MsGoblin Member

I enjoy Shriver's work. Thanks for the recommendation.

Helpful, thoughtful and kind...we need more of your type around here. Thanks for the validation that things ARE different once your cycles are sporadic or non-existent.

Would like to hear more, but YES.

I agree! Coconut water is the worst! I think I tried it when I was hungover and thought it would help me "detox". I'd rather be hungover.

The worst food calorie-wise were the fajita nachos I had one night after a 60-hour work week. They were delicious, but my stomach was unhappy for a couple of days afterwards. The worst tasting food I've had since starting this program would be a grain dish by Trader Joe's that tasted like feet smell.

Chex Mix, preferably homemade, is my personal crack cocaine...

Burned pizza - That's hysterical!

http://www.junonia.com/ has some quality offerings.

Personal trainers are aware of the proper way to eat, but it's not their specialty. I would suggest a combination of nutritionist and trainer. It sounds like you didn't like the nutritionist you saw - find another! Look for one that specializes in fat loss. Best of luck!

Weight: 214 Calories Per Day: 1270 Days/Amount/Type of Exercise per Week: 3-4 days a week-cardio and strength training Do You Eat Your Exercise Calories Back? Yes, but not all Months Since You Started? 4 months Amount Weight Lost: 18 lbs

I'm of the mindset that there is no magic pill. Additionally, the supplements are not regulated by the FDA, so what's printed on the box may not be exactly what's in the pill. Plus, they're expensive. I am a firm believer in the old-fashioned way - smart food choices and consistent exercise that includes strength training.…

You look too young to be this wise. :smile: Good post!

Good work, everyone! Vancy, the day is young!

Thanks, everyone!

Dear 16 year-old me, Not everyone is going to like you, so stop trying to make it happen. It's okay. Own your beauty and sexuality. Create and observe strong boundaries. Don't answer that personal ad in your 20s. Trust me, he's a piece of *kitten* and having to go to court for an order of protection to get him out of your…

Thanks for the encouragement, Boroko. Kimbers, yes I'm spending at least 50% of my time at the gym lifting. It's exciting to see the results. The trainer emphasizes using hand held weights/body weight rather than machines. Why I spent so much time with machines in the past, I'll never know. Much quicker results this way.…

I burned 420 calories at the gym this morning. And the best part is it's over-and-done with. I can start my day now, rather than spend energy making excuses why I couldn't possibly go to the gym. :smile:

Hi, everyone. Count me in and let's DO this! SW: 249 CW: 226.7 GW: 155

Glazed ham Roasted red potatoes Sugar snap peas Salad Cranberry sauce Lemon coconut cake

Thanks for the support, everyone. I'm taking everyone's advice and have begun to record my measurements. I also downloaded the spreadsheet that was suggested and will begin to use that. I'll report back in a couple months.

Bwwaaahahahahahahaha! ~for the breakfast-with-a-gun photo above.