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I've recently been diagnosed with a TON of food allergies. I am trying desperately to avoid the foods on my list, but its so long I'm having a really hard time. I like doing a protein shake in the AM because I pretty much hate breakfast food, but am having a hard time finding one that I can have that isn't hideous.…

I've recently been diagnosed with a TON of food allergies. I am trying desperately to avoid the foods on my list, but its so long I'm having a really hard time. I like doing a protein shake in the AM because I pretty much hate breakfast food, but am having a hard time finding one that I can have that isn't hideous.…

Thanks for all the help ladies!!!!

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I measure with my bra on. I measure around the fullest part of my breast. then measure right below your breast, where the bottom of the bra sits. I measure both very snugly, not so tight I can't breath, but snug. The number on your ribs is your band size. If it is an odd number, since you are losing weight go down to the…

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I have an Elomi purchased at Nordstroms for about $70. It is fantastic! Supports very well without having that feeling of constriction like you cant breathe! I think it was well worth the $$ spent.

Did you have a high protein snack about 1.5 before Zumba? this helps immensely.

Yes! But, when you buy organic meat there isn't one of those disgusting things!

I'm a throw awayer! Everytime my mother visits she dumpster dives through my trash and takes things home with her. About 5 years ago I bought a box set of movies at walmart for like $3 and it was the movies famous African American actors did before they were stars. It featured Denzel Washington, James Earl Jones and Louis…

My husband and I agreed that most of these paintings had better technique and depth and were more interesting and visually appealing that what we recently saw in two of our local art museums. So either you are the best artist on the planet...or our art museums suck! LOL But, seriously, they are very good!

I tried to make the black bean brownies once and they turned out HORRIBLE...I wonder what you did different to not think they were truly the most disgusting thing EVER!???? But, I love No Pudge!!!

before I became plagued by horrendous heartburn... my favorite thing in the world was sliced cucumbers, tomatoes and onions marinated and refrigerated for a bit. YUMM!

I tried it. The food is made with tilapia protein...so everything tastes like fish. It was disgusting!

What about "No Pudge" Brownies? Very delicious...much lower in cals/fat/etc...

Aaah the water debate! LOL Some people say if you drink fluids that are not water then your kidneys have to work hard to strip out everything to get to the water...my personal belief is that fluids hydrate you. Period. Some do a better job....of course. I have started adding just ONE crystal light packet to 64 oz of…

I was on it for quite a while. I gained weight, had depression, mood swings..but I had no period...so that part I liked! LOL But they tell you it can take a year after you've been on it to have cycles again....FAIL. I missed one shot and ba bam I was pregnant! So make sure when you come off you have a back up plan!…

Try beginning each day with a minimum of 30 grams of protein. And get 80-120 grams of protein per day. This will help. Also, use the rule of 10...when looking at a food label take carbs-fiber and subtract from protein..if the result is over 10..don't eat it!

We did one for a month (bought a groupon). It was fun, it was exhausting! I really enjoyed it...but it was HARD! Prepare to work your tushie off! And don't be surprised if you want to or actually vomit!

I think the Leslie Sansone dvds are a great beginner series and they aren't too expensive.

Agreed....but even after just a month of healthy eating expect your tastes to have changed...and to not enjoy some of your old favorites as much! Which is momentarily depressing..then AWESOME! I wanted to be "bad" and bought a bag of doritos...I ate two and threw the bag away because they were disgusting to me..I couldn't…

add me! No one can have too much support!!!!!

I would hardly call that obsessed...it sounds like motivated and dedicated to me. Sometimes the hardest thing to overcome with weightloss is our family! Tell them nicely what your goal is and how you plan to reach it and ask for them to respect your dedication and motivation! Or, just tell them to suck it! LOL

I stopped using olive oil and am using low sodium tomato juice now! It adds flavor to my meal with out any extra fat! But, yes I include that in my calorie counts!

Agreed. Eat dinner and move on for today. Do better tomorrow. It's not the end of the world!

feel free to add me! We all need support!!!

not all pasta sauces have a lot of sodium. If you look you can find some with as few as 25 mg per serving!

lol! I just posted one that is amazing! Here it is: Strawberry Protein Shake...It's amazing!! 1 Premium Nutrition High Protein Vanilla Shake 11oz 2 fresh strawberries 1/2 cup Arctic Zero Strawberry Banana ice cream Put ingredients in blender and enjoy! Only 213 calories, 3 fat grams, 17 carbs, 3 fiber, and 34 g…

I was the same way!!!!! I'd never eat until after 2pm..and then..it was ON! I did the 17 day diet and in this book Dr. Mike says to wake up and drink a cup of hot water with lemon in it. Then eat breakfast... let me tell you...it wasn't easy for the first few days..but now I wake up with my stomach growling! Get atleast 30…

I totally understand! I am 6 feet tall and have a large frame, so yes..I'll always weigh more than petite 5' tall women...but my problem has always been the opposite as yours! I went to weight watchers and they told me my goal weight was 130..I laughed! There's just no way!!! I don't even WANT to be 130!!!! As far as being…