Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))

I actually started my weight loss journey due to a nasty break up with my ex-fiancée. I had the mindset that "I'll show him!!!!" It wasn't until I had lost 40 pounds that I really didn't care anymore what he thought about me. Come to think of it, he still hasn't seen me even once since I started this and I'm 70 pounds down hahahahaha

I was on track all day until my intoxicated husband wanted dinner at midnight. Hello donair, see ya later deficit.

BZAH10 wrote: »

rungirl1973 wrote: »

ShibaEars wrote: »

I realized last night I have this issue with feeling guilty if I do well at something. I am doing an agility class with my dog and I was able to pick up the new stuff last night that the other people weren't getting. I felt like one lady in particular was giving me stink eye because she wasn't doing so well (but seriously, who wears flip flops to something they know involves running and direction changes?). The instructor complimented me at the end and it took everything I had to not downplay it.

It kind of sounds like I'm humble bragging, maybe I am, maybe I should just turn it into actual bragging: Me and my dog are doing awesome in agility. Unfortunately I can't seem to allow myself to enjoy it and feel proud of her and I because... well I don't know why.

It's not wrong to feel proud of being good at something, is it?

I think a lot of people, especially women, struggle with this. I know in school, I got excellent grades. I was in the top 2% of my high school graduating class and went to college on a 100% academic scholarship. Most of my friends didn't realize it because I would always pretend like my scores were poor on a test where I may have gotten a 95%. I was embarrassed that some things came so easy to me.

I still downplay my accomplishments to some extent. I've had managers/directors tell me to be more outspoken about what I'm accomplishing, so I'm working on it.

I had this problem when I was younger. In 1st grade I was sent to the 2nd grade class for reading. At that age (for me anyway) that was traumatic! I had no friends, they were all older than me and it singled me out and different. Everyone called me smart and I didn't like that. I struggled. In 2nd grade I was moved to the 3rd grade class and couldn't do it another year, so I acted like I wasn't able to keep up. Looking back that was stupid. Maybe I could have skipped a grade if I'd just stuck with it. Oh well. Live and learn.

I was skipped ahead, not once but twice. The result was that by the time I hit the second year of high school, I was an unpopular 12 year old in a class of 14 year olds, the only crowd that would tolerate me was the out-crowd, and my desperation to fit in made me get into EVERYTHING they were in, as hard as I could. Got into massive conflict with my parents, because I didn't have any friends but the ones 2 years older, but I was 'too young' to do what they did. Cue me becoming a massive delinquent, sneaking out, lying and eventually dropping out of school and moving out of home 2 weeks after my 15th birthday.

I'm successful now, but that took until my 20's. My folks reckon letting me get skipped ahead on the basis of intellect alone was the worst mistake they ever made.

Lefty1290 wrote: »

Gender reveal parties are also awkward for me. I went to one for cousin and his wife last year and I was so bored because a lot of their friends were there and I didn't know anyone. lol Plus, I'm 24 and they're in their 30s with kids and careers, so we had basically nothing in common.

I was so mad when my aunt posted a picture to Facebook of my cousin revealing the pink cupcake for a girl with me in the background at the party looking pissed off. It's like, "You couldn't have cropped me out??" lol I hate that picture so much.

Wait... They're actually a thing?
Who actually cares (apart from the parents) what gender the baby is until it arrives?

Confession... I spent over $500 in 2 days, purchasing additional cook tools from William Sonoma, supplements from Sephora, super foods (powders) from Whole Foods and so on...

I am already eating below my set calories. Every single day. But all of these things I bought are meant to make my cooking experience a more pleasant one, aid me in getting tighter skin, nicer hair & nails, better metabolism, more focus and energy, etc.

I'm quite happy.

aubreyjordan wrote: »

arditarose wrote: »

sigh...When I found that I couldn't eat peanut butter in moderation, and had to get it out of my apartment ASAP, I not only threw it away-I drowned the jar in water first so I wouldn't be tempted...

I can't believe I shared that.

Have you tried PB2? It's a powdered peanut butter you reconstitute with water. It is 45 calories and 1.5 grams of fat per 2 tablespoons. It is very similar to regular PB in my opinion.

They make a Choclate PB2 and I like it better than the regular PB2

nicsflyingcircus wrote: »

Apparently I should not be allowed to have a knife. At work this morning I slit the back of my left index finger wide open. Hello incident report. Hello ER.

Oops! Hope you're ok.

nicsflyingcircus wrote: »

Apparently I should not be allowed

Lois_1989 wrote: »

nicsflyingcircus wrote: »

Apparently I should not be allowed to have a knife. At work this morning I slit the back of my left index finger wide open. Hello incident report. Hello ER.

Oops! Hope you're ok.

Waiting on the doc. I see stitches in my future!

My husband lost 8 pound this week. I lost 3. I hate him, I hate him, I hate him!

FluffySandwich wrote: »

Italian_Buju wrote: »

I am super excited that I found a song I never knew the name of.....after literally looking for YEARS!! WOOHOO!!

My neighbors downstairs were blasting music yesterday, and a song came on that instantly gave me nostalgic vibes. I couldn't catch the lyrics, so I couldn't look it up... and now I've even forgotten the tune All I remember is that my mom used to play it in the car when I was little.

I love it when you're able to FINALLY figure something out!!!

This is why I have Songza on my phone. It drives me crazy when I can't think of the name to a song I want.

Alatariel75 wrote: »

BZAH10 wrote: »

rungirl1973 wrote: »

ShibaEars wrote: »

I realized last night I have this issue with feeling guilty if I do well at something. I am doing an agility class with my dog and I was able to pick up the new stuff last night that the other people weren't getting. I felt like one lady in particular was giving me stink eye because she wasn't doing so well (but seriously, who wears flip flops to something they know involves running and direction changes?). The instructor complimented me at the end and it took everything I had to not downplay it.

It kind of sounds like I'm humble bragging, maybe I am, maybe I should just turn it into actual bragging: Me and my dog are doing awesome in agility. Unfortunately I can't seem to allow myself to enjoy it and feel proud of her and I because... well I don't know why.

It's not wrong to feel proud of being good at something, is it?

I think a lot of people, especially women, struggle with this. I know in school, I got excellent grades. I was in the top 2% of my high school graduating class and went to college on a 100% academic scholarship. Most of my friends didn't realize it because I would always pretend like my scores were poor on a test where I may have gotten a 95%. I was embarrassed that some things came so easy to me.

I still downplay my accomplishments to some extent. I've had managers/directors tell me to be more outspoken about what I'm accomplishing, so I'm working on it.

I had this problem when I was younger. In 1st grade I was sent to the 2nd grade class for reading. At that age (for me anyway) that was traumatic! I had no friends, they were all older than me and it singled me out and different. Everyone called me smart and I didn't like that. I struggled. In 2nd grade I was moved to the 3rd grade class and couldn't do it another year, so I acted like I wasn't able to keep up. Looking back that was stupid. Maybe I could have skipped a grade if I'd just stuck with it. Oh well. Live and learn.

I was skipped ahead, not once but twice. The result was that by the time I hit the second year of high school, I was an unpopular 12 year old in a class of 14 year olds, the only crowd that would tolerate me was the out-crowd, and my desperation to fit in made me get into EVERYTHING they were in, as hard as I could. Got into massive conflict with my parents, because I didn't have any friends but the ones 2 years older, but I was 'too young' to do what they did. Cue me becoming a massive delinquent, sneaking out, lying and eventually dropping out of school and moving out of home 2 weeks after my 15th birthday.

I'm successful now, but that took until my 20's. My folks reckon letting me get skipped ahead on the basis of intellect alone was the worst mistake they ever made.

My son is brilliant. He is so bored in school and the suggestion was that he skip a grade. As a December baby, he is already the youngest in his class. We decided against it, knowing that academics was only a small part of the picture. I swear he is the only kid in 7th grade that has not started puberty yet and I can't even imagine what that would be like if he was in an older grade.

eMka11 wrote: »

pofoster21 wrote: »

I applied internally for a job today. Totally up my alley but with all the layoffs and reorgs that have happened lately at my company I am second guessing myself. Plus I had to tell my new boss. But a lot of sad stuff has been happening to me recently and I think it's time for a change. With the most recent reorg I kind of feel I got lost in the organization and am now invisible. So figured what the hey. It's done now so no second guessing right??! May not even get an interview who knows.

believe in yourself and keep us posted fingers crossed it goes your way!

Thanks we'll see!

pofoster21 wrote: »

Italian_Buju wrote: »

pofoster21 wrote: »

Italian_Buju wrote: »

pofoster21 wrote: »

marissafit06 wrote: »

pofoster21 wrote: »

marissafit06 wrote: »

GUYZ!!!!! Read this one.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10146266/i-want-to-say-yes-to-the-dress-help-bridesmaids-losing-weight#latest

Oh my God. That poor girl and the total you know what. I'd post her text messages on my Facebook page (or her friends wedding Facebook page since she probably has one) for everyone to see. If that story is true it's awful and I feel so bad for that girl. I never heard of a wedding where the bride buys the dress for the bridesmaids?

I know. I feel terrible for the other 7 girls who the bride is excluding. I feel really bad for the OP, it's like seeing her go from excited to crushed in the course of a short thread.

I never post anywhere else but had to weigh in on that one. No pun intended.

I just did too

Your story was great.

I am starting to wonder though if that girl is making this up. What bride excludes the girl who had done most of the planning from the wedding itself? But maybe I am naive.

Thank you....and just for the record, that was 100% true

I wondered if maybe this was made up too....but some woman can be insane like that.....

Oh I never thought your story was made up! It was inspiring. It's great to have wonderful friends and this is a great story on how to personally be a better friend. That was incredibly thoughtful and I am not sure I would have thought to do it. But will if I ever get married now!

BTW might blow up now. Someone just defended the bride. The sharks are circling. Could get funny.