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I went through a divorce last year and I got a tattoo to celebrate my new life. I love the fact that your idea is well though out. The area you choose needs to be based on if you want it to be private or public. I got a magnolia tree on a cliff, over looking a valley. It covers my whole back. I wanted you to be able to see…

I do believe you can eat some of your exercise calories if you need too but don't go over board. I saw a dietitian yesterday to help me out. She wants me at 1500 a day. I exercise 3-4 times a week , burning 500-1100 calories per work out. I was under eating but if I ate the mfp added exercise calories then I'd be having a…

Hello: Only eat your exercise calories is you want to maintain. Stick to 1200 intake calories. Once you add your exercise in it'll give you a net. The net is what determines how much you'll loose per week. The higher the net the larger weight loss but don't decrease your calorie intake. Always eat your 1200 + calories…

I would watch your sugar. Yogurts and fruit is good but the sugar will add up fast. try to reach for a water instead of a flavored drink. Don't drink your calories , eat your calories. The protein shakes are a good way to support your work out. Try adding oatmeal or cream of wheat for breakfast. They will fill you up and…

Congrats!!! Keep up the good work. I know its hard to loose weight but You also inspire us by sticking with it.

Its hard to say what your ideal weight should be. We are all so different. I'm 5'4" and currently at 172 lbs. About 8 yrs ago I got down to 142 lbs. I loose all of my weight in my upper body. Skin and bones up top. I only got down to a size 10 in pants but a 3-5 in dresses. I had ppl asking if I was sick or had anorexia. I…

I like to make my own popcorn. You can eat a lot, control the salt and its very filling. Some times its just a matter of staying busy. Reach for the water.

Welcome! You are on the right track to getting a healthy life for you and your family.

Check the owners manual or the manufactures web site. I would guess that its for calories burned per hour at the current rate.

Hello and Welcome, Your journey is going to be one day at a time. Don't get overwhelmed with the whole picture. Small changes can last a life time. Good luck.

Broth or cream of wheat . Try to sick to warn liquids. They feel the best when your throat is swollen. Stay away from all dairy products until your better. The dairy coats your throat and adds to the discomfort. Are you on antibiotic or ibuprofen?

I've had it happen. Usually I can pin pt the cause. I ate more salty foods or fatty foods. Alcohol and soda can do it. How often are you weighing yourself? gaining a 1-2 lbs in nothing to get too upset about. It will happen just from being a woman. Keep moving towards your goal and you'll see a good out come. Keep up the…

Try humus for your dips. It comes in a lot of flavors and they are yummy. You can make your own dip. Use fat free sour cream and add your own spices (dill, basil or rosemary).

Try to watch your sugar intake. Your goal should be around 24g and you are over 100g most days. There are lots of good protein bars that are low in sugar and really filing. Mix your breakfast up with: Oatmeal or cream of wheat Thomas - Beagle Thins with fat free cream cheese South Beach Living - Peanut Butter - Snack Bar…

Im not an expert but it looks like you are taking in more calories then you need. Try to stay at 1200 and don't eat the extra exercise calories. For the last few days your calorie intake has been over 1500. Drink lots of water and keep an eye on the sugar, salt and sodium. Check out my food to get some ideas for snack and…

Welcome! I love this site. Its the best one I have found.

Some times having a soda with a high caffeine content helps. Take it along with your migraine meds. We have a wonderful Migraine Clinic at Kaiser here in Nor Cal. I like to get an Oxygen Treatments instead of meds. They put you in a dark room with a cool compress and you breath oxygen from a tank. This only work in the…

Are you basing your calorie intake on a 1200 a day or the increased amount after you add your exercise?

Step away from the scale. Don't stress too much about it. You could be retaining water. I only weigh myself once a week. Every Friday morning. If you do it more often then you'll see the yo yo weight gain and losses. Stay focused on eating right and working out. I weighed the same for 3 weeks but I didn't give up. The next…

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Hugs. I know its hard but hang on there. You are going to do it again and make changes to last a life time. Please eat more calories. You need to feed you body healthy stuff to support any kind of weight loss. Eating less and working more is a no no. You body will keep the fat as a survival mode. Stay off the scale. Most…

I've worked with a trainer in the past and I was told to have protein before a workout. You need some thing in your stomach to support you during your work out. Feed your body. If you are feeling dizzy, nauseous, or cramping during your work out then you aren't getting enough. Get a few protein bars to keep with you so you…

It happens to me and my friends. I noticed that the more it use the machine the better it gets. Its like I have to build a tolerance to it. Make sure you have good shoes. proper arch support and don't do too high of a level. Increase your time before your level of strength.

I had clean skin until I had kids. Im 32 now and still have break outs. I started breaking out and getting an acne rash around my mouth. After a few months of it not getting better I went to the Dr. He took picture and sent it to the Dermatologist. I have adult acne. They put me on antibiotics for almost a yr to control…

I like oat meal or cream of wheat. There are new bagel thins that are low in calories. have it with fat free cream cheese or natural peanut butter. I don' mind eating more calories in the am because I cal burn them off later. Here are a few things that I like: Low fat yogurt Flax-O-Meal Cereal Cottage Cheese Mixed grain…

Good Morning from sunny NorCal, I got inventory at work in the am. When I get off Im going to the gym and the grocery store. It has been really warm so we are going to bbq with the family. Maybe take the kids to the park to ride their bikes. On a good note: I put on my freshly washed size 12 jeans and they are getting…

Have a talk with your friends. The have to be supportive of you. How good of a friend are they of they want to see you fail? We are needing the support and encouragement to make positive life changes. If we are recovering drug or alcohol addicts fist thing we would do is to surround our selves with a support network. You…

I find that I'll get tension headaches on day that Im not taking in enough water. They can come on from not eating enough good food or being tired. Caffeine helps with head aches, water or taking a walks. Make sure your not sugar crashing.

I didn't own a scale for many yrs because I was doing the same thing. I worked with a trainer last year and learned (retained my brain) that the weight takes time to come off. maybe you should toss the scale and only weigh your self once a week at the gym.

Welcome to our journey.