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To hopefully be able to donate blood again. 50 lbs ago it was no problem. But at the same time my weight has increased I've gotten more and more problems after donation. The most recent time I fainted and was dizzy for 6 weeks... I hope it will change back to being no problem once I lose a bit of weight. I love donating…

I'm like this too! But I discovered I'm addicted to sugar (for real), and sugar (especially sweeteners and HFCS) can create insane and uncontrollable cravings and urges among people who have brains that are sensitive to sugar (70% of the population). I found that there was sugar in everything I ate! Everything from the 30…

I have the exact same problem! As soon as other people are around me I completely indulge in all kinds of foods I normally don't eat. Really, "shouldn't" it be the other way around? : ) I have no Idea why I do this!

What sorcery is this? Girl it looks completely amazing! By far the most impressive before and after shots of a tummy I've ever seen!

There's a big difference! And it's just a month?! Well done!!! :)

But, I'm still a little confused (and slow, that doesn't help :)... I do 12 on, say, my left leg, then 12 on my right. Do you guys mean that what I just wrote are two sets or one? As that exercise is part of a superset, when I come to the step-ups my section of that workout looks like this: Step-ups: 12 with left leg then…

What creatine does is it "creates" a larger energy reserve stored within the muscles, so that it will give you a few extra reps if you're lucky. But mostly creatine is used for it's ability to get water to be stored in the muscles so they look bigger. If you decide you'll ever want to try it then be careful. It can go…

I've learned that when you're losing inches but not weight, you're losing fat and building mucles (which is the right way to go if you ask me :). When you're losing weight but not inches you're losing in muscle mass and not in fat.

This is why weight training is so amazing! You've done SUCH a huge difference in these six weeks! You've lost 5.5 lbs, but it actually looks like you've lost more like 50 lbs. I'm in the middle of stage 1 and I'm getting very inspired by seeing how tight your body has become in just 6 weeks! You obviously rock :)

Sounds, and looks!, sooooo yummy!

Blackcurrant jelly (meant for having with some meat dishes). I usually can't stand the taste of it, but one evening I suddenly got the cravings for it! I had an unopened jar that someone (most likely my mother) had given to me about a year earlier, and I ate the whole thing. Today I can't even stand to see those jars in…

finallychelle is amazing at these things, Cauliflower Mashed "Potatoes" is the first recipe in this recipe list of hers: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/finallychelle/view/my-lo-cal-recipe-collection-195763

Sweetie, I know how you feel... But the world does, unfortunately, hold too many idiots. In this case I would like to say two things to you: 1. Just because someone says something, doesn't mean it's true. (This I learned from Dr. Phil :) 2. I've seen quite a few posts here on the MFP forums about people themselves…

I plan for two weeks in advance. But I make pretty large batches so it all usually lasts for about three weeks. Means I go grocery shopping twice a month, and that saves me sooo much time, and all the planning saves me money. We (my boyfriend and I) spend about 200 dollars on food per month, and we eat healthy and…

Wow! VERY well done! You look fantastic!

I know how you feel. It's so discouraging to hear people close to you tell you how you don't need to lose weight when you've decided to finally break free and create the healthy lifestyle your body deserves. Some years ago I told my mother about my bulimia, and her reaction was "oh nonsens, you don't have an eating…

Excellent job! I see a very big difference between those two photos!

I usually eat grapes when I'm driving :)

Wow! You look like a completey different person! You've done so well! And you look so healthy!

I think those are the best results I've _ever_ seen when it comes to body transformation! Fantastic job!

Very very inspirational. Thank you for sharing this! <3

Sweden! :)

Wow! Girl, you rock!!! :)

I usually do cardio (treadmill or elliptical or something similar) for about 40-45 minutes before my weight training sessions. When you run your carbohydrate levels in your body go down, which is why it is very good to fill up with carbs just afterwards. However, you don't need much. I think bottled recovery drinks (I…

This is a recipe for a surprisingly delicious pasta sauce: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Simple-Arrabbiata-Sauce/Detail.aspx The ingredients are cheap and you can exchange the fresh basil for dried. And I would like to advice you to only take half the amount of chili flakes :)

My username, MissYogapants, comes from a pair of exercise pants I own. At the end of 2005 I weighed quite a lot, and I could most often not buy pants in regular clothing stores. For Christmas my mum had gotten me a gift card at the local clothing store. I was thrilled (especially as I was a student with no money), but my…

I used to run too fast when I started jogging. Just try and push yourself to continue jogging until you're tired, and then walk until you've caught your breath. Just try and continue to jog, even at a slow pace it's a great workout. I actually jog slower than I walk. But I'm getting quicker, it's just that it takes time…

I've been a gym goer for 10 years and have been at _many_ gyms here in Sweden and soap/shampoo/anything has never been provided but is something each and everyone have to bring for themselves. I know that at a few places, like in our capital Stockholm, you can pay insane amounts of money for a gym membership, and there…

I haven't done anything in particular to change the belly. I've lost about 15 kg (33 lbs) and do really heavy weight training for the entire body.

I'm not a breakfast person either, but I understand how important breakfast is so I usually force myself into having a bowl of Kellogs K with some milk. It's better than nothing at least. Also, I find that on the days I do eat a sturdy breakfast (400-600 kcal) I "automatically" eat less during the rest of that entire day;…