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The fact is, most likely people will notice. They may or may not tell you they notice, but they will notice. Try to understand that you have no control over what they notice or think about you and stop stressing about it. Put that energy into creating new habits that will get you on the path to a healthier you. Find your…

I have a few WHY's: My husband has rheumatoid arthritis. At some point I will need to be strong and fit for him. My physical appearance doesn't line up with who I am as a person (similar to the OP's WHY). I'm tired of being tired. I'm tired of being weak. And my vanity reason - clothes. I really hate "fat" clothes.

Keep it simple. I buy 3 lb of chicken breast, some canned tuna in water and a frozen wild-caught salmon filet, some sweet potatoes, spaghetti squash, baby carrots, a couple of salad mixes, some apples and bananas, a loaf of high fiber, whole grain bread, frozen broccoli, eggs, cheese and milk. I keep my pantry stocked with…

Way to go, Paul! I'm so impressed that you did a 5K less than 3 months after starting this journey. Regardless of whether you walked or ran, that is an amazing accomplishment! I have no doubt you will achieve your 100 lb goal this year. You are an inspiration!

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The vegan mayo in the post above is good. You can also substitute mashed, ripe avocado and a little lemon juice for mayo. The flavor isn't the same but it gives you the creamy texture and the fat in avocado is good for you. Just keep it within your calories for the day.

I'm in! I just sent you a friend request. I feel exactly the same way. I'll mess around long enough in the morning that it's too late to go and when I go in the evening I can't sleep so there's another excuse! Once I get there, I'm good.

Keep in mind this is a lifetime journey and not a race. Watch your calories and be as active as you can be. Build strength and do more week over week. Don't criticize yourself or beat yourself up for past choices or if you happen to backslide a little (or a lot). Be 100% honest with your logging. Reach out for help when…

I can't offer any help for weight loss with this lifestyle because I'm not vegan but my son used to date a girl who was and this site had some great recipes. http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/recipes I cooked several recipes from the site and they were always very tasty and fairly easy to prepare as well. You can upload the…

I live 3.5 miles from work so 2 months ago, while rehab'ing from knee surgery, I started riding my bike to and from work every day. With traffic and lights, it only takes me about 3 minutes more than driving so it doesn't really require that much more time from my day. On the weekends I make time to take a walk with friend…

It would be nice if our spouses wanted to follow the same guidelines we do to be healthy and lose weight but many do not and / or will not. The bottom line is that we are each responsible for our own choices. Things I would try: Ask him to reduce the number of times per week you eat out by 50% Ask him to choose restaurants…

1/2 c yogurt, 1/2 c old fashioned oats, 1/2 c almond milk, 1/2 c berries, 2T chia seeds, add your favorite sweetener to taste. Mix together and let sit in the fridge overnight.

I suggest eating more calories. You're only eating 1200 or less, burning 150-200 with exercise and as a mother of twins you are probably burning more than you think just taking care of them. Your body needs a certain amount to function, depending on your current size and normal activities. You should google TDEE and…

I live in Windsor, Colorado - about 20 miles from the foothills of the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains. It's a small town; a bedroom community to 3 larger cities on 3 sides of us. Within 20 miles or so we have 4 hospitals, 4 colleges / universities, 8+ movie theaters and 7 Walmarts! It's a great place to live with no…

You didn't fail. Do you still have calories to eat today? Make choices that keep you within your daily goal. If you are already over, you can make it by reducing your intake over the next 4 days by 100 calories or so. It's a long term journey. Take it a day at a time and make adjustments as you go. Completely depriving…

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Depending on your activity level, your calorie goal may be too low. MFP basically uses a 'cookie cutter' approach to assigning calorie goals. Have you calculated your TDEE (google TDEE for an on line calculator)? My TDEE is 2200, so I eat at a deficit to that and lose weight. Most days I try to eat around 1700-1800…

It's a daily, sometimes hourly, sometimes even minute to minute decision to just do it. The bottom line is it's your body, your life and your choice. You can get support, information, encouragement, even a good lecture when you need it from people on this site but the decision is still yours. I'm preaching to myself here…

You didn't say it had to be healthy sooooo.......Peel and half a vidalia onion, crosswise. Cut the ends off just enough so that they sit level when set on the cut ends. Scoop out about an inch and a half from the middle, about a half inch or so deep. Place a tablespoon of butter and a beef boullion cube in the hole. Wrap…

If you want to continue the college vices that have put the weight on, then you'll have to move more to compensate for the extra calories you're consuming. It's as simple as that - either eat / drink less calories or move more.

I make a bean soup that is fast and easy and has about 200 calories per serving so you could easily add a protein and salad or other side and some bread and still be under 500 calories: Diced onion, bell peppers, carrrots, celery - 1/2c -1 c of each. Add a jalapeno if you like a little heat 1 - 15 oz can each, drained and…

I agree with your husband. Relax while you're on vacation. A vacation is a break from the every day routine of work, kids' schedules, our schedules, housework AND dieting! When you come back from vacation you get right back into all of the other routines. Menu planning and logging should be one of those routines you get…

You are very pretty. Your hair makes you appear extremely young (teenage). I would suggest that you go to a good hair stylist and get a flattering cut that makes you appear more professional and mature. How do you present yourself? Do you shy away when people approach you or do you look them in the eye and speak with…

Thomas Triple Health English Muffin, one egg, 2 oz ham, 1 slice of Sargento Ultra Thin cheese of your choice. I make the sandwich at home and heat it in the microwave at work for about 45 seconds. About 250 calories and 18 gr of protein.

When you have so little to lose, 1/2 pound a week is a good rate of loss. It just takes patience. You don't say how tall you are, but 107 pounds is pretty small unless you're 5'3" or shorter.

I was the 'good girl' of the family and I had a cousin who was 6 weeks younger than me who had a pretty crappy home life and 'acted out' quite often. We spent much of our childhood together and now consider each other sisters (we're 51 now). My parents didn't like the way she acted and worried about her influence on me but…

I like it in soups as well as mixed into a salad. It's more flavorful than spinach, with a slightly peppery taste. I would tend to use it as a substitute for kale rather than spinach.

I am also a stress eater and have gone off course many times. DO NOT GIVE UP! I don't believe we can be addicted to food in the same way we can be addicted to drugs, but I believe we can be addicted to the act of eating as a comfort. Recovering addicts live by 'just for today...' So just for today, what can you do to take…

I didn't notice so much of a gap between plus and regular sized clothes but just trying on one size of several different items in a department store is frustrating because there's so much difference between brands, and sometimes even within the same brand. I bought 3 different styles of Levi's for work a couple of months…

This. And almost every other line from The Princess Bride.