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Your body needs fuel to properly function. If you are getting a message saying you may go into starvation mode that means you are eating less then 1200 calories a day, which is considered a VLCD and is not healthy or sustainable. Even MFP generally sets intake goals on the low side, expecting you to track and eat back your…

Mine comes in bouts, I'll be horribly bloated and constipated for a few weeks then have horrible loose BMs for a few weeks. It seems the healthier I eat, meaning more fruits and veggies, the worse the bloating and constipation and the more stressed I am the worse the BMs get.

I've been suffering with constipation lately. It seems the healthier I eat the worse the constipation gets.

If you have a large amount of weight to lose then it could be entirely possible that 3lb a week is right on, and it will slow down. My suggestion though is to make sure you're eating enough, MFP tends to be on the low side of calorie intake. Figure out your BMR and then determine your caloric needs based of that and your…

Use the splenda blend for the Brown Sugar, that will reduce the calories, use whole wheat flour instead of bleached and look for all natural no sugar added preserves for the Raspberry Preserves.

Amazing results and so inspiring!

Definitely eat the Rueben. But not if it's from Arby's, theirs suck! Drink tons of water to flush the salt out and enjoy :)

This will be added to my "Not under my roof" list. SMH!

I like my water scalding, I wipe my face with a HOT wash cloth, wash my hair then put in conditioner and let it set while I wash my body with a puff. Rinse everything, shave my underarms then wash my face, I can't stand the way conditioner makes my face feel slimy if I do that rinse last. On days that I shave my legs I do…

I love my trainer and it's money well spent IMO. Not only does he keep my workouts new he pushes me to take it to the next level and helps to keep accountable.

I don't advocate low carb/no carb diets. I know there are some out there that really can't have carbs, but for me it doesn't work. I steer clear of simple carbs for the most part, making the majority of my choices Whole grains. I do indulge in the occasional doughnut or piece of cake though. For me since I know 75% of my…

I use Better Oats Organic Raw Pure & Simple Multigrain Hot Cereal With Flax and add 1/2 a cup of blueberries some cinnamon, splenda and a splash of fat free milk. Ends up 224 calories and is filling and much better for you then the flavored prepackaged oatmeal. I also usually add some scrambled egg whites on the side and…

^^This^^ Although I do stay dressed at the gym. I've noticed even measurements show a huge difference when dressed.

Mine does, I've told him and he will occasionally watch me weigh. It's not a big deal for him to know that number, he sees me in all my glory so putting a number to what he sees isn't a big deal IMO.

Beautiful Chaos in your pants

Completely personal choice. I've had 3 pregnancies, the 1st resulted in miscarriage. That did not stop me from sharing the news as soon as I found out with either of my following pregnancies, 1 at 3 weeks and the other at 8 weeks. For me and my family it was a joyous occasion to be celebrated. My sister has had a very…

Inspiring! Keep up the great work!

My trainers recommendation is no fruit after the 1st meal of the day and carbs should only be eaten during the 1st meal and no later than 2 hours after a workout. Doesn't work for me, when I try to deny myself something I crave it and end up binging.

Do not talk about divorce or separation. It's not an option and should not be a part of your vocabulary.

If you don't know all the ingredients and can't get a nutrition for that restaurant then you'll have to play around with the data base some to get it all logged. I'd start by searching for Grilled Salmon, then for the Spinach, then the Orzo and finally the Sauce and add it 1 item at a time then save it as a meal.

I have a Latte in the morning (so about 2oz of coffee) and Anywhere from 0-20oz of Tea, usually Green unsweetened, a day.

I love the Walmart Cheesecake brownies and had a little fight with myself in the store just the other day, thankfully healthy me won and we did not go home with any. I will definitely be making some of these.

37 ~ the age I am now

How close to working out are you eating? For me on days that I do intensive workouts I be sure and eat my snack 2 hours before the workout. Any sooner and I feel like I'm going to puke any later and I don't have the energy to get through a full hour.

I took 3 days off from the gym last week to deal with some family stuff. I actually thought that may have contributed to TOM being so bad this month.

I agree completely! Yes I have been cheated on. 2 marriages ruined due to infidelity. The 1st one my ex got his *kitten* from HS pregnant and the 2nd my ex and I separated before their relationship got physical, but they had been having an emotional affair for months. Before my last husband and I got married we were on and…

I've done this with my own kids. They don't hit or bite any longer. And no I did not haul off and punch them, but a tap back (which was enough to show I wasn't playing) was all it took for them to learn treat others as you want to be treated.

I'll go one step further and say if a woman is going to hit/fight like a man, then she better be prepared to get hit back. I have 3 brothers and my dad adamantly taught them it is not ok to hit a girl, but was just as adamant that it's not ok for a girl to hit a guy either. I have 2 daughters and I have taught them this…

All of mine are me, my main pic was taken a few weeks ago with my husband.

In December I took a rest from calorie restriction and did maintenance for the whole month at 2000 calories, surprisingly I still lost about 3lbs that month. In Jan I went to 1500 for about a week at the end of Jan I started meeting with my trainer and he told me he didn't think I was eating enough so I upped them to 1600,…