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Isn't that the truth! I feel like we all get so caught up sometimes in the end goal, thinking we'll be happy then, but we should be making ourselves happy everyday!

Could be worse. I used to be hooked on Monster, the energy drink. Those things are really bad for you, although I did lose 35lbs while still drinking them, so it's not like they were stopping me from losing. Now, though, I just have a cup of coffee first thing in the morning and it does the trick most days. You can still…

I agree, you should open up your diary. 1350 is low, but there are lots of ways to manage it without just eating a salad.

I'm looking for friends, too, so feel free to add me! I'm Jordan, I'm 21. I'm 5'10", my highest weight was 185, then I got down to 151, went back up to almost 170 and now I'm right around 162. I log in nearly everyday.

Depends on how much you like honey, since I think that it has the more distinct flavor of the two, whereas agave nectar, depending on what kind you get, can pretty much just taste like brown sugar.

If they're ordering from chains, you could try asking earlier in the day what they're thinking of getting and then do a bit of research on their menu. Any restaurant chain will have their nutrition info online, so you can find the healthier options and request to have those.

Maybe you could talk to the instructor about it? I mean, they're not doctors or anything, but maybe they might have some idea of how you can alter what you're doing so it doesn't hurt, or perhaps your form is slightly off and that's what causing the pain, which is something they could definitely help with. Yoga should…

Wow. I might have to check these out. Amazing results!

Thanks guys, I feel much better having worked out.

I want to feel really good about myself, I want to look good, I want to be strong and sexy. I think that helped. Just tied my shoes, and I'm off!

My boyfriend gave me a hard time about how obsessed I was for the first 6-8 months, but it makes me crazy sometimes when he says that he is keeping track in his head but refuses to log it :grumble: I'm not convinced that a person can really keep track in their head without forgetting some things. To each their own, I…

a baked potato with cottage cheese only comes in at around 200-225 cals... I took a peek at your diary... You have more than that left for the day. What gives?

Swimming, elliptical, and bike are the typical go-to cardio exercises for injured knees.

I would go to your doctor with this one.. I've never been pregnant, but I have a close friend who is due early next month, and because she was not very active to begin with her doctor recommended that she just try to walk as much as possible. From what I understand, high-intensity exercise(such as running) while pregnant…

I hope to do one next year, my mom and step dad did one this year, and if they can kick it's butt then I can, too! I don't know that it's really all that difficult.. I mean, you may be sore afterwards, but it's definitely doable if you're in decent-but-not-amazing shape.

I wouldn't say that I've ever really been considered "fat" either. Just never all that fit. My boyfriend is tired of me talking about it, he thinks I'm too negative about myself, but I just don't know how to start feeling better about myself :embarassed:

Actually, you are in fact making excuses. If it's important to you, you'll do it, whether or not you find it to be "boring". Find exercises you enjoy doing. Does your gym offer classes? Spin class, zumba, kick boxing, etc. That way you're doing a variety of different things, so you don't get bored, and there are lots of…

I also have done the running in place thing, as well as fake jump roping. I just pretend like I'm jump roping, just without the rope. And about three times a week I'll do a body weight circuit afterwards. And I also usually do it while watching a tv show.

I'm also 5'10" and my goal weight is 140-145lbs. My highest weight when I started here almost two years ago was 185lbs. I lost 35 last year but when the holiday season rolled around I slowly started losing control of it and ended up gaining 20 back as of this summer. Now I'm back on track, down to 160-ish and determined…

You're welcome, and welcome to MFP!

Sure, it can be hard on your joints, but if it's what you'll stick to then do it while you can! I personally can never get myself to stick to running, so I applaud you. Just make sure you're wearing good shoes, running with proper form, etc. If you're still concerned, I'd talk to a doctor about it and see what they can…

Too bad we weren't able to get it through here in Oregon :grumble: They're already talking about putting it through legislature instead though. I blame lack of funding, and maybe the measure was just a bit too liberal for most people.

Modest Mouse 3rd planet.. I thought it was "they become angels and fly around you," then my boyfriend informed me it's actually "baby c*m angels fly around you." Not even kidding. I had to look it up, it was totally true. I think I like my version better...

I use unsweetened almond milk for stuff that I'd use regular milk in. I find the original/vanilla types are a bit too thick and sweet for regular-milk uses, but they're delicious for drinking alone!

I think it's generally most people's way of trying to reassure you that you look good. It's not necessarily their fault, there has been sort of a hyper-awareness of eating disorders, so people tend to think that if someone who is already fairly fit is trying to lose weight, or shows concern about their weight at all, they…

Thank you! Snakes are seriously one of the worlds most perfect predators. And sharks, but since I don't swim in the ocean much that fear may be a bit irrational :blushing:

Small baked sweet potato. No more than 100 cals, very filling.

You're welcome.. in a similar situation?

I know the feeling. In high school I had a lot of friends, but at some point distanced myself from all of them and have had a hard time connecting with anyone ever since. What I've realized is that I'm quite introverted, and there is nothing wrong with that. I maintain a few more intimate relationships now, rather than…

You guys are all so great. What makes it so hard is that things were great up until just recently. We were very happy, talked about getting married someday and having kids, had so much fun together, talked about everything and anything and we were best friends. This was very sudden, he went to see his father for the first…