wsucheergirl

5'4", 130 lbs, size 7 or 9 (depends on the brand and the department)

bump!

I am trying to use the problems I am having in my marriage right now as motivation to be the best me I can be. When I am frustrated, mad, sad, disappointed, hurt, confused, etc, etc, etc, I go work out (if possible), or log on here and start planning my next grocery list with all the yummy and healthy recipes. :) Probably…

It seems we're both at about the same point. My goal is 120 by May 1 and I'm 5'5" so we're pretty spot on. I think it would help me to have someone on here that helped me be accountable. I've been majorly slipping on my calorie intake the past few days and am dreading my weigh-in tomorrow. Send me a friend request if…

I am interested in learning more about this blood type diet - what's that? :)

I had a doctor suggest the gluco chondro to me as well. If you choose to take it, it's something that takes months to have any effect. My dad takes it religiously and says that it has helped. He is able to do more activity without pain and for longer.

I turned down a homemade banana nut muffin at work...that was REALLY difficult for me.

add ChefJeremyC to your friend list - he has great recipes on his site :)

Bump, bump, bump! :)

Can you have mints or hard candy?

Best of luck! You've taken the first step so commend yourself for that and continue to take a step in the right direction every day.

I'm pretty new to this as well. I, like you, love great tasting food. To start off, I've tried to limit my portions of the food and make simple substitutions for what I normally eat. I figured if I tried to change too much all at once that I'd go crazy with cravings for fatty foods. I'm working my way to more fruits and…

It's gotta be metal or rap for me - depends on my mood.

I'm hoping jmarie9 is right b/c I'm going through the same thing.

Although I'm no expert, I would agree that your body adjusts over time to your new habits. I know that if I eat something greasy now, after eating much much better for only a few weeks, my stomach will be upset.

I have the Champion brand of these - somewhat different but I do feel that I get a better workout when I wear them and I like the way they look much better.