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You look awesome :) And that is really encouraging, so thanks for posting!!

I definitely think you can lose weight by eating smaller portions of "unhealthy" food, but to me, it's hard to do because I always feel hungry. By eating more nutrient dense food, I can feel satisfied and still lose weight. For me, I know balance is key - I have to eat right most of the time, but if I felt like I could…

My foot randomly falls asleep after about 2.5 miles, which is kind of scary. I'm already very clumsy, so I don't need anything making it worse!! It usually fixes itself after a while. I have NO idea what causes it.

"If you want it, you'll find a way. If not, you'll find an excuse."

It depends on WHY you said you were "active." If you said you were active because you work out however many times a week, then you do not count your exercise calories. If you said you were active because you tend to be up and about throughout the day, walking arond a lot, and THEN you exercise on top of that, then you do…

Just wanted to jump in with a recommendation for that Santa Fe Chicken. I've made that same exact recipe a few times (I think it's from Skinnytaste.com, if I'm not mistaken) and it is excellent! One cup is definitely a sizeable and filling portion and I like to put it over rice. I think you'll find a lot of good recipes on…

That is such a good idea...I have no idea why it never occurred to me! I love making smoothies with bananas, so frozen bananas would be nice to have. I think the most annoying fruit/vegetable (not sure) are avocados!!! While they do last for a while in their shell, once you slice into them, they go bad so quickly. Yuck.

Really interesting article! I liken it to French people, who eat a lot of white bread, cheese and regularly drink wine, and still tend to be thinner than most Americans. No one is arguing that this diet is better for you from a nutritional standpoint, but it is interesting when you consider how many people are looking for…

I was afraid you'd say that! I am kind of hesitant to do that because I'm paranoid about getting raw chicken germs all over everything, but I guess that is probably the best way to get an accurate measure.

The only things that bother me are things that directly affect my workouts. If you want to come in, wear makeup and barely workout, I really do not care, and I don't understand why anyone would. BUT, if you take like 5 different sets of weights and set them on the floor near you just so you have them when you need them, I…

Oh and also - thanks for sharing your story! It can be easy to get too focused on eating less and forget that food serves a really important function :)

I like doing cardio first, too, but apparently it is a bit safer to lift before cardio. Your body may be too tired to life safely if you do your cardio first. (This is just what someone else told me in these forums). I also think the theory is that you will be able to lift more, therefore getting more benefit from the…

You say you're not comfortable with your weight right now, so I definitely think you should continue toward your goal! I'm sure that he will find you very attractive when you're toned and lean from working out and eating right :)

Oooh whether they're obese or not, nothing bothers me more than someone saying "OMG THAT IS SO BAD FOR YOU" after I've already eaten it. Like, thank you...it's been eaten, nothing I can do about it now, so why don't you not shame me for it!! When I was 16, I worked in a retail store and I was SUPER active and thin. I went…

Wow that sounds terrible. Even though I know how hard it is to ignore something that a loved one says about you (especially when it's constant), that's what you need to do here. 50 pounds in two months is A LOT. You need to do what you know is right for you and eventually the results will speak for themselves. These…

[/quote] At some point, our own health has to be important enough to force us to be willing to change, and I'm sorry but patting someone on the back and commiserating about hating vegetables doesn't exactly seem like a step in the right direction. It is much better to simply suck it up and start eating them. Hell, I love…

Way to go!! Getting started is the hardest part, so you're well on your way. Next time you feel like stress-eating, or eating something you shouldn't, remember how amazing you felt when you resisted temptation! It's definitely hard to do, so remembering how good you'll feel if you don't cave will help :)

I used to think I didn't like a lot of veggies, but now I'm hard pressed to find one I don't like! I definitely agree with finding different ways to cook them (and I usually prefer roasted, like many others have said). I add some parmesan cheese on top of mine and that helps the taste :) I also think you should try to find…

Your BMR is the number of calories your body would just to function properly. Like if you laid in bed all day, your body would still need calories just to perform its internal functions. So you need to eat above your BMR. What you need to eat less than is your TDEE. I feel like you're mixing up your methods, though. If you…

I think introducing strength training could really help you break out of your plateau. I wouldn't drastically reduce your calories if you felt tired and hungry from not eating enough. Also, have you re-calculated your calorie needs to reflect your new weight? It sucks, but the less you weigh, the fewer calories you can eat.

I've read this article too and it's definitely interesting to think about. I think when I'm first starting to be very conscious of my choices, it's best for me to abstain. If I order fries with the intention of only eating a few, I will inevitably finish whatever is served to me. I usually don't really think about…

I agree with this! But I am kind of a jealous person, I've realized. If my boyfriend allowed a girl to believe that he was interested in her, I would probably literally explode with rage.

This is really interesting. I always assumed it was better to slow down on hills, too. I'll definitely have to try switching things around now.

So funny - I'm about to do the opposite. I'm from Ohio (live here currently) will soon be moving to OKC.

That's awesome!! And PS - if your profile pic is any indication, you're definitely gorgeous and have a great figure. Enjoy your accomplishments :)

I eat out a lot too...it's pretty easy to eat healthy when I cook because I am not faced with endless fatty and calorific alternatives that sound AMAZING, but eating out is definitely a challenge! I also think that learning how to not eat the whole thing can help. I have this like compulsion to finish everything on my…

I am the SAME way!! For me, the trick has been changing how I think about food. I try not to see healthier options as inferior. Instead of thinking "ugh I'm going to order a salad even though I really want that alfredo!" I think, "look at these delicious salad options with so many fresh and delicious ingredients!" You…

Haha the way you said this made me giggle...like sex and nachos are just a classic combo :tongue: I normally notice myself craving sweets which I really NEVER crave. When I find myself searching the cupboards for something sweet, I know it's going to be that time...

I agree with this approach. I can't believe that anyone would be that rude, and I love hearing that the trainer asked that person to leave. If it was me that someone made that comment about, I probably wouldn't want people to dwell on it, but I definitely think a nice, generic word of encouragement (like the one suggested…

Well then I need to figure out how to get my head out of the way!! Slowly but surely, it's getting easier and easier...