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I consider babysitting a real job. I started when I was 11 babysitting for the neighbor's kid. I babysat pretty much every weekend night and many weeknights until I was 17 and most of the kids I'd been babysitting for had grown too old to need me. At 18, I started working as a cashier in Pamida, but I made less per week…

Not always true. I ate under 1000 calories per day for over 10 years. I only gained weight. I kept trying to eat less because that was what the doctors told me to do when I asked them how to lose weight. At my lowest calorie level, I was eating 2 x a week. I would have one evening meal of a cup of mashed potatoes and a…

I weighed 180# and only ate about 1000 calories per week. And I was gaining weight. I've since learned a lot more about how my body works. For me, it is not as simple as burning more calories than I eat. For me, it is all about what types of food I eat. I have to eat gluten free. I have to eat sugar free. Those two are…

Men lose easier. This is the case for every couple I know that has tried to lose weight. It is incredibly frustrating for the woman in the relationship, but it is what it is. Stay focused on YOUR progress! You are doing FANTASTIC!!!

I'm sensitive to milk protein and soy. I use Jay Robb Egg White protein. It smells good. I couldn't tell you how good it is in just water, but it is good in smoothies. Good luck!

I've read that certain foods can create an opiate response in the brain for some people. Creating both a physical and mental addiction similar to any other drug. I looked into going a few years ago when I was really struggling with my eating habits and certain foods, but with small children, there weren't any convenient…

If you are losing weight doing what you are doing, then you will get skinny. You can be skinny and unhealthy though. What a person should eat to feel truly healthy depends on the person. I'm sensitive to gluten, dairy, sugar and nightshades (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant and peppers are the majority)... so for me to feel…

I cooked that and it actually tasted good.

I got my fitbit in April or May of last year and haven't gone a day without it since. I love how easy it is to use with this program. I love that it is small and clips to anything. I love that it pushes me to do flights of stairs as well as steps because I have to get my badges every day. I love that it tracks my sleep. I…

My naturopath told me that when our bodies are sensitive to foods, they can affect the opiate centers in our brains and cause a very real addiction, with subsequent cravings. I have a gluten and sugar sensitivity and I crave both of these very intensely and almost constantly. The longer I go without these foods, the less…

Have you been good about measuring? When I'm doing more exercise, I get hungrier and when I'm not great about measuring, my portion sizes can get larger. Even if just by a little bit, it can still cause issues. How do your clothes fit? Are they fitting better, worse, or no change? Maybe you are just adding muscle? But…

I really enjoyed spinning and I'm 100 pounds overweight. A great, motivating workout! No need to be afraid - the instructors I had were all very helpful with getting the bike set up right and encouraging me to go at my own pace. You go to exertion levels and by doc's orders I'm not allowed to push it as far as the…

- Feet freak me out. I got a tattoo on one of mine and would love to get one on the other so I can tolerate looking at it. - I'm always hot. I wear shorts practically all year. I get tired of the question: "Aren't you cold?" No. If I were, I'd wear more clothes. I get heat stroke easily so I sometimes run away from people…

My favorite is to dice them and then steam until squishy. Then I add a smidge of olive oil and diced chicken breasts (about 4 breasts per large sweet potato) and garlic pepper and cook on med-high heat until the chicken is cooked through. YUM!

Even if she does seek treatment for you - one day wherever and they'll know you aren't anorexic. I hope that list of symptoms helps her to see that you are just feeling good and enjoying the workout! I often workout 2-4 hours in one day. I enjoy it. And then I get to eat more food. Much better than starving all day and…

I don't think you can lose that much that fast - especially as close to goal as you are. Even if you starve yourself you won't lose that much because your body will go into starvation mode and hang on to every calorie you put in. Not to mention the fact that as soon as you started eating again, you'd gain it all right back…

How much you eat, what you eat, how much water you drink - these all play into it. Plus, if you aren't doing a weights workout - then start! The more muscle you have, the faster you'll lose weight in the long run as muscle burns calories even at rest. I was watching my calories and never going over and doing an hour of…

You hear people say that you just need to eat fewer calories. But, for me, this isn't true. If my 1600 calories consist of pizza and ice cream, I will not lose as fast as if my 1600 calories consist of lean meats, fruits, veggies, nuts and complex carbs. In fact, quite often I will gain instead. If I stick with lean meats,…

Nuts are an easy food to bring along with you when you have long days out and about. Higher in calories, but containing protein and healthy fats - they are a great snack that most overlook because of the calorie content. I use these on days when I know I'll be out and about without many opportunities to sit down and…

I don't know what the gurus say, and I may be doing it wrong, but I get up around 6:30 and eat a thing of string cheese and then make lunches for everyone that needs one that day and make breakfast for the kids. At 7:30, I do my first workout with my husband before he goes to work. At 8:30 I make breakfast for myself. If I…

I agree with the previous poster. You need veggies and fruits and nuts - the variety makes sure that you get all of the nutrients that your body needs to stay healthy. Besides, for me... when I get bored with the foods I'm eating, that's when I'm more likely to binge.

When we visit relatives it is for a week or more at a time. Bringing my own food is not an option. Neither is considering it a cheat day. Luckily I do have understanding relatives, so what we do is sit down and make a menu when we arrive. Then we go shopping together and when they allow it, I pay for some of the groceries.…

You've taken the first step to stopping that cycle. You should be proud of that!! Now just take the next step and do what you need to do tomorrow. Then you can do the next day. One day at a time and you'll be back down to where you were before. Of course, all of those hormones with fertility drugs can also help you put on…

I wore an 8 in high school and college... but now I think a 10 would be more reasonable... I was a little too skinny then (though I thought I was fat and gigantic at the time).

I would hope they would be well versed in all diets. But if not, I'm sure there are some that specialize in the type of diet you are looking for. I have no experience myself, so I'm just guessing. I have also considered one but been hesitant due to my restricted diet of no gluten, dairy, nightshades or sugar. But, if I…

I have the opposite problem. I can't go out when it's too hot outside because I get heat stroke super easy if it's over 80. Since I live in TX now, that's about 9 mos out of the year. What I do are videos and the gym. Some of the videos I have are P90X and a few of the Biggest Loser videos as well as some yoga and pilates.…

I don't know yet because I'm still trying to lose. But, I do know that I'm more even emotionally when I'm working out consistently. I'm in a better mood and therefore my temper doesn't get out of control as often. Something else that worked even better for my mood swings and energy levels was getting rid of gluten and…

A friend of mine did this. 500 calories per day for 15 days while getting the injections - with a very restricted list of foods you can eat for those 500 calories. She wasn't hungry at all - said her body used her own fat for calories... I don't know about that... seems to me there would be some muscle lost as well. She…

Hormones can screw up weight loss big time!! I did 30 weeks of working out and eating healthy and lost NOTHING. I gave up. I saw no point to trying when I could work that hard and NOTHING. Then I found out my thyroid had issues and my adrenal was stressed and my hormones were all messed up. Once I started treating that, I…

I can see the difference - you're stomach is getting flatter!! Way to go! Keep up the great work!!