside the mag.

Here's a recipe that I use every now and then to help my body detox. Helps with weight loss as well, especially when you are close to losing those "final five"... (The lady I received this from called it a "liver kick" :drinker:) - 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon or grapefruit juice - 1 inch raw ginger - 1 clove garlic - 1…

Only drinking tea, coffee, or water. And making sure I don't eat past 8:00.

Coconut water. Whipped cream.

25 from Los Angeles. Added you. :-)

One of my favorite before and afters of the day. To quote someone else, you look 15 years younger!

- Luna protein bars - Cliff bars - Puffed kamut, puffed wheat, or plain popcorn - Banana and peanut butter - Diet coke (I know, bad... helps with cravings) - Simple salad with lean protein source, balsamic vinegar, and EVOO shaken up in small tupperware

Sky Ferreira "Everything is Embarrassing" *Edit* P.S. This has more of a relaxed vibe. Good for your cool-down after a workout. :-D

Not sure if she has any good beginner videos out there on the web, but I was introduced to and fell in love with yoga thanks to Rainbeau Mars' vinyasa flow videos. Very relaxing. Love her style. Not too fast for beginners. Or you could try searching "beginner hatha yoga" videos. I love hatha, since it is generally…

My approach to these things is to think about how you would feel if the situation were reversed, and go from there. In this case, how would you feel if your fiance was working out with a cute female trainer? (Although you seem like a confident and level-headed chick, so this probably wouldn't bother you much. :smile:) But…

:laugh: Love this one.

Thanks for the list of your favorites, sounds good! Just tested a few at Teavana the other day and they were amazing.

Love the peanut butter idea. Take the opportunity to have a delicious snack and don't worry about it if you're still under. Personally, I would have a banana with peanut butter, some dark chocolate truffles, or even a bowl of cereal. Nice hike btw!

:laugh: I second this post. And like everything else, moderation is key. As long as you're not smoking and eating 24 hours a day, you'll be fine!

I know your pain! First, remember that sugar is an addiction. It will take a lot of effort on your part to resist the pan dulce. But resisting your urges is like exercising - the more you are able to successfully resist, the stronger you will become until the cravings cease to exist. Soon enough, you will no longer feel…

My old pair of "fat jeans" ripped when I tried to put them on this week. :embarassed:

When I get back from working out, I'll most likely have four egg whites scrambled with green bell pepper, mushroom, onion and a teaspoon of EVOO. A pinch of salt and pepper. Definitely under 300 calories and totally delicious.

Age: 25 Height: 5'2" Current weight: 110 Goal weight: 100