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The uneven skin coloring sounds like hyperpigmentation, which is rarely an issue of diet, but is more likely due to sun damage or hormonal issues (often birth control or pregnancy). If it's hormonal, it will usually go away after the pregnancy or if you stopped using birth control. If it's sun damage, you may need chemical…

Hi Melissa, Advice from an esthetician for your first Brazilian : Drink lots of water (as you should always) and avoid alcohol & caffeine 24 hrs before -- being dehydrated makes you more sensitive to pain in general. Have no more than an 1" of growth -- trim before if you have to, or shave no less than 2 weeks prior to…

Oh, you young girls, you really have no idea. Trust me, when you are 40, you will be so thankful that you carry weight in your face. When all your friends are paying for injections and implants (in their faces!), you will still have a naturally youthful face. I am 40 and most people think I'm in my late 20's/early 30's --…

Wow, what a difference in your back! You are obviously losing fat, kudos to you!

Oatmeal with chocolate protein powder -- healthy but it tastes like a treat!

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Nothing better than being able to go shopping in your closet!

I am lifting a few days a week while following Insanity. There are a lot of body weight exercises, but nothing to take the place of squatting 90 lbs or benching 50 lbs. I split my workouts between morning and evening, and I'm careful to get enough protein and carbs before and after each workout for recovery. I'm only in…

I'm starting today!

This. All the hot guys in my town do Crossfit, but it's $100 more a month than my gym :(. I need a sponsor!

Thanks for the advice, but I have actually been eating 1600-1700 cals a day (and getting smaller!) while lifting heavy for the last three months. I eat clean and eat enough -- I don't believe in starving myself :).

I will freely admit that my journey is all about vanity. I am within the healthy BMI range and can do everything I want to do -- except rock a bikini with confidence! I'm working on cutting fat and increasing muscle tone, all in the name of a flat stomach!

9 lbs is awesome! I'll be happy if I lose more than 5. I'm really mostly concerned about inches (around my stomach especially). I've got my diet dialed in already so not too worried about that.

You look great! I can't believe the difference in your arms! I'm starting April 1, it will be my third time starting -- this time I'm determined to finish!

What about peanut butter isn't vegan???

Mindless eating. Being a slave to the scale. I gave up sugar (mostly, very special occasions excepted) because it's a binge food for me -- once I start I can't stop.

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Bump. Starting April 1.

I am in a similar situation -- started really working out again (have always been active) in Jan and staying on top of my diet in Feb and I haven't seen much change in the scale (2 lbs from 1/31 to 3/6), so I'm not weighing myself anymore! I know what I'm doing is a lifestyle change and my clothes are fitting better. I…

Great advice!

Bump. I've gotta stop taking this show at face value. I actually used to believe that was a real scale they use at televised weigh-ins.

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a little mayo and crushed almonds : spread a thin layer of mayo and then sprinkle the crushed almonds on top before baking -- gives the same crunch as toasted breadcrumbs. PS Trader Joe's sells "Just Almond Meal" for all your breading needs :)

Good info, thanks.

Chop the asparagus into 1/2"-1" pcs, lightly steam, then scramble some eggs in the same pan with a little dried thyme and goat cheese -- yum!

I guesstimate my body fat percentage to be 30% and use remaining lean body mass to figure 1 g protein per lb.

Not rush to change tops in the gym locker room so no one gets a view of my mushy belly. In fact, workout in a sports bra without a top over it! I've done it before, but it's been about 15 years.

Looking forward to trying some of these!

Weird. I'm having my coffee right now with Silk Pure Almond and it looks totally normal (I keep looking into my cup to check). I've also used Blue Diamond with no issues. I have however seen that happen with Half and Half that has been frozen and then thawed. Not curdled or bad, but the cream just sits at the top of the…

Brownies, cookies, potato chips -- all things I can't have in the house because I can't stop eating them!