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I agree...that was bothering me as well. I know it's nice to fit in, but now that you are a hot little thing, you should embrace who you are, blond hair and all, and everyone will think you are so lucky to be the petite, confident, blond bombshell ;) I do love the short haircut....and the brown does look good...Just…

sorry,..tried to figure out your picture problem, but I'm not great at it! Congrats! and maybe someone else can give you some picture tips ;) I'll keep my eye out!

This would happen to me when I first started. There are a few things that helped me. Vitamins: I now have to take my vitamins with a meal AFTER I work out. Whenever I took them at breakfast then went and worked out, I felt queasy. I started taking them at lunch (if my workout was between bfast and lunch) or with dinner (if…

Something similar happened to me on 2 different occasions: I was doing a weight loss competition and working out A LOT, but only eating around 1100-1300 calories. I got to a point where I was only losing around half a pound a week. Then, I got REALLY sick with a bad chest congestion flu thing and couldn't workout for a…

I have done them at the gym, and I agree...the assisted pull-up machine is VERY helpful. I didn't do it until I had done the videos quite a few times, and every so often I would do them at home again to remind myself of some of the techniques, pace, etc. I do seem to get the workout done a little faster at the gym. I just…

They actually talked about this on Docter Oz today! People who hold their weight in the butt and thighs do better with low fat...it's more stubborn fat to lose, but it's a healthier fat to be. People who hold their weight in the middle (stomach and back) do better on low carb (only can handle really good carbs) with…

My absolute favorite recipe for chicken breasts the whole family loves is from Hungry girl...Chicken Cordon Bleu. Pound out the chicken breasts, smear a laughing cow cheese on it, add a slice of ham and roll up and fasten with a toothpick. Put in pan with a little olive oil and rub it into chicken. Top with a little salt,…

I go through these phases esp. during losing weight. Are you getting enough calories? I upped my calories and feel MUCH better. I lost 30 pounds this last winter, worked out a lot, and did fine on 1200 calories for a while, but then hit a wall. I had no energy and wanted to sleep the day away. I limped along and finally…

I have taken the psyllium fiber in cran water (100% no sugar added natural cran juice...best price at trader joes...4oz + 28oz. water)in the mornings...once you get used to gulping it down, it really works. If you feel you need it, you can take it before lunch also. The other thing that is more enjoyable is the Smooth Move…

I have been OBSESSED with Baked kale Chips!!!! I buy the bag of fresh Kale from Trader joes that's already torn (but still remove some of the thicker veins) use about 1/3 of the bag, toss with olive oil and a little sea salt and bake @350 degrees for about 10 minutes. Check to see if it's all crispy, but not burnt....I…

A pound of muscle takes up less room than a pound of fat...so it looks like you are going in the right direction and feeding your body :) Did you take measurements before you started? It is amazing how looking at the change in those numbers can be a real boost in knowing things are going well! Many times the scale hasn't…

Hi! I'm glad you had your team workout...that usually gets me there when I otherwise wouldn't go. It's helpful that there are more than one team workout a week this time through-it makes me go more :) Also, what day is our team weighing in? Mark decided to do it on Mondays to keep us more accountable on the weekends. That…

LOVE pumpkin seeds! We have always just put them in a cookie sheet with a little butter and salt and bake at around 350 degrees, stirring occasionally. I don't rinse them because i like the taste of the remnants of pumpkin baked on. The cook time differs in our family...my dad always liked them REALLY done, but to me they…

I have finally learned after a long battle with the number on the scale, that it doesn't tell the whole story and not the only number to look at. Sizes are tricky as well since they vary so much (and are different since the last time I was thin), but both can give you a boost when the goal is reached. I'm not sure on my…

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I've been there before and am just getting back into this again. I find that it gets the worst when I over exercise and under eat. That can go ok for a while, then it comes to a head. I'm determined to do it right this time...slow and steady wins the race..one day at a time...and whatever other saying you can think of ;)

I agree...I was on this site for a LONG time before I even notice the net calorie part! Having low net calories works at first, but then the weight loss grinds to a hault and you start to feel crappy (which usually ends up with falling off the wagon!) (Not to mention how grumpy one can get!) I don't eat all my exercise…

Hi There :) I had to check and see if you are in Bellingham, or if somewhere else had a Biggest Winner contest! I'm doing it, too...again :( I gained back my previous loss from the winter contest this summer when I hurt my back and was benched for more than 2 months...unfortunately I kept eating like I was working out. It…

I feel more satified with the Special K cracker chips in Sour cream and onion than with the baked lays. I don't mind the baked lays, but last week I tried the cracker chips...there is closer to the potato chip taste, but are thicker, which I find I don't have to eat as many. Plus, a serving is 27 chips for 110 calories!

I was invited to an open house this week from someone who sells it and I was hoping to go in armed with some info beforehand. I'll be watching this thread :) I'm hoping it's not too expensive as well...

It helps me not eat so much, and I have lost big chunks of weight as a result. The only thing is that I didn't know the whole story and I kept my calories too low. As a result, I would go off on a food bender, be totally burned out, and the pounds would creep back on. This time around I feel so much better since learning…

I have the book and have not tried it yet since I had basically been eating like that. I was interested in the 2nd & 3rd cycle where you cycle between having carbs every other day to avoid plateaus. I think the key to it (like other low carb diets/paleo) is the part where they say "PLENTY" as the amount of the protein and…

It looks like Kristy McNichol...I went and found a pic on google of her and now I see you have the same one as your profile pic :) Look up IMDB and you can see all she's been in to jog your memory. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

I have the reebok runtones and love them...I didn't necessarily get them for the toning aspect, but I had been having more and more pain in the balls of my feet and wanted more cushion. They are great! I don't use them much for running (I have a different pair I've designated for outside), but are great in step class and…

I have a friend who did the weight loss contest at the gym and was able to workout and lose weight while still breast feeding...you just have to make sure you are getting enough calories. I believe she had to add in at least 500 extra calories a day--it was important not to get below 1800 calories a day. (It's really…