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Last time I tried one of those things it told me I was banana shaped... I didn't even know that was a body shape!!!! I am always looking for friends/support so anyone on this page feel free to friend me :)

I drink infused water too... I call it Spa water. Just think of hotels, like JWMarriott. They always have a few different flavors with fruit floating in them. I'll experiment but I always include cucumbers, ginger, and lemon and then add whatever other fruit is looking close to dead in the fridge (grapefruit, limes,…

You have a lot of great clothing suggestions here... board shorts, TJMaxx is a great spot for shopping, suits with tummy ruffles, tanning, etc.. I think you really need to focus on having fun. Remember that everyone else at the beach is there to have fun also and they are not staring at you. My daughter plays water polo…

I have epilepsy too! I plan on sending you a friend request when I am done typing this... I found out in 2000 that I really had it my entire life, just never diagnosed. It is Juvenille Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME) and later on in life after having 2 daughters I found out it is genetic and I passed it on to my youngest…

I am a small town NE girl but currently in SoCal... I am in the process of my weight loss journey and have a hard time FINDING TIME for me too. Family, work, general life always seems to get in the way of me time. Feel free to friend me! Good luck...

Feel free to friend me. I usually have one square of dark chocolate a night along with 2 to 3 ounces of red wine... I don't think dieting you need to completly get rid of the things you love because before you know it your weight fluctuates like a rollercoaster. Drinking lots of water has cut down on my crazy cravings I…

I sent you a friend request because I am back and need active friends too...

I started trying them because I have stomach issues and it was recommeded from the Dr to have 1 Tbsp to 2 Tbsp daily. I either mix it with oatmeal, greek yogurt, or protein shakes. I don't wait till it gets gooey, what can I say I am a texture person so I don't think I would be able to eat them if they were too squishy.…

.,...I admit when I am wrong... organic butter is healthy... just don't use Margarine! YUCK :)

You are young, get your taste buds use to the health benefits of either olive oil or coconut oil now. Butter is unhealthy all around.

I yawn when I do cardio too... Looks like this is a theory why..."Another notion states that yawning is the body's way of controlling brain temperature.[15][16] In 2007, researchers including a professor of psychology from the University of Albany proposed that yawning may be a means to keep the brain cool."

You sound a lot like me, so I will try to be helpful and reply... I did years of dieting, well seems like my entire life sometimes! I joined WW, was successful with counting points and lost over 50 pounds but gained some back recently. Although a Lifetime Member, I decided to try counting calories this time around because…

It's only been 2 days, you won't see any big changes from a diet change for a while. Maybe time to change the batteries in the scale? IDK! Time to be patient and stick to your diet, drink lots of water, and keep on moving with the exercise.

I have a family member who is addicted, so I try not to drink too much... I'll do it too!

This might sound CRAZY because it is the complete opposite of what you are asking... but go out and buy a Muscle and Fitness Magazine or look it up on the Internet. When I was in college I subscribed to it, would take it to the gym and do the workouts in there. It took me a while to go from enjoying it to loving it but…

I used to be that person that joked if no one saw me eat it then the calories didn't count! Well that doesn't work, trust me... I really just found my inner strength, what really matters to me and it is my health, showing to my daughters the propper way to eat and that what you eat does matter. I hold myself accountable…

You can lose weight without exercising, but I agree with everyone else that in the end you will be "skinny fat" with no muscle tone, cellulite, etc. Not really the body that you want. And I have been trying to lose these last 15 lbs too long while being lazy so trust me by saying the last 15 pounds are the hardest and…

One of the best posts I have ever read... I think my coworkers think I am crazy! I have been laughing out loud (and boy did I need a good laugh)...

Try the "Dieter's Tea" or "Colon Cleanse Pills" both work wonders for me when I am having issues! Dieter's Tea at the grocery store and Colon Cleanse pills at some grocery stores but definintely at a health food store like GNC.

I get what you mean about the calories. I looked up how many calories they give you for cleaning and if I knew I could get that many calories for cleaning, WOW my house would be spotless :) I usually don't add workouts in MFP unless they were crazy hard, like I used weights, spin class, something that I think the fitbit…

I would say make sure you are drinking enough water- but I love your ticker! Besides drinking water eat healthy whole foods when you are hungry. Combine proteins with fruits/veggies like 3 boiled egg whites with 2 Tbsp Hummus and carrotts or combine 10 almonds with some fresh berries and a greek yogurt. Veggie chips are a…

I will see if I can try and help, I have a fitbit too. In general, I have a sedentary office job where I sit on my butt all day! So, my calories are set at 1200/day. Fitbit says I can have 1021/day- well that is not a healthy amount!! I can barely eat 1200 and feel like I am eating a normal amount of food! My advice, use…

I am stuck trying to lose that last 15 so feel free to add me!

Good thing you know what your trigger foods are- dairy is definitely on my list! Next thing I did was go through my daily vitamins. Make sure you have probiotics and even prebiotics in your list. Finally I add a 1/2 to 1 Tbsp of Chia seeds in my diet daily, kind of a flax seed substitute. It has worked wonders and I love…

I don't think there is anything wrong with "tasting" a favorite food everyonce in a while. There is nothing "bad" and nothing "good" about food. Food supplies us with the propper nutrients and if you want to taste something yummy, remember to truly taste the flavor, smell it, and savor it. You will enjoy it more and eat…

LOVE the post! I sent a friend request and anyone else reading this, well you feel the same so I am more than willing to be your accountability buddy too :)

Old fashioned oatmeal with chia seeds and cinnamon, coffee with SF flavored creamer, and 3 boiled egg whites- total calories 273 and very filling! I had an AM snack of mixed berries and greek yogurt to tide me over for lunch-193 calories...

I would love friends too!! I am trying to eat healthier (i.e. cleaner) and it is a struggle with a husband and 2 children who are picky! So I would love positive support and to be positive support in return :)

If you are on facebook there are so many places you can look up recipes... one of my favorites is Protein Pow(d)er because it adds an extra kick to your food. Skinny Girl has great ideas too! Oh, and I've tried the Diet Coke Cake (actually really good)...

I would put a picture up here if I knew how!! I put one under my profile (pictures area)...