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My boobs always look FANTASTIC the day after I bench press. ... of course this is my pectoral muscles screaming out in swollen pain.... but small sacrifices... right?

I use it in baking all the time as well, but whey protein is made of whey (milk). Using milk instead of flour doesn't seem to make sense to me. Perhaps rice protein can be used as flour? And the recipes for all of these are???

Nope, no boob loss. Have lost some band sizes, but the boobs are the same.

I am obese and not new to lifting (refer to pic). I have the book on it's way from Amazon. Looks like from others' comments, the book is helpful at anyone's weight stage?

I have had the under 550 items at Applebee's several times. And yes, I rather loved it. Knowing I can have steak (and knowing it will taste GOOD) for under 500 calories really makes me happy. You could see it that way... or... you could see it as a chance to show them a lesson in portion intake? Eating out and enjoying a…

... annnd we have a winner!

I am Pagan, White, and Democrat.... guess what? I am against racism too!! Gandhi and Buddha did the exact same thing as Jesus. All three didn't do what they did because of their religious or political affiliation... they did it because it was the right thing to do. Being against racism is not a religious virtue..... it is…

The great thing about being a grown up is that you get to choose who you spend your time with and whom you do not. I, personally, if I do not have to have a racist/prejudiced person in my life, I choose not to allow them in it. If I hear someone making racist comments, I walk away. They have the same American rights as I…

Not always, no. NUT, my calorie allowance is 2100 to begin with. I rack up a lot of exercise calories as well. The only days I eat over 2100 is leg days or if I am feeling especially hungry/tired from that day's work out. Most days, I stay under 2000. That said, if your calorie allowance is under 1500, I would recommend…

Honey is one of those miracle foods that I will never give up. I eat some form of honey everyday. I put it in my tea at night mostly. But sometimes I put it into a cake or cookies I am backing. Onto my morning english muffin or whatever. Locally produced honey (That honey you can get from local bee farmers) can help as an…

When was your last cheat day? When was the last time you went over calorie intake? It's good to "shock the system" from time to time. But only if that time to time is far between. I make myself a small cheese and veggie tray and drink wine with it about every 4 months. I do NOT count those calories that day. It is a fun,…

I want to be that 40 year old woman that college boys trip over themselves for!

Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard Double Rich Chocolate. I drink a shake made with this, soy milk, yogurt, and peanut butter whenever I need chocolate. Another thing I do is brownies/cookies made with black beans.... Brownie mix + black beans + bake as directed = yummy Chocolate cake mix + black beans + milk to…

Used to not think much about them till some guy offered to buy me shoes in exchange of getting to see my feet. Now he buys me shoes AND gives me pedicures. I have come to love my feet :) (and... omg... shoes!!)

I clip my Ipod Shuffler to my sports bra and stuff the earphone cord inside.. The ... cleavage... helps hold it still :P

The head will end up in his bed I am afraid.

Add some deadlifts, squat thrusts, and planks. The stronger your core, the stronger your legs will get. I really like this workout too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9LEjEV2n1Q

This!! I LOVE this book so so so much. I wish women would stop snubbing it. If he wanted to marry you, he would have at least mentioned the possibility by now.

Black bean brownies.... a brownie box mix mixed with one can of black beans and bake as directed on box. I also make black bean cookies. Same as above, but with a chocolate cake mix and a cup of milk. Then spoon fulls dropped onto a pan and baked 13 mins. A couple cookies and some hot tea makes for a nice little snack.

As a fellow foodie, I would MUCH rather have a few bites of the "fat" filled, full flavor of something than a whole plate full of synthetic who knows what full of aspartame and other various poisons.

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Actually, I am eating MORE than I did before going into a healthier lifestyle. I listened to the whole "eat less more more" bull crap. When I DID the "eat less ove more", I sent my body into a low sugar starvation mode. Which turned into... more fat. I have learned that my goal should be to burn fat and build muscle. Eat…

I also added a snack a bit before bed. It usually consists of a pot of tea and something sweet, but healthy. Again, curbing the craving. I make black bean chocolate chip cookies or pumpkin cookies. Only one or two cookies and the bot of tea. Makes me feel like I am indulging and being special :P

I get more annoyed at the people pushing them like they are the new found religion. You know another fad line I hate..... Do you have any idea how many of us fat people hear that line ALL the time? Do you know how many stop eating all together and move till their hearts give out? Something about the "eat less, move more"…

My breakfast and my dinner are pretty much equal in calories and are the biggest meals I have with breakfast being slightly larger. A large breakfast helps to curb my cravings all day. As well as keep me at a good blood sugar level when I work out. A large dinner helps my blood sugar not to drop too low when I am sleeping.…

I go to the gym 5 days a week. I lift on 3 of those days (yes, I lift heavy) and cardio on all of them. I then do some form of low cardio outside the gym one my "days off". If you still have a lot of fat to burn (like me), but are wanting to start lifting, ONLY weigh yourself ONCE A MONTH!. Also, buy a measuring tape used…

I think when we as women (people) begin to see who we are and what we look like as two separate entities, we will then be able to love our self, AND THEN accept what we want to change in our looks. Our society is so obsessed with pounding it into our heads that our looks, what we look like on the outside, is the entirety…

I think I feel pity for the women who said women with muscle are unattractive. Another thing that gets me is that a majority of them thought Kate Winslet and Jessica Alba are desirable looks... but... how many times do you women hear another woman call women in everyday life with those figures "too fat"? AND... almost 75%…

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Don't forget Salmon , as well as beans. Meat and bean Chili is your friend on this sort of a muscle build. I am sure you know, but humor me... do lots of squats and walking lunges. They'll pop that butt right up there.