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I say that too! If there aren't enough beds at a sleepover, somebody gets the pallet! Edit: I'm replying to the "pallet" part. :)

Kentucky girl here. I might drink a coke(they are all coke, regardless of brand or flavor), while eating a sub and watching lightning bugs. I also sit on a couch, and go grocery shopping with a bascart. Yes, a combination between basket and cart!

I use genisoy natural. It has 25 grams of protein for 110 calories. It's vegan, and only about 12 dollars for 16 oz. It has no flavor so I recommend blending with fruit. Right now I blend mine with spinach, pineapple, mango and green tea. Delicious.

Avocado smoothies! Savory and delicious! There are tons of recipes online.

I've been working on being more body positive for a while now. Trying to shift my thinking from what I want to change to what I appreciate. So, a month or so ago, every time I was getting dressed for the day, I'd look in the mirror and give myself five compliments. Today, I woke up and, without telling myself to, I saw…

I also gained weight when I started dating/ moved in with my boyfriend. What really helped was both of us being in it together, realizing that our choices affected both our health, (eating out all the time, making large portions). Having a supportive partner really helped with getting on track. Also, the mindset is…

I love donuts, but luckily I have an old fashioned bakery up the street from my house that serves the world's best donuts, so no Krispy Kreme for me! There are so many options including good old glazed, chocolate covered, and of course the maple bacon donut. If you've never had one, please do. I ate one before I was veg,…

When I met my now husband in college, I gained 20 pounds in one year! Granted, when I met him I had just got out of a long term relationship and was very depressed. I started out below my 'normal' weight, but soon surpassed it and then some. When I looked at my thighs one day and realized how different my body had become I…

As another poster did, I used it in high school before a prom. I only did it for a week, but lost five pounds, so my slightly-too-tight-dress would fit. I gained it back, of course.

Coffee with cream Followed by a smoothie, usually made with: 1/4 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup 2 % milk 3 strawberries a few peach slices 1/4 cup mango chunks 1/4 cup pineapple chunks 1/2 banana and sometimes: blueberries spinach genisoy protein powder Ever since I got my Ninja blender, I'm addicted to smoothies for breakfast!

You are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your story!

From the American Dietetic Association > http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/2009_ADA_position_paper.pdf From the mayo clinic > http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/2009_ADA_position_paper.pdf Key words: "well planned". I have followed a mostly vegetarian diet for abut 5 years. I occasionally eat seafood, and rarely, like once a year or…

I wear a thirty dollar pair of New Balance I bought at TJMaxx. Before that I was wearing very old asics. I did not notice a difference in either shoe. I'm sure that well fitted shoes make a difference, but you do not have to shell out lots of money to feel better. I used to hate running. I used to say "I'm only running if…

My favorite one was, "hey I always thought you looked good, but now that you've lost weight, I can see that you were kind of chubby." Haha. It is all true really. I was borderline overweight and at a healthy weight now, but the wording just seemed...off.

Quick and easy. I actually am having this for dinner today. Taylor Farms Asian Chopped Salad (Greens, carrots cabbage, almonds, wontons, and dressing) - 1/3 bag @ 160 calories + 1 Gorton's Salmon filet @ 100 calories = 260 calories Very filling and tasty. Also, the salad is about three servings, so you can have more…

I was on weight watchers for a year. I lost weight, but went right back up after quitting. (From 157 to 136 then back up to 153). I started again on my own, but MFP has been a great help tracking macros and exercise. Also, it may just be me, but I was always starving on weight watchers.

I like running because it makes me feel good. I really like running because I can eat more ice cream!

http://www.vintageswank.com/sizing.html This is a size chart from a vintage retailer. In clothing made pre-1970s a size 12 had a 25 inch waist. If Marylin was a 14 then her measurements were somewhere in the ballpark of 32-26-35. Very small. This is not to say anything about anyone's size, as REAL WOMEN come in all…

I would say keep doing what you are doing, exercising more and adjusting calories as needed. As for the rest of the info, I will say this. I know a lot of people in the medical and health profession who share misinformation. That is all.

Congrats on the support! Sounds like a very caring relationship! I am lucky to have a supportive guy who will go on runs with me occasionally, and we joined a gym together. We congratulate each other on jobs well done, remember, motivation is a two way street!

I agree with what most people have said. I try to have a general idea of what I will eat throughout the day so I can always have 180-400 calories at night for my favorite food, ice cream. If I know I am going to be eating more, I work out harder so I can still have it. It is that important to me. I understand the desire,…

It took me almost two years to go from 157 to 133. This is with minor hiccups, but slow (extremely slow with weeks of no losses, and occasional gains) and steady has had advantages. (More sustainable, better body composition, better relationship with food and exercise, etc) I think, like others have said, that you should…

Mine is public. You will notice I eat ice cream every single day.

Adorbs!

I've lost about 8 pounds by running. (141.5 to 133) I used to go on really long walks, and then just decided one day to start. However, I no longer run outside due to the painful vericose veins I get from running on pavement. I might try again after a few months of running inside, and some compression wear. If you are…

I have lost 8 pounds in about a month. I started MFP at 141.5 and am now 133. I went from 157 to 141.5 over two years of lifestyle change, not dieting. However, since starting MFP I changed my exercise routine drastically. I went from only walking to running every day 5-6 days a week. I think this is a lot for one month,…

Some of my favorites: Canned Black Beans Organic Apple Sauce Red Grapes Yogurt Organic low fat Milk String cheese Alden's Organic cookies and cream ice cream Kashi bars and the guilty pleasure: Morningstar Maple Veggie Sausage (omnomnom)

If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you. Exhaust yourself, for yourself.

A lot of people have mentioned tofu. I love making lettuce wraps. http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/spicy-tofu-lettuce-wraps/ Here is a recipe for one with 8 carbs and 5 grams of protein per serving. There are tons of recipes out there, and it is really hard to go wrong with these.

This! Eating mostly vegetarian saves a lot of money. I stock up on any processed foods when they are on sale. (Veggie sausages, frozen foods, canned beans, rice etc) I buy fresh stuff, fruits and veggies every week. It averages about 50-60 dollars a week for the two of us. We eat out once or twice a week on average, so…