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when i was baking this year, i did this EVERY SINGLE TIME i finished putting a batch of cookies or brownies in the oven. stand over the sink with the spatula and scarf down whatever's left in the mixing bowl. pure bliss. i don't know how anyone does not do this when they bake. i just "quick added" 75-100 calories for each…

i'm planning to log, but i know i'm going to be over. i'm aiming for 1.5 times my normal calorie intake, because i want the leeway to enjoy the food my family and i prepare, but still want to give myself a limit. our biggest christmas celebration was this past saturday, and i ate 2.5 times my usual calories. thank goodness…

i'm 26 and i log every day. i eat relatively low (1150-1200) most of the time, but over the holidays i've had a few days that have been substantially higher.

oh, they're evil!!! i try to stay away :) if i have to pick from the three choices you gave, i'd go with peanut butter. but have you had the coconut ones? or the mint ones? both to die for.

I'm no expert, but I am kind of in a similar predicament. I run daily and practice yoga and pilates several times per week. I'm planning to start New Rules of Lifting for Women in January. My thought has been to back my running down to 2 or 3 days per week (on the same days that I do yoga and pilates) and do NROLW on…

lisa marie from bodyrock--this is her pre-implants (i love her both ways, but since i'd likely never get implants, i'm particularly fond of her pre-surgery pics). i know she's too slim and muscular for some people's tastes, but she's my ideal

are you able to afford an exercise DVD? denise austin has one called "mat workout based on the work of j.h. pilates" that i take with me when i go on trips and have to be away from my studio

pilates will honestly make a big difference if you practice it regularly (2-3 times per week). it's not going to give you a six-pack unless your body fat % is low enough to show the ab muscles. but it will strengthen weak muscles in your entire core, improve your posture and consequently help your stomach to look less…

i agree with skrakalaka... all months are bad, but this month is particularly bad because i've been exercising my willpower so much to begin with. *sigh*. i'm so there right now. wanting to eat every brownie in a 100 mile radius, topped with ice cream, hot fudge and marshmallows. and chocolate chips. and whipped cream.…

i notice that the smaller i get, the less pounds it is between sizes. anywhere between 8-10 pounds per size has been my experience.

@ hannah -- glasses & colored hair streaks :)

i sent you a private message! like the above poster mentioned, eating relatively clean and exercising regularly has made a HUGE difference for me. the best thing you can do for yourself is focus on your health, and nutrition and fitness are integral components of that, especially for someone with FM or another chronic…

it took me longer--about eight months--but i'm a small female without much more to lose. i think gender and starting weight are definite contributors; based on conversations with MFP friends, my weight loss has been super slow compared to most others'.

i have small feet with high arches and a tendency to overpronate. i've had great luck with my vibram bikilas. had them for a few months now and alternate them with a traditional (minimal-cushioning) shoe. i find it easier to control my stride and footfall in the barefoot shoes than in a regular shoe, and my feet are just…

when i think about not wanting to "settle" for someone, it's not a physical issue or a financial issue. i would just rather be alone than with someone who doesn't fulfill me intellectually and emotionally, or with whom i don't share values, dreams, goals and/or physical chemistry (which, incidentally, has little to do with…

my girl looking AMAZING!!! i love this :) you look fantastic!

@lisamarie, you're like a little irish pixie with that cute red hair and green eyes! so pretty!

i love this. i totally overindulged yesterday for thanksgiving, but you know what? right back at it with normal eating & exercise today. one bad day means nothing in light of 360+ good ones :) this site is so good for making me want to stick to that commitment, too!!

not even joking, i'm starting with donuts at 6AM, continuing to pie, cookies and cake by 10AM, thanksgiving feast at 1PM, salty snacks and desserts at 4PM, thanksgiving feast two at 7PM, and mixed drink madness to round it all out at night. this is the BEST food day of the year and i am going to love EVERY SINGLE SECOND.…

are you able to set your diary to public so we can see it? that may give people a better place to start from when it comes to food/exercise advice. i see you say you're eating 1500 cals/day--did you establish a baseline when you first started logging food so you knew what calorie level you were starting at? i can't imagine…

your family is beautiful and these pics are amazing!!! thanks so much for sharing with all of us :) congratulations and best of luck to you!

share... because i've already had plenty of practice at that, and while it's not ideal, as another poster mentioned.... something is better than nothing.

i'm on the pill and i don't find that it hinders my weight loss at all. my doctor told me that the patch, the shot and the hormonal IUD all have a much higher chance of causing weight gain than the pill because the hormone dosages are so much higher than the pill. i've been on the same brand of pill (yasmin/safyral) for…

i really struggled physically and emotionally when i took seroquel. it was a terrible choice for me for a variety of reasons, not the least of which being that i gained fifteen pounds in three months on it. i have friends who have taken it and also experienced significant weight gain. the biggest weight-related issue for…

i have a can of diet soda almost every day and have been losing steadily, when i was at my original weight (which is now my goal weight), i often had two or three cans per day because it felt like a treat and the carbonation kept me a little bit more full. i've never experienced weight gain or difficulty losing as a result…

Exfoliate. Sit in the sauna and sweat it out. No hair products! Men especially--all that hair gel gets heavy!! Oh, and you should only weigh in when there is a new moon, because clearly that is when the moon exerts the least gravitational force... :-D

mine is totally after dinner until bedtime. i want to eat to get through projects for grad school, or to put myself to sleep because i struggle with insomnia, or just to comfort myself... i always ration about 150 calories for a bedtime snack. it keeps me sane. i also keep a pack of whole wheat saltines in the drawer of…

thanks so much for sharing this!! what you've done is awesome :) i don't really have a lot of weight to lose--but i did just start running this year, and hearing about others who have never been runners before learning to run distance is SUPER inspiring for me :) i haven't run a race yet, but reading stories like yours are…

^^this!! or substitute paprika for the chili powder for a similar flavor, but less heat :)

i think this is a great tip for people who struggle with hunger between meals and who eat animal products. sometimes people do need a little extra help to feel full until their next snack/meal. sure, real food is the best way to fill up, but it's nice to hear about what other people do when they still feel hungry, but want…