LydiaShackelford Member

This. HAHAHA

Likely a combination of both. But you answered your own question by saying you are drinking lots more water. The more water you drink, the less water your body will hold. Sounds backwards, but it's true. Your body when dehydrated holds onto every ounce of water it can, giving you a bloated, full, puffier look. Once you…

1. You're retaining water. That's all. When you have a drink, drink two glasses of water to counter balance. 2. For ANYONE that says muscle weighs more than fat, I would like to re-introduce the old question, which weighs more: a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks? They weigh the same. One pound of fat weighs the same…

Google "Skinny Funfetti Dip" - you're welcome. YUMMMMMMM!

I love juicing! I have a rather inexpensive juicer (can't remember the brand, bought it at Best Buy), and it works just fine for me! I juice 5 large kale leaves, half a cucumber, two handfuls of spinach (which I wrap in the kale leaves for better results), two apples, one lemon, and about a teaspoon-tablespoon size of…

Sodium bomb! Aside from the carb loading with the sandwich, you are also looking at a TON of sodium. Which expands everything and then deflates as you digest rapidly. Not a cute look. You'll be puffy and hungry.

I LOVE Ezekiel breads! They are usually found in most grocer's freezer sections, unless you are in California where you can buy it fresh. Since it's made without any preservatives, it has to be frozen to last. You can usually have it on your counter for about a day or two, but after that it starts to get funky. The fridge…

Because of this: http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/12/11/the-truth-about-baby-carrots/

Show us your grocery list! Put up or shut up.

I am just now finishing 30DS. Level 1 is the least challenging work out I've ever done in my entire life. Level 2 is OK, but the workout is pretty annoying, which is a weird way to describe a work out, but that's the only way I can describe Level 2. Level 3 is by far my favorite. I have four days left, and I'm finally…

You keep working out...either home videos, at the gym, etc. Keep working out!

You need to exercise more. If you are saying this is your diet and are sticking to it without cheating, then you should be losing. But your metabolism is likely slow due to the years of pill torture. So, you need to rev it up! Move more! Exercise. Get that body moving! What exercises can you do with your injury? You need…

Hello OP: My suggestions for you are as follows: 1. Exercise more. If you're not seeing a change in your body with just diet alone, you need to include exercise. If you can find 30 minutes a day to squeeze in some exercise (I do it by waking up an extra 30 minutes earlier. I know that doesn't sound ideal, but I work 70…

It's honestly NOT about what everyone is making it about. Eating clean is simple. It's about eating any and all whole foods you can. That includes BUTTER! Natural, beautiful, delicious BUTTER! Not I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT BUTTER (Believe it folks. IT'S NOT BUTTER. It's disgusting. Eat some damn butter.) Eat whole,…

yummm - BUMP

And just one last thing - if you're looking for a good weight training program, look at either Jamie Eason's program online (it's free!), http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-eason-livefit-trainer.html or The New Rules of Lifting for Women: http://www.amazon.com/New-Rules-Lifting-Women-Goddess/dp/1583333398 Both of those…

Never rely on BMI! Seriously, it's such a stupid number. It's only based on your weight and height ratio! It doesn't factor in your body fat percentage at ALL! A woman at 5'5", 144, 12% body fat is considered overweight!!! You answered your own question, almost, by saying how can you be so little but still have so much…

1. Buy a gel seat cover at Target or somewhere similar for around $12. It doesn't take away the pain completely, but it helps your pikachu and butt to not hurt as much the next day. 2. Take it easy for your first class. Just spin at your own pace. Don't worry about the people around you and the instructor with lightening…

April 10 (SW): 161.6 April 17 (Week 1): 158.6 April 24 (Week 2): 157 May 1 (Week 3): 154.8 Week 3 Loss: 2.2 Total Loss: 6.8

I think you meant, MAY 1 Weight In. :wink:

4/10 - 161.4 4/17 - 158.6 4/24 - 157 Week 2 Loss: 1.6 Total Loss: 4.4 :happy:

People JUST started noticing. At 20 pounds. Oh well. :)

That would be great! Please do start a spreadsheet. Thanks!

April 10 (SW): 161.6 April 17: 158.6 Lost: THREE pounds since April 10! WAHOOOO!!!

GREAT JOB, EVERYONE! I'll post up a new post for another four week challenge to see who wants to keep it going!

I'm down for another four weeks! We can all do this!!!

It's probably just water weight. It's hard to gain four pounds of actual fat/weight in a week! I promise. You're just holding onto some junk. Flush it out! Get that water flowing! :)

Ezekiel cinnamon raisin bread topped with a T of natural PB and half a banana. Egg mug: spray a coffee mug with non-stick, whisk an egg inside the mug, drop in some cheese, bell peppers, a little hot sauce, etc. Give it another whisk to make sure it's nice and beaten. Microwave for one minute. Quick, easy, nom nom nom.

Still plugging along! Since the Wednesday weigh-in, I've lost another pound! Hopefully it keeps up, and I keep losing. Good luck everyone!!! Hang in there. It might be a slow, grueling process, but who doesn't feel SO MUCH BETTER after dropping some pounds?!

I just blogged about this! Yay!!! Check it out here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LydiaFair10/view/nine-pounds-from-my-first-goal-why-you-shouldn-t-always-listen-to-your-doctor-512960