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This is right on. I like to stay low on fat but the sugar levels here are way low--it doesn't calculate what is natural and what is added sugar.

I googled the Strong lifts 5x5... Is it ok for women to do too? He uses a lot of male-oriented language.

Welcome! I will be trying to do a clean diet after the new year...no sense in fighting a battle like that right now. I'm also skeptical that my daughter is lactose intolerant so we might be cutting that out of our diets too! Feel free to add me if you would like!!

I don't think that anyone got laid this weekend because everyone is busy talking about EVERYTHING besides fitness and nutrition. I swear all of my "recent forums" are about underwear, shaving, rating the poster above you...on and on... I don't know about that program...but I am also curious about lifting. I usually lift…

Kraft has an amazing recipe for a Parmesan butternut squash. It includes olive oil, red onions and Parmesan cheese. LOVE LOVE LOVE It. http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/butternut-squash-parmesan-118967.aspx

Our bodies can fluctuate quite a bit. I would wait a week or so. Have you moved or are you spending time with a group of women that you hadn't been before? My body likes to adjust with the women around me. For several months my cycle was ranging from 21 to 25 days. Wait and see.

Thanks for the motivation. I copied it to my facebook to share and inspire others! :)

LIARS... OMG why do all guys lie? Even the "good" ones? I also do not like when a guy does not take care of himself...and also when they either tell me how wonderful they think they are or beg me for compliments... Be secure. I have my own damn insecurities I'm not asking you to take care of!

hahahahahhahahahahahhahahhahahhaha I LOVE people on here with a sense of humor! Too funny!!

Lol that makes you a cheap *kitten*!!

Thank you for the laugh!! I definitely needed it today! haha! Too funny!!

I agree... it's kind of trashy!

So...Isn't this like giving the alcoholic the keys the liquor cabinet?

I don't have this problem. I am always starving at about 4-5 though. I work out in the evenings so my major meals are breakfast and lunch. After a small dinner and a work out I don't need to eat at night.

sigh...probably babysitting for people who have more active social lives than I do. Oh well, at least I can make some money.

you aren't going to find any support for weight loss gimmicks like the one mentioned on this site. HCG, Alli and all other fat burners get a huge thumbs down here!

I like to move through weight exercises quickly. It annoys me when people sit on machines and chat it up. That's pretty much it I guess. :)

congrats!! That is definitely something to be proud of! Tip from someone who went from a tight 20 to an 11/12 (and still shrinking!): Wearing the right size clothes makes you feel so much better and a lot sexier. You will want to go to the gym if you feel good about how you look. Even though I am a size 11/12, when I wear…

Should I be breathing out my nose too? I typically breathe only in and out of my mouth.

It would be nice if insurance companies would be more proactive about giving incentives and reduced rates for people who are healthy. I know some do already...but it would be nice to have that put into that new health care law.

The rule of thumb is that anything above the neck is fine, but below the neck, stay home. I prefer to run out my viruses and I don't get sick often. If you have lung or stomach issues, do not exercise. Since it is just a nose thing---some sweat will do you good. HOWEVER, if you have a fever you are contagious, so stay home.

Enjoy one, but way to be generous!

Lift weights too.

This is right. Do this. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I really recommend Hal Higdon's training schedule for the half marathon. You can usually find them for free and they are really really good! I haven't run a full mary yet--but plan to in the next year. Good luck to you!

Girl you look awesome!! These pictures are always so encouraging to me!! It's amazing the beautiful person (both inside and out) that comes out when people start taking care of themselves! Great job!!!!

Actually, I was totally plateaued for weeks and my brother told me to cut added sugar and in 10 days I am already seeing results. I'm not avoiding sugar forever, just right up until Christmas. I can eat whatever else I want within my calories. Honestly...I just thought it would be a fun post to do because who doesn't face…

It's gone! I'm so happy! I didn't eat it. whew!

My goals have changed constantly as I have improved. I could do little cardio at the beginning, but 8 months later I was running a half marathon. Would a doctor determine you are "healthy?" Meaning...your bmi and body fat content are "normal"? Cholesterol, etc, is all low? Exercising 5x a week (30 minutes a day) and you…

haha! :)