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Looks great! I look forward to trying them. Thanks.

I am doing New Rules of Lifting for Women. I had a trainer go over the first exercises with me so that I was sure I wouldn't hurt myself. Now I actually enjoy it!

I want a pin-up dress too! I have my eye on one from Blue Velvet Vintage that would look wonderful next summer at a friend's Hawaiian wedding.

I was told that riding a bike was one of the best things I can do.

Drink it straight. It takes less time and the aftertaste goes away fairly quickly.

I have to weigh less than 175 to be considered for a schooling opportunity that I want.

I shaved it as a fundraiser. It is still growing bacik. I do regret it. I would have just found the money myself if I had known how LONG IT TAKES TO GROW! It's been a year and the longest hairs are now 6 inches.

Please please please! hutchinsbarb@hotmail.com

@PolythemePam Thanks for asking this question. @Trail_Addict That is a great link. Thanks so much for posting it! Really good info for first timers.

I workout between midnight and 2am since that seems to fit my schedule. Everyone is right. You've made a huge step in deciding to DO it, when is not a big deal. Congrats!!!

I like JOY. Take joy in what I do, what I learn to do, and what I say goodbye to. What a neat idea! Thanks for sharing.

Down 46 Lbs and went from 42 I to 38DDD. SOOO HAPPPPYYYY!! There is a chance for you yet! ;-)

Great job!!!

Congratulations!!! You are doing amazing! Love the pictures. Your lunch looks yummy and I am going to have to try the cucumber tuna idea.

Thank you SO MUCH ladies for posting. It's so great to see how different we can all be, but working together to the same goals. I'm 5'4" with a large frame and pretty curvy. SW 257Lb a loose 22 and 40J. After 6 months CW 215Lb a tight 18 (kinda guessing about this as I have not actually BOUGHT any 18s I just keep pinning…

Beans and rice. Cheap, easy to make, very portable, scalable portions. Tastes great!

Well darn, why didn't I think of that?!? Your mom is brilliant (I have a pedometer challenge for work that I am stuck on). Now you and your mom have inspired me too! Thanks!!!

I started by buying a whey based protein powder. AT 100 cal a scoop it brings up those calories right quick. Add a scoop to milk, smoothies, oatmeal, cottage cheese, or yogurt.

I think making it to the gym in the morning is my #1 goal. Also taking everything I want on ONE plate. No seconds. If I want a little more of one thing I need to take a little less of something else. I think that actually seeing everything that I am planning to eat all at once will really help me realize how much I am…

I just started doing the "New Rules of Lifting" routines. They are nice because it's all spelled out. You might check out the book at the library or find it at a bookstore....

Sorry can't get the recipe now but I have a super low fat pumpkin pie filling. If put on a Trader Joe's low fat Ginger Cat crust comes out pretty dang good! I will get back on tonight and put it up for you. Also doing green bean cassarole with fresh green beans and campbells healthy request cream of mushroom soup. Stuffing…

I just guess which catagory in the MFP database it's closest to and use that one. You can cross check the value with other websites on whatever you pick. I am hoping for an HRM for Christmas. Try kickboxing as the MFP exercise and see if you think that's fair.

I really prefer messages to come with requests. I really do. That said, one of my best friends didn't send a message. It took me 2 weeks to decide to accept. Now I am so glad I did. Sometimes it pays to take a chance.

Score!!! Well darn, you might have to go buy some smaller jeans! Way to go!

GuruMeditationEr is right. There are tons of reasons not to be losing. Are you getting enough fluids? Are you eating enough? Define healthy. What kind of exercise? Congrats on your 5kg loss, that's great! I hope you can figure out what isn't working and turn it around.

I have been eating them for years. They do smell funny but have barely any flavor themselves. I thought that the texture was fine. Like any new food it may take some getting used to. I used them mainly as a spaghetti substitute with other ingredients such as sauce or veggie medley. Good for you for trying something new! I…

Enell. This is only bra that really works for me. I can only afford one, but one is all I need. I wear a 38H at this point and this bra does the job. Every time I exercise I give thanks to God and Title Nine clothing for introducing me. I DO NOT MOVE. I can JUMP and I do not move. The girls and I will be devoted to this…

so I can...apply for the job I really want - and have a chance of getting it!

I am going to the gym for the first time in a loooooong time next week. I am now prepared with my ear plugs, a firm no, and the knowledge that what I am doing works for me and I have other people that I can trust to help me on the path rather than tearing me down. It sounds like they want you to buy in to their system…

It really does matter. I'm sure it's not always conscious (though I know someone who overheard her boss say "I don't trust fat people. If they can't control what they eat then what else are they not able to control." my friend had gained weight at the time and had noticed that her assignments were getting less interesting…