CaraRahl Member

cosmetics...I'm a makeup addict and not ashamed to admit it...I used to do mini makeup tutorials on youtube, and was thinking I should maybe start up again to somewhat justify the makeup purchases

I know for me beating cravings is a matter of not keeping those foods in the house. If I really want a treat I have to decide that I want it enough to bundle up the baby, put him in the stroller, and walk up to the store to buy it. That way, even if I do end up getting the treat I've put in the work of an extra walk (with…

I would also add a recommendation for fitness blender. If you go to their actual website (fitnessblender.com) instead of their youtube page you can search through their videos for different styles of training, including some lovely low-impact cardio workouts (the search function is super easy to use, which is an added…

OP: healthy fats are going to fill up your calorie allowance beautifully. I can't see your diary, but something that was suggested to me by a dietitian when I needed to gain weight (and therefore had a calorie allowance to fill, even if it was higher than what yours is now) was to sub in full-fat yogurt for the low-fat…

OP I don't know what the laws are like where you are, but where I live (Canada) messages like that can and would end in criminal charges being laid against him. I think I remember you saying you were in the UK, and according to a quick google search his behaviour in these messages falls right under the new domestic abuse…

OP, just get out, the "crying broken" boy that you remember sounds so familiar, I had a boyfriend like that, that was the guy who controlled how I dressed, how long my hair was, had even told me how our children would be raised, what their names would be, and how much of the maternity/parental leave I would get to take.…

to the OP: first off, your weight is not a problem, I'm slightly shorter than you and my (pre-pregnancy) healthy weight rests somewhere between 130 and 135 lbs, so I see nothing wrong with your weight. second, looking at this scenario with an extra 10 years of experience I want to tell you that this isn't the end. First…

I've got to wait until my boy is born (due in 2 weeks but Dr says he could arrive any day now) but I'll be up for this too, I'm 5'7", goal weight of 135. I've heard that breastfeeding burns calories which is awesome, and I can't wait to get back to the HIIT and strength workouts I enjoyed doing until they got too awkward

in order to be able to help you more we need more information from you. What's your height/current weight? What's your weight loss goal per week set to? What has MFP given you as a daily calorie goal? Do you log everything you put in your mouth? Do you weigh your solids on a food scale and only use measuring cups for…

I get mine because of where I work...daycares are essentially petri dishes for any bug going around, and any extra immunity helps. This year mine and my husband's was free because I'm pregnant and due soon.

From what I'm reading here, and I'm sorry if I'm misinterpreting it, but I'm seeing a hugely controlling relationship that I would consider abuse. Having been in a verbally/sexually abusive relationship (that I didn't see as abusive until after I got out...apparently the only thing I wouldn't tolerate was being hit, even…

I'm going to second the idea for Fitness Blender...you can find their videos on YouTube or on their website (fitnessblender.com), and their website comes with a search function where you can choose what type of training you want and specify the maximum and minimum time limit for the videos you want. Added bonus: every…

I want to echo the idea to purchase frozen veggies and bulk foods like dried beans when the grocery money allows for it. I know what it's like to be on a tight budget, without a lot of wiggle room for food, and those things are a lifesaver for me. The dried beans/peas/lentils are much cheaper per pound than canned ones,…

I do both :)

I do a kind of overnight oats, using steel cut oats mixed with a bunch of different grains and seeds (teff, bulgur, chia, hemp, quinoa, buckwheat groats among other things I can't remember off the top of my head) sweetened with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey and soaked in almond milk. When I dish some up in the morning…

check out fitnessblender.com, they have a ton of free exercise videos, including a bunch for upper body strength. There's bodyweight and dumbbell options, and they're all designed so that you can do them either at home or print out the exercise list and do the routine at the gym. Best part: using their videos is completely…

just my 2 cents worth here, I believe that while BMI can be a useful tool in determining a healthy weight, it is not the only tool that can be used. Personally, I track a variety of things to tell me how I'm doing, including my BMI, my waist to hip ratio, my waist to height ratio, and a rough estimate of my BF% (figured…

I'm at 23 weeks and up 15 lbs, which my doctor has told me is right where she wants me to be for now :) this is my first baby so I'm glad that I've been able to keep up with what I need to

check out fitnessblender on youtube, they've got a ton of different workouts including a lot of core ones. these guys are my go-to for workout videos

I'm going to put in another plug for FitnessBlender, seriously Kelli and Daniel are the nicest, most down to earth people I could have found to kick my butt every workout. They do videos for a bunch of different training styles (strength, HIIT, low-intensity cardio, pilates, yoga) and they've got over 500 videos so it's…

fitnessblender.com has a bunch of free videos (by a bunch I mean aboutt 400-500 I've lost count), there are several low-impact videos in their library, including a couple that are specifically labelled as being great for people in dorms/apartments. So yeah, if you want some more cardio options, check them out; also, if…

the first thing people are going to ask you is to make your diary public...if we can't see your logging we won't be able to make suggestions that would actually help you. second people are going to ask about your logging consistency: do you log everything you put into your mouth? how are you logging it? are you just using…

I'm fortunately over my morning sickness, my doctor prescribed Diclectin for me, which worked wonders for the really bad days. Other things that helped me were taking my pre-natal with supper (having it on a full stomach really helps avoid the nausea associated with it), a vitamin B6 supplement (it's one of those vitamins…

In addition to all the suggestions already posted I would like to put in a plug for fitnessblender.com. This website has over 500 videos in all kinds of training styles and difficulties, so odds are there's a video there that you can do. You can watch all of their videos for free on their site and create your own program,…

I like fitnessblender.com for strength training workouts, they have a ton of full-length workout videos for all training types and ability levels on their website, all for free (they also have a youtube channel, but I find the website lets you search the workouts better). they recently released a 4-week core program (abs,…

tonight is pork back ribs with a homemade rub (brown sugar and various spices) covered in bbq sauce done in the slow cooker all day so the meat falls right off the bone, roasted potatoes, and a garden salad with a homemade balsamic vinegrette

you'll probably get a lot of this, but strength training is going to be your friend. Since women generally lack the testosterone levels to bulk up like men do, our end result from lifting is usually a more "toned" physique. Besides, if you're eating a calorie deficit lifting is supposed to help avoid losing any lean body…

fitnessblender.com is the website to check out...free videos for a variety of fitness levels, many with little to no equipment

fitnessblender.com...I can't recommend their website enough...free videos using minimal equipment for a variety of fitness levels...I use their videos on a regular basis...I actually think I'd go through withdrawal if I couldn't get my workouts in with Kelli and/or Daniel

fitnessblender.com...I cannot recommend their website enough...free full-length videos for all ranges of fitness and different styles of workout...I use their website almost every day, these guys are awesome