CrisciMalosh

Except when they get the condition that is essentially blue balls for life.... then it sucks for them.... Anyway. I am on Depo... it is the only hormonal based BC I can do.... the others have a really high chance of killing me (damned migraine condition). That being said, it works GREAT for me... every woman is different. I truly miss my Paraguard though, that was the best (but the strings poked my husband in a very private area, if you know what I mean) I haven't had a period in almost an entire year.

My oldest son randomly wanders the house saying "Balls" like when Dr Horrible says it in Dr Horrible's Sing Along Blog. My youngest son's justification for watching "My Little Pony" is "Girls like it, and I like girls. So they will like me."

Maybe so =/ A good rule of thumb is to leave a 0.5 inch gap between your toes and the end of the shoe.... the widest part of your foot should lightly touch the side, but not rub or be pinched.

Yeah, that is pretty similar to Laramie... except more snow. This might give you some ideas though =D http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/ua-coldgear/womens

Just make sure she doesn't have a higher rank first... that could get messy unless you CO has a great sense of humor!

If you aren't in a place that is too terribly cold, I would just wear thick tights under your running pants... If you are in a place like where I am, with serious wind chill factors, then I would look into ski clothes... many of the runners here in Laramie run in ski suits.

Have you considered that your family might be afraid of change? Your wife might be worried that you are getting into better health so that you can replace her with someone younger than she (it is a common fear). She may also being trying to show you all of the nice things she makes for you. Perhaps a real honest open heart to heart will get her on board, instead of being confrontational. You could also see if you can take over some of the cooking duties, or explore new recipes together. While you need to stand up for yourself, and work on your health, you also need to consider her feelings about the subject, and figure out a plan that she can work within, but still feel confident. You say that she is often offering you foods high in carbs, maybe giving her a list of foods that are acceptable, and asking her nicely to help you with them might be a good bet. Emphasizing her role in helping you to reach your goals for your future together is a pretty safe bet as well. If you can get her in your corner, with the goal of helping you succeed, then she can help you with the rest of your family.

It sounds like you need more protein. I would maybe try increasing protein to 30% and taking the other two macros to 35% and seeing how that treats you. When my protein is up at that range, I am rarely hungry, and I am at 1550 calories right now.

Yeah. When you start to go to the gym, you are around a new set of people, new people that carry germs. It is the same principle as to why new teachers are always sick... you are being exposed to more/different germs. My husband is in Real Estate, and every summer we are constantly sick, just because he is exposed to so many people. If you do end up back at the gym, make sure to wash your hands after handling the equipment and/or before you touch your mouth, nose, or eyes. I carry hand sanitizer with me to use frequently. (that is actually one of the only times I will actually use the stuff) That might help.

yeah, I am cheap, cheap, cheap. I buy my workout clothes at walmart when they are on clearance.... I don't know if I have even HEARD of lulu...

I really enjoy the Dr Scholl's line of shoes, as does my husband. He has a pair of business looking shoes that he wears all of the time, walking, light jogging, biking, etc. Find a comfy shoe and rock it.

Definitely a +1 from me... I loved my beginners Hatha class

I know everybody means well, but this gets old very quickly. "Wow, you look like shit" I have thyroid issues, they act up... at least my husband doesn't comment anymore... but still, I know that I look sick, you don't have to tell me.

I desperately need make up advice ladies! My Hashimoto's is acting up hardcore (autoimmune low thyroid) and I literally look like death warmed over. How do I put color back into my face without A) looking like a dead clown or turning orange? Please HALP!

1 itty bitty step at a time. Find one bad habit, turn it into a good habit. (for me my first choice was to replace microwave popcorn with air popped popcorn) When that becomes habit, move on to the next one. It may take longer, but it has longer lasting results, and takes less willpower. http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2012/04/10/why-people-suck-at-getting-healthy/ http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/21/how-to-guarantee-victory-against-the-motivation-monster/

A lot of people I know have actually had good luck by drinking a gallon of whole milk a day.... Other than that, add fat to everything... coconut oil, butter, olive oil, avocadoes.... Also see the recommendation of about 0.8-1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight.... Also, do not necessarily rule out protein shakes, I can get a big tub of the stuff for 16 bucks at Walmart, and the vanilla isn't half bad.

I used something very similar to this before my reduction http://www.amazon.com/Champion-Womens-Powerback-Underwire-Sports/dp/B000OWC1I8/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1377011311&sr=8-8&keywords=sports+bra

Or an apple... you say you think it is you wanting a carb boost, so give your body a carb boost =D I usually eat an apple around 3 PM... I am not paleo, but that piece of fruit seems to help.

My clumsiest moments are usually when I am alone... but then I have to explain them to my husband when he gets home... My favorite is always the way he shakes his head when I have to say "Oh that? I fell up the stairs again." "Oh, this? Yeah, I totally dropped a pan on my foot." I try to not do too much when I work out, because I have a tendency to fall off of fitness equipment.... A few years ago, I was really getting into the flow and just moving really fast on the elliptical, and just sort of fell off of it... nothing got hurt or anything, but a whole room full of nurses all stopped and laughed at it. (Was working out at the hospital sponsored gym at the time, lol, because it was CHEAP membership) All I could think of is "Well, hell, that pesky ninja got me again."