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My grandfather was a prolific gardener--fruits, vegetables, flowers, you name it. He'd have huge tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, green beans, peas, beets...I could go on and on. I'm not sure what he used to keep bugs away, but I do know that he would only use manure as fertilizer. Some of the produce would be canned by…

Well, it is now Day 3 and so far so good. I'm drinking coffee and iced tea for the caffeine so I don't get the headaches or go on a she-beast rampage around the office. One Diet Caffeine-Free Dr. Pepper in the evenings with supper. Water the rest of the day. Oh, and I was under my calorie goal yesterday and did not feel…

I haven't read all the replies yet, but this speaks to what I've been thinking today. I have plateaued on my weight loss, though I can see some change in how my clothes fit and such. I have a bioimpedence scale which measures BF and muscle mass percentages, and those numbers haven't really changed much either (I realize it…

I can think of several (my brother in law is notorious for saying a movie is great and it turns out to be WTF). Machete--probably the worst movie I've ever seen. StepBrothers. Baseketball (spelling is correct) Most Adam Sandler movies (particularly the ones where he talks in that baby-voice for the entire show). Vampire…

Find a picture of a goofy/weird-looking face or animal something (even cartoonish). something startling but kinda funny. Tape the pic to the jar, and put it somewhere she will find it, like in her bed or the medicine cabinet in the bathroom. Make it a traveling joke. My sister made a goofy looking mask in high school art…

1. The cost. 2. The time spent driving to and from. (I have limited time for working out, and live 30 minutes from nearest gym. I don't have an hour to spend just driving). 3. The cost. Of course, that's why I no longer have a membership and have assembled a home gym. I realize not everyone has this option, but it works…

I say "Absolutely I need it! Otherwise I will turn into a raging hormonal she-beast the likes of which you have never seen. YOU need me to eat this for your own protection." *chomp chomp chomp*

If I recall correctly (I don't have my book with me atm) I believe he says cardio is OK. The issue is the thinking that cardio alone will get you fit and toned-looking (for lack of a better term). He says that it is an individual thing: if you can do cardio in addition to lifting and neither aspect of your regimen suffers…

One day I was walking down the hall at work (evidently with a sour expression on my face) and a coworker said "Smile! It's not that bad!" I replied that I had just received a phone call telling me that my grandfather had passed away, and I was on my way home. Needless to say, she proceeded to apologize profusely. Another…

Anything that shows boobs or *kitten* in public (sagging pants, ill-fitting tops that allow boobage to spill out or threaten to spill out, shorts/skirts that would show hoo-ha if the person bends over or sits down, etc.). Pajamas and/or slippers in public. Get dressed before you go out for goodness sake. Dirty clothing,…

Pros to home-based workouts: 1. I can do it on my timetable and not have to depend on what time the class starts, bus runs, gym opens/closes, or whatever. 2. I can wear whatever I want and not be inappropriate. 3. I can experiment with different moves and exercises and not feel like I'm either in someone else's way or that…

Many of the issues people have (that I see) that keep them from losing weight: 1. Emotional issues relating to food (such as the person whose mother used food as a coping strategy after a traumatic event). Hopefully the individual will recognize that they have these emotional ties to food and find some way to deal with…

Blood clots are a known risk with ALL estrogen-based medications (birth control and menopause hormone-replacement products) and have been since The Pill was developed in the 1960s. Yaz is no different. The risk is higher in women who smoke, are over 35, and who have a personal or family history of clotting disorders.…

Pepsi (on ice). Bread. Pasta. /Sigh....

I'm currently in Stage 2 of NROLFW and I love, love, LOVE it!. Just when I was starting to get bored with Stage 1, it was time to go to Stage 2. I can definitely feel and see a difference already. I am also a mom of 3, and have a full time job. I don't feel like the routines take an excessive amount of time but are giving…

Not to be critical, but much of the industrialized world begins their day well before 8 am and so it wouldn't hurt you to begin retraining your body clock to accomodate this. However, I do realize that certain jobs/industries operate on different schedules than the normal 8-5 "banker's hours." I was a nurse in a hospital…

"Have fun storming the castle!" --The Princess Bride (can be used in so many situations). "We will not go quietly into the night!" and "I'm baaaaaaack!" -- Independence Day "This is my BOOM-STICK!!!" --Bruce Cambell in one of the Evil Dead movies (the third one I think?). "I may not be able to carry the ring, Frodo. But I…

I love the title of this thread: "get healthy" rather than simply "lose weight." For me that's what it is--getting healthier. If the numbers on the scale go down, that's just a bonus. I found that I was getting winded trying to keep up with my girls on a walk. I would end up with back and/or neck pain just from picking up…

With my oldest, they gave me Stadol and Phenergan for pain and nausea. The combination basically made me stoned out of my mind. Things people said to me and stuff that happened made perfect sense, but I couldn't express even basic thoughts coherently. As a result, many funny things were said: When my (male) nurse came in…

No, that top one is NO *kitten* at all. The unfortunate tan lines just point out the obvious: "Look, world! I have no *kitten*!" I'm surprised he's not needing suspenders to keep his bathing suit on. :embarassed:

Are you certain about this, or just assuming they've never been overweight? It might be worth asking, if you haven't already. Either way, mention your "hangups" to them. The more experienced trainer should be well-versed in dealing with these same issues in other clients. You are NOT the only one to have ever dealt with…

I suppose if one does a cleanse under the supervision and instruction of a doctor, with specific instructions and appropriate monitoring, it could be of benefit. I'm also going to assume that your "cleanse" is limited to a day or two, not long-term. The fact is, cleanses of any type (done for any purpose) do have risks.…

Yeah, but unless one is working out in steel-toed workboots that would hurt anyway! I do most of my workouts barefoot, but do wear shoes when I do the elliptical because it has treads for traction and those hurt my feet. Feels like walking on rocks!

I've read through the book twice, and just started the program yesterday. I would recommend getting the hard-copy. I find myself flipping back and forth between sections, and that's kinda hard on an e-reader. I also think that you should be able to do the exercises with what you have available. They do include variations…

As I said...NEVER blame ANYTHING on a woman's hormones, even if it's the truest thing in the world, if you want to live. :wink:

Most of us will indeed have "fat days" regardless of what kind of glands we happen to have. I think your bigger problem is that you either have mush for brains or your shut-up filter has malfunctioned if you think you can say something like that to women and not get ****slapped. Never, never, NEVER blame ANYTHING on…

Yes, Crocs are ugly. They are not fashionable. However, I don't believe they were ever intended to be. They were designed for COMFORT ONLY. I wonder if those who hate Crocs have ever tried a pair on? No, of course you wouldn't wear them as business wear or any dressy occasion (but you wouldn't wear your dirty, stained,…

Gun control People who CAN work but WON'T so they can get government handouts. I have no issue with those who truly need the help. I have major problems with those who drive a nice car, have their hair and nails professionally done, and are texting on their latest-model cell phone but squawk about not being able to afford…

I don't know if this counts, since it involved an elliptical and not a treadmill, and the workout was done and machine stopped, but my (6 ft tall, 280 lb) brother in law lost his balance while getting off our elliptical and tried to catch himself on a nearby bookshelf. He was unsuccessful. He had some scrapes and bruises…

I currently use the WalMart brand equivalent to the St. Ives Blemish scrub (has 2% salicylic acid and ground-up apricot pits to exfoliate). I also use my bare hands to wash and rinse my face, then I have a designated towel for drying my face. Why use the community hand towel (full of bacteria) or a washcloth…