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kms1104
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1.) You are more concerned with how healthy you are than the number on the scale (at a point in your life where there's SO much else that's more important, and you realize people love you just the way you are, even when you don't)
2.) The number on the scale provides motivation anyway (b/c GOSH it's nice to actually zip those jeans)
3.) You have or have had any health issues that have negatively affected your self esteem or weight (cancer, thyroid, depression were my pitfalls)
4.) Love your cat (no matter how girlie that makes me sound)
5.) Want to eat what you love, just want to find healthier choices for those things (ex: I found an ice cream bar that is under 200 calories and doesn't taste like cardboard)
6.) You're a teacher (I teach middle school Language Arts) and are worried about how you're going to deny the endless amounts of back to school breakfasts, lucheons, and sweets.
7.) You're just a positive and real person trying to make life a little better for yourself.
2.) The number on the scale provides motivation anyway (b/c GOSH it's nice to actually zip those jeans)
3.) You have or have had any health issues that have negatively affected your self esteem or weight (cancer, thyroid, depression were my pitfalls)
4.) Love your cat (no matter how girlie that makes me sound)
5.) Want to eat what you love, just want to find healthier choices for those things (ex: I found an ice cream bar that is under 200 calories and doesn't taste like cardboard)
6.) You're a teacher (I teach middle school Language Arts) and are worried about how you're going to deny the endless amounts of back to school breakfasts, lucheons, and sweets.
7.) You're just a positive and real person trying to make life a little better for yourself.
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Except for the teacher part (I'm a paralegal), everything I concur with!0
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:laugh: I should have put OR between all of them. As long as there's one thing, then we'll get along just fine as MFP pals... haha, I crack myself up sometimes, too.0
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I don't have a cat but I love my dogs. :-) does that count?
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I'm not a teacher... But I love both my cats! (oh and all the other things too) :laugh:0
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I love my cat, and I'm going to be a teacher. Actually, I'm almost all of them. Most people don't really think I'm a positive person, but those people are usually the ones who don't like sarcasm.
Oh, and I'm sexy. I know that wasn't part of the criteria, but it's a good one to add! 0 -
I'm almost all of these as well
I love my kitties (even though my house cat seems to think I'm just a chew toy), don't care as much about what the scale says as just being healthy and making better choices, and I'm going to school to be an English teacher (secondary, not elementary). 0 -
I knew there had to be people on here like me :happy:0
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I don't have a cat but I love my dogs. :-) does that count?
COMPLETELY!0 -
I love my cat, and I'm going to be a teacher. Actually, I'm almost all of them. Most people don't really think I'm a positive person, but those people are usually the ones who don't like sarcasm.
Oh, and I'm sexy. I know that wasn't part of the criteria, but it's a good one to add!
Actually, because I no longer have a thyroid due to my cancer... my motto is "I'm too sexy for my thyroid"
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No cat here, either, but I do adore my dogs! And I love how I feel when I'm eating right and making good foods for my family. I'm not a teacher, but I do find it a trial to stay away from the carby snacks that my fiancé's kids prefer when they're here, so that's a constant struggle! But I know once I keep them out of my system long enough, I'll stop craving them, and that there is motivation enough right now!0
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I'm almost all of these as well I love my kitties (even though my house cat seems to think I'm just a chew toy), don't care as much about what the scale says as just being healthy and making better choices, and I'm going to school to be an English teacher (secondary, not elementary).
Awesome! I love my kitty, too. He's a house cat... I actually named him "Dobby the House Kitty" after "Dobby the House Elf" in the Harry Potter books... I'm an 8th grade English right now... ask away if you have any questions!0 -
Hey, this describes me! Well, I'm a dog person, not a cat person, and my teaching is homeschooling my urchins rather than an entire classroom, but I'm really close to getting all of them! 0
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I have little dogs, but no cats. My daughter is a teacher and she has a fitbit! I just started on my diet and exercise plan a few weeks ago. I am hoping to start feeling better and to get into those jeans again!0
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I work in the computer lab at an elementary school. Been on MFP for a year. Last year we had a bowl of candy in the room for teachers when they came through and I found if I don't eat ANY, I don't have a problem. And we have goodie day once a Month and it's in the teacher's lounge, I don't go in there. I've lost weight and am keeping it off. I bring all my food to school everyday. Planning is the key for me. Good Luck with the new school year.0
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I am 1-5, 6- I am not a teacher, & 7 I am working on. I also have thyroid cancer and also I experience depression and anxiety... Have also experienced a tolerance and withdrawal from a prescription call klonopin for anxiety... still recovering from that... I LOVE our cats, 2 barn kitties and 1 house kitty, 2 doggies, and 3 horsies... Working on trying to get my life back by working on my fitness so that I can start doing the things that I love, like taking care our our house, barn, & animals, and starting to working with and ride our horses again... Nice to meet you!!! 0
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i love my cats, am studying to be a teacher, and love eating yummy foods!0
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I work in the computer lab at an elementary school. Been on MFP for a year. Last year we had a bowl of candy in the room for teachers when they came through and I found if I don't eat ANY, I don't have a problem. And we have goodie day once a Month and it's in the teacher's lounge, I don't go in there. I've lost weight and am keeping it off. I bring all my food to school everyday. Planning is the key for me. Good Luck with the new school year.
AWESOME! Yes, it's tempting for me when everything looks SO delicious. I've always brought my lunch, but am starving by 3. Any after school snack tips are welcome!0 -
No cat or dog here but I have decided to make a change in my life. I have a loving family and want to live long enough to see my 8 year all grown up. Who know maybe even long enough for Grandchildern. Na never mind on that one it would mean my daughter would be dating and I don't see that happening.0
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I'm almost all of these as well I love my kitties (even though my house cat seems to think I'm just a chew toy), don't care as much about what the scale says as just being healthy and making better choices, and I'm going to school to be an English teacher (secondary, not elementary).
Awesome! I love my kitty, too. He's a house cat... I actually named him "Dobby the House Kitty" after "Dobby the House Elf" in the Harry Potter books... I'm an 8th grade English right now... ask away if you have any questions!
Definitely will! I love the fact that your cat is "Dobby the House Cat." I'm pretty sure my cat is closer to Kreacher Glad to have you as a new friend 0 -
Hi! I am in the school system as well, as an EA. I am also an animal lover (3 toy poodles).0
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Cucumbers dipped in Italian dressing. You can get the hunger bug off your should for less than 50 calories.0
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1.) Yes, need to get healthier after my surgeries.
2.) Yes
3.)Had to have colon & large intestine removed due to pre-cancerous polyps. Had a long bout of depression, but better now.
4.) No cats, but two labs that are great.
5.) Still eat what I like, but try to use portion control.
6.) Sorry I am not a teacher. Does my wife being PTA president count :-)
7.) Always try to find the positives in everything
Above all, I like to have fun and get healthier along the way.0 -
No cat or dog here but I have decided to make a change in my life. I have a loving family and want to live long enough to see my 8 year all grown up. Who know maybe even long enough for Grandchildern. Na never mind on that one it would mean my daughter would be dating and I don't see that happening.
I'm sure she will remain pure and innocent and in NO way do what it takes to have kids 0 -
WOW! I'm humbled. I got way more new "pals" than I imagined by posting this. I love that happened on just being a quirk. Glad to meet you guys!0
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I'm a college professor (so I got the teacher part - I am also an IT trainer....I am the one that "teaches the teachers") and I WISH that I had a cat. My husband claims that he's allergic to them but I think he's lying lol. We do have two dogs though.
I am a real person with a positive outlook and I believe in fueling your body and eating what you want within reason....no 1200 calorie limit here!
Nice to meet you :-)
Oh...and I have hypothyroidism, pcos and high blood pressure (though I think that's clearing up - I plan to talk to my dr soon).0 -
1.) Yes, need to get healthier after my surgeries.
2.) Yes
3.)Had to have colon & large intestine removed due to pre-cancerous polyps. Had a long bout of depression, but better now.
4.) No cats, but two labs that are great.
5.) Still eat what I like, but try to use portion control.
6.) Sorry I am not a teacher. Does my wife being PTA president count :-)
7.) Always try to find the positives in everything
Above all, I like to have fun and get healthier along the way.
Sure your wife being PTA counts The presidents are alway my favorite! Labs are awesome! I want one when I get out of a tiny apartment, whether Mr. Kitty wants one or not! Post surger and cancer scares are rough! Keep it going, awesome attitude! 0 -
yes, let's be friends and help each other!!0
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I might add: refuse to give up wine for weight, or chocolate... I love dark chocolate :devil:0
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Wow, I can actually answer yes to all of your questions.
I'm an Elementary Reading Teacher. I know what you mean about all the goodies that people bring into work. It's hard. Whenever I see all the snacks I tell myself that those foods are poison to my body and try and get away from them as soon as possible.
I have two cats
I am taking Tamoxifin to reduce my chances of getting cancer. (have had precancer cells removed twice) I'm also hypoglycemic.
If I want to eat something sweet, I make it myself using healthier ingredients.
Don't care what the scale says, but use it to keep myself on track.
Postive most of the time, except on the few days a year I throw a pity party for myself.
My initials are KMS too0 -
I'm almost all of these as well I love my kitties (even though my house cat seems to think I'm just a chew toy), don't care as much about what the scale says as just being healthy and making better choices, and I'm going to school to be an English teacher (secondary, not elementary).
Awesome! I love my kitty, too. He's a house cat... I actually named him "Dobby the House Kitty" after "Dobby the House Elf" in the Harry Potter books... I'm an 8th grade English right now... ask away if you have any questions!
Definitely will! I love the fact that your cat is "Dobby the House Cat." I'm pretty sure my cat is closer to Kreacher Glad to have you as a new friend
Thanks, who DOESN'T love Dobby? Krecher was very loyal, and almost noble in the end. :happy:0
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