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Here's the thing: losing weight is about calories in/calories out and balanced macros, but BEING HEALTHY is different. It's about clean foods, not eating processed garbage, etc. Your immune system, your arteries, etc. will thank you. I can guarantee that since I started eating more whole foods/fewer processed things that I…

The back bending "scene"? Really?

Also: consider protein. If you add calories, add them all from protein sources until you're getting at least a hundred grams of protein per day. This will help prevent you from losing muscle mass.

You need about 1400 calories a day just to maintain your organ function...you burn that if you're in a coma. So, that info coupled with the fact that you're burning at least an additional 300-600 calories exercising means you're eating way below what you need to live. Try increasing your calories by 100 each week for the…

I have two Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Flash (7 yrs) and Volt (2 yrs). They're the greatest at talking and snuggling. We compete at dog agility together. There are lots of pictures on my profile of them.

I am running a Valentine's Day 5K...the race features kissing booths with local celebrities along the route. :) Then I've got myself booked into a spa for a massage and facial. It's gonna be AWESOME. That's how the single ladies roll.

One of the best strategies I've come up with to battle feeling like I never have anything to talk about is to think about things you can talk about BEFORE you get into social situations. So, if I'm on my way to a party, or on my way to go see a band at a club, I'll think of a half a dozen different topics that I can launch…

Also: Valentine's Day is the sex toy holiday. I try to limit gifts for V-Day to massages, spa things, or naughty gifts. Always good practice.

If: A.) They are already working out a lot and have expressed a desire for personal training, NO, but.. B.) They are overweight and not currently working out, they will probably be offended.

I think it's perfectly alright if you're overweight and NOT exercising to eat 1200-1400 calories, but if you are exercising, you need FOOD, or your workouts and your recovery ability will really suffer. When I plateaued recently (after starting to work out a lot harder) I decided to raise my calories by 100 per week until…

Rambo

Height: 5'6" Current weight: 151 Starting weight: 192 Age: 34 BMI: 24.4

Great post. I, like Monica, have a big fear where eating that many calories is concerned. I lost 40 lbs in the last couple of years eating 1300-1400. Now I'm exercising much more and much harder because I've completely plateued. I've slowly been raising my caloric intake over the past 6 weeks, and I'm now eating…

Yes! I brew myself a cup of dandelion root tea a few times a week. I feel better when I do. Probably the liver detoxifying effects. Cleaning your organs is always a good thing. As far as water weight loss, could be good if you're trying to fit into an outfit for a night out, I suppose. I know from my French friend that in…

I'm shooting for 134 lbs. That's comfortably in the middle of the "healthy" BMI range for someone that's 5ft 6inches tall...the range is from 114-154.

You look phenomenal. I love the new hair color too.

Okay all you crazies who cite the fact that we are the only species that drink the milk of another species and that makes it unnatural: how much of what humans do is totally different from EVERY OTHER SPECIES? Most of it. We have a hard time breaking down dairy because by the time it gets to our store shelves its been…

Um. Hey, vegans, sorry, but this question wasn't for you. Humans have been drinking milk for thousands of years. We wean kids from human milk because Jimmy looks stupid sucking your teat in a business suit. Here, Jimmy, have some delicious cow's milk instead.

What do your macros say? Have you logged your foods for a day to see if you're getting enough? 20 grams is a good amount.

Thank you! To the person who said 37 and 39: what planet are you from! Planet plastic surgery? Ha! No hard feelings, really.

@crazytreelady: 24

Um...I'm at month 10 where I'm totally bummed that I seem to be working harder than ever and not losing weight or inches. I feel fantastic, to be sure...circuit training 4 times a week and yoga three times and walking the dogs a couple of miles every day. BUT, it is totally scary at that point to start seeing yourself…

Whoa. I had no idea. How do you get 110 grams of protein into your diet? That seems like a LOT. Can I get a sample of someone's food diary with that much protein? Thanks!

I'm in Idaho, but I'd rather be in New Zealand!

Holy crap! There are pygmy elephants?! It's just too much to take. Cute overload.

www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/ Check out this blog. I think you should listen to its advice. I am sorry, but this is ABUSE. It will only get worse. This guy DOES NOT love you. He loves that he can make you feel bad about yourself. He loves the control he has over you. He loves that you will hurt yourself (by gaining weight) in…

Nice bangs. Good hair style.

I'd choose something with as few ingredients as possible if you do go for beef jerky. Probably something higher quaity than Jack's Links. Read your ingredients labels...beef jerky usually has tons of nitrites (i.e. preservative POISON) in it, as well as high sodium, and other chemical preservatives like sodium benzoate or…

Hot cocoa...Nestle with mini marshmallows...80 calories; 3 grams of fiber. Great bedtime snack.

Hang in there and know that health is a long term lifestyle change; don't focus so much on an arbitrary number. You may have gained muscle as a result of working out, so that may have taken out what you've lost in fat. Also, try eating back only half your exercise calories. How many calories are you calculating for the JM…