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Loves me some maple syrup; like to curl but would rather watch paint dry than watch curling. And I don't like CAESAR'S....sigh. Its so shameful. I don't feel like I have any one to turn to with these deep dark secrets.

THANK YOU - I secretly detest Tims and I feel like I have to turn in my Canadian Card becasue of it. Also, why do so many people need to order it Double Double? Cuz when you drink it black it tastes like stale bitter coffee sludge so you need all the extras to make it taste good....BLAH I am so glad there is one other…

Congratulations! In terms of morning sickness I feel your pain. We got a new van when I was 6 weeks pregnant with our 2nd and the new car smell still makes me wanna toss cookies. A couple of words of advice to get through this puky time - embrace your whites - white bread, white, toast, white rice, white saltine crackers.…

I just want to say - don't look at it as 300-200 - break it into smaller "serving sizes". You only have to loose 10 pounds 10 times :) Sounds better than 100, right?

Re the real women ad. Would everyone be happier if they said the "obese, distgusting" women?" Or perhaps as the women referred to in this add went around wearing tents with holes in the top? Seriously - it is about making women of larger sizes feel better about themselves. I don't see why everyone is simply so upset about…

I started running when I weighed 230ish pounds. The only running I did before that was laps in a gym class or a short sprint to catch a bus. I took a ladies only clinic at our local running store. It was a completely unintimidating way to learn to run - they started you out slowly - 1 (walk) and 1 (run) - by the end of the…

Sorry I don't agree - as you described it above my situation is no different than yours. I make my mental and physical health a priority becasue I realized that I am a better wife and mom when I make time for me. I workout before my kids are even out of bed. My husband does in the evenings on his way home from work. We all…

Yum - Thanks for this. Will be trying this weekend to satisfy my families mexican craving! Can you tell me approx how many cups this makes (need to decide if I need to double up for my family)?

I have started engaging my family and have pretty much started doing at least two new recipes a week - one meal and one healthy "treat". We figure out what we are really craving and then find a "healthified" version of it or create our own healthified version of It. It has been super fun and keeps me motivated. I have…

Here is a link on tips to increasing cals, many of the tips would be vegetarian friendly too. http://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/healthy_ways_to_increase_calories_and_protein/

Wow - of course the physical transformation is amazing, but beyond that I love how you are just glowing in the new you pics. You look happy and healthy. Congrats!

Tried them last night in a fettucinni type recipe. I think for me the texture in a recipe like that just didn't fit. But, I did think they would be really good as a noodle in the stir fry. My daughter tried and just couldn't stomach them. One thing, though, they really made me feel full.

My last night salad (more like salads at supper than at lunch). It was a big hit with my family: This has been added to my families list of make every week meals they thought it was so good. This is a vegetarian option, but my family doesn't care for avocados, so I swapped that for cooked chicked breast (both would be good…

I read your other post from June. I truly feel you need to talk to a therapist and a medical doctor. Reading between the lines, I think a therapist would be very helpful so that you can establish a new and healthy relationship with foods. And just remember as you try to find your perfect maintenance intake you very likely…

I always have 4-6 in the freezer (or more) - I never pay more than $3.50 for the expensive "gormet" ones. They are lifesavers on a hectic night. It's trial and error to find the good ones. In my opinion the best taste and quality wise are the Healthy Steamers, Lean Cuisine Steamers and Weight Watchers Smart Ones. I alwys…

I worked out at a ladies only gym in my early 20s because I was overweight and self conscious. Now, I never ever feel intimidated at all. I pay my money and deserve to be there like the rest and I just joined the Gym where all the ripped people hang out. I was laughing with my husband the other day...we didn't even realize…

Yummy. Got to try this one

Traffic Signs: Celery sticks with processed cheese in the middle (I use laughing cow as pb is a no no) with a piece of red, yellow and green pepper on each to resemble a stop light. That is courtesy of my kindergartener. Also Fruit kebobs - kids love anything on a stick.

This, and.... Couple of things. First, you need to figure out if you will only be happy with him if he is fit. If the answer is yes, then you are in the relationship for the wrong reasons and the underlying weight thing will always be there. Second, you will very likely be at a point in your life (especially if you have…

LMAO - OMG, everytime the word "lotion" comes up in casual conversation hubby or I quote this line.

For sure - if you follow a great diet without exercise you can lose weight. But, you can have a perfect exercise routine and cr@ppy diet and gain weight (not "bulk" weight either). Even incorporating 15 min coffee break walks or climbing the stairs instead of the elevator will burn some extra cals for you....every "step"…

Had it last night for supper. Made it up the night before and stuck it in the fridge. It was so much better (as is any type of pasta bake) as the flavors had a chance to meld together. Planning to making a few and sticking in the freezer for quick meals.

On the other side of the coin, when I lost over 100 lbs I went through a period of hating that I was being noticed because of how I looked on the outside (I was overweight for almost all of my life). It actually made me really sad that society focused so much on the hollywood version of outer beauty…I hated that I would be…

Fingers crossed 18-20. Would go nutso if I lost 22-25.

Just a quick note on Aloe Vera - I am pretty sure it is a natural dieretic (especially straight from the plant) so drink with caution if you are super regular :)

I am a early in the morning workout person. Up by 4 and a the gym by 5. I will often have carbs right before bed - a serving of oatmeal is my favorite, then my tummy isn't empty when I wake as I don't acutally have breakfast until I get to work. Also, for me I need to have coffee, so by waking up at 4:00 I have time to…

Sometimes I find feeling ill after consuming too much grease makes me realize that my body craves the healthy fuel and not the crappy fuel, so it helps drive me more

I think people with food addiction type issues have some of the best willpower (me included). We know what triggers us and we know what can be a problem if we do give into it.

this. And I will add, an alcoholic can give up alcohol, cold turkey, as can a smoker or drug user or gambler. A food addict must learn to have a healthy relationship with food. So, in my opinion if you have a food addiction problem it is the most difficult to overcome because you actually need your drug to live. Many…

What did they Say when they gave it to you. Geez. I would Be giving them a copy of mean girls and heathers and tell them to grow the eff up. Or move up to Canada. We love sweat here. Lol .