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Swimming is great, but be careful of the chlorine added to the pools; it can trigger an attack.

I usually warm up a little extra longer because if I start too fast, I'll have an asthma attack. I have quite mild asthma, though. If I know I'm going to be something very rigorous I take my albuterol inhaler about 15 mins before I start the exercise as recommended by my doctor. Both of these approaches have never let me…

*flicks a little water on other person and then on self* "We should really go and get out of these wet clothes"

Must've been a Game of Thrones fan.

LMAO, you are both fantastic! Thank you for the laugh!

You mention wanting to eat when it's not true hunger and I can tell you I'm exactly the same way. I have a much easier time when I'm at work because I can't eat at the computer all day, only on my breaks. But on the weekends, that's a different story. Once I eat breakfast, I'm wanting to eat something every half hour for…

80 lbs lost?! Good for you; be proud, friend!

I've got it, too. You may add me if you like. I've found that strength training and lower carb, higher protein are serving me well in reducing my weight. It's slow going, but as long as it's going I'm fine with it! It's also lessened some of the symptoms I had. My periods are definitely more regular than they were last…

Jestinia- I noticed that, too, about fantasy novels! I didn't last the day, lol!

I agree that it sounds like harassment. What he said was inappropriate in so many ways, I don't blame you for being upset. Don't take his opinion to heart, though, you look stunning and if you feel good that's all that matters.

Well, that's a head-scratcher! Assuming that the love handle is just fat that's waiting to come off then if you just keep doing what your doing it should go away on its own eventually. I wonder if it could be you have more developed muscles on one side that's causing it bulge outward and be more noticeable? Just food for…

@BrightCrystal- You're not alone! I'm 5'0" and I weight considerably more than my 5'2" counterparts on this thread. Not hating on them, though, I don't want to give the wrong impression! Maybe I'll get there soon.

I would do that if I could manage it. Like you, I noticed that if don't eat in the morning I don't become hungry until much later and had an easier time managing my tendency to overeat. It led me to try intermittent fasting for about 2 weeks but I found that I would get some painful diarrhea right after eating for the…

This. Absolutely this. It's not an excuse for rudeness, but this is most likely why some of us went on the defensive in short order.

I love cold chicken and cold turkey. I usually will mix it with some fruit or put it on a salad. I take it to work with me quite a bit. I've also been told that I'm weird. ;)

Married and child-free by choice right, here! Some of these response are funny because they're true! I get the "you'll change your mind someday" all the freaking time. I'm 34 now, so I'm also getting the "that decision's going to be made for you if you don't hurry up!" *eyeroll* I'm not a kid-hater. I just don't think I'm…

OMG, this is me as well! I'm currently on an elimination diet to figure out what's screwing my system. So far, I've found that dairy is a great big problem for me (the higher lactose stuff gives me the runs, the lower lactose stuff stops up the pipes; lose-lose for me, boo). I still have yet to rule out gluten, eggs, soy,…

Enriant-- I absolutely love coconut milk! I've had a lot of good luck with oatmeal (I find it very filling) and I've been enjoying hot rice farina for breakfast along with about a cup of some fruit or another. I am currently trying almond milk, but I can't drink it plain. This is all very much a work in progress, because…

Right now I'm having trouble meeting my calorie intake (1200/day because I'm 5'0", lightly active) but I feel like it has more to do with my recent tummy troubles and trying to figure out what makes it act up. So far, dairy is the main culprit and that's unfortunate because I relied a lot on low fat milk, cottage cheese…

I have similar issues. I had my gallbladder removed two years ago and every since then it's been kind of rocky with the digestive issues. I thought I was handling it well and kept just thinking it would go away, but then it got worse and I had to go the doctor. I'm very slowly coming to understand what triggers me and what…

MFP recommended 1200 for me as well (probably because I'm 5'0" and only lightly active) but I didn't realize I was supposed to be eating the calories back from the exercise. I poked around on the boards and that's how I found out. Now, I'm eating 1350-1400 and things are going much smoother for me in terms of energy level…

Hi Sara, I've had a hard time with eating mindlessly, too. Usually, when I'm watching tv. I think I just get bored because the tv isn't stimulating enough and feel compelled to start snacking (as in, eat an entire pint of Ben and Jerry's). So, I've taken some steps to break myself of the habit. Here's what has been working…

Lots of wise words on here, Tinker. I'd throw my two cents in but it's been said already (and better than I could say it!). Just wanted you to know that I'm sending positive thoughts your way. Hang in there and hope you feel better soon!