Posts by ladyblithe

Original Post by carmenxox:

Original Post by ladyblithe:

Just buy fiber bars!

That's terrible advice. 

The point is to learn how to eat real food, not rely on supplements and conveinenance junk.

I don't think it's terrible advice at all.  I found myself struggling to get fiber into my diet when I was first starting out as well.  So I began by buying fiber bars until I was able to figure out which foods worked best for me.  Now I practically OD on fiber on a daily basis and haven't bought fiber bars in over a year.  The point I was making, which I guess I should have clarified, is to make sure to get fiber in your system right now while figuring out which foods will work for you.

So exciting!!!  

I'm also 5'5", just got married this past July, AND my name is Ash!  I think we are meant to be friends! :)

You need to incorporate strength training in your workout routine.  Try out Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred, you can get it really cheap on Amazon or at Target or Walmart.  It's awesome!

1 cup of multigrain cheerios have 100% iron and only 110 calories!!!

Original Post by carmenxox:

Original Post by ladyblithe:

PB2 is the best... ever.

You need to get your tastebuds checked.

No one in their right mind would willingly choose that powdered, processed garbage over the real thing.

Hmm... I'm not quite sure how to interpret your response. Although it comes across as being rather judgmental, I won't jump to any conclusions because this is the internet and it's difficult to interpret someone's tone, so I'm hoping that wasn't your intention.  Just to clarify, I actually do prefer the taste and the texture of PB2 over regular peanut butter.  The texture, depending on the amount of water you add, is grainy and similar to hummus: another food that I love. And the taste, to me at least, tastes just like roasted peanuts.  I don't believe there is anything wrong with me because I prefer this food.

I'd  like to reiterate that this should be a place where opinions are able to be shared with one another without the fear of judgement. I think many of us, throughout our day to day lives, feel more than enough judgement from others in the real world, so CC has become a sort of safe haven. I think it's imperative that we maintain that environment here at CC by acknowledging differing opinions in a more constructive way.

It happens to EVERYONE.  Don't beat yourself up over it, seriously.  You'll be fine.  Just refocus on the present and what you can do now and don't dwell on the past.  You've GOT this!

Unfortunately, out in the real world where most people seem to lack to the motivation, they just see it as bragging.  Fortunately though, you can talk about it as much as you'd like here on CC because you know that we ALL want to talk about it and see other peoples' success stories!  So brag on girl!  You've done fantastic so far!  

Here's a vegan chili recipe that I've made numerous times that is absolutely delicious:

http://caloriecount.about.com/three-bean-vega n-chili-recipe-r508237 

I have lost close to 40 lbs since January, and the thing that I have become the most frustrated with is EVERYONE assuming I'm losing weight for my upcoming wedding in July of 2012.  I began losing weight PRIOR to even becoming engaged; in fact I had lost 20 lbs before I had even gotten engaged!  It's very frustrating that people assume I'm losing weight just so I can look good in pictures.  They don't realize that I'm doing it to make myself happier, HEALTHIER, and more confident!