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I LOVE a high energy leader during classes. It really sets the mood for the room, and I actually find it motivating when they are vocal. That's their job, to keep the energy of the class up. I even love it when other people in the class start to yell and get really into it! I, however, am I very focused and quiet…

Wow... just wow. That is disturbing. I'm sorry you have to live next to such people. Their behaviour is a reflection of how miserable they are, so just keep running, keep smiling, and don't give them the satisfaction of making you as miserable as they are. You are inspiring!

Anything after about 6:00 pm. I do great all day avoiding temptation and eating healthy, well-portioned meals... but once dinner time hits I become a bottomless pit. Urgh.

Bloody Mary! It's got vegetables. Tasty, drunken vegetables.

This is my favorite for when I'm craving something sweet, but don't want to give into ice cream. Sometimes I'll eat it as lunch, and it is very filling! 1 bag frozen mixed berries (or whatever frozen fruit you like) 12 ounces vanilla yogurt (I use Kroger's Carbmaster, but Greek would be great if you're using it as a meal…

Hands and feet! My feet have skrunk 2 sizes, and ring size has skunk from a 7 to a 5 1/2. I look like a skeleton from the wrist and ankle down! I have theories about this being a circulation thing. When I'm active, I get better circulation to my extremities and it takes the swelling down... or something. I don't really…

I dated an 18 year old when I was 22. He was a college freshman and I was a senior. It was fun during that time in my life, but there was definitely a HUGE maturity difference. My current bf is 31, and I don't think I could ever stand to date someone 30 ever again.

Definitely ate a brownie for breakfast! With a banana... so at least there was some nutrition!

One of my MFP friends posted a couple of days ago that she received a similar email. Definitely a scam. I would report it.

At a production of Hamlet! I was Ophelia, he was in the audience. I feel really lucky that he chose to date me after his first impression of me was playing a psycho ex-girlfriend.

They'll get better over time! It may take a few years, but like other scars the redness will fade and they will become less noticable. Drink lots of water! If you're not already, try to build up some muscle around the areas where your skin is starting to sag from weight loss. It will help fill out the loose skin. If you've…

She may be referring to a Weight Watchers diet. On WW, all fresh fruits and most veggies are 0 points to encourage people to eat more of them instead of the low calorie but heavily processed foods, like snack packs.

Try getting a workout buddy! If I'm waking up to workout on my own, I will ALWAYS hit the snooze. But if I know there is someone waiting on me, I will get my butt out of bed!

When I get the urge to snack at night, I'll drink some hot tea. Not entirely sure why this little trick works for me... I think it has something to do with getting the flavor of the tea, plus the water helps fill my stomach a little so it takes the edge off. But if I am actually hungry at night (which I usually am, since I…

Oh yeah, I was there in college, too. I'd buy a big bag of frozen chicken boobs and only eat half of a boob... fillet? Is that what they are called? Boob fillet? Anyway, only half of one at a time. A big bag of brown rice. Oatmeal. And when the bags of frozen vegetables went on sale, I would stock up on those. Like, my…

Same sort of thing happened to me a couple of months ago! I had to pee like a race-horse practically every hour for 3 days straight. Went to the doctor and luckily everything checked out fine, but he did ask if I had been eating or drinking anything different. Turns out, the night before it all happened, I started drinking…

This is going to be my last reply on my own post, because I don't want to somehow continue to fuel any of the negativity that is happening here. I am just going to seek out people who need support and encouragment on other boards, and do my best to give it them :-)

Not everyone has thick skin. Some people turn to these boards becasue they do not have people in their lives who support them through their fitness goals. When those people get bullied and hurt on here, they lose any support system they may have. Words can cause serious damage to someone's life. And un-provoked meanness is…

An entire family size bag of pizza rolls. So delicious. So bloated afterwards.

Tae Bo! My love affair with exercise started with Tae Bo too! I begged my mom to buy them for me for my birthday. Pretty sure I still have my old VHS tapes tucked away in a box somewhere. Might be time for a retro workout session!

A the most cheerful place possibly - a production of Hamlet. I was playing Ophelia, and he came to suck up to one of his professors who was playing The Ghost. He also happened to come the same night as my brother, who he worked with when they were in high school. When I went to say hi to my brother after the show, my BF…

As my boss, when I come to you and tell you that I'm not sure how to do something, it is your job to direct me to the resources that can assist me (or, God forbid, assist me yourself)... not make me feel like an idiot for asking for help!

You could add in some whole grains. A half cup of cooked whole wheat pasta drizzled with a little olive oil and tossed with salt and pepper goes great with grilled chicken and veggies!

Invest in a couple of pieces that will make your baggy clothes look more fitted. A fitted, light-weight jacket in a neutral tone goes with just about anything and will help disquise tops that have become too big. Get a couple of fun belts that hit you around the waist. They really help bring in too large tops and dresses.…

When I first started running, I experienced the same thing as well. After a few months of consistant running it went away. As long as you're not having shortness of breath or any other asthyma related symptoms, I'd say it's pretty normal. If it doesn't go away in a few months and you are keeping consistant with your work…

Wow, there is a very noticable difference! Your stomach is completely flat and looking toned, and your legs have defintely shrunk! You look amazing!

You're gorgeous! Keep up the hard work!

Hmmm... sounds like you might have been directed to a different website. Would you mind visiting it again, just to see if it's redirecting for some reason? The link is in my profile, under about me. Thank you!

Ah, good eye Froggy! I will definitely get that fixed! Thank you!

Thanks for taking the time to look at it, manderson! I have a question about the "loops" and minimal stix" you mentioned, as well as finding an Enter sign to get in. I'm not quite sure what you are referring to since I don't remember using those terms in my website. Now I'm concerned that maybe I used a software that isn't…