SarahAnna87 Member

Best of luck. I quit smoking 10 days ago today (woohoo). I am using Champix (Chantix in the US). And I know it isn't for everyone but it was my only option since I can't chew the gum (sorbitol intolerance) or use the patch (adhesive allergy). I have found being on here consistently helps me take my mind off of smoking…

I quit too! congrats. I am also back on now. Reading all the forums definitely helps with the motivation. Plus I am on a computer every day anyhow, why not log on? Feel free to add me! (I am aware that I am only three days in, but I am constantly occupying myself with non-food and non-cigarette things, aka MFP).

I had the same issue when I first started and then I read this. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing It is really long, but worth it. I know that it described me perfectly. Since then my loss has been consistent. It isn't fast, but that isn't healthy. I struggle most days to hit my…

I am a big fan I diet coke, carbonated water, crystal light, etc. I remember getting so fed up with people and their "aspartame gives you cancer" that I asked my doctor about it. In her words, I would need to an obscene amount of pure aspartame to have any form of negative effect. It is also important to remember the…

Oh My God! You have just saved my boobs. There are no good stores in which to by Sports Bras for the bust chicks in my city...... This is awesome.

I understand you completely. I work full time and am a full time student! My best advice would be to plan in advance. I have many mornings where I leave the house at 7 in the morning and am lucky to be home by 11 at night. If you plan well enough you can make sure you are tempted by treats that may come across your way.…

Oh Runner's Knee..... Also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome. I have been going to physio off and on over the years for this. Strengthening your quads is really helpful. I would also invest in a foam roller and look up some techniques on how to use it. I have also read that using ibuprofen is not exceptionally…

"Be Stronger than your excuses"

I am really excited to get back to the gym. Not some much a resolution as an ability. My schedule since school started has been insane with literally no time for workouts. Next term will make my life much easier.

Multivitamins got me too! But my Doctor suggested the gummies, and they seem to be ok now.

Thanks for all the feedback! I appreciate it.

The reason that eating under a 1000 calories daily is that if your body feels that it is "starving" itself, it will go after the most easily accessible form of energy, which is muscle not fat. Fat is energy dense, with the average gram containing 9 calories. Your muscle tissue is made of mostly protein and water. Protein…

Have you considered some video workouts? I am contemplating Insanity by Beachbody, which is a little pricey, but no equipment is necessary. I am going to purchase it and start Oct 15. That way it is done before Christmas... And I kind of want all the "oohs and aahs" at the family parties.... (A little vain, I know..)

Glad to know that there is more than just me from Saskatoon on MFP!

Saskatoon, SK!