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I agree with a previous post about keeping a food diary. I am subject to terrible bloating, and it is quite uncomfortable. I know that they worse cases, for me, are trigger by certain foods like pearl barley (which I love), soup, restuarant food and not drinking enough water. Good luck

I suggest you see a doctor...I had hip pain when I got into running. It was in my joint actually, I could not walk and the area was warm to touch. I had brucitis (not sure of spelling). It is basically an inflamation of the brucae (again, not sure of spelling) which is a sack that is between your joints. You can get…

Taste, lol, is the benefit to pork bacon:happy:

Hi: Please do not take this the wrong way - I say this with kindness in my heart - but it sounds like to me you may need to speak to a therapist and a nutritionist recomended by your doctor to assist you in creating a healthy relationship (and a healthy thought process) in regards to food. G-.

it IS hard. You will need to make the gym a part of your daily routine - no compromises. And you don't have to go everyday, you just decided which days are best for you and stick to it. A routine. Routine is key, especially when you are just starting out. It isn't easy at all. :blushing: I even talk to myself to keep…

I love Quinoa too, but I am very basic when it comes to making it. I prefer Quinoa made with low sodium chicken broth instead of water. My favorite add-in are canned mushrooms, but I also like to mix in corn and/or peas. I often have Quinoa for lunch, because it is high in protien and filling. Plus, it is good cold so I…

My mom, grandma, and aunts SWEAR by it! You have to buy the vitamin with both, so be sure to read the label. i take the supplement myself. (my ankles have not swollen. I have naturally large ankles :laugh: seriouly) Good Luck.

I lost 0.6lbs:explode: ! on the bright side, I did not exercise for 2 days, because I was at a conference. (actually, I should take ownership of that - I did not go to the hotel gym - because I was watching NCIS). I ate healthly, though. it wasn't an easy to do with all the cookies i was surronded with! I did go to the gym…

At the end of the day, calories count! Simple math: expend more engry than consumed = weight loss. I am not a fan of the no/low carb "diets." If you read the literature, then those that do follow a no/low carb diet do lose weight. However, it is mostly water weight, and the weight loss does not have staying power. Those…

Can you "schedule" it in? For example, if you work from 9a-6p, then can you go to the gym from 6.30p-7.15p on your way home? It has to be a routine for me - a part of my work day - for it to work. A lot of others seem to use and get results from DVDs. (I am not a DVD person myself) Good Luck

This should be fun.. Starting weight: 155.6 Goal weight: 148.0

I admire the strength of Marlene Dietrich. Comteporary Hollywood? I have to agree with allenhm - Jamie Lee Curtis. She is comfortable with herself, and that takes strength.

:laugh: girl, exercising 1hr/6days a week instead of 1 1/2hrs/days a week is not lazing about, so don't even let your self think that it is. The fact is, life is more than exercising and low-calorie meals. What I mean is, you need to find the balance between a healthy lifestyle and all the other things that make up your…

I have not done this type of work - I hope you don't mind...First, congrats on a career change! That is very brave! I am in the midst of one myself :smile: I am familar with the FASA. There are two options: grants and loans. The difference is simple: grants you don't have to pay back; the money is yours free and clear.…

Wow! Your cardio plan is quite ambitious. I applaud you for not letting a little set-back ruin all that hard work to achieve; however, maybe you should be careful that you do not get derailed because your plan is mentally/physically exhausting. I have been out of it for several weeks. I am gradually getting back on track.…

When I got my HRM, the first thing I did was check the caloric read-out against the Ellipitical. The Ellipitcal's read-out was 100 calories MORE than that of my HRM. very scary. But that was my expierence only

My goal is to lose 4 pounds by Halloween-lose 1lb a week. I want to lose 0.25 inches off my waist, and 0.5 inches off my hips. Second goal is to keep my eating, especially sweets under control. It had gotten out of hand, and I am slowly getting it back under control...I do so well during the day, but blow it at…

Mash it up with a little salt, cumin, and olive oil. Spread on whole wheat bread and enjoy! If you are feeling a bit :devil: , then I would slice the avacado and a tomato (on the vine), add Havarti, Gouda, cheddar and bacon in a whole wheat sandwhich. Grill in a panini pan and enjoy!

I read that somewhere-how much cinnamon do you take daily? Thanks

:laugh: You are so funny...I know my abs are ripped too-underneath the fat! :laugh: You are correct. Cardio burns fat, and you abs muscles will become more visible once you burn the fat. Unfortunately, one can not "spot reduce." :ohwell: To appease the hubby, you can say, yes, one does need to do crunches to define the…

I live with a math PhD, and he has three sisters-all are highly educated and very intelligent in sceince/computers/math subjects. The bf's mother swears all of her children are highly intelligent, because she gave them "consume." It is a fish head soup. Sounds disgusting? It is-unless drank very hot, with a lot of lemon,…

Your husband had told you exactly how he feels about you-your stepson doesn't resIpect you, because your husband doesn't respect you. This is something you will have to accept the rest of your life as long as your are with him. Sorry, know that sounds a little harsh, but I don't believe in sugar coating the truth. However,…

You had a baby only four weeks ago! Even Jessica Alba needed more than four weeks...that is isn't very helpful isn't it? Maybe a little pampering would make you feel better? Sometimes are mani and pedi makes me feel 100% better.

My uncle is a cowboy, and when my niece starts to whine he says to her, "Cowgirl up!" I love that..Cowgirl up! :laugh:

I read that one gets the best benefits from gournd flaxseed as opposed to whole; however, there is oil if one is sensitive to ground flaxseed. I also read it wasn't necessary to store in the refrigerator. I have mine in a canister on my counter for 3 weeks now, and it is perfectly fine.

I make lentils like I make my basic brown rice: 1 cup lentils to 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken stock. I cook it on high until it boils, and then reduce heat to medium-low. I cook with the lid on until all the liquid cooks off. Lentils should be "al-dente" and not mushy. I love to top lentils with "fried" eggs-using a non…

If you go to spark reciepes, then you can click on their calorie calculator and enter in the ingrediants. It will calculate it for you. :noway: I don't really want to know though

OH MI GOSH! This sounds amazing-I am sending it to mom. She is the cheese cake maker extrodiare, but even she doens't have a receipe like this one! Thanks!

OH, wow! okay...do share the receipe! Please?

The Brunette shows off you pretty blue eyes. (Nature got it right the first time)