PrimroseFlower Member

I've tried IF and I do believe in the studies. I've watched the BBC documentary, read a book (The 5:2 Diet), and several internet articles/blogs. I know this diet works and kudos to anyone that can do it. I however, have lots of trouble with it. I have thyroid disease and take meds for it, but I'm not sure if that's an…

I teach science so I like how you brought the "energy cannot be created nor destroyed" into the equation. And I would also like to add that when we exercise, we are changing chemical energy (from food/drink ect.) into mechanical energy. And my yoga pants give me a camel toe so I wear these around only my cats. :o Good…

Of course. He's hot. @gamesandgains ;)

Thanks for the advice. I will work with what I have and I know most of it will come with diet. I've lowered my calories to about 1200-1500 a day. I have thyroid issues so I have to drop it low to get results. Guess I'll be swinging my kettlebells. Look out cats! :o - and phantogram...I guess maybe without the bangs ;) If…

Look...I totally understand this. I battle with this too...and when I say "battle"...I mean battle. I have certain triggers that I am trying to understand and deal with as well. Here are mine and maybe you can relate... 1. If I am tired and I get into something high in carbohydrates, it is hard to stop eating. 2. If I…

That sounds good yturie! Thanks for sharing :D

I was wondering the same thing.....

I eat what keeps me full...sweet potatoes, tuna, carrots, apples, eggs....

Here's what keeps me full: - and first of all a lot of sugar or processed foods make me HUNGRY! 1. sweet potato halves 2. eggs - boiled 3. cans of tuna and whole wheat crackers 4. brown rice 5. apples 6. bananas 7. carrots Sometimes I eat what gives me the "full factor" for a long time even if it's not my favorite bc I…

The apple diet sounds like it might get a little "****ty." - hence the apple overload and fiber. LOL It kind of reminds me of the grapefruit diet where you eat 1/2 grapefruit before every meal. It's supposed to eat your fat or something like that. But hey, you might lose weight based on the high fiber content. Good…

Give it more time. Hang in there. This process takes a long time. And kudos on eating enough calories. Most people jump into weight loss balls to the wall and restrict too many calories.

We've all seen that commercial where the lady and the guy try to lose weight by taking something. She does the same stuff he does and he loses a ton more. I think it may be the hormones for men that help them lose more and quicker. This is also true on the Naked and Afraid show (btw a very interesting show). The guy and…

1000 calorie meal? - ok here it goes - two pieces of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn on the cob, buttermilk honey biscuit, and an apple pie. (and maybe a little sweet tea) nom! :ohwell:

I'm a teacher and at school most of the day. I eat my breakfast, snacks, and lunch at school. Sometimes, I go overboard and screw myself and don't have anything left for dinner...and then I eat anyway and feel guilty. Then I vow to do better the next day. But most of the time I try to eat about 800-1,000 calories at…

I would probably deny myself the things that could spur on a binge. This is just me though. I know that I will experience more success if I deny myself chocolate, cakes, cookies, ect. (basically anything sweet). When I eat these things, they taste SOOOO good that I find that I cannot stop. I can have chips, bread or…

I've tried roasted chickpeas, but they ended up the consistency of tiny rocks. Only the chickens would have liked them....So I just eat mine after cooking them in the crockpot for a few hours.....

I'll have what Tom Cruise is having.....

tattoos, piercings, guyliner...pretty much like the singer from Avenged Sevenfold...IJS

thanks...that helps a little...now what about douche bag?

I just alway imagine EVERYONE as a taco smelling fat *kitten* in a basement, typing on his computer while stroking his cat (yes cat you dirty people). This helps me keep things in perspective.

i like to slap people in the face with kraft singles.....it sticks

I usually eat mine....

Imagine doing that on a date....

then why do we even log our work outs....to show out???

I think in terms of "beauty" no on should compare themselves to anyone else. If you rate yourself against others, then you will ALWAYS find that some people look better than you, and some worse. I think you feel sorry for yourself. Get over it and accept your look. I'm not gonna tell you that you look fine because everyone…

Get a WII...

Dry beans...black beans, pinto beans, or red beans. High in fiber and very filling. Eat one cup for a meal....and if you are me you might just throw in a little corn bread...I'm southern, I just can't help it yall...

At least you were honest....:wink:

yogurt for ice cream....

Why don't you just walk? Like powerwalking...not like grandma at the mall. You could also play some of those wii video workout games. They are lots of fun and they don't last but about 30 minutes.