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I followed it on Twitter this morning. It was so cool. I even saw the video of when they passed Pluto. Very exciting :)

No I don't dress up myself, well I do have a Tardis Dress. NY is huge it is the second largest con after San Diego. But they just can't get the ticket sales right because demand is so high and for some reason they are surprised by this every year? My daughter dresses up. I need to pay to complete her Sailor Moon costume…

Congratulations!!!!! You should be majorly proud of yourself :)

That is a great goal. I bet you will look awesome. Lots of people use cosplay as motivation. Mine is to be thinner so that my knees hurt less, especially since I am going to NY Comicon all 4 days.

You don't need the protein powder, you can add protein other ways as well. You can add extra protein just by having a glass of soy milk after a workout or an egg, some nuts. Lots of protein choices besides the powders However, Soy protein powders are an option.

Actually vegan doesn't mean you can't gain. Oreos and Potato chips are vegan. While I don't recommend them as regular additions, you can add them in once in a while to vary your diet. Look at vegan snack choices that are high in calories. My daughter even found a vegan cheese popcorn and vegan chicken tenders. Get creative…

Personally, I would set it to sedentary and go for at least the calorie goal or more. Don't get crazy about it. You are trying to gain, so the point would be to at least meet the minimum. NOTE: I would do mostly strength training to help you gain the muscle. My daughter is 5'4" and went all the way down to 101lbs. She was…

Oh and I almost forgot to say this: Life is way too short to focus on the bad, stop and smell the roses. There is a rainbow behind every storm cloud, you just have to look harder to find it sometimes.

I tend to be optimistic, but will not go along if I think what you are saying is a mistake. I will not attack you for your opinion, but will supply the correct information. Like "no food is the enemy" or "too much of anything is bad" and what I always tell people "what works for me may not work for you because everyone is…

I am so sorry to hear this. It is funny that when you fix yourself, your spouse does not always come along. There are so many reasons for what happened. 1- When you were depressed you were easier to control 2 - He doesn't like that you are happy since he isn't 3- He was always negative and you didn't really notice until…

just because the video doesn't use a block doesn't mean you shouldn't. In many cases it will help you get to the pose better. I can be used in so many ways. I have 2 and they are the best investments. They were not expensive at all.

Personally I have to eat before going or I would pass out. I have something small usually and coffee (need my coffee and there is research saying caffeine before a workout is beneficial). Avoid anything heavy or fatty. Carbs are better before and protein after or so they say. Just note everyone is different, some people…

When aspertame first came out the soda companies wanted to say "it helps you lose weight" but they couldn't and that was because they found it to be an appetite stimulant. I will not argue, toxic or health reason because I don't know. However, even if it is only sort of true that by using artificial sweeteners you can…

I didn't read it all, but there is a little of both involved. I know this from experience. My brother and I are both adopted and have different biological parents. I was always a good eater, ate a lot just like my parents. I am a foodie, love food. My brother, not so much. He eats just because he has to. Never really over…

The best was that I wanted to use a machine and I had to wake the guy up. He took a break and fell asleep on the machine.

I am drawing from my experience with my daughter. She was 18 and losing weight, severe stomach problems, so she decided to go vegan. She saw a movie too and decided to do it. She did lots of research. It worked, she started gaining weight her stomach was better, she started looking healthier. But after about one year and…

One thing, you cant choose where the fat loss will be first. your body decides on its own. Also to burn fat, just get moving :)

I think there are reasons for an indoor workout vs an outdoor workout also. My daughter loves running, but has terrrible allergies that give her a rash when she is outside, especially sweating. Personally, I don't like running, but I like to dance, so I take Zumba and other dance type aerobics. If I must use a machine, it…

I hurt my shoulder ages ago, tendinitis and possible tear. So I do shoulder exercises so as not to have it happen again. I do have to watch the amount and work with lighter weights so as not to hurt myself again, but definitely need to keep the muscles strong.

Choose carbs that have protein in them as well, for example Beans. Protein powder in smoothies. Other options: Peanut butter Nuts Protein Powder added to sauces or cereal Milk - Soy or regular add or drink it Cheese Tofu Eggs - if you eat them, can be added to many things or eaten alone Those are the things I can think of…

I am 49 years old and have been lifting since age 19. I have done more and less through my life, but lifting does not effect my weight loss at all. Actually in many cases it helps. What I have gained from lifting is the following: 1- I don't need help carrying most boxes. 2- I need to move furniture, guess what I can 3- I…

I get comments about how healthy I eat, etc. I always have vegetables with lunch or salads, etc. Mostly its an envy thing, "wow your so good, I can't do that" but it is annoying. I always brought my lunch to work, since the beginning. For me it was also a way not to spend money. I eat at my desk while working a lot too…

Most people struggle with it. Try planning ahead, pick a place to eat with healthy food, bring your own snacks. My friends laugh at me cause now when we plan stuff I always bring veggies. Not saying I am perfect about it, cause I am not, but having the veggies does balance me out a little more and keep it healthier.

My husband says things like this a lot too. Don't take the stairs you might have a heart attack and no one would find you. OK well don't ever take a shower when you are home alone either you could slip and fall. You could also choke eating alone. You are no where near too much exercise. Your husband is saying that for a…

I can not relate directly, but my daughter struggles with this problem. She ended up underweight because she will barely eat sometimes. It is very hard to eat more. I bought her protein powder and she made herself smoothies to help compensate. Drink a glass of milk with your granola bar next time? I would also tell the…

It's not OK. I have a daughter who lost weight and got to be 101lbs, no muscle, 5'4" like you. She was struggling with stomach issues and stress, which caused the weight loss. She was really upset every time she lost weight because her whole life she was called "Skinny". But when she started she had comments from a dance…

Peppermint tea works for me.

I actually got into Looseleaf teas with Teavana, its still my favorite. They do a lot of flavored as well as plain teas. 2 years ago they were bought by Starbucks. It gained popularity because that is where Oprah gets her favorite chai. I like chai, but prefer others. someone mentioned Earl Grey Creme and yes love that…

A rest day is very important. As far as food, I can't comment because although I look at daily calories, I focus on being good for the week.

I don't have a set routine, it generally looks like the below, but sometimes I lift instead on cardio days or my rest day will move. Monday = Personal Trainer Tuesday = Cardio or Yoga (depends how I feel) Wednesday = Rest Thursday = Cardio (Zumba or Dance) Friday = Personal Trainer Saturday = Zumba Sunday = Zumba NOTE:…