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I gag on water w/o straw. These are my favorite ways to drink it:: I ♥love♥ drinking it from empty soda can (I'm trying to cut my soda habit) Also I use an empty slimfast can. A 32oz refillable fountain drink cup =) Always flavored, I have not found plain water I can drink (w/exception of eating at restaurant)

Definitely up your intake calories! You are feeling tired because your body is slowing down it's metabolism! Eat please =) You can up your fruits & veggies for healthy "filler" calories Congrats on all the exercise!

Not a Bump, this is a TAG! =D

Sounds like it was "short-circuiting" in the water. Maybe let it completely dry out and try again? (sorry not much help)

A word of caution, start measuring your inches now! =) Because as you build muscle, your weight may "appear" to plateau, but your inches will continue to decrease!!! So that you don't loose motivation, measure, measure! Once you are at goal, switch to measure (not weigh) =D And measurements do change slightly slower, so…

This is my problem exactly! I come from a family of cooks, I was raised w/everything cooked with flavor, spices, herbs, etc (lots/most from scratch) Not that is was healthy, lots of home *country* cooking ;) But, My husband came from a boxed dinner family. So he HATES real food and flavors. It makes it SO difficult to make…

As already stated, take pride in yourself! You are most definitely, 100%, the Better Person! I'm hoping that comment struck a nerve in her as it was completely unrude and perfect! I'm so sorry that someone was capable of thinking that comment was even remotely mentionable! Where people get off sometimes, I have no idea.…

Ugh, not a fan of Emporia, will be in Wichita over the weekend =D

Kansas Kansas! =D My thoughts exactly! I LOVE this site, my body still rewards me, if I watch what I put in it, then it lets me watch it go down! =D I'm surprised to hear mentions of Emporia! Which seems to be dying a slow painful death. One business at a time! :(

P.S. Congrats on your weight-loss! I know it sounds horrible, but flabby skin IS a NSV!!!! =D If you can, trying to look at it as a victory rather then another hurdle will help to boost you tremendously!! So glad to hear you guys were able to communicate and hopefully come to an understanding of his true meaning! Glad to…

Amazing!! =) I love success stories that are based on real life, you did not push for unrealistic goals or "speedy" diets and wisely realized if it would be something you'd stick to, you *have* to LIKE it!! =D Congratulations and I hope you do even better in the warrior dash! What an amazing strong woman you are!!! =D

I totally hear you! I LOVE separates! 2 pieces that act as one! =) I have to have a "bra" bikini top in order to have lift & support, but my top (to get enough coverage across the "ladies" is usually a L or XL (for enough material) I wear a 4/6 (S) bottom. The other thing I do is get a three piece separate set, 2 tops (a…

I have Gs too. As I lose more weight it is getting harder and harder to find bras. I am at a 34G.. The band size and the cup size don't seem to match up well in the bra market, unless they are really expensive. I'll take it over what I had before losing weight though.[ [/quote] When I am at my skinniest I am a 32DDD+…

It's by the left arm in both pics ;) The mirror is a reflection!! (where he is holding the camera) P.S. WOW! That is inspiring!!

Wow, SO nice to be where you're understood!! <hugs> I'm at my heaviest ever (163lbs) (not happy about this) Only 5'4" (when I stretch) & 28 3/4 From a family of females being no shorter then 5'7" & guys all over 6', I literally got the short end of the stick! I too have long legs (I wear long pants) and NO torso/body (can…

I was curious about this too. I *hate* the way water tastes (I miss my old sun-dried farm hose rural water) lol But alas I live in the city and the water here is -disgusting- and I also hate the plastic taste of almost all bottled waters. I drink soda over it because of the taste. If I can add some sort of flavoring to…

@healthymomwanna I have that bloating problem too during the TOM and I take vit C, A and E to help rid my body of excess water retention! It usually works =) Hope you get something figured out!!

For me, I focused on stretching my stride as far as I could while walking, focus on l..o..n..g.. smooth strides, I didn't have an ounce of jiggle! (Thighs are my enemy too) Long muscles are thinner then short tight muscles (think kung fu master vs sumo wrestler) =D Also any yoga / pilates moves that require you to stretch…

I'm a once a dayer. My weight stays pretty much the same and I always weigh the least in the morning when I first get up. I use it to track what my body likes and what it doesn't! lol I know the biggest factor for me is to eat before 8pm and if I can go walk before bed, that just lowers my number even more! What I can't…

This is so funny! I needed this article to show my husband, he tries to diet like a woman! It's opposite in our house! I have the "man's philosphy" and hubby is like cut everything out! lol This is TOO awesome!! Thanks so much for sharing!

Just like potatoes. Except I steam mine (use a steam basket in pot) till they are mush :) Then fix them just like mashed potatoes. Very good actually! Another califlower recipe I want to try (haven't yet) roasted califlower http://thisweekfordinner.com/2010/04/20/simple-side-dishes-roasted-cauliflower/ Keep up the great…

This was an extrememly timely post! I just put on 2lbs from yesterday due to this dreaded curse (TOM) :brokenheart: But alas, I do know it will pass & with some added weight as well once it passes in a week! :heart: Take heart, you are not alone! (And neither am I) :flowerforyou:

And ditto for me (it's like reading about myself) lol

I am SO glad I am nto the only one who is up 2, down 2, up 2, down, 2. It's driving me BONKERS!! I'm not going crazy with my calories (even on weekends) but I do know I need to drink more water and keep up constant exercise (2 of my faults) :)

1) Make sure to DRINK my WATER (not just "fluid" intake :devil: I try to cheat) I don't consider it cheating when I use the Zero or 5 Cal flavorings (I love Great Value Cherry Limeade, Strawberry Banana Orange, Fruit Punch and occassionally Iced Tea) Because I hate water (yes hate, not just dislike) :grumble: 2) Make sure…

I can't offer a whole lot of advice, but do you have a large solid object (a huge wood cutting board?) or something similar you can put the Wii scale on to get your weight (something hard, flat, smooth and stable)? I would avg all three weights for your best bet :) 185.3 Sorry I couldn't help more. :)

This sounds like I'm reading my schedule :) I set my meal catagories like this:: Breakfast (6am to 11am) Lunch (11am to 5pm) Dinner (5pm to 9pm) Snacks (All Day) My actual meals are put in it's respective time frame, snacks (whether morning or afternoon are put in the snacks section, I do it that way so I can see how many…

In cardio there is the Pushing or pulling stroller with child option :)

Do you know how far you go? Measure how long it takes you to get there and then you'll have your speed (2.0, 2.5, 3, 3.5) mph I know my husband when we were first starting walking though we were booking it, then found out we weren't walking as fast as he thought (we walk a mile walk path that at 4mph should take 15min) it…

as already mentioned it sounds like you prob need to up your calorie intake :) Are you logging your exercise hours? those "extra" exercise calories need to be eaten back to :) that way your body sheds the excess :) You'll find lots of support and voices on here, that the hardest part is to eat MROE in order to weigh less,…