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I hate that I know others think I am fat. I feel very judged.

I'm 5'10" and I was around 170 back in high school. I think if I get below 180, I will be very happy with myself and feel really good. My sister is 5'-11" and weighs around 145 when she is training, which is terrific, but I know I won't invest 2-3 hours a day to get that thin. I am around 225 right now, and I have just…

Please, oh please check with your doctor. My DH has back problems and has to be careful about lifting things. It all depends on where your problems are and you need wound medical advice from a reputable back doctor. Take care of yourself and don't give up!

I'm not a runner, either. My sister is, and we suffer from genetically 'generous' hips and backsides. I have to say, she looks fantastic. I think she is blessed to have curves and still run so much (seriously, the girl does marathons) although she hates that little extra that will never come off her thighs. Most runners I…

I work with a bunch of men, and the only one who said anything to me after losing 25 pounds 2 years ago was the female receptionist. Once. Don't take it personally. Most people are usually so absorbed with their own life, work, problems that they don't pay attention to much else. It isn't that they don't care, it is…

Yeah, thats great for helping you lose weight. You can't gain anything if your dead, silly! :P I like cereal for a snack. Chex cinnamon is good - just enough sugar to keep me happy and I get to munch.

I eat dry cereal in a cup on the way to work some mornings when I'm really running behind. I like some of the Kashi cereals, one of them, the Krunch one I think, reminds me a little of caramel corn. I also like Cinnamon Chex. My sister likes to eat almonds for breakfast, so try a handful of nuts, too, if you like them, but…

Diet soda is different for every person's body. SOme people are affected by the chemicals in it, it makes some people tend to eat more, it makes some people retain water, it helps some people's sweet tooth. For me, it is bad news as I get some serious cramping going on. I have also heard that it can have depressant effects…

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If you know the calories in what you are ordering ahead of time, you will be much better off. See if you can lookup the menu ahead of time.

I think I am watching most of it from my treadmill. I will be hanging out with my kiddos, so I will have a veggie tray and fruit tray plus maybe some turkey meatballs. I am supposed to make cookies to send with my DH, so I will probably have a couple. What I REALLY should do is NOT make the cookies and send something…

I make a big pot of soup on the weekends and take leftovers most of the week. I like to make a meat and veggie soup or a heartier chili soup. It seems to fill me up (and is perfect in the winter). My favorite thing is making sweet and sour pork fom Cook Yourself Thin and taking leftovers with some wild rice. I keep…

I log my weekend cleaning - sweeping, vacuuming, running up and down the stairs with multiple loads of laundry, but I don't log the everyday picking up and putting away, cooking, or loading the dishwasher. If it takes less than 10 minutes, it just isn't worth logging anyway - unless it is a full sprint back up the lane for…

I am doing best by making myself accountable for everything I eat. Be honest and input every bite. I exercise at least 4-5 times a week but have slacked a little lately due to the flu running through my house and kids activities. I like walking on my treadmill. I should give him a name as he is my best friend when it comes…

Welcome to our little world! It sounds like you have your hands full with 2 kids and working full-time. I get it -it's not easy, but you can do this! I have 3 kids and work full-time also. Add me if you like! Good luck!

I also struggle on the weekends. Knowing that I am going to go out to dinner, I usually hit the treadmill for as long as possible on Saturdays. I couldn't this weekend because I had the flu and yet still went out to eat - and grossed myself out. I am trying harder to plan my meals in advance. If I know what I am eating,…

^^Ouch. It is a beautiful and snowy 30 degrees here.

Order water and split the meal. If you don't want to split the meal, it isn't so bad to leave some food on your plate, either (my mother is yelling for me to clean my plate right now, I'm sure). Most places do have healthy options. See if you can find a couple of the restaurants you want to try there and check out the…

CJ: Structural Engineer DJ: Working for myself making beautiful furniture. It might just happen. :)

pizza, pizza, more pizza - I never kept track of how much -, and a couple of pops to wash it down. fudge brownie mix batter - I think I actually did bake half of the batch and then ate a couple of brownies, too - oh and I threw chocolate chips in the batter before baking. An entire sleeve of Chips Ahoy- in my car...…

Some hospitals do cheap clinics once in awhile. I am waiting on our local one to happen in March. You still need to take the results to the dr. to get a prescription, but levothyroxine is the generic synthroid and is pretty cheap (I think $10/month for mine, but don't remember for sure). It is cheaper than buying…

If you have been drinking water like the 8 cups recommended, you may actually go up a pound or two before it starts to work its way to flushing out your system, especially if you weren't drinking much water before. Keep drinking the water, though - it really will help you feel better and stay hydrated - dehydration can…

Tik Tok by Ke$ha Jump Around by House of Pain I Know You Want Me by Pit Bull These make me dance around and keep moving. Have fun!

I'm a 38 year-old workig mom of 3 ornery boys. Feel free to friend me. I have had to really work hard to take time for myself to work out and eat right. It isn't easy with a long commute and tons of laundry, but sometimes the best things in life are the ones you have to work the hardest for. I've come to the understanding…

Go ahead and sign up. Most 5k's at least in my area have plenty of walkers, too, so if you can't run the whole thing it isn't a big deal. Signing up gives me the motivation to prepare. I didn't think I would like running with tons of other people, but I found it to be very exciting and everyone is so friendly. My 5k times…

I tore my medial plantar fascia back in March. That has now healed, but in the meantime, steroid injections have ruined my foot and I now have plantar fasciitis and tarsal tunnel syndrome (yay). I have been able to keep the plantar fasciitis at bay by wearing a sleeping boot at night. It keeps my foot at a 90 degree angle…

I am touched by your story. You have been through so much in a short time, and you know you aren't done. I watched my parents struggle with my grandmother's Alzheimer's for years before her poor body finally gave in. I hope you find an Alzheimers support group somewhere. You are not alone, and I think you would benefit…

I try to ALWAYS have a pack of gum with me, and leave the candy/chocolate/snacks at the store. If you don't buy it, you can't eat it!

Hot Mess - Cobra Starship = awesome. I forgot about that one.

I was just thinking: How much broccoli can you buy for the same price as pop tarts? I still buy my hubby and kids pop tarts, but that is about all of the junk around here. Glad to hear I am not alone. I just try to stick to what is on sale, and yes, if I have to do the shopping, then any one who complains is welcome to…