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YAY! Bulk barn! I get my dried beans/lentils there. I also get my rice and flours. We love buying coconut oil and the grind-your-own nut butters as well. Oh, and spices!!! They really have all kinds of things to try out.

I'm not saying it works for everyone, but I find a good key to increasing elasticity is to exfoliate often and keep moisturized. I just make a sugar scrub at home and use coconut oil to moisturize after I shower. I find it has reduced the small marks near my armpits from stretched out skin. Also, I find drinking A LOT of…

It scares me that so-called medical professionals implore us to go on potentially harmful birthcontrol to combat the pain of our periods. It seems counterintuitive and bandaid-y. Have you looked into why you get such a painful cycle? Is there a root concern you could address instead of being on Depo?

You can get calcium from so many other things. http://bunniesinneed.net/calcium-content-leafy-greens-2/ site is for bunnies, but it tells of all the calcium in many different vegetables. lol

Your co-worker must learn the ways of the UK Cadbury goods.

Nothing is wrong with you. Breast tissue is either plentiful or it isn't.

But seriously, why are we hung up on skin colour at all? I don't get all exclusive about my hair or nails etc...

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/PhysicalActivity/FitnessBasics/Target-Heart-Rates_UCM_434341_Article.jsp Your maximum heart rate is about 220 minus your age. Is your friend only 20 years old? For me, if would be 193 and I better damn well never go anywhere near that. When I work out, I try for about 80-85% of…

People do know about reverse racism, right? Segregation has NO PLACE in this world!!! Never was a good thing and still isn't. I don't care if you're purple, black or see-through. I'm colour blind - if I have a problem with someone, it's because they are acting foolish. And Jane Elliott? This is starting to feel like the…

As an example, I was doing 3 lbs for tricep kickbacks a week ago. I can do 10 lbs now. A month ago, I could do squats but hold no weights. Today, I can do 3 sets of 15 goblet squats with a 25 lb dumbbell. If you are persistent and eat the right lean proteins, you will get stronger. Add weight to sets where you can, try to…

I personally LOVE Vega Sport Recovery line, especially the chocolate flavour. I have also recently purchased Progressive Veg Essential All-in-One Berry flavour. It is actually very nice and froths up really well in a shake format. I sometimes mix the two together and it's a nice combo of flavours. In terms of results, I…

It's not a bar exactly...but Buttons. Heavenly, sweet, perfect Cadbury Buttons. But only the UK ones. :love:

That doesn't make sense. You don't call them 'collard people'! LOL :laugh: Oh, Michael Scott.

Pilates really helped give me the core strength I needed to start a successful lifting program. It's a perfect place to begin. Stronglifts is a great program. I'm very pleased with my results since starting. In 3 weeks, I've lost 3 inches and 5 pounds.

Technically, the first meal of the day, whether at 7 am or 7 pm is "breaking the fast". Therefore, breakfast.

Daaaaamn girl! Sorry, this is seriously amazing progress!

For me, intense is when I'm so sweaty, my hands slip off my legs trying to grip them during stretch. If I can do 20 reps+ in a set and not feel it, it's time to add 5-10lbs to that set. If I can't plank for at least 45 seconds at the end of my hour long training, it was a very intense workout. If I'm not adding weight to…

I write up brief meal plans for dinner so we don't waste food. I also store dry goods in mason jars so we can see what we have without having to dig.

Bring zucchinis and portobello mushrooms. Just wash them, slice the ends off the zukes, season w/ s&p and grill them whole, turning occasionally.

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http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants This ^

Start having your measurements taken bi-weekly. Tape measures don't lie! Your goal isn't to please or impress others. It is to please/impress yourself and improve your health.

Detox what though? What sort of toxins will you be rid of?

My 1st 5k was downhill for 2km, flat for 1.5km and 1.5km of giant hill. I did it in 42 minutes.

If you feel you are in a position where you can lift with the right form and are comfortable with the exercises, you have nothing to lose (except those last pounds lol).

I had spaghetti and homemade sauce with a homemade burger. I have been nibbling on some cantaloupe as well today.

Fish is animal, is flesh, is meat.

Actually, a tip for serving sizes is to weigh the pasta on a scale. Not just willy nilly put it in based on the size of your hand in a certain position. Some hands are much larger than others.

You should exercise if it's part of your healthy, active lifestyle. Whether you perceive you as fat or not, is up to you. You're asking me to tell you if you look fat? Seriously. *shakes head*

Why don't you talk to the people planning this party? If you can't speak up for yourself, how can you expect anyone to know what bothers you? I can't help you; I don't work in your office.