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OMG This is me too! I tried my usual MFP and logging everything, and actually gained a pound! So I said the heck with it. But my middle is big and even though I am still working out regularly, things have changed. Even though my joints are still, I still exercise hard and regularly, but I think it's about my diet. My…

Your body is a weight! You can do squats, lunges, pushups (on the floor, or against the wall if you are a beginner), walk-outs, crunches, planks, and all sorts of holds, all without a single weight other than our sweet self! Pilates are also good to look into for strengthening and stretching. I often just google things…

I understand this! I'm like the story "if you give a mouse a cookie." If you give me a glass of wine, I will want some cheese. And some crackers. And another glass of wine. And some more cheese. And maybe some of those other crunchy things I had stored away... I do much better when I work out in the evening and come home…

I have gone back to doing a step aerobics routine. I know... the 90's are calling! LOL That, and lots & lots of squats!

What they said. Do your aerobics to reduce your body fat. Eat healthy. Watch your salt and other bloating foods. Personally, though, I like to be toned, so I do lots of abs/oblique work. BTW, most women have a little bit of a belly - some curves of some sort. Being totally FLAT is just a little unrealistic.

I exercise in my bedroom all the time! Of course, I have a step, a stability ball, and free weights, but but there is a lot you can do even without those things! I like to do squats. I will do a routine that involves a couple sets of squats and squat holds. Sometimes I add free weights and bicept curls & military presses,…

This is one of my favorite ways to cook salmon! Then I make a low-fat cream sauce: Heat olive oil. Add some minced garlic. whisk in a tablespoon or so of flour. Stir in room-temperature skim milk - 1 to 1 1/2 cups, and let it come to a soft boil. It will thicken nicely. Add salt and the seasoning of your choice - I like a…

I nibble on d'noir prunes! So tasty, and so low in calories & high in fiber!

^^ What they said! You are so beautiful, and you can be healthy too! It's okay to be hungry sometimes, even if it is uncomfortable. Certain times of the day I feel like I could eat the varnish off my desk, LOL! I compare myself a an old lady in a nursing home, living from meal-to-meal! But what helps for me is distraction.…

I know what SnapChat is, and I know what it is used for most often. Having been in your shoes before years ago, I know what it's like to WANT to trust someone you care about, but follow your intuition. You would not be posting this here if you didn't know deep in your heart that there was something not right about this…

Hugs to you while facing your loss. Perhaps logging your food would help you stay on track and ensure that you actually eat. My mom is sick with cancer and I worry that she might forget to eat if myself and other family members didn't check in on her to ask if she was eating. Maybe if you check in here and keep your log it…

I looked at your diet. It's not too bad, but very high in sugar. Maybe you could cut back on some of the donut-y things, pop and such and substitute milk and maybe lean cuisines that have more vegetables in them. Also, snacking on raw vegetables is always good, if it's something you like. Cheese sticks are good too! You…

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I'm curious - what sorts of challenges? I'd really like to get in on a May challenge!

Does your gym offer free classes? If so, try out a few of them! But not too many all at once, because I've seen too many people rush into them and burn out way too fast. The nice thing about classes is that you can get some direction for an instructor in a group setting without too much pressure and worry about the focus…

I don't know how you normally eat, because you haven't been logging, but here are some thoughts: 1. MFP is a great tool for tracking your food. Use it! You may think you've got a good handle on your intake, but the tool is here to help you be more accurate. 2. How about adding some fruits & veggies to your diet? This might…

I don't know if I could go that long without washing, but my Saturday morning is something like this: A little Olay moisturizer, brown eyeliner, mineral powder and black waterproof mascara. Sometimes I use a tiny bit of blush, but honestly, after a workout, I am pretty flush! Saturdays I do a pretty vigorous workout,…

Yea! I <3 planks! Keep it up, and work on that form! I remember the first time I did one... TEARS were coming down! (no exaggeration!) And then last night I did almost ten minutes of planks in a row! You can DO it!

That burger sounds so stinkin' good! I almost want to curse you out for making me hungry LOL! :)

While I have my own opinions on what went down in that interaction, I try very hard not to judge parents or parenting actions. As a mom I know it's hard to make good decisions all the time, and heaven knows, I've made some bad ones. But what drives me nuts more than anything else is people judging me on those decisions,…

Spring is coming! Get yourself some nice capris or other pants in a flattering style. Good fitting clothes will make you look and feel better! All you need are one or two classic pieces to wear, then maybe a nice skirt and few tops. They seem like they fit, but try on the next size down, and you will see the difference! I…

Probably one of the most inspiring threads yet! Thanks everyone, from the bottom of my 47-year-old heart!

I think I would be fuller longer from the first meal because it is more food. ...but the burrito does sound good!

I LOVE doing ab work! And I love a routine that has a nice smattering of pilates to elongate the core. Of course, you cannot spot-tone, but when you do your abs, remember to do an all-around core routine. The kind of routine I do varies, but often goes something like this: standing abs/oblique work, like twists with…

There are many discussion on MFP on cleanses and detoxes. Do a search. Some of the discussions get pretty snarky, but otherwise, they are very educational. Worth the read, if you really want to learn about cleansing. General consensus: it's a lot of hooey, but has some benefit if you just eat clean.

One of the main reasons I exercise is so I can enjoy good food! Not that I eat tons of junk, but, hey, ya gotta live! How many of us have counted how many lunges (or miles or steps or whatever) go into a scoop of ice cream or a small chocolate bar?

Protein sources can include cheese, nuts, beans, and fish. You can have beans that you cook yourself and not the refried type, and then you can control how hard/soft they are. That seems like a lot of work, though. Hmm.. if you are super-picky it might be worthwhile to visit a dietician to ensure you are getting the…

I don't know how far over weight you are, or how much you want to lose, but I can talk about my own experience with MFP. I started with numbers that were higher than 1200, and when you count in exercise, it goes even higher. I have been pretty successful using the formulas here, even if I don't eat back ALL of my calories.…

Besides mushy foods, what else don't you like? There are plenty of things you can snack on/eat that are yummy. But it all depends on what you like or dislike! If you don't like mushy things, try crispy things. My son loves cereal, but hates it with milk. So he eats it plain, out of a bowl. He also hates sanwhiches, but…

It could be so many things, from celiacs to reflux. Seems like a good idea to see another doctor who can diagnose exactly what might be causing your pain. A careful doctor will help you by eliminating certain foods one at a time to determine if you have a sensitivity, and also do some other tests to see if you have…