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Check out Arbonne! I use their protein powder, but they have an excellent all natural facial line that actually works!

There are several different types of tea, don't just assume that green tea has the best benefits for your body. White tea has a very mild flavor and has better benefits, depending on how it is made. I would say sample some. I would not advise for a newbie to do loose leaf tea. You have the possibility of over brewing it…

I had a Taylor one from Target that lasted two years before it started giving inaccurate readings, even with switching out batteries. Now we have one from Walmart (don't remember the brand), that works pretty well too. Just remember to keep it in one spot and it will insure the most accurate readings when you weigh.

Giggles is right, it is all about creating a deficit, but you should be aware that later on down the line your body is going to want more good stuff in it to keep progressing your weight loss. Consider doing something where you can hide veggies and not think about them being in there. I know there are a lot of smoothies…

Yes! I tried eating close to 1200 calories once by doctor recommendation, and it stalled my weight loss. I increased it back up to 1450 and they started dropping off. It is amazing what that little difference will do. Eating less is not always eating better.

What the other sections are doing are counting your macros. How much you should have for a healthy diet. Your main focus is however your calorie consumption. You don't want too many or too few. What it meant by putting your body in starvation mode is that if your body is only getting so many calories under 1200, it will…

I usually like to keep myself on a daily pattern so I am not too irregular in my diet. I know you said this is a one time occurrence, but I feel better if I count my workout and food for the day that I ate it. That way the next day I won't tell myself, "I didn't eat these 300 calories, but I should be fine to eat that…

Your fridge magnet reminds me of another thing my doctor told me. He said to live the Nike slogan - Just Do It! I just have such a hard time focusing. I know what I need to do, I just have a hard time doing it. I've even taken post-it notes and posted them around my house with sayings. It just doesn't move me like it…

I know I am one! I am still working on getting the weight off. It gets hard. I get down, the something happens, I hit a plateau and my eating gets off and I gain back. Frustrating!

I can't tell you when was the last time I ate Hostess or Little Debby or really anything of the sort! Maybe when I was a child? Every time I go into Best Buy they are still busy. So they are still making something work. One thing that I've noticed that is going out majorly in the past year is common grocery stores. I moved…

Your stats scare me. 4'7 and 84 pounds? You don't need to lose any weight! Please be careful, because being too skinny can kill you!

I think most of it is just from the orthorexia. You are letting it control you way too much. Chill out. You're fine. I am curious as to what your weight is. And height. Because with the BMI index chart. You are far from being fat. Bloating is one thing that is temporary. But you aren't fat.

While I suffered from an eating disorder, I never got tiny. It was all mental for me and my eating. Its been about a year and a half of being consistent with myself for my husbands sake. When we first started dating I passed out on him because of lack of food. He has really pushed me to be dependable on my food. There are…

High sodium intake causes water retention. I wouldn't worry about it. Just keep drinking water and definitely watch your sodium more closely.

I did a little reading, flax seed is good for both protein and fiber. Try to incorporate it into things.

I am looking for some higher protein foods too that aren't too terribly high in calories. So I am bumping this!

Also make sure you are eating steady meals a day. Doesn't matter if its 3 or 6! Yes, I agree with the others that junk is probably not the best. But I honestly think/believe as long as you balance it out with fruits, vegetables, dairy, protein, you should be good as long as you are eating enough food. Also, don't let the…

I am at 208 and don't look any where near that good! Way to go!

Burger King for a year and a half. Even made manager. I agree with you about McDonald's. Bleh.

I spent time in Mexico doing Missionary work and so that's where chica (girl) comes from. Angel was my nickname and 88 is my birth year. I've used that name for forever! So it kinda is stuck for everything.

I am 23 and my sister is 18 (going on 19). You can add us. Her name is GennetteD and you can find her in my friends.

I know they usually round the calories to the nearest 5 or 10, but I've seen if it is under 5 calories, they will put the correct amount on there. Take for example tic tacs put 1.9 calories on the back. They don't put 0 and they don't put 5. I've also noticed on some gums, it will be 3. So if it says 0, then more than…

@LJCannon is it the spark people board? http://pinterest.com/jeanniecannon/sparkpeople-com/

@amystpierre There is a guy in your photo.

Soda use to be a biggie for me to. But I dropped sugar for diet, then when 2012 hit, I said no more! So I went cold turkey and haven't missed it. I found a wonderful white peach tea that has now taken presidence over soda. Just find something that can be your go to sub when you need it.

I've had Pinterest since June, so don't get me started about how much time I've spent on that site!! I'M IN LOVE!

When I was having really bad flare ups, I lived in Kansas for a short period of time and went to a Quilt show with my Mother in law and there was a lady selling homemade soaps and stuff and she had this thing called Everything Balm. It really helped me when it was bad. Its all natural and if anyone wants to try it this is…

I've had it since I was in my teenage years (not exactly sure what age), but when I got diagnosed with high blood pressure and they put me on medication for it, it dried up my psoriasis and very slowly its fading away. It use to be so horrible and crack and bleed and take forever to heal properly! I only ever had it on my…

I have the same body shape as you and if I can look that good when I lose that much weight I'll be happy. (I stand at 5'7). Thanks for inspiring me.