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How To Get The Motivation To Lose Weight



The Motivation To Lose Weight

By Joshua Wayne, MA

We all know diets work. Every book, article, regimen, fitness plan, you name it works as long as you actually do it. Getting the motivation to follow through is arguably the most important part of losing weight. The information will always be there, but the motivation....that's the elusive piece of the puzzle, the thing that everyone wants and few of us have. How do you get the motivation to get started, stay on track, and most importantly, to get where you want to go?

How To Get To The Core Of Weight Loss Motivation

We get emails from people in everyday sharing their frustrations and challenges with weight loss. About 60% of them say they lack the motivation to stick with their weight loss program. They report that they do well for awhile and lose some weight, but inevitably fall off track- whether due to a loss of focus or some other kind of self-sabotage.

As a Personal Development Coach specializing in weight loss, and who was originally trained as a psychotherapist, it's very easy for me to give them advice, but as I sat down to write this article, I thought it might be nice to really start at the most basic, fundamental level of understanding motivation, and to then work up from there.

So armed with my trusty Mozilla Firefox I did a quick Google search for a basic definition of the word. Here is the first thing that Google gave me to consider (it came from an online dictionary associated with Princeton University):

"the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and the condition of being motivated."

So let's pull some key words from that definition and see if we can come up with a useful way to apply the concept to weight loss.

Action Toward a Desired Goal:

Taking action here implies that there is a desired goal in place, so the first thing that you must be absolutely clear on is 'what is your goal?'

The challenge here is that it's usually not sufficient to just come up with a number. 20 pounds or 30 pounds isn't going to cut it. You've known that for perhaps years, and telling yourself "I need to lose 20 pounds" over and over again hasn't gotten the job done. Just having a number in mind is not provocative enough of a goal.

So consider: the better question to ask is, "Why do you really want to lose weight"? At first glance, this may sound like an obvious question, but if you're struggling with your weight, you need to ask yourself this question again and again until you have a very clear answer.

Why are you looking to lose weight?

To feel more confident to start dating again?
To get into your favorite pair of jeans?
To feel sexy for your husband or wife?
To look good at your upcoming high school reunion?
Because the doctor told you you're pre-diabetic but that there is still a chance to turn it around?
Because you're sick and tired of feeling sick and tired?

You have to become crystal clear on your "Why". This is the first step in establishing a goal.

Now let's look at the first half of that equation, the part about 'taking action'. When you get clear and write it down, how motivated to take action are you? Do you feel your emotions stirring? Are you feeling the pull to get off the couch? Are you feeling the readiness to break your bad habits and make changes to your diet?

If you're not, then you probably need to do some more work on your "Why", because your "Why" is the foundation of your motivation.

Here is a hint: some people are more naturally motivated towards pleasure (the thought of looking great in a summer dress, meeting a guy/girl, running a 10K), while others are more motivated away from pain (being single forever, having to start taking insulin, having to see their high school friends while being heavy).

The trick is to find out which one- "Towards Pleasure" or "Away From Pain"- is more compelling to you in terms of your weight loss, and to focus on that. Write down all the reasons that cause you to begin to stir and want to take action. This is just for you, so be bold and write everything down, even if it's very personal. This is a very important step that cannot be overlooked.

That Which Gives Purpose

Building on your "Why", what is your deeper purpose behind losing weight? How will your life be better if you lose the weight?

Create a compelling picture for yourself that is rich in detail of how your life will be better.

What will you be doing?
Who will you be doing it with?
Where will you be?
Will the motivation to exercise come naturally?
How will you feel when you're there?
What clothes will you be wearing- or not wearing ; ) ?

In case you didn't notice, all of the above examples were written in "Towards Pleasure" language. But maybe you'll find that doesn't work so well for you- maybe it doesn't quite give you a sense of purpose.

If not, how about if you change the wording around a bit? Remember, some people are more motivated "Away From Pain". If this is you, you'll be more stirred by this question: "So if you don't lose the weight, or if it continues to get worse and worse, how unhappy and miserable will you be?"

Similarly, you may want to create a compelling negative picture for yourself.

If you don't lose the weight, what are you going to miss out on?

What opportunities will you lose out on? Maybe the ability to enjoy healthy time with your family late into your life? Or maybe it'll mean you continue to go out to go to restaurants and take vacations by yourself.

How will your health deteriorate if you don't lose weight?

What does the hospital room look like where you'll have to go for dialysis treatments?

So create a compelling picture for how your life is going to be better if you lose the weight, or worse if you don't. Cultivate this picture until it gives you a clear sense of purpose. When that purpose is there, you will be much close to taking the necessary action.

Remember, that while uncovering your "Why" and the deeper purpose that motivates you is a first step that cannot be skipped over, we all get busy and stressed, and it's very easy to lose our focus. At least until you build some positive, forward momentum and get comfortable with your new habits and behaviors, you may have to remind yourself of your "Why" and your deeper purpose again and again every day.

Write down your answers on an index card and put in by your bed stand or tape it to the bathroom mirror. Every morning and every night remind yourself why you really want to lose weight. Remind yourself why you need to begin taking action today, what the payoff will be if you do, and what the cost will be if you don't.

This is not the only step on the journey, of course, but it is an important one that you have to master early on. Getting the right support in place is also extremely important, as is learning how to handle the stress and challenges of daily life in a healthy, constructive way that doesn't cause you to abandon your weight loss efforts or turn to food for emotional comfort.

Some Simple Eating Adjustments That Will Boost Your Motivation

One very important thing we have observed at PEERtrainer over the years is the difficulty people have sticking to plans where they have to track every detail of their eating. Or where they have to stick to a very strict nutritional regimen that some nutritional guru has convincingly laid out for them. The problem isn't that these plans work. They often work incredibly well. The issue arises when one inevitably falls off track.

Often what happens when people fall off track, is that they either beat themselves up or they just say "screw it" and accelerate their downward spiral. The issue here is simply one of "expectation." Their plan is expecting too much of them. If this pattern sounds familiar, you will want to check out a new and free tool called the "PEERtrainer Cheat System" that you can quickly learn and start to use.


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If you are the kind of person who is used to counting calories or points or whatever, this system will be a relief to you. On the other hand, if you have bought into the idea that if you eat "healthy" you can eat whatever you want, then you might have an adjustment period ahead. Often we see people who are in this "I can eat all the healthy food I want" mode are shocked when they have to start being a little more accountable. But then they start to lose!

A Highly Important Shift In How You Think About Exercise That Will Boost Your Motivation

When you start to eat a diet high in "nutrients and forgiveness" (as explained in the PEERtrainer Cheat System) you'll find that you have more confidence. Which is highly motivating. This is a critical shift in cracking your motivation puzzle. The second shift that you must make is starting to move more slowly when you exercise. Unless you are already an athlete, you are likely to be in a mode where you feel guilty about all the exercise you aren't doing!

When you start to exercise more slowly, it becomes more doable and more enjoyable. In very simple terms, when you enjoy exercise, you'll be motivated to do more of it. If you approach exercise as a "I have to do 45 minutes of cardio and go ALL OUT!!" you are likely to do less of it. Additionally, there are some simple but powerful stretches that will quickly decrease your physical pain, and boost your motivation and enjoyment of exercise.

Once you have your motivation, what do you do? Next: How To Sustain Motivation and Sustain Follow-Through

Part 2:The Massive Power Of Tiny Adjustments- How Simple Adjustments Can Sustain Your Motivation

Part 3: The Role Of Nutrition In Motivation

Part 4: How Emotions Effect Your Motivation

Part 5: How Other People Effect Your Motivation

Part 6: How To Get Control Over Your Emotions

Overall, motivation is one of the most common questions that we get at PEERtrainer. Once you are ready and have a great set of reasons to lose weight at the top of your mind, you are ready for what we call "massive action combined with massive motivation." We have put together a free motivation program that helps keep you on track each day and also helps to build your readiness and help you develop your "whys".

The Truth As A Motivator

I would suggest that the most powerful motivator is the truth. What is your truth? And why are you hiding from it? This may be hard but spend a minute really thinking about this question....are you truthful with yourself? Do you take an assessment of your life and really know what's going on without sugar coating it or emphasizing the negative? Have you taken a picture of yourself and acknowledged, fully acknowledged that you don't look good - that you don't look healthy? Have you looked down at your midsection, when you're sitting down? How much of that bulge is bulging over? Forget about your looks for a second and spend a minute acknowledging the health consequences to your extra slice of pizza. Are you avoiding old friends or maybe your brother because you don't want to see the looks on their face in reaction to your weight gain? Do your helpful friends even make a comment here and there that would get you on track, but you ignore them? Do you say to yourself, "they're just jealous. They might be thin, but they're hungry and miserable. At least I'm full and happy". Maybe none of these questions resonate with you. But if you focus on the truth, you'll find the right question inside of yourself, the one that reflects the truth and the key to your motivation.



The Real Habits and Choices of Sustainable Motivation

Until you face the truth, until you face the total reality of your weight, your health and your life, you will not get the real, solid, win-the-race motivation you need. Sure, you might get the one or two day spurts of getting to the gym, or eating within your points, but you will not get what lies beneath....the real habits and choices of sustainable motivation.

Examine and Find Your Truth

When you are ready to begin to lose weight in earnest, group and peer support are the most highly proven methods for success. It is one thing to learn how to lose weight and eat more healthy, it is another thing to put this into practice on a consistent basis. Friends and family are of limited use because there is only so much burden they can bear. Getting the support of an anonymous group of people each day can make the critical difference. Self-monitoring is the other method, backed by volumes of research, that is highly correlated with weight loss success. You keep a log of your food, exercise, goals and thoughts. When you do this each day it keeps you accountable to yourself, and brings this aspect of your life to the top of your mental agenda. When you are writing each day, you are thinking about the things you write about. This begins to change how you think and facilitates better decision making. When you make better decisions, and have a broad support network, you are very likely to lose weight for the long term. When you do both these things, the odds of success increase dramatically.

A free, online resource that facilities both social support and self-monitoring in an easy to use (and anonymous format) is PEERtrainer. You sign up, start or join small groups and teams. You log your food each day, and the others in your group see your log and provide support, motivation and accountability each day. It is like a virtual support group available on the internet whenever you need it. It is highly effective and has been featured in The New York Times, Fitness Magazine, Women's World, Business Week, ABC News, CNET, Fast Company...

Diets That Work

You have heard over and over that diets don't work. The traditional American idea of dieting is "portion control" or reducing your caloric intake. These approaches fail because you are only reducing portions of unhealthy and fatty foods. There are new diet approaches out there that seek to fundamentally change what you eat. These diets slash the amounts of saturated fats and sugar that you eat and radically increase the amount of plant-based foods. The Fat Smash Diet (by Dr Ian Smith) is one such popular approach, and Eat to Live by Dr Joel Fuhrman is another. These approaches are not about lowering carbs, or getting more protein or counting Weight Watcher points. They about fundamentally restructuring your eating habits. When you reorder your diet to eliminate processed foods, slash dairy and meat consumption and increase your intake of fruit, vegetables, beans, rice- you will lose weight and reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and a host of other diseases. Improper nutrition is at the root of most diseases. Animal based foods contain cholesterol and boost the levels in your body. Plants do not contain any, and help reduce levels in your body. As blood cholesterol levels decrease, cancers of the liver, rectum, colon, male lung, female lung, breast, childhood leukemia, adult leukemia, childhood brain, stomach and esophagus levels will decrease. The more you reduce meat, dairy and processed foods in your diets, the healthier you will be.


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How do you sweeten your oatmeal??? 25 Sun. Feb 24, 1:41am
BIG Problem, need advice 2 Sun. Feb 24, 12:15am
afraid to get thin???? 19 Sat. Feb 23, 9:22pm
Curbing Social Eating? 3 Sat. Feb 23, 8:57pm
Yaz Birth Control 3 Sat. Feb 23, 8:33pm
Helping you, helping me too! 0 Sat. Feb 23, 2:19pm
Helping you, helping me too! 0 Sat. Feb 23, 1:42pm
Helping you, helping me too! 0 Sat. Feb 23, 1:42pm
I'd love to meet another single mom 0 Sat. Feb 23, 12:10pm
Skinny = sex drive? 9 Sat. Feb 23, 8:38am
Cool weight loss tools 2 Fri. Feb 22, 11:55pm
How much weight gain during PMS? 24 Fri. Feb 22, 9:52pm
Are you located in Westerville Ohio?? 0 Fri. Feb 22, 9:10pm
Running skirts or shorts that don't "ride" 29 Fri. Feb 22, 8:35pm
Eating Raw 14 Fri. Feb 22, 4:04pm
Your Favorite Weight Loss / Fat Burn Exercise ?? 10 Fri. Feb 22, 1:28pm
healthy weight loss 0 Fri. Feb 22, 10:52am
Workout Videos 11 Fri. Feb 22, 10:14am
Does anyone remember what mark cooked on Biggest Loser? 3 Fri. Feb 22, 7:02am
Would you consider yourself a sucess if.. 10 Thu. Feb 21, 10:02pm
fitness question 6 Thu. Feb 21, 8:00pm
ipod + nike Pedometer pouch 6 Thu. Feb 21, 6:48pm
:( cravings 11 Thu. Feb 21, 6:45pm
Alli Users Only 9 Thu. Feb 21, 4:25pm
How do you trim your bottom? 9 Thu. Feb 21, 3:31pm
Group for busy people trying to have a healthy lifestyle 0 Thu. Feb 21, 2:26pm
Wall Street Journal says, to be Cutting Edge, Strength Training Now Must Include the Element of Balance 4 Thu. Feb 21, 1:38pm
Whats the deal with soy milk?!??? 9 Thu. Feb 21, 12:59pm
How long does it take to see results? 28 Thu. Feb 21, 11:45am
Birth Control Weight Gain 147 Thu. Feb 21, 10:50am
Do you use a food scale? 8 Thu. Feb 21, 4:19am
He wants to see my "O" face... 2 Thu. Feb 21, 1:07am
What's your favorite fitness/health magazine? 17 Wed. Feb 20, 11:58pm
We are fabulous and getting more and more so 0 Wed. Feb 20, 7:37pm
Emergen-C 4 Wed. Feb 20, 6:59pm
What is the best shampoo & conditioner? 33 Wed. Feb 20, 5:59pm
celebrity son's 12 Wed. Feb 20, 3:55pm
OT Disney World Question 4 Wed. Feb 20, 2:36pm
Scared to weigh myself 11 Wed. Feb 20, 2:34pm
Great foods, fun exercise and losing more than 50lbs! 0 Wed. Feb 20, 2:25pm
Great foods, fun exercise and losing more than 50lbs! 0 Wed. Feb 20, 2:25pm
sex 66 Wed. Feb 20, 1:34pm
hold on the winter is soon over 0 Wed. Feb 20, 1:49am
The real housewives - new york, do you like the preview? 3 Tue. Feb 19, 10:53pm
Berries 9 Tue. Feb 19, 8:46pm
New Group for Active Working Moms in San Diego 0 Tue. Feb 19, 5:33pm
New Group - Active loggers/posters only 3 Tue. Feb 19, 4:39pm
sour cream or yogurt 1 Tue. Feb 19, 3:51pm
We are beginning a great journey together! 0 Tue. Feb 19, 3:31pm
Who created PT? Who is managing and sensoring everything in here? WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE? 30 Tue. Feb 19, 3:11pm
Tilapia recipe? 12 Tue. Feb 19, 3:05pm
Push Up Question 6 Tue. Feb 19, 8:08am
Women who've had C-sections 4 Mon. Feb 18, 10:37pm
anyone use turbo jam? 1 Mon. Feb 18, 9:40pm
*bodybugg?* 34 Mon. Feb 18, 8:54pm
Help, my daughter is overwieght too! 28 Mon. Feb 18, 7:51pm
Headphone recommendations? 2 Mon. Feb 18, 5:36pm
How do you.... 12 Mon. Feb 18, 4:39pm
HELP/ Join me? 2 Mon. Feb 18, 3:38pm
exercise dvds 13 Mon. Feb 18, 3:30pm
5k race? 10 Mon. Feb 18, 3:22pm
Funny Commercials 20 Mon. Feb 18, 11:07am
New Team 2 Mon. Feb 18, 10:06am
Support for getting in shape, and for being in a military relationship 0 Sun. Feb 17, 11:31pm
Betcha my group can lose more than your group :) 0 Sun. Feb 17, 11:30pm
good workouts for legs 3 Sun. Feb 17, 7:58pm
ONE WEEK and 3 groups later and still no activity. 6 Sun. Feb 17, 7:41pm
Animal milk vs vegetable 42 Sun. Feb 17, 4:10pm
Pizza substitute 16 Sun. Feb 17, 3:52pm
How many group members does it take to change a light bulb? 22 Sun. Feb 17, 3:30pm
Help is on the way! 0 Sun. Feb 17, 8:24am
What is your binge trigger 30 Sat. Feb 16, 11:25pm
Best Valentine / Worst Valentine 19 Sat. Feb 16, 5:51pm
short term goals 0 Sat. Feb 16, 4:06pm
How much did you gain while pregnant with your first baby? 59 Sat. Feb 16, 1:03pm
OT and REALLY awkward =[ 26 Sat. Feb 16, 9:08am
Come join our team! 0 Sat. Feb 16, 5:46am
Next Biweekly Weigh-In: Monday, February 18, 2008 0 Sat. Feb 16, 5:31am
anyone try the Bender Ball??? 12 Fri. Feb 15, 8:46pm
Only active PT's!! 1 Fri. Feb 15, 5:43pm
Cottage Cheese Diet? 24 Fri. Feb 15, 4:31pm
Why does it seem comments are so rude lately? 110 Fri. Feb 15, 3:49pm
valentine's day gifts for men...argh!! 13 Fri. Feb 15, 1:04pm
Cigarettes 13 Fri. Feb 15, 10:05am
Introverted? Crafty? Stuck in the February frumpies? 0 Fri. Feb 15, 10:03am
Running songs 53 Fri. Feb 15, 9:30am
heart rate and calories burned 0 Fri. Feb 15, 12:33am
2nd Time Laser Eye Surgery 1 Thu. Feb 14, 10:31pm
Baby Carrots 8 Thu. Feb 14, 4:08pm
Seriously..all political threads..let's relate them back to weightloss! 7 Thu. Feb 14, 3:32pm
Antioxidants... you need them! 7 Thu. Feb 14, 2:38pm
Weight Training Frequency for Proper Rest Between Workouts 1 Thu. Feb 14, 1:00pm
Fat and clutter on Oprah yesterday 13 Thu. Feb 14, 12:40pm
Are Our Goals Realistic ? 2 Thu. Feb 14, 12:22pm
"does this clutter make my butt look big" 1 Thu. Feb 14, 12:20pm
Removing a Picture 4 Thu. Feb 14, 12:13pm
This Does Not Make Sense........ 46 Thu. Feb 14, 11:43am
This should be yet another good reason to cut back on fried fast food 0 Thu. Feb 14, 8:50am
Any single ladies in NYC... 2 Thu. Feb 14, 5:55am
What size are you? 77 Wed. Feb 13, 9:43pm
New group: Sugarholics Anonymous 6 Wed. Feb 13, 6:46pm
Enell Bras 8 Wed. Feb 13, 5:52pm
What is a good Pedometer? 4 Wed. Feb 13, 5:33pm
Who was your crush when you were a teenager? 53 Wed. Feb 13, 4:36pm
water 3 Wed. Feb 13, 3:20pm
Forty + Moderate exercisers 1 Wed. Feb 13, 2:46pm
TOO MUCH INFO 8 Wed. Feb 13, 2:42pm
Skinny Bitch review 9 Wed. Feb 13, 12:38pm
What are your inspiration sources for getting healthy? 7 Wed. Feb 13, 10:12am
Hungry after eating 16 Wed. Feb 13, 8:57am
Corn syrup is in everything 6 Tue. Feb 12, 11:37pm
Is your partner helping or sabotaging your diet? 11 Tue. Feb 12, 10:52pm
Any creative veggie ideas? 21 Tue. Feb 12, 10:29pm
Barack Obama Is A Fool 23 Tue. Feb 12, 9:34pm
Men in their 30's who wanna lose weight 0 Tue. Feb 12, 9:13pm
Kiwi's around the world unite! 2 Tue. Feb 12, 7:54pm
Bring it! 2 Tue. Feb 12, 7:51pm
food based probiotics? 6 Tue. Feb 12, 3:58pm
Abnormal Pap Test? 63 Tue. Feb 12, 3:57pm
I feel so lonely... 11 Tue. Feb 12, 12:54pm
I did a spin class today!! 9 Tue. Feb 12, 12:54pm
Inactive loggers 5 Tue. Feb 12, 12:45pm
Join This Group! 0 Tue. Feb 12, 12:05pm
Sexiest Politician 19 Tue. Feb 12, 11:13am
Not weight related, but I need help. Homemade Party Favors for 5-year-olds party.HELP 9 Tue. Feb 12, 12:41am
I don't weigh much but... 6 Tue. Feb 12, 12:09am
bored of water... 15 Mon. Feb 11, 11:51pm
New Team 0 Mon. Feb 11, 11:34pm
How much weight have you lost since Beck Diet Solution? 11 Mon. Feb 11, 11:28pm
I need a good book.. Have an a Suggestion? 43 Mon. Feb 11, 7:48pm
Eeeek! Loss of Bladder Control during Cardio 10 Mon. Feb 11, 7:47pm
Calories and Sex!!! 8 Mon. Feb 11, 7:36pm
Healthy pasta 11 Mon. Feb 11, 7:24pm
either/ or: sugarless sauce & other pasta ideas 15 Mon. Feb 11, 7:15pm
Overweight Children - Who's to blame? 46 Mon. Feb 11, 6:48pm
Valentines Day Tips 21 Mon. Feb 11, 3:01pm
Any good book suggestions? :) 10 Mon. Feb 11, 9:46am
OT Anti-depressant Withdrawal 9 Sun. Feb 10, 7:23pm
Looking for College Athletes 0 Sun. Feb 10, 7:19pm
Active Group has an opening for an active logger 2 Sun. Feb 10, 7:18pm
Question for others with BED 2 Sun. Feb 10, 5:02pm
Losing after the age of 50. 0 Sun. Feb 10, 3:27pm
POLL: Jeans that fit real women 84 Sun. Feb 10, 1:51pm
A man who lost 50 pounds in a month. 17 Sun. Feb 10, 1:43pm
embarrasing yoga related question 32 Sun. Feb 10, 11:08am
Eyeglasses and Exercise 7 Sun. Feb 10, 12:29am
Is Rx medication ever OK to use when ongoing dieting results in Binging? 9 Sat. Feb 9, 10:41pm
Understanding the Fat Smash vrs. Extreme Fat Smash Diet 4 Sat. Feb 9, 5:54pm
Recipe Calorie Counter 8 Sat. Feb 9, 5:44pm
what to do with the extra restaurant food 10 Sat. Feb 9, 4:10pm
Managing Career and Fitness 0 Sat. Feb 9, 2:52pm
Artificial sweeteners - safe maximums 1 Sat. Feb 9, 11:20am
HELP! SOS!!! 9 Sat. Feb 9, 6:24am
burned cals 4 Fri. Feb 8, 11:29pm
Target Heart Rate - Please Help 9 Fri. Feb 8, 11:23pm
Completely OT - does anyone else watch "The Girls Next Door" 20 Fri. Feb 8, 8:45pm
IDEALS ON GETTING SOME ENERGY 12 Fri. Feb 8, 8:30pm
Lane Bryant Tinley Park Memorial Fund 5 Fri. Feb 8, 6:31pm
How many lbs have you lost on PT? 27 Fri. Feb 8, 5:53pm
How to control the QUALITY of your foods? 8 Fri. Feb 8, 5:16pm
How do you reward yourself for losing weight? 8 Fri. Feb 8, 1:44pm
Mold - not the sexiest topic 5 Fri. Feb 8, 1:18pm
Love red wine? 1 Fri. Feb 8, 12:36pm
This is so moving 1 Fri. Feb 8, 12:09pm
Y eat members!! 3 Fri. Feb 8, 10:05am
Sexual issue _ Sensitive _ Please respond with consideration _ Thanks 22 Fri. Feb 8, 10:01am
I have such a defeatist attitude! 3 Fri. Feb 8, 7:10am
Jessica Seinfeld's Recipe Book 6 Fri. Feb 8, 7:07am
How often do you have sex? 118 Fri. Feb 8, 1:46am
PT-Holics Unite 0 Thu. Feb 7, 11:26pm
Can Low Carb Diets Help Type 2 Diabetes? 14 Thu. Feb 7, 10:52pm
Fountain of Youth 12 Thu. Feb 7, 9:50pm
I don't know what I look like 15 Thu. Feb 7, 7:57pm
Teeth whiter 6 Thu. Feb 7, 5:17pm
mmm...peppers 5 Thu. Feb 7, 5:07pm
I love this lifestyle (loosing weight and feeling GREAT) 0 Thu. Feb 7, 5:04pm
What's your favorite charity? 18 Thu. Feb 7, 1:46pm
Nu-Zymes 3 Thu. Feb 7, 1:26pm
How does food affect your mood? 3 Thu. Feb 7, 1:08pm
Dark Circles 5 Thu. Feb 7, 9:44am
Would you... 14 Thu. Feb 7, 8:43am