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i have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. i tried lifting heavy for about 6-8 weeks and found that as long as i gave myself enough rest between sessions (usually 48-72 hours) i would be okay, but if i tried to lift again too soon it would cause a flare. overall i noticed a "different" kind of pain, as some others…

YES! i love this sunscreen. i do really well with the Neutrogena UltraSheer Dry Touch sunscreen on my face, too, but if you're especially acne-prone, the Neutrogena Clear Face kind is brilliant :)

I'm one of those people who has a bottomless pit for a stomach. I am capable of putting away really, really large quantities of food in one sitting, and I enjoy it. I'm incessantly hungry. Exercise makes me hungrier. Sometimes after a long run I feel like I could eat everything in the refrigerator and still be hungry.…

i would love to know more about protein shots. i sometimes do protein shakes because i struggle to get enough protein through regular food, but protein shots would be a more calorie-friendly option. what are the most reliable, best-tasting brands of protein shots out there?

three of my tattoos include writing, and i've never regretted any of them, not even for a second. totally agree; get what you really want.

<---painful? after a few hours, definitely. worth it? you bet :)

i struggle with dry skin all the time and notice that it gets worse if i don't maintain a sufficient dietary fat intake. so that could definitely be part of the problem. i've also heard that dry skin can be a sign of vitamin A or E deficiency--or, of course, of poor hydration.

6W6P definitely focuses more on your core. my abs are always sore the day after that one--and i'm a pilates lover, so i was skeptical!! i like Ripped in 30 for overall muscle work; 6W6P if i really want to focus in on abs. I feel like the intensity level is very similar on both. (I agree that you can't get a six pack in…

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I'm always adapting recipes to make them lower calorie. (Lower-calorie is not always "healthier", but it sure fits into my nutrition goals more easily.) Here's my latest: Light Pumpkin Bread MOIST INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup Egg Beaters (or 3 eggs, which would increase the calories a bit) 1 cup…

nobody's talking about intensity or placement of shadow... i think there's a way to wear it and make it work. if you use the matching shadow as an accent or an eyeliner (with a neutral like taupe, ivory or grey over the rest of the lid), that can be really pretty and striking without being too much. also, if the shadow is…

you look awesome :) i feel like you can probably afford to spice up your protein variety occasionally with a higher-fat-content meat. fat doesn't make you fat. promise!! i know it adds calories, and i definitely worry about that too--higher-fat meats aren't exactly an economical use of calories. i really like kielbasa &…

ideally you would NOT ever quit chocolate forever!! that's just silly!! the way you're trying to do it is absolutely perfect--to have just a small amount every day. that's the way to make a lifestyle change that will satisfy your needs and desires but still allow you to see and maintain long term changes in your body. you…

everyone's body responds a little bit differently to exercise, but what kelly said is typically true across the board. if you're overly concerned with the number on the scale, you'll be likely to get frustrated when you start weight training, because you may not lose as quickly at first (since your muscles may retain fluid…

usually in the MFP database, the preparation is specified. for example, i find it more convenient to cook an entire batch of brown rice to last a few days and then just to weigh what i'm going to eat at each meal once it's already cooked. so i use the entry that's labeled "Rice--brown, long-grain, cooked'.

it sounds to me like you're doing everything right and getting the results you should be expecting. don't overanalyze it--if you're doing it the healthy way (it sounds like you are) and it's working (i know it's slower than you want it to be, but it IS working), stick with it! in another four to six weeks, at that rate,…

when i'm hungry for a bigger meal, i either add raw or cooked vegetables right into the food as i prepare it (to sandwiches, soups, pastas & casseroles and things like that) or serve foods (like chicken, burgers, fish, omelets--things that come in one piece) over a bed of lettuce, arugula or spinach. sometimes i add fruit…

it really depends on the individual person. the weight where i'm comfortable is a little bit under what BMI tells me is my healthy range, but i'm 5'4" and quite fine-boned. are you getting feedback from others who know you well? do they feel you're getting too thin? sometimes others can be a better gauge of whether we're…

i ate 100% clean (okay, maybe like 98%--i did accidentally eat one or two things that i *thought* were clean but weren't) for the first three weeks of this year. i committed to that just to try it--there was never any intention of sticking with it forever. i just like to experiment with diet/fitness concepts that are new…

mascara ALWAYS, blush/bronzer usually (without it I look like walking death), full face if I'm coming from somewhere (or going to somewhere--less preferable, obviously) that I need to look more put-together. as long as it's not running down anyone's face, I say do what makes you feel good, expresses your personality &…

she looks so fab!!! love this :)

at least I'm not the only one whose family reacts this way!! ink & body mods are fabulous on everyone :)

here's the deal on alcohol: when you drink, your body immediately begins to metabolize the calories from the alcohol. specifically, we're talking about the portion of the liquor, beer, mixed drink or spirit that is pure alcohol. because alcohol, even once converted to sugar, is not a true carbohydrate, the body has great…

those almonds are sooo good!

lots of great advice above!! here are my thoughts: two factors must be in constant play to lose weight and/or to maintain weight loss: commitment and consistency. you must make a consistent, dedicated effort every day to log your food and exercise and to make nutrition and fitness decisions that move you closer to your…

^^ don't overcomplicate is GREAT advice--something i wish someone had told me eight years ago when i started tracking my food intake :) if you're brand new to logging your food, the best thing you could do at this point is just to log every single thing you eat or drink for two weeks or so. this will allow you to establish…

before you reduce your intake by that much, i would probably try two things: first, if you're not using a food scale, get one. use it religiously. it makes a HUGE difference in portions versus measuring cups/spoons or guesstimating. as awful as it sounds, you could just be underestimating the calories you're eating on a…

my plan for getting back to normal eating is two-fold: first, as others have suggested, i'm going cold-turkey. eliminating sweets and treats completely until i feel ready to add them back in moderation. (this will probably happen in february. because i'm doing a "30 days of clean eating" challenge with a friend in…

i'm doing the runner's world holiday run streak, so i'll be running at least a mile :)

hahaha i love this!!!