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Wanna know the fastest way to make your stretch marks disappear? Confidence! If you must, fake it till you make it. But, there are few things as attractive as a person without insecurities.

I confess: I once prefaced a status update (admittedly different from a forum thread) with a request for my gentlemen friends to cease reading as I had an unladylike NSV to share. I assume ALL of my male friends read that post but I did appreciate them upholding the facade of decorum by not responding. :flowerforyou: Ps.…

THANK YOU for sharing your story! It is so incredibly motivating to know what is possible with time and determination. Sending a standing ovation from Minnesota!

Feeling inspired! And, a little convicted. Thanks so much!

You're right about not over complicating it. I'm good at that. Eeeks! :laugh: So, treating it as HIIT should I stick to every other day?

So, in order to determine whether I'm using Type 1 fibers or Type 2 fibers, is there a formula or standard that I can apply to my stair running? Sorry to be a bit of a dolt, I'm really new to this "fitness stuff." My main focus has been weight loss since January. I've used diet and treadmill walking at an incline. In…

Thanks for the feedback, everyone.

Smile. And, hands. (I'm a professional massage therapist.)

Great feedback. Thanks, ladies!

Today I discovered Trader Joe's Espresso Pillows. Dark chocolate and toffee covered espresso beans...super yummy, strong chocolate/coffee flavor, with a little caramely toffee kick. You can have 22 for 70 calories but I had 10 and logged them as 35 calories. They are rich enough that I don't think I'd ever feel compelled…

YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! And, you've got heart, kid! I love what you were saying in this post and especially love that you're journey isn't over, it's just moving into fitness mode instead of weight loss. THAT will be going up on my bathroom mirror someday! Thanks for being you...completely inspiring!

What's your plan for maintenance? Also, what are some of the reasons for your lack of motivation? I hear it's common to struggle with the last few pounds. I'd say reach out lots to your support here at MFP to help with that. Also, do you feel you must lose the last three because you said you wanted to? Or why do you feel…

Bump! Great ideas here! I had never heard of Laughing Cow until I started seeing it in people's diaries. Love it!!!

Great work! I bet you felt victorious and sassy all day long! =)

You could add calories to your daily goals so you can follow the WW guidelines but use the MFP for food logging and day to day moral support. I LOVE the community here and find everyone to be so helpful and encouraging. Another idea would be to just stop logging your fruits in your diary. Maybe adopt a philosophy of only…

Argh...technology...sorry for the multi posts!

I definitely have a weakness for sugar in any form. I have an easier time indulging in small/moderate portions if I'm not overly hungry. If I'm too hungry, all bets are off! I don't like the chemical taste of diet sodas and do indulge in an occasional Coca Cola but would welcome the shift of finding it too sweet...perhaps…

I definitely have a weakness for sugar in any form. I have an easier time indulging in small/moderate portions if I'm not overly hungry. If I'm too hungry, all bets are off! I don't like the chemical taste of diet sodas and do indulge in an occasional Coca Cola but would welcome the shift of finding it too sweet...perhaps…

Hi Tamm, The thought of ever losing my son brings me to tears. I cannot fathom the waves of emotions and thoughts that you and your family must experience every day. I have no idea what your spiritual beliefs are and certainly don't want to sound like I'm preaching at you. I just know that in my darkest times, prayer,…

Thanks for clearing that up for me! :happy:

Hello there! Welcome to MFP! You'll love the support and encouragement you can find here. You'll be amazed at how this community of strangers engages with one another regardless of where everyone's at on reaching their goals. Tons of great ideas for food, exercise, and other tips can be found here, too. Ps. What is a…

I would like to participate! I'm fairly new to MFP but would like to add more exercise to my life. I'm going on vacation in two weeks and am already stressing a bit about the challenges that go along with that. I think if I focus on tracking my activity (probably LOTS of walking every day and I'm considering bringing my…

This is SO good! Thanks for your thoughtful, sensible post. Love this!

I'm LOVING all of these fun ideas! Biggest surprise so far: raw squash. Really? Wow! Now I've got to try that. Keep 'em coming! :happy:

Boy, oh boy, are you going to LOVE this site! My first bit of advice, "friend" everyone who says something that resonates with you. It feels kind of weird to reach out to total strangers from all over the world about such a personal obstacle but it has been SUCH an inspiration to me. I know where you're coming from with…

I agree with the balanced intake approach. BUT, the last time I lost weight (THIS will be THE last time!) I would use all protein as a plateau breaker. I'd do 2-3 days of only lean protein and green veggies and then return to the balanced intake to shock my body into letting go of fat again. No carb is way too hard for me…

I'm not even kidding...this is so sweet and wonderful, it brought tears to my eyes! I am SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!! Keep going, honey! You deserve to feel this wonderful sense of accomplishment and joy. Woo hooo for youuuu!!!!

Hey there! I'm a coffee lover too but, like you, don't want to NEED it! I do like black brewed coffee but used to indulge in sugary mochas and lattes fairly frequently. Now I don't get the sugary flavoring, I just get a skim latte and that is a perfect treat for me. I also don't have them every day. 1-2 per week is…

I ADORE you people! Funny, funny stuff! :laugh: I find that rollerblading really works my butt, plus it's fun cardio! Another good one is running sprints. Distance running does not bulk up the glutes the way that sprints do. There's a park near my house that has a steep hill and in my fitter days I'd go over there and do…

You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome...not that I personally created the site. Actually, I just started using it this week. BUT...I know that I speak for everyone when I say, "You're welcome!" Also, thank YOU for joining the community. I'm stunned at how many strangers from all over the place are interested in…