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  • What a fantastic accomplishment, congrats!!
  • Good luck! I'm in sort of the same boat as you. And I think you're right...this time you're gonna make it :) There's something about having the power of belief on your side that really helps!
  • Believe that there are better things in store for you, in every area of your life. Don't let self-defeat thinking get in the way of getting everything you deserve for yourself. Whenever I am at my most depressed, and beating up on myself, I find that is when I'm most likely to give up.
  • Wow, thanks so much for the advice. I never thought of trying yoga, but that sounds like a good idea, especially since I know I don't get enough stretching in. As far as protein goes, I have been eating about 40 grams per day, and I thought that was plenty, but since I weigh 202, and given my workout schedule, that…
  • I love my fish mediterranean style. Saute a couple of cloves of garlic in a Tbsp of olive oil, add one can of diced or petite diced tomatoes, throw in a few sliced or chopped olives, and some capers. Let the sauce cook down for about 5 minutes to thicken, then add the fish, cover, and turn heat to low. A thin fillet should…
  • I think it is important to differentiate between exercising for weight loss, and exercising for conditioning, whether it be strength or aerobic. Back in the fall I was playing 6-8 hours a week of tennis, and my overall aerobic conditioning drastically improved, but since I wasn't making any effort to watch what I ate, and…
  • You don't mention how long this has been going on for, but if this is more than just a short-term (1-2 weeks) sort of problem, you may want to make an appt with your doctor to review your diet and exercise habits. Like other posters have suggested, it could be that you aren't eating enough. It is doubtful that 1200…
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