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Most Gyms will give you a free training session. Take advantage of that so you can learn how to properly use the machines. Even if they don't offer a free session, pay for one. It is worth it. You don't want to hurt yourself.

There is a saying " There are no bad kids, just bad parents!!!"

Remember in the movie Titanic, when they went down to the bottom of the ship and everyone was partying. That band was Gaelic Storm. Not very relaxing, but alot of fun.

I recently went to a buffet, Golden Corral, and tried a new strategy. First, I got a bunch of steamed veggies, then I had a spinach salad. After that I allowed myself to indulge in bad things. I had a few bites and I was stuffed and satisfied.

Try Flatout- Soft 100% Whole Wheat Flat bread. 100 calories, 9 gr protein, 8 gr fiber, 2 gr fat

For every ounce of alcohol you drink, it takes 8 ounces of water to process it through you liver. Beer isn't as bad because it has a lot of water in it, but if you are drinking shots, it can suck you dry. I try to drink a glass of water with every drink. Also drinking some coconut water helps rehydrate you naturally.

coconut water!!! Only 60 calories and has the same amount of potasium as 2 bananas. Has more electrolytes than gatorade. A really good natural way of rehydrating your body.

Costco-Peggy's Premium - Edamame, 8 oz with pods 140 calories 11 carbs 5 fat 12 protein 2 sugars 4 fiber

Omelette with turkey and cheese. Beef Jerky, Plain grilled chicken breast, Tuna,

I'll be the charasmatic mesiah like leader!!!

things have been great after my breakup/divorce. I have time to do the thngs I want to do. I do Muay Thai Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 5-6 days a week. It has really helped me drop some weight. I eat better now as well since I don't have to worry about anyone else besides my son. Try to look at the positive things,…

I do Martial arts every night for a couple of hours and have to make myself eat something afterwards. I can usually only get down a little bit. I used to be a big time night time binger. I have quit watching TV and I exercise now instead and it has made a big difference.

I have a Body Solid Power Rack. Love it. You can add cable pulley system to it. I can do just about anything that I can do at a gym. Make sure you get a good bench and add leg attachments to it. he is a link. http://www.bodysolidonline.com/Body-Solid-4648-PPR200-Power-Rack-Smith-Cage-Gym-Systems-Home-Fitness.html

I didn't want to have to choose between sugar free or fat free, so i started using fat free half and half and then flavoring it with sugar free torani syrup. I have Caramel, vanilla and hazelnut. love them

Kinda sad. The way people are. A smile isn't any harder to give to one person or another.

I do Fat free greek yogurt with granola and blueberrys every morning for breakfast. 1 cup of fage greek yogurt has 23 grams of protein. It isn't sweet but the blueberries sweeten it up and only add 70 calories for a cup. You can add how ever much granola is appropriate for your goals and granola has some protein in it too.

Grilled chicken sandwichs from McDonalds and Wendys. Tell them no sauce. add your own mustard. also they both have grilled chicken snack wraps. Use mustard only again on those. The snack wraps are great for eating in the car.

You mentioned that you are going to go to college. Sign up for some PE classes. I am sure they will have all sorts to pick from and you will have to attend to get the grade. That will help you lose lbs along with healthy diet and good rest. Also, there will be lots of intermural sports programs to pick from. It will be fun…

You have done great getting to where you are at. I am still working on losing. I went a saw a sports nutriiionist and it was awesome. You should consider doing the same. You will be able to get better results with a personalized plan. I joined a gym that caters to athletes with a total plan. Working out, nutrition, health…

Remember that we all have to get down to our ideal weight before we are turned, because that will be the body we are stuck with.

Quaker Natural Granola - Oats, Honey & Raisins, 1/2 Cup 210 38 5 5 13 5 Fage Total 0 % Greek All Natural Greek Strained Yogurt - Yogurt, 1 cup (227 g) 130 9 0 23 9 0 Northwest Origins - Cultivated Blueberries , 1 cup (140g) 70 17 1 1 12 4 You can adjust the amounts to fit your own dietary needs. You can view my food diary…

I use the Kirkland eqq whites from Cosco. I also add in fresh spinach, tomatoes, onions and mushrooms.

Glutamine is an essential amino acid that helps in muscle recovery. here is a link on it. http://www.nutritional-supplement-educational-centre.com/benefits-of-l-glutamine.html

I use Coaches Steel Cut Oatmeal that I get at Costco. I mix it with Max Muscle Vanilla Protein Powder. Some times I mix in blueberries with it.

http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc This is a great calorie calcuator. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Try only eating back part of what you burn. The calculations that MFP makes on this site are in general. It is possible that you aren't burning off as many calories working out that you think you are. then by eating back all of them you are actually going over or breaking even.

I've startedback to lifting weights. I am still losing weight but figured I could still lift while I'm doing it.

muscle is denser than fat and requires more calories to maintain it. Thus if you were to add on 5 or 10 lbs of muscle, you would increase your metabolism. don't worry, 10 lbs of muscle won't make you look like arnold. It would be spread out over you entire body and you problably wouldn't even increase in size

I use Coachs Steel Cut Oatmeal from costco. I add Max muscle vanilla Protein to in and it is pretty good. sometimes I also add blurberries to that.

You have made the first step in a journey of eating and living better.