TalonaCat

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What could this mean?
Since about 3 weeks into my diet, I noticed....and you're all going to think I'm crazy, that I can taste a metallic, coppery taste in my mouth. It's not always, but it seems to be becoming more frequent. I don't have an issues with my teeth, as I see a dentist regularly... but it tastes like I'm sucking on a copper penny.…
Time of grieving..
I didn't know where else to post this. Last night my husbands grandfather passed away. It was peaceful, my mother in law said. She was holding his hand as he slept, and he just...never woke up. When we were still living in Arizona, we were over at their place 2-3 times a week, playing a card game called "Hand and Foot"…
Calling all seafood lovers!
I am currently looking for more ways to add fish to my diet. We just purchased some mahi mahi and red snapper, but are always open to other suggestions. What's your favorite type of fish? Also looking for wonderful fish recipes to add try out for my family. I am actually extremely allergic to shellfish, so sadly none of…
What in the world?!
Alright, I've lost 7 pounds since I started doing this, and I'm now seeing stretch marks that either weren't there before, or weren't visible.. :grumble: How does this happen???? What can I do to make it STOP?
Easter Eggs
Does anyone out there, besides me, still boil and color actual easter eggs with their kids? I can't help it. I love coloring easter eggs! I'm such a kid sometimes. What will YOU be doing with your kids for easter?
My realization...
So, this may not be a big deal to a lot of people, but it's a HUGE win for me. Today, I went from 'obese' to 'overweight' in my BMI. I didn't really think about it before today, but that's a REALLY big deal to me. Sure, I was stoked about the weight, but I was more excited about the realization that I'm GENUINELY making…
Mountain Dew Diet?!?!
I knew the topic would get some people's attention. I have a question for all you people out there. I've mentioned my husband in the past, and how he's that lucky guy with awesome genetics who stays trim no matter what. Today I asked him to drink some water with me and he said,"No, I'm good." At this point I asked…
Has anyone watched....
Any of that new Kirstie Alley show about her restarting her road to fitness? I saw a little bit of it last night. I had NO idea that she used to be a cocaine addict. I remember when I used to see her and beat myself up because of how quickly she got skinny before. Just goes to show you that there's always a right way and a…
A question for the ladies. Males enter @ own risk.
I've been doing this about a week now, and it seems as though this change is throwing my mentrual cycle for a loop. Is this normal? Will it regulate after awhile, or should I always expect intermittent changes in my cycle?
Let's talk about what inspires us.
Tonight I'm sitting here in pain after working my body hard, and eating the most healthy I probably have in years. And so, to commemorate this moment, I think we should all talk about/post pictures of the things that inspire us to be here ,and want to be healthy today. Now and then I think we're all going to forget what…
Sick after intense workout. Now what?
Apparently, today was a bad day for my workout. I got sick after this jump rope workout. Actually, scratch that. I made vomitting an Olympic event. Now what do I do? I feel like that threw my calorie counting for a loop, so how do I make up for the nutrients I lost without killing my day? I'm feeling really discouraged…
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I woke up today, day 4, feeling weak and dizzy for about the first 10 minutes. I could barely get out of bed without passing out. This ever happened to anyone before?
A question for people who jump rope.
What sort of jump rope do you recommend? I have one, but it's falling apart and old. I know there's all kinds of new technology and junk.. What sort should I get this evening?
Where's all my Missouri people?
I feel like I'm alone out here. Who all is in MO?
Pat Yourself On The Back
I am trying to occupy my mind, and I'm sure there are others who need a distraction, too! List THREE positive things about yourself, and then list one thing that you're working on improving about yoursellf (No weight related) 1. I'm loyal, almost to a fault, to those whom I care about. 2. I pride myself on being a good…
When I said my husband didn't 'get it'..
..I wasn't kidding. Today he brought home a bottle of rum, he said so that tomorrow we could 'celebrate' my road to better health. How do I tell him that drinking is only going to put me behind my goals without hurting his feelings? :(
OH-EM-GEE! Gross.
It's when I see photos like this of myself, posted on a friends facebook this afternoon, that make me want to work 5438438290 times harder. This is...awful.
Is it alright to do this?
After my morning excercises and activities, I want to just keep going. I've already been told I'm overdoing it, but I think this newfound energy makes me feel like I HAVE to be doing something else. Is it alright to veg in the early afternoons, or I should I be finding something productive to do with the rest of this…
Any other gamers out there?
My husband is probably more of an avid gamer than I am... But, as I mentioned in a post earlier, I do play some World of Warcraft. I'm also quite addicted to Rock Band. Looooooooove to play the drums on Expert. It's a pretty good arm workout if you really get into it. There are some other miscellaneous games I play from…
What does it mean when...?
I do NOT crave sweets. I could pass up chocolate, ice cream, brownies and sugar all day long. My weakness is salty things. Chips, crackers, cheese, beef jerky, etc. Is there something I'm lacking in my diet that could be causing these cravings? I'd like to find a way to curb these cravings, and move forward. I literally…
Vitamins and health supplements? (Not diet pills)
I have always been a bit of a vitamin junkie. I blame my best friend growing up in highschool. I feel like this is a pretty essential component to being healthy. Here's what I take on a daily basis, and what I think works! - Daily prenatal vitamin by Spring Valley -Fish Oil Softgel also by Spring Valley ( the natural…
This CAN'T be right...
I'm concerned at what I found on the scale 10 minutes ago. My intense workout started two days ago, though I had been doing some milder workouts the day or two before that. And this is only my third day using MFP. And I have lost 3.5 pounds? I'm not complaining that I'm losing weight, but that seems like too much, WAY too…
What's your favorite healthy cereal?
Mine's Special K Fruit and Yogurt cereal. It's tasty and 3/4 cup of that is pretty filling with a little (1/2 cup) 2% milk. I'm just afraid I'm starting to get tired of it, and as much as I wish Golden Grahams had a place in a balanced diet, I just don't think that's the case. Boooo.. So.. I'm open to new suggestions.
*le sigh* So it begins..
I suppose I could be witty and funny, but the fact is, I'm just not feeling up to the challenge for this introduction. Give me a few days, and it will come back. So... here I am, in a nutshell. I am 29 years old, the wife of a pretty amazing man named Maxwell, and the mother of two awesomely rambunctious children. I have…