I live in Missouri, with my husband, two children, and dust bunnies.
How SHOULD I eat... well, it's definitely not how many I WANT to eat! Calorie intake varies by your activity level, but a general number that people are familiar with is less or around 2000 calories a day. Of course, you should talk to your Doctor to see what number is right for you, but here are few great numbers and ideas ... More..
When I eat, it's like mental exclamation points. Fight with hubbie, chocolate! Stressful day at work, ice cream! If you are bored (yeah,it's an emotion too), ticked off, depressed, or even happy (family gatherings anyone?), and you find yourself spoon deep in the nearest avaliable snack, then you are an emotional eater. When... More..
I'm fat anyways, might as well have another cookie. Right? How many times have we trapped ourselves with THAT argument? Or what about, 'Well, it IS the weekend...', or another golden-oldie, 'I screwed up at lunch, so might as well eat that double chocolate chip cheescake.' When after a whopping twelve hours, we haven't dropp... More..
There is no one answer for everyone, since everyone wants to be motivated about something different. Weight loss, jobs, self-esteem, or just getting out of bed each day hoping to feel better about life. Motivation comes in baby steps. Find someone you can talk to about your specific problem. If you don't feel comfortable tal... More..
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