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One of my absolute favorite post work-out snacks is trail mix. Protein, carbs, fats... And you don't have to eat a lot to get a serving, and that works well for me, since working out really curbs my appetite.

Okay, I stopped reading after the first page, so someone else may have said this already, but I find JOY in exercising. I didn't use to. The endorphins I get from running and moving more... just WOW. It really does depend on what your goals are, I suppose. But exercise is my therapy. I also know that I can't get the "feel…

Just adding my suport and appreciation as well. Plus, I like the smileys. Just sayin'! :laugh: :tongue: :flowerforyou: :drinker:

From the little I've known of you, you seem more proud of your accomplishments than arrogant. My little sister lost a lot of weight, and she went through this too, though not with her immediate family. We WERE concerned initially, that she was going too far (getting too thin), but she's healthy, and it was just, huh. We've…

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I can't believe I didn't mention these two things- both excellent advice! When I focused on landing on my forefoot, not only did I pick up speed, but it completely alleviated hip pain I'd been having. I suppinate with my right food, so learning how to correct that with foot placement also really helped. I wear fairly…

I started C25K at 283 pounds, ran my first 5k at 273, and I'm still going strong. I popped my left kneecap out of place when I was 19 and slipped on ice, and at my size, my right knee is actually the problem knee from taking the strain off my left knee for so long. (I will be 36 next month.) 1. WALK on the steep down…

I rollercoastered for the entire month of August, losing a net of 2.2 pounds. But I lost 1-2 inches all over my body. Then, when September hit, I lost 12 pounds in the first two and a half weeks! I've slowed back down now, but you should be reassured that the numbers will also drop. Congrats on slimming down regardless of…

Wolf whistle! Congrats!

Fantastic! Congrats! :drinker:

Congrats! Love that you're a part of the Nike advertisement too! :-) Nike: the winged goddess of victory!

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Spiced Pumpkin Seeds 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds Directions Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Combine the margarine, salt, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce and pumpkin seeds. Mix thoroughly and…

Congrats-- your face has definitely changed. Happy for your success!

Congrats, though can't see pics

I'm going with recent, as in this week. The meanest-- one of my favorite students kept saying "fat, fatty, fat-fat" at the game he was playing on his ipad during lunch. I told him that it was really uncomfortable to hear him say that. His response? He said he was obese TOO so it was okay for him to use derogatory terms…

I sometimes wish people would consider what age they should stop wearing bikinis, rather what size.

Congrats, that's just so fantastic! I'm so glad that I'm around to get to share this victory with you. I've been having some down moments the last couple of days, and it's victories like this that help remind me of why I'm working so hard. So, so, so happy for you and proud of you! :flowerforyou:

Well, yes, men have more muscle mass, and as a general rule they do tend to lose it quicker, but there's a huge difference in weight loss from person to person. Some women gain a gazillion pounds and never get a stretch mark, while others start getting them when they hit puberty. How is that any more fair? Some women have…

I got bored with walking, so I started running. Then people told me, "you're so much happier now, you're practically glowing." I realized it was because of the rush I get from running. I love, love, love it now. It's so relaxing to sink into a nice rhythm, listen to the cadence of my breathing, and feel the strength in my…

I like the argument about regulation, but there are so many things that need to be "fixed" that I truly believe it is time for adults to be responsible and make their own decisions about products. Smokers and non-smokers both know most of the detrimental effects of smoking, yet some people continue to smoke, while others…

You can really tell you've lost! I wish there was that much change in my looks with that little of weight loss, but I have a lot more to lose than you, so I will get there. Great way to motivate yourself!

Congrats- you look amazing. :smile:

Hey sweetie! So glad you're off to a great start. My advice- fill out your profile and post a pic or two. When you have a question, use the search function in the forums. (or ask me! Lol) Hang out in the forums and read blogs, then when you want to add friends, include a message! :tongue:

And should I eat my exercise calories? You meant to ask that as well, or my telepathy fails me.

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Idk what the original assignment was, but I'd like it best if there was parallelism- I.e. All the lines be similes OR metaphors, or ifngiure supposed to be using a mixture, put the similes together, and put the metaphors together... Or some sort of structure. But that's just me. I like symmetry.

I am an English teacher, aka the "official" English police, and I have discovered, in my vast well of knowledge about the written language, that people are usually imperfect. Wretched human beings. Case in point: some people will fail to correctly pronounce the word "wretched" correctly in their own minds while reading the…

Your story makes me think that maybe I can do it too. :-)