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That back brace thing.. do you know what it's called, where you can buy it, and how much it costs? I'd like to try it. whee I think it'd be awesome to wear around school. XD

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Take your weight (140) divid it by 10 (14) switch it to oz. and try to drink that much water. =-3
I drink 60oz+ of soda everyday. I figure there has to be some water in it all. whee

-poof is gone-

I am suppose to eat five small meals a day, too. But I got sick and my stomach doesn't hold much, so I have been drinking a glass of milk or a half bowl of oatmeal in the morning, a small lunch, a small snack (like 10 goldfish crackers) and ramen noodles. Not healthy, I know, but I seem to be losing some weight. Not to mention climbing stairs at school all day helps quite a bit, too

If your dieting for health reasons rather than simply appearance, hell, for anybody, what you do eat is more important than what you don't. It's better health-wise if you add in healthy foods like veggies and grains than dropping junk food.

8 ounces sounds like way too little, the reccomended amount is 8 8-oz glasses, or 64 oz a day. Of course that's a goal and not a reality for most people.

Also keep in mind, go with what works for you.

Contrary to what most nutritionists and doctors tell you, everybody's body has a unique metabolism and needs. Some people are healthier at a large weight, some at low weights, some people need more vitamin C, some less, etc.

Even if your trying to lose weight simply for cosmetic reasons, your health should stay your primary concern.

I eat like 3 small meals a day, and then have a large helping of Good Charlotte music. Actually mostly stick with 3 small meals (healthy foods)and like a diet soda every now and then but I drink alot of juice and water. And I fear candy...never give me chocolate...

I have a very interesting diet plan. i eat 5 to 6 small snacks a day tring to cram in as much calcium in my diet as possible.

Mon: cheese, tortilla, ham, bread, fish, hot choclate.
Tues: cheese, tortilla, turkey, bread, pork.
Wed: cheese, tortilla, fish, bread, fish.
Thurs: cheese, tortilla, ham, bread, spagetti.
Friday: cheese, tortilla, turkey, bread, fish.
Sat: cereal, cheese, pizza.
Sun: leftovers.

quite repetitive.

I eat whenever and whatever I feel like eating. I stay away from diet soda though. I used to drink it all the time but it made me feel like crap, giving me headaches and making me feel blah in general. Even if I just have a few sips now I start to get a headache. And it's not just aspartame. Splenda does it to me too.

I try to avoid eating overly starchy foods (white bread, potatoes), and stick to whole grains. Whole-grain/multigrain bread tastes better than white bread, IMHO, and though the pastas have an odd texture... they're pretty good with Rose or alfredo sauce. I'm a pasta freak, though.

Stir-fry is good - it uses very little oil, doesn't take long to cook, and when it is done it's a quick, hot meal. Fresh veggies, chicken or beef strips, rice or noodles.

A low-carb diet did work, but it was difficult for me to stick to, and the brain needs at least 130 grams of carbs per day to function (as opposed to the 30g that you're allowed on the Atkins diet). Nature works by balancing things -- it's why I think that's the best way to work when it comes to "dieting". As garfield said, "Diet is 'Die' with a 'T' on the end." razz
Fresh is important. I don't feel right using foods that aren't "fresh", but sometimes it's necessary. Wah.
That's just me, though. I forgot the rest of what I wanted to say, and it's a good thing, too. whee

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