HealthyAlp

I go to school and work so it's much like having a full time job. What has worked for me is to plan my meals. I like to either take or buy snacks that are healthy. Love getting little packages of peanuts because they keep you filled up. Eat a good, healthy breakfast because that keeps you from getting hungry later on. Make…

I have a knee injury that keeps me from doing any hard running, that's part of the reason why I walk. Sounds like a good routine you have going there.

I wish so too. My Mum and Dad went to Germany for their honeymoon, and they said people either walked or road bicycles. Most Americans are too addicted to cars. Myself, I used to bike everyday to work and back. LOVE my bicycle.

That is fortunate. Used to live in the mountain ranges of OK, but now I am in town. I wish I stilled lived in the country where there are hills to trek.

Depends on the meal you have. Lighter meals you can usually get by with about 30min.

I'd work out with them. Make it fun and educational.

Yes, but mine is slightly different. I'm currently involved with someone who thinks I don't eat at all! When he sees me eating small amounts he goes nuts and wants to take me to a resteraunt to eat loaded food. I try to explain, but it's just the way he sees it. Personally I think it's great that he is concerned.

Tea is a great way to help weight loss, especially unsweetened. (Too bad I'm a sucker for sweet tea!). I usually get people trying to switch me over to green tea, which I personally don't like at all. I'll stick with my just-as-healthy Lipton, saves money and works just as well if used properly.

Name: Caiti Major: History & Museum Studies Favorite Thing About College: The challenge Graduation Date: Unknown Challenge Start Weight: 143 Challenge End Goal Weight: 120 Weekly Weight Loss Goal:1 lb.

I have one and I do use it when I am working out. So far it just works as an easy way to raise your body temperature. I usually strap it on when I get cold, haha.

Don't compare yourself! That's a very, very bad road to put yourself on. Remember, the only reason why you should be ashamed of yourself is if you are NOT trying to do anything about it. Because you are doing something, that sets you above the average people. Plus, all people will weigh differently. At my smallest (118 lb)…

You can find them at Walmart, but I don't remember the brand name. Tasty though, and I think they also have fruit stick chips too.

Thank you all for the wonderful suggestions! I will try not too feel miserable, will eat light beforehand, and try to bring some healthy snacks. If I do indulge, I'll not worry too much. Great to know that others here are not against a good time. :smile: Thanks again!

Personally I love Vegetable Stick Chips. They taste great and are not as bad for you as pop tarts. They are also long and thin, like french fries, and you can carry them in any small plastic container. Also peanuts. They are a great little snack for between classes.

Agreed! For women I would have to say the hips and thighs.

Do you know that what men find most attractive is a confident woman who is not afraid to be herself? It's true! It doesn't matter what weight you are, you are considered the most beautiful when you stand straight, look people in the eye and give them the best rewarding smile you can offer. That makes them think "hey, this…

My college's cafeteria has the most amazing salad bar. For a reasonable price you can load up on the goodies they offer. It's a great way to eat healthy in college. Maybe your cafeteria will also have a salad bar. Unfortunately my college's cafeteria also offer the world's best curly fries, which are one of my many…

I picked my goal weight because it is a healthy weight for my frame and height and because I felt my best at that weight.

I'm a senior in college. It does make it difficult to stay healthy and fit when you are sitting most of the time, either in class or studying. I love to set my college books on my treadmill and studying when I am walking. I also study during floor exercises. Because I work at the college too, I deliver things on foot…

Cardio is anything that speeds up your heart rate. Pretty much anything that you do that requires movement will build your muscle tone, even something as simple as doing the dishes. That being said, cardio definitely builds muscle.

I sent you a request. Love motivational friends!

Pizza! I miss pizza. . . =( Will have to try this.

Have almost the same problem. I found that eating smaller healthy meals more often makes me hungrier during the times of the day that I really should be eating. Eventually your body gets used to having food and will ask for it. Had a period in my life where I was barely eating anything at all and was gaining like crazy!…

First of all, congratulations for realizing that just because you have a healthy BMI does not mean you are a healthy person. I'd simply suggest eating cleaner foods. Healthy portions several times a day is the best advice I can give you. It also helps if you eat home-cooked meals because they have none of the ingredients…

You look healthy and happy! Keep it up!

It is perfectly natural for your weight to fluctuate during your time of menstruation. If you see a pattern like this and it is regular for you, it is probably not worth logging.

Walking Lunges with and without dumbbells will really help reduce the fat in the inner and outer thigh. I can say that from experience. Don't worry though. Woman naturally have extra flab on the inner thighs and studies have proven it's healthy.

1 cup of turkey vegetable soup that I made at home and six baby carrots raw.

I looked at your diary and you are eating some very wholesome meals. The thing I would concentrate on first is what time of the day the calories are placed. What always works for me is to eat the heaviest (calorie-wise) meal(s) during the beginning of the day and the lighter meals at night. This ensures that the calories…

Eating your exercise calories are a great way to maintain your weight, not so great to lose them. But it's different for everyone, I suppose, based on your metabolism.