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I had the oppostie problem for the first three weeks of my lifestyle change. I had horrible gas staring around 10 a.m. that would last all day, and I always had an extra BM in the afternoon (I am a morning person). My body adjusted and I am back to normal now.

Bump!! I eat hummus everyday and may need to try this!!

Hello and welcome! I sent you a friend request.

I just increased mine to 1350 also last week and will see how it works. I have lost about 1 pound/week in the past month of joining MFP, but it feels like that is a normal weight fluctuation and that I really haven't lost anything.

*raises hand* Makeup addict here. I have oily skin so I am always searching for the perfect foundation. I have women stop me and comment that they love my eye makeup. The people at Sephora know me just by my eye makeup! I will have to post a close-up pic soon. I just use white and black cheap eyeshadow. My faves: Urban…

I think other MFP'ers have said they smell really bad and to rinse them before using.

Eat it. Just the one. Don't consider any food "off limits". Just realize you can eat the Peep, but don't binge and make sure to note there is not a lot of nutritional value to it. It is not that big of a serving to make you feel guilty. I have a drawer full of candy at my desk, and I do mean a whole drawer full. I keep it…

Sorry to beat a dead horse, but let me understand this. According to the Natural Physiques site, for Fat Loss I need 1782 cals. for Sunay, 1944 for Monday, 1620 for Tuesday, etc. Is this the total number of calories consumed regardless of exercise? Do I stil add in exercise calories or just keep with the calorie counts no…

Bump!! I would like to get motivation and help from others to achieve this!

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Maybe the trick to the cupcakes is to use the Devil's Food mix and that is what hides the pumpkin flavor?

I was wondering if a spice cake mix would be good with the pumpkin. In the past, I have done a can of apple pie filling and spice cake and it turned out like a coffee cake. I think I made the cake like it said with the eggs and oil, then added the pie filling.

Tagging for later. I still don't understand and have read many posts on zig-zagging but I think if I take the time to figure it out it will make sense.

I have seen shows on sleep eating. At least you were eating rice cakes, some people eat really strange things like cat food sandwiches! People set up cameras to catch what was happening in the kitchen overnight because rhey would find strange remnants of food in the mornings not knowing where it came from. Ambien: that…

That is great! I bet you feel better too.

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Oh my. This could be bad since I am a vodka girl!!

Carmine, aka Crimson Lake and Natural Red #40, is used in foods like yogurt and juice and also in cosmetics and paints. Also, the candy cigarettes (remember those?) have beef gelatin in them.

Carmine, which is a colorant, is made from insects. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmine

Thanks everyone for the insights. I will start logging on the weekends so I can see what I am doing during my "free" days. I don't eat junk or fast food on the weekends, but I may have a fountain soda or a coffee with cream that I don't have during the week.

A half of a pita pocket with hummus, cucumbers and sprouts.

I don't really cheat, but don't log in my food. No fast food or junk food, but I do make a larger meal on Sundays. Yesterday was coconut curry chicken with rice and sweet potatoes. I should log my weekends because sometimes I think I don't eat enough.

Thanks! I had not heard of zig-zagging before.

You are an amazing inspiration!!!!!!!!!

I also vote for eating more, and cutting out some of the processed foods like snack packs, frozen meals and white bread. I switched to Aunt Millie's Whole Wheat Slimwiches at 90 calories. Also, are you adding any mayo or anything to your sandwiches or anything else that is unaccounted for in your diary?

Tagging for later, this sounds great!!

Oh my that sandwich sounds naughtily-good!!!! My cheat day is usually a cheat meal. Tonight it is pizza, but with ham & pineapple, no greasy pepperoni or sausage. I try and stay "good" for the day until I have my cheat meal.

WOW!!! You look wonderful!! And you look 10 years younger too!

We get Hungry Howie's Howie Maui on pizza night. It is my cheat food, but I have not had it in 2 weeks. Maybe tomorrow if I am good!!

My fiance is from MN, he is kidneyboy1 on MFP. He needs more friends so send him a request if you wish.