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~ Life is full of chances ... as well as opportunities ! Every day is a new opportunity to try again ... eventually your efforts will out weigh your weaknesses and you will begin to see progress. Start out slowly ... cut the soda out if you drink it, add more water to your daily intake. Grab that precious baby and go for a…

~ Zhena's Gypsy Tea ... " Coconut Chai " ... Black Tea. ~ But ... I am a " Tea Connoisseur " ... currently I have 27 different teas in my " Tea Cabinet " ! I use a 24oz cup and try to conjure up my own concoctions ! I love the " Wellness Line " at Whole Foods ... I drink the " Get Gorgeous " every day almost and have tried…

Dear friend ... I was not offended ... but understand, those are no where near " powerful " words ! If you want to use power words .. think positive ! If I could wish anything upon you .. it would be to relax and just enjoy life ! :flowerforyou:

~ How about you lose words like " conquer " and " deal " ... and when making a statement like this : " I spend way to much time trying to figure how to deal with the women that I meet. " ... You already know what your issues are ... Why not just be you ??? Why try to find a formula to land a fish that you can't hook ??????…

I ♥ My Polar FT4 ! I wear it almost everyday for all my workouts .... and last night I slept with it on to see what my " Resting Heart Rate " and calorie burn were .... such a dandy piece of technology ! I say ... GO FOR IT ! :flowerforyou:

~ You want to know if it is worth it ???? How about laying on that couch at your past weight and never waking up again ... extreme ? Perhaps ... but the health risks from obesity far out weigh the minor issues you are facing now. Maybe you over did it on the " walking " ... Maybe your body wasn't strong enough to endure…

~ I started out with the " 1200 to 1400 " calories mentality ... and I lost steadily for a long time, of course the numbers prove when you have a lot to lose ... it will come off much easier in the beginning. But I am here to tell you that eating more is the way to get to your goal ! Present day ... I eat anywhere from…

~ The only time anybody is " available " .... is if they want to be. It doesn't matter who is looking or even talking .. unless that person wants to be seen or approached ... that is when it happens. I know from experience that many people will use " friendly " conversation to " feel out " the situation ... and perhaps it…

~ Incredible ! Such an inspiring story ... I was soooo moved by his determination ! Thank you for sharing ... I will also share this on my website for others to enjoy ! Such a " feel good " moment ! Love it ! :flowerforyou:

~ I heard that word for the first time today .... good thing I was sitting down !!! LOL !!! :laugh:

whitetiger011680 ~ Your profile pic !!! Although .. that bike is smokin' ! :wink:

~ Different strokes for different folks ! Some people use " other " pictures as motivation, others use " objects " that perhaps make them feel better ... and some people are just shy ! When somebody is ready to post their own pic ... they will. Just be patient my friend ... it's not a one size fits all site ! PS ... All my…

I have the Polar F4 and my boyfriend has the Polar F7 ... we both love them ! The F4 is more basic and is a great one to start out with ... if your interested in more " options " ... the F7 is great ! :smile:

~ It's as accurate as you want it to be ... use an HRM for exercise ... read your labels, create your own database and check comparisons ... all the leg work makes for an easy diary in the long run. Generally speaking ... the exercise can sometimes be over and under estimated .... if you desire real numbers .... invest in…

DominiqueSmal ~ The picture of the " sleeping pug " ... ADORABLE ! :smile:

~ I can burn about 1100 to 1300 calories biking outdoors for approx 2 hours @ 12 - 14mph ... HRM verified. Some intense cardio workouts from Shaun T to Zumba can burn anywhere from 400 to 700 calories in 60 min at high intensity. Some of us combine multiple workouts in one day and can reach in excess of 2000 calories…

~ Perfect ~. ( for me ) :blushing:

~ Looks can only get you so far ... Let a gorgeous person open their mouth and sound like a moron and see how long it takes before one realizes you will go a lot further in life with a good personality and a lot of knowledge. I've never been one to be attracted to someone based on looks alone ... Although, my lovely…

Your diary is not public .... but your baby is gorgeous !!! :smile: " I've been into it for over a week and I haven't lost anything... no inches (not even centimeters) and no weight... It's VERY frustrating to me. " My friend ... nothing worthwhile happens in just a week. There is soooo much information out there on how to…

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~ For me ... I'm just gonna lose some layers of clothes, bask in the sun ... and enjoy life ! :flowerforyou:

~ Biking along the Coast ~ I try to squeeze this in as often as possible ... sometimes trying to beat " sundown ". One of these days I will learn that the sun will go down regardless of how fast I bike ... SMH. :wink:

~ I just eliminated the kitchen all together ... My son calls it " The Health Store " ! LOL ! No worries .... He has his own drawer ! Ha ha ha ! :laugh:

Thank you .... But these " Boys " are a tough bargain .. more than a " simple " girl can take on ! Ha ! I wish somebody could lose these last 20 lbs for me .... then I would be convinced of all these theories ! But until then, I'll just keep eating healthy and exercising ! :flowerforyou:

Again ... your friend has found what works for him. I am a firm believer that there are many solutions to the mysteries of a healthy lifestyle. I can only hope that one day, I too ... will find what works best for me ! Kudos to all of these guys who have achieved such amazing results .. regardless of who's right or wrong…

" i know you're knot new, i seen you around " .... Why do I feel violated ???? LOL LOL LOL !!!! :laugh: Listen ... those guys are " machines " in their own right ... I could NEVER do what Acg does ... he continues to amaze me on a daily basis ... but we can all take a little bit of knowledge from each individual's journey…

Sooo sorry ... I don't know you ! :( I am sure you do ... It's just that I have learned sooooo much from being friends with those guys. I certainly didn't mean to bruise your ego ... you apparently know what your talking about and I apologize for the misunderstanding. And No ... " She is NOT new " I should learn to stay on…

~ I had to laugh at this thread ... only because I had one of these moments about a " month " ago ... BUT, I am sooooooo not posting what that item(s) was !!!!! Sorry, but this just brought back some awesome memories and now I can't stop smiling !!! Thank you !!!! :flowerforyou: :happy: :flowerforyou:

~ When you start to feel " nauseated at the very thought of " fast food " ... you have overcome a HUGE milestone !!! Congratulations ! And yes this is definitely an " NSV " moment ! After choosing to eat healthy for so long ... your body will begin to crave healthy fats ... and this is indeed a big success ... it puts you…

~ Water ~ LOL !!! Sorry, odd humor ! Ok ... When going out to eat at Mexican establishments or any other kind for that matter ... just keep these things in mind ... 1. Bread or Chips are extra calories ... but in moderation can fit into your day. 2. Try to stay away from " sauces ... Cream based " 3. Think " Grilled " 4.…