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  • Enjoy every minute of it :)
    in so...this is awkward Comment by lraien December 2013
  • Wave
    in Kiss, Lick, bite, shake hands, wave Comment by lraien November 2013
  • I love mine. It is super helpful and helped me realize my guesstimates were WAY off.
    in Food Scale Comment by lraien November 2013
  • If you were legitimately overweight and like 40 pounds heavier than when you got together, I would say he had a valid point but what you've described just sounds like a tool. You're better off ending it now.
    in My Boyfriend thinks I'm Fat Comment by lraien August 2013
  • Do you want to, and can you afford to, do it for the rest of your life? If not, can you easily transition from it to doing something that can be done the rest of your life? In my experience EVERYTHING out there works -- it's just that I eventually get so sick of it and go back to the old ways. I like the QUICK but I can…
    in Anyone tried HERBALIFE? Comment by lraien August 2013
  • Go Pack Go!
    in Any sports fans? Comment by lraien July 2013
  • An entire bag of honey barbecue cheetos -- assuming I could actually find some in a store somewhere.... I think they stopped making them
    in If calories didn't count... Comment by lraien July 2013
  • Mike's Mix
    in Which protein shake brand are you using? Comment by lraien July 2013
  • A woman sat down on a bench in the lobby of the restaurant I work at on the weekends. She proceeded to pull off both of her shoes and pick all the dead skin off the bottom of her feet for a good 20 minutes while carrying on a conversation her husband and in-laws. After she finished the peeling, she started running her…
    in People are strange. Comment by lraien July 2013
  • I use this recipe and just switch a bag of uncooked black beans for refried beans. I have modified the recipe a little bit. I add chicken boullion powder to basically make it 9 cups of chicken broth rather than water and I cut the salt down to 2 tsp total. If I don't have a jalapeno laying around, I'll squeeze in a bit of…
    in Your favourite black bean recipes Comment by lraien June 2013
  • I don't understand why there are boycotts and backlash if someone says something against anyone relatively "thick" but it's okay to rip thin women to shreds and label them as unhealthy, etc. Women are seriously their own worst enemies I think.... it's not the men doing this...
    in Miss USA too skiny? or Not? What do you guys think? Comment by lraien June 2013
  • I don't think anything that is a "real" food is bad for you - portion/moderation is the only thing I think you need to consider. If I'm eating something that is higher calorie to begin with (tacos) then I'll skip sprinkling cheese on it because I'm already getting plenty of flavor, etc. and it isn't needed - it's just…
    in Cheese and weight loss Comment by lraien June 2013
  • socks with sandals -- or socks with mules summer shoes should NOT have socks worn with them!
    in Fashion Peeves and Faux Paux, What's yours? Comment by lraien June 2013
  • Go buy yourself a few boxes of Saran Wrap and have a friend wrap you tight. Maybe you even can find a coupon and sweat off some water weight for only $1.49.....
    in It works! Body wraps Comment by lraien June 2013
  • If I'm going to go out to eat and spend the money, I'm going to eat/order what I want. However, I try to be mindful and slow in my consumption - drink lots of water, eat slowly and listen to myself when I'm full. Typically this means I end up taking half of the meal home and either eating it for lunch the next day or…
    in Applebee's Entrées Under 550 Calories Comment by lraien June 2013
  • My husband used to be very unsupportive. He'd make comments about "eating with the family" or critique what I was doing. He'd get irritated if he cooked something horrible and I declined to eat it. One day I got sick of it and called him out and told him he wanted me fat because it made him feel more secure. I told him I…
    in Significant other's thoughts on your weight loss Comment by lraien June 2013
  • 5'4" and my "ideal" goal is 120 -- however, if I can get to 145 I will be at a place where I feel good in clothes and I definitely won't be disappointed. I've crash dieted myself to that place before and been happy with it. So right now, I want to lose another 30-55 pounds. Since I'm actually doing it the right way, I…
    in 5'3 - 5'5 women Whats your goal? Comment by lraien June 2013
  • I'm not big on legislating anything that doesn't absolutely need to be and I'm in agreement that more often than not, it's symbolic bs so someone can pat themselves on the back, have a ribbon cutting ceremony or a nice blurb for their re-election pamphlet --- all that being said, I certainly appreciate the companies that…
    in Restaurants with NO nutritional facts Comment by lraien May 2013
  • I went with the S3. Now that the S4 is out, it was only like $40 at Costco with my upgrade. I chose it more because it syncs with my fitbit though. It works fine with MFP but it's my first smart phone so I have nothing to compare it to. My motivation was the fitbit syncing.
    in Success with using MFP on your cell phone? Comment by lraien May 2013
  • Funniest thread ever - especially since I just read the other one :)
    in 'No, I don't date THOSE guys' Comment by lraien May 2013
  • Zone chocolate mint bars do it for me. I buy the Target/Market Pantry version. High protein, basically a meal replacement or snack and tastes practically like a candy bar. My other suggestion would be one or two andes mints or a couple jelly beans. You have to be able to count them out and put them away though - handfuls…
    in Ideas for healthy cheat foods Comment by lraien April 2013
  • That's the standard. It's even in commercials. The dad at the breakfast table can be pudgy and balding but the mom (even if she's rocking mom clothes and a mom haircut) will still have abs you could bounce a quarter off of and be a size 4. It does seem to be a pretty accurate reflection of real life though. I have known…
    in No, I'm not a feminist Comment by lraien April 2013
  • Take one or two days a week and cook ahead. Grill a few chicken breasts or throw them in the oven and then divvy up a little you can pair with some teriyaki sauce and brown rice on Monday - a Caesar salad Tuesday or Wednesday - Make a healthy quiche or something and split that up over Sunday and Tuesday -- something to…
    in meal ideas? Comment by lraien April 2013
  • I agree with those who said lose weight for yourself - not for anyone else. Nothing ever sticks if you are only doing it because you have to or someone else wants you to. Oh - and I'd be willing to be if you did get to a point where you felt healthier and more confident in yourself, he'd be the one getting kicked to the…
    in Dumped because I am fat...what do you think? Comment by lraien April 2013
  • I chose my own goals - because I wanted my protein upped - and put my daily goal at 1350. I'm down 17 pounds in 8 weeks and have continued to lose. Sometimes I go over the 1350 - don't think I've ever been over 1500 in a day - but even when I go over, I've never gone over my "allowed" because it's never been higher than…
    in Can someone help the newbie? :) Comment by lraien March 2013
  • Mike's Mix - you can find them on Facebook or at mikesmixrecoverydrink.com I just use the plain whey in my frozen berries vitamix morning blend but they have some flavored options as well. Nutrition Facts: Amount Per Serving Serving Size: 1 scoop (28 grams) Servings Per Container: 60 Calories: 114 Calories from fat: 13…
    in Protein Powder Comment by lraien March 2013
  • My daughter complained actually. She said "mom, I don't like that your butt is getting smaller. It's not as comfy to lean on."
    in The amusement i feel! when i see number down! Comment by lraien March 2013
  • some fabulous knee high boots that I won't hide under pants. :) Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter
    in When I get to my goal, I'm going to buy a __________!!! Comment by lraien March 2013
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