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Agreed. I'm American and I like British shows, but the reality shows can be REALLY difficult to get through sometimes because the accents aren't the sexy posh ones, they're...uhh, different, lol. And kind of difficult to understand! I do like a posh accent though :laugh: I like most European accents, especially Spanish and…

Have to agree with the above posters - this is the best condiment on earth and goes with everything! I made this last night - http://budgetbytes.blogspot.ro/2012/08/spicy-noodles-204-recipe-102-serving.html It was fantastic!

There's a few things you can do that are good - Add some flavor. This morning I had oatmeal with cocoa powder and instant coffee...mmm! - Baked oatmeal is good too, it kind of tastes like an oatmeal cookie. Look up some recipes, when I have the time I like to make this. - I don't personally like this, but I had a roommate…

Not intentionally - I travel a lot, and I don't have a smartphone, so I can't always post to MFP what I eat. I don't really consider that "lying". I've posted 1200 calorie days and 2500 calorie days - if something's not posted, it's usually because I haven't been able to get on the computer that day.

It is much cheaper to cook than to order out, and *usually* if not always, cheaper to cook healthy. You don't have to buy meat, beans, rice and veggies is a healthy, cheap and complete meal, and one I eat myself. I'm a volunteer so I'm usually broke myself, and I manage to eat healthy and exercise. If you really want to,…

I think if you're close to the person then you can bring it up gently. I got to over 200 pounds and no one ever said a word - I've always felt fat, so when I actually became fat, it was hard for me to really know how bad it was. I could still fit clothes from normal stores, and I always got, "You're not fat, you look fine"…

87, my virtual age is 10. I'm 23, ha!

If you're not hungry, don't eat, whether you're under net or not. If you are, have a healthy snack like others recommended. I'm way under today since I was sick all afternoon, but I'm not hungry, so I'm staying under. I'll more than make up for it this weekend :laugh:

This isn't true, I've lost almost 50 lbs the same way everyone does...eating right and exercise. Focus on eating enough to maintain muscle mass and do some resistance training. I do sometimes feel that black women can look better at a higher weight than the same woman of another race at the same weight, but I think this is…

^^ This. Also, approach guys more.

Your calorie level looks good, maybe increase protein a bit and cut back on processed foods, they have a lot of sodium and can make you retain water. What do you do for exercise? And if you think the first 5 lbs are the hardest...try the last 5. That can take months or YEARS to lose.

Not chubby, not skinny, not athletic...average in a good way! Sure, you could lose some vanity weight, but almost everyone could. You can probably get away with wearing most things, but keep in mind some skin-tight things almost no one looks good in and no one should wear unless they are a 5'10 115 pound model...what you…

running 20 min without a walk break :smile:

I thought I had heard worse songs, but "Call Me Maybe" should win a Grammy compared to this. Even autotune couldn't make these chicks sound like music.

American living in Romania

I would have to run for two hours, 10 min/mile pace, to burn 1000 calories. And I'm 15 lbs away from a healthy BMI. There's no way that's happening. Add to that I mostly lift (which never burns more than 250 cals a session) so I never get those huge burns. I still lose weight the same way people burning 1000+ calories do.…

Oh come on, it is really not that bad at all! I have a fairly low pain threshold (I suffered greatly through my tattoos and piercings!) and this is really not that bad. On a scale of one to ten maybe a six at most. Things to consider though - I've heard strip wax hurts more than hard wax, I've only had hard wax done and it…

bump, making this tomorrow!

They HURT! They really hurt! I don't have one in that spot, but I have one on my leg and one on my hip. And it hurts WAY more than a bikini wax or any piercing. I have been scratched by cats and puppies and have barely even noticed it - it is NOT like that at all. Unless you have been scratched repeatedly in the same spot…

Same here! I like the lavender one and the cayenne pepper one! Man I miss Jeni's...

^^^this. Are you weighing yourself the day after you cheat, or even worse, right after you eat? Of course the scale will be up! If you eat salty foods or if you haven't digested everything yet, the scale will reflect that, not your actual weight. Weigh in once a week or even once a month, it's a lot easier that way.

Gonna echo the posters above and say get rid of the trainer. It's nothing but a waste of money now - if you can afford it, get your own trainer for one-on-one sessions and take the time to make sure they can help you achieve your specific goals, not every trainer is good for every person. As for your friend? If she wants…

Blair Waldorf, in a heartbeat!

I'm in! Stats - 5'4, 161 Bust - 39 Waist - 30 Hips - 42 Goal - 155

I just thought I was invincible, and that it wouldn't happen to me. I was a high school athlete and I ate what I wanted, when I wanted, and how much I wanted without really worrying about it too much. I had my "fat" moments, but I knew I was a healthy weight and that it was only vanity pounds I was caring about. Then I got…

Haven't read all the replies, but all I can say is lead by example and do not say a word. She notices, more than a little I'm sure, and is probably embarrassed enough. Try to do outdoorsy stuff with her to get her moving, even a walk after dinner is nice! Also, do you do the cooking? If not, start! Easy way to stay healthy…

If your friends are giving you trouble about eating healthy - then that is lame and maybe you need new friends. However, I cannot STAND it when people have to post how they worked out on Facebook. I work out too and don't feel the need to post it all over Facebook, it's just something I need to do for my health. I shower…

Eat some meals, girl! It looks like you skip breakfast and lunch entirely - can't get protein if you're not eating! When I was in college I did the same thing, so I get it, I really do, but try at least a meal bar for breakfast (those usually have protein) and a sandwich or salad with meat for lunch. It can be really hard…

Nov 18th, looks like I'm the only one so far!

anyone?