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AGREED!! I don't think anyone has a right to send rude or suggestive messages to someone just because they took a picture in a bikini or bra eitehr way they are just about the same size. (That is called sexual harrassment in case anyone was wondering) I think you can block specific users and if the attention still bothers…

I don't think 6 days a week is too much. I work out for 7 days in a row and then take one day off. I definately think it is completely up to your body on how much you should work out. I started out doing it here and there and then I challenged myself to do something every day on week whether is was super cardio or simple…

I hate to disagree with another MFP's opinon but unfortunately I can't let someone pass on (possibly unknowingly wrong facts) it goes against who I am and contradicts why I went to school for health science education. (I hope I'm not offending anyone here) 1. If you are doing any kind of toning exercise you will gain…

It happens to the best of us... My degree is in health science education so I know all the right things but have never been able to "stick" to the right things. But you have to just pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get back to it! You really have to just take it one day at a time. The more days I am on the right…

I don't have the WW scale... I was looking to buy a new scale myself because my scale has been doing the same thing... I generally take the average of the 2 numbers... I have yet to figure out why it changes weights when I NEVER move it and it has gotten worse over time now it gives me about 3 weights... the funny thing is…

I don't think you are supposed to be able to edit the spread sheet... I think SommerJo is the only one with access since she is team captain. I think it is posted as a reference and inspiration. Message her tomorrow with your new weight (and every friday for the rest of the month) and I am sure she will edit it along with…

This is me too! I found that when I don't weigh myself I am not as accountable for what i'm putting in my mouth. The fluctuations don't bother me too much and they also let me know when I'm plateauing (sp?) so that I can make an adjustment before I get frustrated but its about what you want and what you can handle! Good…

I recommend the "Self: Bikini Ready Fast!" - Now at well over 200# I wasn't expecting to be able to complete it nevermind be bikini ready but I have to say right now it is my favorite upper body toning/cardio workout. I love it so much I bought the DVD off ebay! (It's available as an instant play) :flowerforyou: Made 601…

Your explaination is perfect and scientific! Unfortunately I have noticed that some people don't care about the science behind a principle. For example I answered (based on nutrition and my degree) the question is a calorie a calorie (same basic concept) and after a perfectly scientific explanation that made sense and was…

This is why you are hungry!! You need to eat something and your stomach growling is definately not emotional it is physical... please eat something and if you are still having issues with food you may need to talk to someone about it.. Good luck to you!

For the person who asked about the spreedsheet SommerJo posted it before but here's the link again https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkN3SRxwQ0EIdHVRUnZKaW1vSkJjMXhvbUMzNFNISnc&hl=en_US Hit 538 on my work out today...on my way to making this week's challenge.... Go Purple!! :flowerforyou:

: Love this! Also don't forget your local library! Its free to check out tons of books and dvds... Best thing it's free as long as you return things on time :)

DITTO! You aren't getting protein until lunch and very little with that slice of cheese... I'ld be dragging without something more

I log them based on the type of exercise I'm doing. For example if im doing a segment on kickboxing I call it kick boxing. If I'm using weights and cardio I call it circuit training... I have done some searching to see what other recommend labeling different types of videos and go with that... I tend of over estimate my…

I know this is probably the opposite of what you want to hear but if you are sick you should rest and take care of your body so you don't end up sicker by trying to push yourself.... If you can't keep still I would do something easy and in short time increments to make sure you don't over do it.... Feel better soon!!!

I complete agree with this but don't just focus on food change up your exercise too! I'm not sure if the science behind this is sound but it couldn't hurt - Keep your body guessing. You've been doing kettlebells and stepper try something different like some kickboxing or circuit training ( i do both low impact but they…

Could be any number of things or a combo of things... I was on a medical supervised diet last year and they gave me tons of vitamins because I would be consuming virtually no fat and therefore no fat soluble vitamins like A, D, & K. Dry hair brittle nails were something they mentioned but I don't remember which specific…

Thanks!!! That clears it up for me! and Congrats on hitting your 500!

I did the same thing! Due to back concerns, headaches, and a painful "bouncing" I can't do high impact but I have checked out just about every low impact and yoga workout video they have - the last 2 I haven't tried yet here in my living room now waiting for their rotation into this weeks workouts! I did it this way to…

Just barely made my 500 burn today but that's almost double my normal workout! I do have a question though... is the goal is 500 a day or 3500 by friday because friday is 5 days away and 500 x 5 days is 2500 :flowerforyou: Just looking for clarification... Thanks!:happy:

I only went back about a week and a half but I noticed that you have been over on your calories regularly as well as sodium and some carbs... I'm not sure what you need to maintain your current weight but being regularly over might be bringing your average closer to a maintance caloric intake instead of a deficit... That…

"To offer a man unsolicited advice is to presume that he doesn't know what to do or that he can't do it on his own" "If people wanted your unsolicited advice, they’d ask for it." ***This is why I don't give unsolicited advice :flowerforyou: ***

This is exactly why mine is private! I have a degree in health science so I know what I'm supposed to do! I have problems enacting it LONG term... I'm sure I'll need motivation later on and at that point I'll ask for it!

I give you major credit for trying!!! At 18 I'm not sure I would even be trying especially since you aren't in full control of your daily meals! You've made the first step - congrats!! For the second step might i recommend trying out better versions or choices at the resturants your parents choose... I saw olive garden on…

The biggest loser workout has a good alternative for jumping jacks. You do a side step with a squat while continuing to move your arms like a jumping jack... Keeps your heart rate up and works your legs... Good luck!!:smile:

I hate diet coke and I only read this because I was interested in what people might say and now I feel compelled to respond.... I seriously disagree with a lot of what people are saying negatively about DC. Personally I think it tastes like crap which is why I don't drink it but it does not make you fatter! There are no…

Same here.... the problem was the food we could afford wasn't always to healthiest because in general it is far cheaper to buy junk than healthy food. We even received "government cheese" for a a while and that was super high in fat and calories but it was yummy cheese... anyway it's a habit I still have a difficult time…

I don't know how your counselor can say that its easier to lose 20 pounds than 100 pounds?? I need to lose 100 pounds and I can tell you I have been able to drop 10 or 20 here and there with out a problem but actually losing the entire 100 hasn't happened yet which is why I am here. The only thing I can think of it that's…

I use Better'n Peanut Butter... 100 calories for 2 tbsp. It's a little hard to find but I found it at Target http://www.betternpeanutbutter.com/nutrition.php Hope that helps! ps. I love english muffins with peanut butter

It depends on what type of cramping it is.... A side stich - I generally slow down slightly but keep moving while stretching tall to improve oxygen intake and force my diaphram to stop spasming - I have asthma and tend to get side stiches often A muscle cramp - drink more water and increase potasium intake and massage that…