ceciliam23 Member

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  • There's a difference between tough love, and being rude. A lot of stuff I've seen people say around here is just trolling. It's not helpful.
    in When people ask for advice, stop being rude and degrading! Comment by ceciliam23 May 2013
  • Record EVERYTHING. Mustard, spices and a nibble here or there, it can adds up to hundreds of calories over the course of a week, which can translate into weight gain in the long term. It's best to clock everything, so that you don't unintentionally lie to yourself about how much you are eating. That sort of corner cutting…
    in What doesn't count?? Comment by ceciliam23 March 2013
  • I do insanity too, and looked into the shakes. Beware of any product that says "proprietary" blend. That means that they don't have to list how much of any of the ingredients that they put into it. Most of the time, that means that there's insignificant amounts of a whole lot of different stuff, none of which has any real…
    in Shakeology by beachbody, is it worth it? Comment by ceciliam23 March 2013
  • Eating processed and sugary stuff throws off my system so badly that I start gaining weight almost immediately. I think everyone is different, and some people are lucky enough to be able to just do calorie control and still lose weight. If you're not one of those people, it's okay. We all have to figure out what works for…
    in Eating "junk" and losing weight? Comment by ceciliam23 March 2013
  • I have hypothyroidism and I tried doing myfitnesspal last year for a month and didn't lose anything. This time I'm following the rules of the Paleo diet and I managed to lose 6 pounds in about 20 days, which is amazing for me.
    in Thyroid Problems and My weight loss Comment by ceciliam23 March 2011
  • This used to happen to me. I felt like I was moving moving through quicksand. I consulted a holistic doc and she told me to eat protein in the a.m. and to make sure I was getting enough potassium. Now, I eat omega 3 eggs in the morning and a few hours before exercising, I eat sweet potatoes and/or bananas.
    in Runners? Questions About Heavy Legs. Comment by ceciliam23 February 2011
  • I'm not in college anymore, but on nights I'm going out with friends, I make sure to get a good long cardio workout that day. That gives me an extra 300 or so calories to drink later that night.
    in College Students? Drinking? Comment by ceciliam23 April 2010
  • People love cake. I bet you'll easily find a new home for your desert. My in laws show affection by giving me sweets. I usually hand them out to friends or give them to family.
    in Unintentional sabotage?!?!? Comment by ceciliam23 March 2010
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