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Would you suggest meat instead of peanut butter? I've also heard that flaxseed is good for protein? I am not very knowledgeable as far as protein goes. :P

I definitely am not a fan of stirring the peanut butter - the consistency makes me cringe! I will try the Earth Balance, too! Apparently, I just need to go to a different store! My Food Lion doesn't carry any of these peanut butters! :P

I'm going to the store to buy the stuff I need for it this weekend! Thank you! :)

I'm going to try Skippy Natural! I've been eating the Smucker's Natural and it's just... meh. Thanks!

Thanks everyone! I was hoping you would say something along those lines! :)

Holy crap that sounds great! Do you have a link you could post with your method of making your own? I LOVE that idea!

First, congratulations on having that much will power! Personally, I think substitution is the best bet. 100% cutting things out just make me want those things much more. I know that I won't be able to (or rather, won't) deny myself bread, cookies, bacon etc for the rest of my life so I want to find things that I can…

True, there isn't a SPECIFIC way to lose fat from your arms but if you're losing weight, it'll eventually come off your arms, too. Also, my last trainer said that if I do weight training for my arms, I gain muscle initially (so for a short while, they look a little bigger), but with time the muscle combined with steady…

I know that feeling! But, at least you can recognize that you're doing it and that you've decided to try again! Good luck!

Feel free to add me if you're ever looking for some motivation! :)

Welcome to My Fitness Pal! Good luck! Feel free to add me if you're ever looking for motivation! :)

That's not desperate at all! I'm sure everyone on this site does it! :) Feel free to add me! I'm always good for some motivation!

Ohmygoodness! That looks amazing! Can you please share the mushroom tartlets recipe? I'm obsessed with mushrooms! :)

Feel free to add me! I'm always good for a little motivation! :)

Wow! I wasn't able to move it all by myself in one weekend, so props to you!

This is my favorite answer so far! I'm not sure if it's because it seems like it matches the amount of force that I put out, (I appreciate all the answers, but I definitely am huffin and puffin more than if I rake leaves! :P ) but thank you very much! I'll try these out in MFP! :)

That's a really great thing to give up! Good for you! I struggle with vanity, so that would be a great way to focus on health instead of appearance, too. I was planning on giving up all manner of desserts! No sweets, candy, cookies, chocolate, cake, etc. But, I might add not weighing myself to the list, too! You should add…

Thank you all for your encouragement and advice! It is indeed a mud run so there will be obstacles, but I've been doing some light strength training so hopefully by 3 months I'll be able to survive the zombies! Thanks again!

Congratulations! That's really great and very encouraging!

I LOVE rollerblading! That is one of my favorite ideas so far! Unfortunately, the closest one is an hour away. I'm telling you, I'm in the boonies! :p But, I live on a lake, so during the summer, there's lots of opportunities for exercise. It's a give give situation.

I'm a big fan of this idea. I love to read or listen to stories, so a story might actually be the thing to make my workout enjoyable!

You're probably right. I just have to get over this idea in my mind that cold outside means that I'm cold!

Wow! First, let me start by saying thank you to everyone for your generous input! I would like to assure you all that I have discipline and no problem with making myself do the workouts. I've been working out for 5 weeks, 4 times per week consistently. I can make myself do it, but I have some friends who just LOVE working…

Thank ya'll so much! I will definitely start weighing myself in the AM from now on! :)

Hi! I'm 22 and trying to lose 30-40 pounds. Feel free to add me! :)

Thank you both! I will definitely be looking at your food diary, AnnaVee! I love the idea of omelets - now if I can just make them without pounds of cheese, I'll be set! :p And thanks for the tip about Skinny Fork! I've never even heard of it before! :)

Welcome, Susie! I'm also pretty new although I've technically had an account for months! Feel free to add me and if you ever need any encouragement, let me know! :)

I'm new too! Good luck and if you ever need any encouragement, let me know! Feel free to add me :)

I'm in the situation you are - just trying to be a little healthier! Feel free to add me. :)

You can add me! :)