alysnyder Member

I feel best between 135 and 145. When I'm lighter than 135, I feel like I lose muscle and am weaker.

I met my fiance on Match.com. Online dating was the way to go for me, because it gave someone more than just a first impression to get to know me. I loved it. That said, I was pretty slow getting going. One of my favorite things about Match was writing my profile of the person I wanted to be (perhaps not exactly the way…

I think it's better to add more healthy whole foods first, then take away empty processed foods second. Starting with eliminating food groups is much harder than tapering off of processed calories over time. Keep some go-to snacks in the fridge (or office fridge) at all times and snack regularly. Raw green beans, baby…

Agreed.

That's a great question for September when there are tons of veggies in season. I agree with Vorgas - most people overcook their vegetables and kill the flavor. I also thing cooking them as part of the main dish helps; rather than treating them like an unfortunate side dish, look for recipes that cook everything together,…

1. I don't get my money's worth at a buffet. 2. I had to set up a standing desk because I'm too antsy sitting still all day. 3. My list of books to read someday is shrinking, as I plow through them via free library audio books while walking around the neighborhood 4. I've run out of road. I now need to take a much longer…

Love this!

"I love my healthy lifestyle." "If you run, you're a runner." (I like the idea of having this identity as "a runner", something I didn't really think I could ever achieve.) I also like one my fiance said when I told him I didn't want the excellent dinner to go to waste. "It's waste either way." That's been a good one for…

Great job enlisting a family member to help, especially one willing to help you plan your week's meals! In my opinion, your mom's plan sounds pretty high in sugar, and your omelet (assuming light/no cheese with added veggies) sounds like a better balance for the overall day, but I may not understand the whole picture. You…

I can jog a mile. I haven't been able to do that since my knee surgeries when I was 15, and am thrilled that running has become an option in my life again. I started by following this plan: http://www.pincookie.com/couch-to-5k/. I still haven't reached the end of it (5 months later) but the progress is obvious. My first…

When I was really struggling, I made myself a custom alarm on my phone. It was my own voice, reminding me of why I made the choice to get up at this hour, with a favorite song playing in the background. It was long, and I liked the song, so I didn't hit snooze right away, but just let it play. Super cheesy, and incredibly…

No advice to offer, just a note to say hang in there. Even if its not visible yet, you are making more progress than the people who aren't taking any action. Congratulations making the choices that will lead you toward the life you want.