CMansager

This isn't about "wedding police" it's about "wedding etiquette" that is still valid. People's feelings haven't changed because it's 2013. Stipulations that should be put on someone's wedding day should not be wiggle room to be directly rude. This is especially true in the reasons that we invite people to our wedding-…

You said, 1) LOTS of protein (i find baking chicken, without seasonings, is best since its low calorie) - about 8-10 oz./day. I agree with lots of protein. However, plant-based protein like the grain quinoa, organic peanut butter, and snacking on edamame are better for the body than animal-based proteins, like chicken and…

Since you stated that you are interested in the "diplomatic minefield," I am going to echo the people that said you cannot ignore the partners of people who are: married, engaged, living together. Ever. The person who responded to your invite, likely did NOT miss the single invitation. Her response, "We'd love to come" if…

WOW! That fish is huge, and you stuck your hand in its mouth?! .... j(JUST KIDDING!) ---Seriously? TERRIFIC job! If I ever want to cheat? I'll come back here and look at your before and afters. *Applause!*

1. Sleep needed. I need to have 7 hours of sleep. I know people that need 3, and people that need 10 hours. I gauge my "need" on feeling completely rested after 7 hours, and that is the amount of time that my body naturally wakes itself up (with no alarms) 2. Insomnia: Was a chronic sufferer. These help: 1)Do not ingest…

The scale that I was told is: 1g of protein for half your body weight. So, if you weigh 150 lbs. You'd need 75g protein. I was also told that was "too much," but I've never heard the 1g:1lb ration that this trainer suggests. Is this trainer a nutritionist or dietician of some kind as well? (curious) Where is your trainer…

I agree that breastfeeding probably changes "caloric intake." I'm chiming in for a different part of your post: People hear this all the time. "Muscle weighs more than fat." No. It doesn't. Muscle and fat looks different on the body, but whether it is one or the other doesn't change the numbers on the scale. Working out…

Hi! I am a vegetarian, too. I didn't see you mention it, but I swear by the quinoa (pronounced: Keen-wah) grain for my plant-based complete protein. It is one of the most protein rich foods we can eat, as well as having all nine essential amino acids. I already knew that, but found this link for you. (below) It provides…

Sorry to hear that your first day went badly. I forgot where I heard or read this thought, but it really helps me. It read, "Instead of thinking, "I want that, but I can't have it." Think to yourself, "I CAN have that, but I don't WANT it" That way, you are changing deprivation thinking into empowerment and "choice"…

I read somewhere that sea salt attacks the same part of the brain where chocolate cravings lurk. Therefore, if you add sea salt (not just regular table salt) that should quell your chocolate cravings in the brain. That will have no impact on emotional desires, mouth feel for chocolate, or emotionally eating chocolate. I…