Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))

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  • MoHousdon
    MoHousdon Posts: 8,723 Member
    Dnarules wrote: »
    kecmw25 wrote: »
    jthurman3 wrote: »
    kecmw25 wrote: »
    jthurman3 wrote: »
    Thirded!! Or maybed fifthed by this point (I'm behind). I binge watched a show called Parenthood. Now am watching Friday Night Lights. (Already watched Breaking Bad, Mad Men, and Sherlock.) I have an ecclectic taste in TV. I :heart: many BBC shows and binge watch them when I can. Like Call the Midwife.

    I absolutely loved both Parenthood and Friday Night Lights!!!

    @kecmw25 Oh yay! I'm not alone in this. I REALLY loved Parenthood and am very much loving Friday Night Lights. I don't know what I'll do when I'm done with FNL, though. Recommendations of other such quality shows on Netflix?

    Have you watched Gilmore Girls? Lauren Graham from Parenthood was in it and I loved that show too. I pretty sure it's on Netflix


    It is on Netflix. I loved the series. And I'm sad Parenthood is over.

    Me too. I cried so hard during the last episode.

  • rungirl1973
    rungirl1973 Posts: 2,559 Member
    So, I don't know if anyone remembers my wedding drama from way back in April*, but the short story is that my "best friend" would rather never talk to me again that work out our issues. I feel like I've broken up with a spouse. She and I have been friends longer than I've known my husband. I don't even really understand how she got this mad, and she won't tell me. And that is why I'm taking the Boo Radley challenge (not really, but I'm very sad).

    *Cliff notes: She was helping me plan, I decided to elope for many valid reasons, she couldn't make it, she felt I cut her out.

    :(
    I remember that. It always stinks to lose a friendship. It was your day.

    Also, never loan money to a friend. I have been without one of my best friends for years because I loaned her something like $600 in 2004 (which I never saw again, even though she took her kids to Cancun with her tax refund a few months after the loan). Honestly, I don't even care about that money. We've been trying to rebuild the friendship over the past couple of years, and it's been really tough - even harder because I don't live in the same town anymore.

    That's the problem with lending money to friends--you start noticing how they spend every penny. You get Starbucks every day but you're unable to pay back $50? And don't get me started on the ones who make you feel petty for even asking.

    Not lending anybody any money ever again. Better to just give the cash.

    I had an ex who borrowed something like $1,000 from me to buy clothes for a new job. He was moving 300 miles away to take the job, but we were planning to try to keep seeing each other. That didn't work out, and he agreed to pay me back as he was able. Months go by with nothing. I was unemployed at this time, as I'd been laid off due to a reduction in the Engineering staff at the company I worked for. I was an unemployed single mother when he borrowed money from me, then he made ME feel like I was the bad guy for pestering him to get it paid back. My niece passed away of brain cancer during this time, and he had the audacity to ask me why I'm worried about a few hundred dollars when there is so much other stuff going on in my family.

    Yeah, I'll never loan money to anybody again. I'll gift it, but never loan it.
  • barbecuesauce
    barbecuesauce Posts: 1,771 Member
    Lefty1290 wrote: »
    I do not ever reveal my name online because it is ridiculously unique (I'm serious; I was named after my mom's best friend from high school) and I'm paranoid that someone who knows me will see it and know it's me.
    Oh god, the idea of someone I know in real life recognizing me online scares me. I think I'd deactivate and remake if that happened here. :s

    IT DID HAPPEN TO ME. I was on the verge of remaking anyway (I had decided I would be better off without friends--it turns out I like having friends on here, but that's another story) when i made a thread and someone I knew found me from it.

    I don't want to go into detail just in case, but it was pretty much the second-to-last person I wanted to see at that time.

    It sucks because I feel like I can't make a success story thread, even though I've lost 66 pounds, because I don't want someone to see my pics.

    I wish I didn't remake and just blocked him. But I had been really honest about my weight and some personal childhood stuff and I freaked out.
  • ShibaEars
    ShibaEars Posts: 3,928 Member
    Just_Ceci wrote: »
    Speaking of dancing- did I tell you guys I was in the newspaper for sharing a dance with a resident at the local Veterans' Home on Independence Day? (I can't remember if I shared and don't want to look back through pages...) I was volunteering, helping serve lunch and just chatting with the residents. When he found out I was from Texas, he asked if I could 2 step and I said, "Of course!" The reporter took a pic of us dancing and it was published in the Sunday paper. My DH doesn't dance.


    ETA: That's my husband standing behind the fence in the background watching.

    That's really sweet!
  • ShibaEars
    ShibaEars Posts: 3,928 Member
    I think this thread is rubbing off on me IRL. My co worker had a new shirt and capris on today and I actually told her that she looked super great in them

    I laughed. I really hope you used "super great". I haven't said it yet, but I'm sure it'll happen
  • Elliebellii
    Elliebellii Posts: 11 Member
    I'm a emotional eater and feel like I cant stop.
  • ShibaEars
    ShibaEars Posts: 3,928 Member
    KylerJaye wrote: »
    @KylerJaye How's things with the new man??

    pretty good!!

    last night we did a double date, dinner and movie, with my bff and her boyfriend (is it weird that i was giddy for this?).

    everyone got along really well and we had a super great time!
    he's so nice, and kind and sweet and cute as heck ;)

    i'll totally admit, i've become quite smitten with mr jaye :D

    ETA: i know it's still really early, but we've seemingly crammed about 2-3 normal months of dating into two weeks. so i'm trying not to get overly excited. trying....so....hard....

    It doesn't matter how early it is, as long as both people are comfortable with how things are going and happy, it doesn't matter if it's been a couple weeks or a couple years :)

  • jthurman3
    jthurman3 Posts: 2,121 Member
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    Dnarules wrote: »
    It is on Netflix. I loved the series. And I'm sad Parenthood is over.

    Me too. I cried so hard during the last episode.

    I cried, too! Great, great show. The last episode was beautiful and heart-wrenching and well done. Best ending that series could've had, IMHO.

    Gilmore Girls starts off soooooo slow. I have been unable to get into it - though if I COULD, I'd be set for months for something to watch while on the exercise bike. (Exercise bike = my Netflix time).
  • jthurman3
    jthurman3 Posts: 2,121 Member
    @KylerJaye Yay! I'm so glad things with the new guy (BF??) are going so well!! I'm so happy for you both to have found each other!
  • riderfangal
    riderfangal Posts: 1,965 Member
    ShibaEars wrote: »
    I think this thread is rubbing off on me IRL. My co worker had a new shirt and capris on today and I actually told her that she looked super great in them

    I laughed. I really hope you used "super great". I haven't said it yet, but I'm sure it'll happen

    I really truly did :)
  • kelly_c_77
    kelly_c_77 Posts: 5,658 Member
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    KylerJaye wrote: »
    @KylerJaye How's things with the new man??

    pretty good!!

    last night we did a double date, dinner and movie, with my bff and her boyfriend (is it weird that i was giddy for this?).

    everyone got along really well and we had a super great time!
    he's so nice, and kind and sweet and cute as heck ;)

    i'll totally admit, i've become quite smitten with mr jaye :D

    ETA: i know it's still really early, but we've seemingly crammed about 2-3 normal months of dating into two weeks. so i'm trying not to get overly excited. trying....so....hard....

    I was curious too, so I'm glad Rider asked. I think it's awesome you introduced him to your bff. I'm sure her opinion means a lot so I'm glad everyone had a great time.

    Please, keep updating us.

    Yes, please. I love your updates.
  • kelly_c_77
    kelly_c_77 Posts: 5,658 Member
    jthurman3 wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    Dnarules wrote: »
    It is on Netflix. I loved the series. And I'm sad Parenthood is over.

    Me too. I cried so hard during the last episode.

    I cried, too! Great, great show. The last episode was beautiful and heart-wrenching and well done. Best ending that series could've had, IMHO.

    Gilmore Girls starts off soooooo slow. I have been unable to get into it - though if I COULD, I'd be set for months for something to watch while on the exercise bike. (Exercise bike = my Netflix time).

    What is the brand/model of your exercise bike...if you don't mind my asking. I would love one..but the seats hurt my butt. Looking for recommendations/suggestions from anyone/everyone. Thanks!
  • jthurman3
    jthurman3 Posts: 2,121 Member
    @kelly_c_77 I'm not sure off the top of my head, but will check when I get home and PM you. I have to sit on there tonight, so I'll have PLENTY of time to get you this info. :grin:
  • ShibaEars
    ShibaEars Posts: 3,928 Member
    ShibaEars wrote: »
    I think this thread is rubbing off on me IRL. My co worker had a new shirt and capris on today and I actually told her that she looked super great in them

    I laughed. I really hope you used "super great". I haven't said it yet, but I'm sure it'll happen

    I really truly did :)

    This makes me happy :smiley:
  • FluffySandwich
    FluffySandwich Posts: 1,293 Member
    edited July 2015
    I don't know what's wrong with me, but I keep getting very out of breath. When I was trying to fall asleep last night I started to have a panic attack and kept scaring myself before I could drift off... thinking I couldn't breathe. Now I'm just sitting down and it feels harder to breathe than usual. My heart rate has also increased.

    I'm guessing it's from the coffee. It wasn't like this before I started drinking it again. Not going to lie... it's pretty scary.

    EDIT: I have anxiety issues, so maybe my mind is just playing tricks on me.
  • LBuehrle8
    LBuehrle8 Posts: 4,044 Member
    I don't know what's wrong with me, but I keep getting very out of breath. When I was trying to fall asleep last night I started to have a panic attack and kept scaring myself before I could drift off... thinking I couldn't breathe. Now I'm just sitting down and it feels harder to breathe than usual. My heart rate has also increased.

    I'm guessing it's from the coffee. It wasn't like this before I started drinking it again. Not going to lie... it's pretty scary.

    EDIT: I have anxiety issues, so maybe my mind is just playing tricks on me.

    I take Prozac for anxiety because the same things happen to me. I really limit my caffeine because panic attacks are scary! Just concentrate on your breathing and hang in there :)
  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
    ShibaEars wrote: »
    Confession: I did a Combat class last night, and my fitbit counted some (probably a lot of) punches as steps.

    Confession #2: I don't feel bad about this.

    That is darned hard work! You shouldn't feel bad about that.
  • jthurman3
    jthurman3 Posts: 2,121 Member
    General question: do you prefer working out in the morning or in the evening? Or does it matter to you?

    I find I have a much harder time motivating myself to work out in the evenings, after my regular work day. I'm taking the "evening workout slot" though because my husband really wants the morning time (we use a stationary recumbent bike for cardio). I trust my commitment enough that I know I'll be ok switching to evening workouts, it just requires soooo much more motivation/effort. :)
  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    Why I do squats. :smiley:
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    I may have been admiring my backside for an inappropriate amount of time in the dressing room. :smiley:

    "If you don't squeeze it, no one else will. (embarrassed pause) Don't tell your parents I said that." - dance teacher who shall remain nameless

  • kelly_c_77
    kelly_c_77 Posts: 5,658 Member
    jthurman3 wrote: »
    General question: do you prefer working out in the morning or in the evening? Or does it matter to you?

    I find I have a much harder time motivating myself to work out in the evenings, after my regular work day. I'm taking the "evening workout slot" though because my husband really wants the morning time (we use a stationary recumbent bike for cardio). I trust my commitment enough that I know I'll be ok switching to evening workouts, it just requires soooo much more motivation/effort. :)

    Morning...all the way! Like- wake up, drink my iced coffee while catching up a bit on here, then workout. If I waste any more time...it won't happen.

    And thanks in advance about checking on your bike info! I appreciate it!
  • ythannah
    ythannah Posts: 4,371 Member
    I don't know what's wrong with me, but I keep getting very out of breath. When I was trying to fall asleep last night I started to have a panic attack and kept scaring myself before I could drift off... thinking I couldn't breathe. Now I'm just sitting down and it feels harder to breathe than usual. My heart rate has also increased.

    I'm guessing it's from the coffee. It wasn't like this before I started drinking it again. Not going to lie... it's pretty scary.

    EDIT: I have anxiety issues, so maybe my mind is just playing tricks on me.

    This is why I had to give up caffeine six years ago, it was causing major physical anxiety symptoms.

    Just keep reminding yourself it's not real, it's chemically induced.
  • WestCoastJo82
    WestCoastJo82 Posts: 2,304 Member
    ShibaEars wrote: »
    Confession: I did a Combat class last night, and my fitbit counted some (probably a lot of) punches as steps.

    Confession #2: I don't feel bad about this.

    That is darned hard work! You shouldn't feel bad about that.

    Agreed - it's using calories like a step, I think it counts.

    Confession: I may think this because I usually use a kickboxing class once a week and I totally don't feel guilty about it all getting counted as steps.
  • WestCoastJo82
    WestCoastJo82 Posts: 2,304 Member
    jthurman3 wrote: »
    General question: do you prefer working out in the morning or in the evening? Or does it matter to you?

    I find I have a much harder time motivating myself to work out in the evenings, after my regular work day. I'm taking the "evening workout slot" though because my husband really wants the morning time (we use a stationary recumbent bike for cardio). I trust my commitment enough that I know I'll be ok switching to evening workouts, it just requires soooo much more motivation/effort. :)

    I have to do it in the morning (except for previously mentioned kickboxing class). I'm super great at talking myself out of exercising if I'm planning on doing it in the evening. I have to just get up and do it ('it' being going to lift weights or running Wilbur). In your situation, since it's an at home bike, I think you should be fine, it will be sitting there taunting you if you don't use it :)
  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
    Just_Ceci wrote: »
    Speaking of dancing- did I tell you guys I was in the newspaper for sharing a dance with a resident at the local Veterans' Home on Independence Day? (I can't remember if I shared and don't want to look back through pages...) I was volunteering, helping serve lunch and just chatting with the residents. When he found out I was from Texas, he asked if I could 2 step and I said, "Of course!" The reporter took a pic of us dancing and it was published in the Sunday paper. My DH doesn't dance.
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    ETA: That's my husband standing behind the fence in the background watching.

    That's awesome!
  • TigerNY128
    TigerNY128 Posts: 763 Member
    jthurman3 wrote: »
    General question: do you prefer working out in the morning or in the evening? Or does it matter to you?

    I find I have a much harder time motivating myself to work out in the evenings, after my regular work day. I'm taking the "evening workout slot" though because my husband really wants the morning time (we use a stationary recumbent bike for cardio). I trust my commitment enough that I know I'll be ok switching to evening workouts, it just requires soooo much more motivation/effort. :)

    I work out Tuesdays at 7 pm, Fridays at 5 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays usually morning or afternoon. I tried to do mornings during the week but I hated it!
  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
    jthurman3 wrote: »
    General question: do you prefer working out in the morning or in the evening? Or does it matter to you?

    I find I have a much harder time motivating myself to work out in the evenings, after my regular work day. I'm taking the "evening workout slot" though because my husband really wants the morning time (we use a stationary recumbent bike for cardio). I trust my commitment enough that I know I'll be ok switching to evening workouts, it just requires soooo much more motivation/effort. :)
    I've been going out around 6-630pm recently because I can't go to the park at 6am atm. I've been able to get along pretty well, but I do prefer going out in the morning.

  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
    I'm a emotional eater and feel like I cant stop.

    Been there. You can stop, but you have to be willing to face the emotions and work through them. You can do that with this group, the last 24 hours are definitely not the usual.
  • crosbylee
    crosbylee Posts: 3,455 Member
    I am thinking of getting back to mornings before everyone gets up, but right now, I get most of my steps in at work, wearing the floor out there. If I do any lifting or treadmill work, it is evenings for now until I decide to set my fitbit alarm and get me up about an hour earlier than I do now. Right now, I am just moving all I can when ever I can. I have so much to lose (in my mind), that all the work I can do helps.
  • kellyjellybellyjelly
    kellyjellybellyjelly Posts: 9,480 Member
    edited July 2015
    ohgeeque wrote: »
    I took my 7 year old son to the fire company carnival last night. I managed to avoid the funnel cakes, cotton candy, deep fried Snickers, ice cream waffles, boardwalk fries and sausage sandwiches. Instead, I had 4 dozen clams. FOUR DOZEN!

    I love clams.

    I don't know how many calories that was and I'm afraid to log it. :(

    Ice Cream Waffles? GET IN MAH BELLY NOW!

    Deep Fried Snickers? GET IN MAH BELLY NOW!
  • kellyjellybellyjelly
    kellyjellybellyjelly Posts: 9,480 Member
    Dnarules wrote: »
    Woke up to find our dog had died in the middle of the night. She was 11 years old. And we have no idea why it happened.

    One of my kids is devastated. The other doesn't even know yet, and I have to tell her soon.

    :(. I'm so sorry for your loss.