ljcatch22 Member

Try looking for low-carb, low-cal recipes. I've found that to be the best way to steer clear of all the stuff I'm trying to cut out.

Protein and veggies! I used to eat a bunch of carbs, which are high in calories, but not all that filling for long lengths of time. I switched to eat more lean proteins like ground turkey, egg whites, and chicken with veggies and it is amazing how much more quickly I get full and how long I stay that way. Also, I've…

I'm about 5'7 and a half to 5'8 and 141 is what I am with very little muscle mass. Back when I was in awesome shape, I hovered around 150-155. I also have a bigger frame and sadly not too many curves. So, I'd say 141 is a decent goal depending on your frame, but if you're trying to work out and have a more toned body, you…

Not only that, but it takes a little bit to learn what to eat. Losing weight isn't some magic thing that will just happen if you want it to. It took me a little while to learn what calories were in what. I was used to eating crap with high calories counts, and was struggling not to feel hungry. It takes time to find…

Honestly, if you're not okay with the situation, or comfortable about waiting another 6 months to a year to see what happens, you need to move on. One year is not long enough to know if you want to marry someone for most people. Especially if you haven't lived together. Heck, I didn't really get out of the honeymoon phase…

I actually just started this yesterday. I wanted something that would help my learn how to eat fairly clean, and of course lose weight. So far, it hasn't been to bad for this carb junkie, but frito chips are going to be my downfall.

Bag balm, that stuff in a green tin, is awesome for your feet and hands. I buy it from the farmer supply store, since it's technically for farm animals. Maybe its a southern thing, but everybody that's tried it knows what I'm talking about. Stick some on your feet and throw socks on over it before bed and they'll be super…

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It definitely has calories, it just supposedly takes more to eat it and digest it. I'll buy that it ultimately equals negative calories. And if not, at least it's good for you. :)

Wow, this is me exactly! I'm not sure it matters, but I'm also a redhead, and 23. I have had sleep studies, and thyroid tests, and taken depression meds, you name it. It is so frustrating because I used to be very, very active. I've been to a few doctors and most of them just gave me grief since I'm so young. I had one…

Grr, double post.

I'm in.