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I would suspect that you have not had very good teachers. As I stated in my post above, I see all sizes. Most teachers will offer many different options for modifications. Be sure that if you are a beginner, you go to a beginner class - not advanced.

I see all different levels and sizes in my classes. No one cares. If you are in a traditional yoga setting (not a gym), the students are there to develop their own practice and are not concerned about what poses you can or cant do. I just took a class tonight and I could not even tell you what the person 10 inches away…

I can relate as I carry all my weight in my thighs. In addition to diet and lifting, I have seen small improvements in the *look* of my legs by doing the following: 1) Dry brushing (thickens skin, makes cellulite less noticeable; improves lymph flow) 2) Daily inversion. Simple: legs up the wall for 20 minutes a day. Moves…

Totally agree here! My goal is to loose 30 lbs in 6-7 months!!!

Just wanted to say that I think it is wonderful that so many members put so much thought and care into the responses posted. :heart:

I eat the same amount of calories for the day but make sure I have a high protein meal (or smoothie) post workout.

Tandori Naan... yum!

chest :(

I aim for at least 100 grams a day

Creams that claim to reduce cellulite can have a *temporary* effect because they contain caffeine. You can get the same temporary effect by using coffee grinds in the shower as a scrub (great way to reuse grinds). I have found dry brushing has thickened the skin on my legs and makes cellulite less noticeable. I also think…

Thanks for the links, very helpful. Right now, I am on a tight budget. I live at the beach and good farmers markets are limited. I will keep searching.

I use born free eggs - i looked up online: http://www.bornfreeeggs.com/animal-care.php I pay $3 extra for a dozen for these. Is this bogus? I really want to do the right thing here.

I am trying to be more careful in the meat/dairy that I buy for this reason. I was traveling and was in a country that does not use any type of factory farming. The chicken I had for dinner was seen running around that morning. And it tasted completely different. That was eye opening for me. That chicken was able to do…

I really do not have a sweet tooth anymore. Here is how I did it. A few years ago, I started putting on weight for the first time. I was drinking probably 5 cans of soda a day. And lots of sugary snacks. I wanted to give up sodas completely. So, I decided to go cold turkey. Not just giving up soda but no sugar at all - not…

I agree with this. I try to consume between 100-120 grams a day because I am strength training 3x per week. This equates to meat with every meal and usually a protein smoothie (which I love, so I consider it a treat).

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yum, great idea!

Granny Smith Apple w/ peanut butter Brocolli - Florets (Raw) with Marzetti - Otria Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip- Cucumber Dill Feta Grilled Chicken - 2 Tenderloin Pieces Generic - Beef Stir Fry Meat (with soy sauce) Faux Turtles (1 rolo + 2 pretzels, melted)

I agree here. I am only going to weigh once a quarter. I don't even own a scale. It is all about how my clothes fit and inches lost. I decided on this because the first month I had lost no pounds, but clothes were looser.

Vitamin C and MSM

I agree with the comment above about you not eating enough and losing water weight initially. Don't be a slave to the scale.

thanks everyone, that's helps a lot!

mine is open Edit to add: I usually use the tool to plan my meals in advance and then update actuals.

Totally agree. "True" Yoga is SOOOO much more.

Mine is public - since I joined last month. I am really not worried about what people think about what I eat - I am doing the best I can. Why do I have it public then? Well, I like to view other's diaries to get ideas of new foods or combinations to try. I really appreciate when others have their diaries public. So I feel…

Totally quick - and I just love canned tomatoes. 1 can of fire roasted tomatoes, 1/2 cup birdseye southwestern style rice and about a table spoon of taco or any mexican type seasoning. I eat it like a chunky soup. Yum. If I need to get my protein up, I add about a half cup of shredded chicken.

Rice or Oatmeal help keep me full

yoga!

Awesome thread! A month in, the scale is not budging... but today someone noticed for the first time that I was loosing weight. yeah!!!

Looks like you have a lot of processed food. Go for quality.