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I definitely agree with the others on not steeping it for so long. Also, don't squeeze the bag too hard when you take it out of your cup. You may be getting too many tanins which will make it both bitter and cloudy. Also, cheaper teas use the smaller broken leaf bits in the bags and create that nasty taste. You might want…

If your insurance covers it, as soon as you are able I would recommend going to physical therapy. I sprained my foot and ankle and had a hard time recovering until I roped in regular PT. I only wish I had done it sooner. Also, I had favored my other foot and ended up injuring it in the process. Wasted even more time…

I hear you loud and clear! I fight depression and frustration. I look at the cute clothes and want to be in them NOW! But just remember that if we stick with this, NOW will be so much sooner than If we don't. I blamed my health and a sad family situation and felt stuck. I'm so glad you took control because that's what I…

That picture is so cute I actually laughed out loud! And I don't do that too often. I can usually keep it to a grin. Not this time! Great job!!

First thing in the morning. And then later when a) I'm awake b) can read the scale and c) can remember what numbers mean.

Truly inspirational!! You look great. I identified with the cupcake/exercise slip up. Did that last night - 2.5 miles for a slice of angel food cake. :D

You will be able to use that discipline from when you were in the ring to help you with your goals now. More stories for the kids, right? And don't even worry about anyone who might wonder at the large guy on the bike. My husband and I watched one woman go jog/walking along the lake every day for an entire…

Ooooo - Spandex. You are daring, sir! Go for it! :D By any chance do you have one of those amazing wrestling masks?

I'm sort of like you. Lurked. Practiced eating right first. Just got my stationary bike - yea! And have the 50+ with its friends to lose as well. ;) But I also have learned that I have to do this no matter what stress is going on because if you can count on one thing in life....it's that you can't count on anything.…

Some carbs can be used easily by the body and affect your insulin levels. Like when you eat a candy bar and get the sugar high and subsequent crash. Fiber carbs tend to not do that and so companies will deduct them from the total carb count creating a 'net carb'. It can be useful when picking out something that you would…

I was having a horrible time with this last year. I started taking a magnesium/calcium/zinc supplement twice a day and it took about 3mos of taking it regularly before it stopped the puffy feet, etc. It's worth looking into if you think it might help in your case. If you'd rather not take a supplement, maybe you could add…

I see it as inaccurate, yes, but also a nice 'carrot' approach, rather than a 'stick'. Something to look forward to as you go to sleep.:sad:

I drink a lot. I go everywhere with a water bottle in hand full of iced tea or water with a Nuun. I drink that water bottle down at least 4 times a day, sometimes 6 or more. That being said, it is easy to see where diet soda would be a problem for someone like me. If I crack open a can of Diet Coke - my one true love in…

What about juicing? I'm not vegan, but it is something I have given serious consideration. And there are some recipes that look so yummy that I found myself recently pricing some high-powered juicers. Right before life hijacked my checkbook. Still, I'm planning on it. Have you tried it? I saw a recipe for a 'carrot cake'…

I said to my husband: Doesn't she look great?! Him: Oh, ya! Wow! Me: Check it out. Those are the same glasses. Him: No they're not. Me: Yes. Look closer. Him: Wow!! THAT is AMAZING!! They look bigger on the right! You look fantastic, no doubt about it. Two thumbs up!

I felt the need to confess that a spider would probably make me do a pretty spiffy sit up. And that right quick!

I've been taking different antidepressants for years. Two that I took had me feel hungry, two had the opposite effect. Honestly though, I don't know where I'd be without them. My weight gain has had more to do with stress and injury than the antidepressants. Had they not been there to add a little assistance when…

I talk to my dog. Seriously. He listens. He cuddles with me. He doesn't tell me to stop feeling sorry for myself OR to take it easy on myself - he just listens. I think this place can kind of be dog-like. Well, less the cuddling. :wink: It's good you came here with your frustrations. If anyone is going to 'get it', this is…

I've only just joined here, but I do know that always having some water or green tea at hand has helped me keep weight off for months already. I also always tuck something into my bag like a cut up apple that I can snack on between meals that is healthy in case I'm in a position - such as being at my desk - where I might…

I should be taking care of that big pile o' laundry. Hoping it will grow legs and be gone by morning...

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