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Until you get 1) Checked out by a doctor and 2) Are sure you have the right shoes, I would maybe do something with less impact on your joints. Maybe swimming?

Just tell people something like "I am trying to clean up my eating habits/get healthier" etc. Don't tell people you are on a diet. Most people just don't understand that a diet just really means a lifestyle change.

Then wouldn't our ages have something to do with trends as well?

Mine is Anne - my mother's is Ann.

I can see huge differences - in your chest, tummy, thighs, and... shoulders! Your shoulders look stronger and less sloped now. I bet your posture is better too, isn't it? :happy:

I have always had difficulty shopping for jeans! Not just with my hips and bubble butt, but because of the length. I am usually just a hair too tall for petites, and just a hair too short for regulars! Who the heck calculated those lengths out!! Lately though, there is a brand of jeans I have been able to buy right off the…

Sounds like your doc is full of crap and you need to find a new one. Seriously, TOM is uncomfortable, but should not be excessively painful. If you are having major issues with bad bleeding, cramping, etc, have the doctor do bloodwork to check your vitamin D, iron, and magnesium levels. D helps with mood and body aches.…

I don't like most traditional breakfast foods either, so I usually just heat up dinner leftovers for breakfast.

Back to the topic of being hungry and what snacks to eat... :smile: 1) It will probably help you to spread your meals/snacks out so that you eat about 6 times per day - about every 3 hours. This is also good in that it will keep your metabolism revved up. 2) Try to eat a carb coupled with protein. COMPLEX carbs are good…

Did you also smile sweetly at the a** of a co-worker and tell him "Thanks so much for the backhanded complement!"?

You should NEVER skip breakfast!! It is not healthy for your body to start the day like that. Also, your metabolism will not rev up for the day until you eat. If you do not eat until lunch time, not only are you going to be sluggish and tired until then (because you are literally running on empty), but you are wasting…

Eggs and Dairy: Egg, large - 6 grams protein Milk, 1 cup - 8 grams Cottage cheese, ½ cup - 15 grams Yogurt, 1 cup – usually 8-12 grams, check label Soft cheeses (Mozzarella, Brie, Camembert) – 6 grams per oz Medium cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss) – 7 or 8 grams per oz Hard cheeses (Parmesan) – 10 grams per oz Beans (including…

I think it depends on the situation. Dollar dances started out as a way to help the bride and groom get started in their new life - money for purchasing household goods, etc. If you and your fiance have already set up a household together, and don't need that stuff, then I would consider it tacky. One other way to do it…

Reducing the sugar and using applesauce are both really good ideas. You can also reduce a little further and increase fiber content by replacing 1/3 of the flour with coconut flour.

Plan at least one snack into your calories each day that will help satify those cravings, but in a small amount. For instance, if craving chocolate, plan a snack of cocoa covered almonds (they rock), or dark chocolate almond milk. If you crave salty, have a snack-sized bag of potato chips with your lunch. The point is not…

I eat approximately 75 percent of my calories back, as long as that amount still meets my needed net calories. I allow the other 25% in case my calculations were incorrect when logging meals.

What I mean is, if MFP assigns you 1200 cal per day, and you do 600 cal worth of exercise, then you need to eat those 600 cal back, because your net is too low. Any other "eating back" of extra calories (say if you were assigned 1500 per day for example) is up to you. But 1200 NET is the bare minimum your body needs to…

you only eat your calories back from exercise *if* the amount you burn brings your net total below 1200.

I've seen it used both ways (sometimes at the same time). :smile:

It's sort of like giving an electronic high five (or fist bump) - you like what that person had to say.

You've gotten fantastic results. Beautiful! What have you been doing for your workouts?

It is not as expensive as you might think, especially with summer coming. Start visiting your local farmer's market for fresh fruits and vegetables. Go on some fishing trips and catch your own seafood. :wink: Nut butters without added sugar can be very healthy in small amounts, and both rice and sweet potatoes can be found…

Current medical wisdom says that 8 glasses of water a day is not nearly enough for most people, but it is a good start. Depending on your age/sex, around 40-60% of your total body weight *should* be water. Most people walk around constantly dehydrated. A good way to calculate how much water you need to drink is to divide…

Non Scale Victory

Maybe you should wait until about June. By then, you will probably even find them on sale. :-)

Why don't you see if your daughter is willing to break it in chunks and save it in the freezer? That way, her treat will last longer. ;-)

I try to drink a full glass of water right before each meal, and another immediately after working out. That gets 4 out of the way without even thinking about it. I also keep a bottle of water at my desk at work and make myself sip all day (2 glasses), and then another bottle (2 glasses) gets drunk in the car on my way…

Speaking from my own experience, I would say it is better to say the least amount possible about it. My mom dragged me running with her in the mornings at age 9, had me in Weight Watchers at 10, and on a modified Medifast program at 12. It made me feel horrible - like I was never good enough for her. And I had self esteem…

You may want to consider hiring a personal trainer - just for a couple of sessions. Let him/her know you want to learn proper form, and they can correct you as you are going through your exercise moves.