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  • LBuehrle8
    LBuehrle8 Posts: 4,044 Member
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    Trilby16 wrote: »
    My confession: I've eating low-carb AND low-cal at the same time for the past 3 weeks and it's working great. I'm generally staying under 900 cals. and no one can stop me! Low-carb helps me not be constantly ravenous. Low-cal, well, do the math.

    No judgement but please keep yourself healthy. I'm really little at 5'2 so my cal intake is super low but I tend to go over it because really...there's no way I can eat less than 1200 per day! I'm losing the weight just a lot more slowly but I'm not deprived and I eat what I want. Just saying :)
  • tulips_and_tea
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    LBuehrle8 wrote: »
    Confession: I had a Target giftcard to use, so I stopped in to pick up some things I needed for my exam this weekend, and general household stuff. I also picked a pair of workout capris (pair #15, or so - obsession!)...and a pair of SIZE FOUR jeans. They are still VERY snug and totally muffin top-inducing, but they technically both zip and button so...

    It counts! and I adore Target..I could live in that store for real!
    Confession: I had a Target giftcard to use, so I stopped in to pick up some things I needed for my exam this weekend, and general household stuff. I also picked a pair of workout capris (pair #15, or so - obsession!)...and a pair of SIZE FOUR jeans. They are still VERY snug and totally muffin top-inducing, but they technically both zip and button so...

    Woot! It counts!!

    I like you guys.

    And now you can use those as a new gauge of your progress. Probably more effective than the scale at this point. Good job!
  • tulips_and_tea
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    LBuehrle8 wrote: »
    Confession: I had a Target giftcard to use, so I stopped in to pick up some things I needed for my exam this weekend, and general household stuff. I also picked a pair of workout capris (pair #15, or so - obsession!)...and a pair of SIZE FOUR jeans. They are still VERY snug and totally muffin top-inducing, but they technically both zip and button so...

    It counts! and I adore Target..I could live in that store for real!

    Oh how I love Target! I will drive 30 minutes out of my way to go there, simply because I HATE walmart! Reminds me of a saying I saw somewhere, "Target: where you spend a little more just to avoid going to Walmart." :lol:

    My motto as well.
  • Just_Ceci
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    LBuehrle8 wrote: »
    LBuehrle8 wrote: »
    Confession: I had a Target giftcard to use, so I stopped in to pick up some things I needed for my exam this weekend, and general household stuff. I also picked a pair of workout capris (pair #15, or so - obsession!)...and a pair of SIZE FOUR jeans. They are still VERY snug and totally muffin top-inducing, but they technically both zip and button so...

    It counts! and I adore Target..I could live in that store for real!

    Oh how I love Target! I will drive 30 minutes out of my way to go there, simply because I HATE walmart! Reminds me of a saying I saw somewhere, "Target: where you spend a little more just to avoid going to Walmart." :lol:
    Oh god, I've had so many crappy trips to Wal Mart. We went to one we don't normally go to on a recent trip and someone started yelling and telling people not to look at her because they wouldn't sue her. :s

    HEB is my favorite grocery store. I do love Target apparel though!

    What is HEB?

    HEB is a Grocery store chain based in San Antonio, TX, so prevalent in the south.
  • tulips_and_tea
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    mom2wilkoh wrote: »
    mom2wilkoh wrote: »
    Just started mfp yesterday, consciously went into the red on calories by 61, I ate one of those greek 80 calorie yogurts (I had thrown it into the freezer to make it like ice cream lol) ohh and I felt so guilty for thinking about deep fried bacon covered oreos while I was cooking my bacon and egg whites last night. Those suckers wil get you, 890 calories for 4 of 'em. And now my mouth is watering again..

    It was only 61, though. :) If you ate the Oreos, it'd have been much worse, so yay!
    mom2wilkoh wrote: »
    Just started mfp yesterday, consciously went into the red on calories by 61, I ate one of those greek 80 calorie yogurts (I had thrown it into the freezer to make it like ice cream lol) ohh and I felt so guilty for thinking about deep fried bacon covered oreos while I was cooking my bacon and egg whites last night. Those suckers wil get you, 890 calories for 4 of 'em. And now my mouth is watering again..

    It was only 61, though. :) If you ate the Oreos, it'd have been much worse, so yay!

    Thank you :D I am hoping I can stick to this long term.

    Looks like you are young with two no doubt very active children - you can do it! Set an example of a healthy lifestyle for them and all of you will benefit.
  • Francl27
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    Confession - I don't understand how people can live with 900 calories, so I'm assuming that they are underestimating their food.

    Second confession - going seriously nuts with my mom and her boyfriend! I have no patience. My mom will be like 'oh don't worry about lunch, we have leftovers to eat', so I reheat the leftovers, and she tells me she doesn't want it.

    WTF.

    I'll be out celebrating on Saturday when they leave.
  • CountessKitteh
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    BZAH10 wrote: »
    LBuehrle8 wrote: »
    Confession: I had a Target giftcard to use, so I stopped in to pick up some things I needed for my exam this weekend, and general household stuff. I also picked a pair of workout capris (pair #15, or so - obsession!)...and a pair of SIZE FOUR jeans. They are still VERY snug and totally muffin top-inducing, but they technically both zip and button so...

    It counts! and I adore Target..I could live in that store for real!
    Confession: I had a Target giftcard to use, so I stopped in to pick up some things I needed for my exam this weekend, and general household stuff. I also picked a pair of workout capris (pair #15, or so - obsession!)...and a pair of SIZE FOUR jeans. They are still VERY snug and totally muffin top-inducing, but they technically both zip and button so...

    Woot! It counts!!

    I like you guys.

    And now you can use those as a new gauge of your progress. Probably more effective than the scale at this point. Good job!

    That was actually my logic to buying them. Once pants get loose, it's so hard to tell if they're continuing to get bigger. Easy to tell when tight pants start to fit though!
  • tulips_and_tea
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    I'm really feeling like i don't want to go to the gym this afternoon. I feel tired, and my knees are very creaky, stiff and sore. But i do want to do something, so i don't hit the fat slob slippery slope. Help!

    What other options do you have? Safe place to walk? Or go for a swim?
  • tulips_and_tea
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    LBuehrle8 wrote: »
    Confession: I had a Target giftcard to use, so I stopped in to pick up some things I needed for my exam this weekend, and general household stuff. I also picked a pair of workout capris (pair #15, or so - obsession!)...and a pair of SIZE FOUR jeans. They are still VERY snug and totally muffin top-inducing, but they technically both zip and button so...

    It counts! and I adore Target..I could live in that store for real!

    Oh how I love Target! I will drive 30 minutes out of my way to go there, simply because I HATE walmart! Reminds me of a saying I saw somewhere, "Target: where you spend a little more just to avoid going to Walmart." :lol:
    Oh god, I've had so many crappy trips to Wal Mart. We went to one we don't normally go to on a recent trip and someone started yelling and telling people not to look at her because they wouldn't sue her. :s

    HEB is my favorite grocery store. I do love Target apparel though!

    Never a shortage of crazies at Wal-Mart! A while back my husband wanted to buy me a taser to carry with me for self protection. I told him, no, bad idea. Wal-Mart would just be a mass of bodies by the time I made it to the check-out lane.
  • tulips_and_tea
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    Lois_1989 wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    3 of the swimsuits and the swimsuit cover came from Amazon yesterday. As soon as I walked in the door, I was asked to "model" them.

    The first one I tried on barley covered my nipples and I feared my boob would pop out if I made any sudden movements. It was a really cute navy with white polka dots suit and it was my husband's favorite.

    The second one was just like the one I found on Anthropologie's website, but it was a lot less expensive. I shimmied into it and had him tie the halter. It fit perfectly and made my butt look amazing. I was really excited.

    The third one was a little strange. It was like a mini dress with a bikini bottom attached. The back was really cute and when I pulled the skirt down a little bit, it made my butt look amazing. The top where the two cups met was a little messed up or I probably would have kept it.

    I am due to get the final one today. I am most excited about it. I hope this works. http://www.amazon.com/Cocoship-Vintage-Monokinis-Halter-Swimsuit/dp/B00TI5BMYG/ref=pd_sim_193_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1ZWTW24XMYZ5XAWWN296

    My husband also said he was going to buy me another swimsuit cover.

    Every day I get a little bit more excited about our trip. Especially now that I have at least one really cute swimsuit.

    Oh my, I want! That is so cute!! I wonder if I can get that in England?

    Edit: And of course the one your husband liked was the most revealing :lol:

    Pretty sure that and the "modeling" of all of them was his intent all along! Love the suit in the link. I don't have the boobs for it, but it is super cute.
  • Rabbit914
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    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Noelv1976 wrote: »
    I haven't washed my hands after going to the bathroom. Then shook this dude's hand whom I really dislike.

    I find this less gross than all the poop-eating dogs! I love dogs but that really grosses me out, so I've had to skim those posts. Sorry people!

    I couldn't read those posts either. I actually hugged my dog this morning and said out loud- thank you for not eating poop. hahaha!!
  • tulips_and_tea
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    Kalici wrote: »
    This morning I was able to put on a shirt that previously was tight. I was super stoked that it was loose and hung straight down from my chest without clinging to my hips or rear end. Then I became depressed because it seriously occurred to me that I've been trying to look like Sponge Bob square pants and walk like a robot my whole life. My mother told me that only *kitten* showed their hips and my step-father told me that only fat slutty *kitten* wiggled when they walked.

    I don't wear red either. Even though I love red and I look awesome in red. I am pale skinned, with dark hair and green eyes. I look spectacular in red and I can't wear it because only sluts wear red. I am now upset and pissed off because I know even if I were to buy something that clings in red I probably wouldn't be able to wear it out of the house. I'd be afraid everyone was staring at me for the wrong reasons. I feel pathetic. :/

    Oh, no, no, no to all the bold above. You've got to change that thinking right now! Walk the way you want to walk, wear the colors you want to wear, and whether anyone looks at you or not, who cares?! Ignore it, because unless you directly ask each and every person you'll never know what their intention was nor the meaning behind the look. Irrelevant. This is YOUR life now and your body. Enjoy it, experiment, and find your TRUE style.
  • AngryViking1970
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    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Kalici wrote: »
    This morning I was able to put on a shirt that previously was tight. I was super stoked that it was loose and hung straight down from my chest without clinging to my hips or rear end. Then I became depressed because it seriously occurred to me that I've been trying to look like Sponge Bob square pants and walk like a robot my whole life. My mother told me that only *kitten* showed their hips and my step-father told me that only fat slutty *kitten* wiggled when they walked.

    I don't wear red either. Even though I love red and I look awesome in red. I am pale skinned, with dark hair and green eyes. I look spectacular in red and I can't wear it because only sluts wear red. I am now upset and pissed off because I know even if I were to buy something that clings in red I probably wouldn't be able to wear it out of the house. I'd be afraid everyone was staring at me for the wrong reasons. I feel pathetic. :/

    Oh, no, no, no to all the bold above. You've got to change that thinking right now! Walk the way you want to walk, wear the colors you want to wear, and whether anyone looks at you or not, who cares?! Ignore it, because unless you directly ask each and every person you'll never know what their intention was nor the meaning behind the look. Irrelevant. This is YOUR life now and your body. Enjoy it, experiment, and find your TRUE style.

    That was a really lovely response.
  • LBuehrle8
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    Rabbit914 wrote: »
    BZAH10 wrote: »
    Noelv1976 wrote: »
    I haven't washed my hands after going to the bathroom. Then shook this dude's hand whom I really dislike.

    I find this less gross than all the poop-eating dogs! I love dogs but that really grosses me out, so I've had to skim those posts. Sorry people!

    I couldn't read those posts either. I actually hugged my dog this morning and said out loud- thank you for not eating poop. hahaha!!

    HAHAHA nice!
  • Xandersmommy
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    My confession is the other night, before I started back on MFP, I had 2 JTM philly hoagies, and added a ton of extra cheese.... That meal alone was over 1600 cals. I was appauled with myself and cried like a baby.
  • MoHousdon
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    ythannah wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    Lois_1989 wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    3 of the swimsuits and the swimsuit cover came from Amazon yesterday. As soon as I walked in the door, I was asked to "model" them.

    The first one I tried on barley covered my nipples and I feared my boob would pop out if I made any sudden movements. It was a really cute navy with white polka dots suit and it was my husband's favorite.

    The second one was just like the one I found on Anthropologie's website, but it was a lot less expensive. I shimmied into it and had him tie the halter. It fit perfectly and made my butt look amazing. I was really excited.

    The third one was a little strange. It was like a mini dress with a bikini bottom attached. The back was really cute and when I pulled the skirt down a little bit, it made my butt look amazing. The top where the two cups met was a little messed up or I probably would have kept it.

    I am due to get the final one today. I am most excited about it. I hope this works. http://www.amazon.com/Cocoship-Vintage-Monokinis-Halter-Swimsuit/dp/B00TI5BMYG/ref=pd_sim_193_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1ZWTW24XMYZ5XAWWN296

    My husband also said he was going to buy me another swimsuit cover.

    Every day I get a little bit more excited about our trip. Especially now that I have at least one really cute swimsuit.

    Oh my, I want! That is so cute!! I wonder if I can get that in England?

    Edit: And of course the one your husband liked was the most revealing :lol:

    He was looking at string bikinis last night. I think he's a little confused as to what my body ACTUALLY looks like. I definitely DON'T have a "bikini body". At least not yet, anyway. :smiley:

    My fella suffers from the same confusion, particularly when it comes to tops. He'll see something in a shop window and say, "That would look really good on you". Umm, no. It looks fabulous on the mannequin because she has a 36D bust to hold it up... it would droop really unattractively on me.

    He recently saw some very fitted (clingy) tops and thought they would fit me really well. I pointed out the very obvious clips used in the back to gather up the excess fabric (that store badly needs a new stylist).

    When he was looking at bikini tops, I would say things like, "Now, you know, my boobs won't look anything like that?!" and, "All these women have big fake boobs and round butts, so of course it looks good on them!" He wasn't hearing it. I finally said, "Okay. I'll tell you what, if you buy a bikini, I'll wear it." I should have thought a little more before opening my mouth.

    I hate when stores do that. It's very misleading.

  • tulips_and_tea
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    MoHousdon wrote: »
    spamarie wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    Lois_1989 wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    3 of the swimsuits and the swimsuit cover came from Amazon yesterday. As soon as I walked in the door, I was asked to "model" them.

    The first one I tried on barley covered my nipples and I feared my boob would pop out if I made any sudden movements. It was a really cute navy with white polka dots suit and it was my husband's favorite.

    The second one was just like the one I found on Anthropologie's website, but it was a lot less expensive. I shimmied into it and had him tie the halter. It fit perfectly and made my butt look amazing. I was really excited.

    The third one was a little strange. It was like a mini dress with a bikini bottom attached. The back was really cute and when I pulled the skirt down a little bit, it made my butt look amazing. The top where the two cups met was a little messed up or I probably would have kept it.

    I am due to get the final one today. I am most excited about it. I hope this works. http://www.amazon.com/Cocoship-Vintage-Monokinis-Halter-Swimsuit/dp/B00TI5BMYG/ref=pd_sim_193_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1ZWTW24XMYZ5XAWWN296

    My husband also said he was going to buy me another swimsuit cover.

    Every day I get a little bit more excited about our trip. Especially now that I have at least one really cute swimsuit.

    Oh my, I want! That is so cute!! I wonder if I can get that in England?

    Edit: And of course the one your husband liked was the most revealing :lol:

    He was looking at string bikinis last night. I think he's a little confused as to what my body ACTUALLY looks like. I definitely DON'T have a "bikini body". At least not yet, anyway. :smiley:

    I've always thought if you have a body and you have a bikini, then you have a bikini body.

    He must feel the same way. I'm just too self-conscious to wear one. Maybe since we'll be where we won't know anyone, I can try to be a little less inhibited. I don't know. I'm really embarrassed by my flabby stretch mark laden stomach.

    I think you should! Get a fun, flowy sarong to tie around your waist. Oh, and fun shoes, too. Having a whole outfit you feel fabulous in is the key. You're going somewhere new, so be someone new, right?
  • tulips_and_tea
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    BZAH10 wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    IAmTheGlue wrote: »
    IAmTheGlue wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    AlciaMode wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    So I mentioned earlier that the swimsuit I wanted was sold out. My husband felt bad so he went on Amazon and picked out 4 similar suits and ordered them for me. My confession, I don't deserve such a fantastic man, I'm just glad he doesn't know that. ;)

    What a guy!!!

    I second that statement. Can we clone him?

    Knock yourself out. Let me know how that works out for you. :smile: He's not without flaws though. His flatulence can clear full rooms and he tends to be a workaholic. He is a perfectionist so when he sets a goal, he'll do whatever it takes to reach it. That's both a gift and curse.

    God definitely knew what He was doing when He molded that guy. I'm just incredibly humbled He chose me for him. *I'm not crying.

    To all you singles out there, DO NOT SETTLE! You deserve someone that thinks the world of you and will do whatever it takes to make you feel like the most important person in their life. If they don't, move on. Luckily, God practically dropped my honey in lap. He knew I was lazy. :smiley:

    ^ This! I have the same kind of husband. He's my second husband and if I knew what marriage or a relationship *could* feel like, I wouldn't have spent so long with the abusive a$$hat I married first.

    I am grateful everyday for my husband. That would be my 2nd best relationship advice: Don't settle. Don't settle. Don't settle.

    Working on it. I am a happily divorced 26 year old.

    May I ask what the 1st best relationship advice you have is?

    My very best relationship advice is: be yourself. 100% exactly who you are from the get go. No best manners. No holding back. Just be 100% the real you, flaws and all. If you leave your cups on the coffee table all week and carry 7 coffee cups to the dishwasher on Saturday , do it from the very beginning. Whatever your worst is... they deserve to know the truth.

    I was divorced and happily single for well over a year before I met my husband. I was a single mom of 3 little kids (6, 4 & 2 years old). I wasn't dating anyone and definitely wasn't looking. My washer and fridge died in under a week. We had a new maintenance man at work. I asked him to come look at them and he did. I literally needed those things fixed. I wasn't just trying to pick him up

    Anyway, he asked if he could take me to eat after he looked at them and I was all "I don't need a man. I'm not looking for a relationship. But, I will tell you what... you be you...exactly who you are. I'll be me. Exactly who I am. No best behavior or pretending to be someone your aren't. If we click, great. If not, we are no worse off than we are right now. No pretending."

    He agreed. I have been exactly me ever since. I was just trying to avoid heartache later when we realized that it actually wouldnt work but had put all this time in getting to know each other. We are very good together and I chalk it up to blatant honesty in who we are.

    So, that is my best advice... be yourself. Don't settle. :)

    I was going to suggest the same thing. My man knew who he was getting from the jump. I NEVER pretend to be something I'm not. There is no "best behavior" for me, there's just my behavior. Take it or leave it.

    I'm glad you agree! I like you!

    My husband was a bit of the opposite. I became quite uptight while being with my ex. I had to put on a happy face when we went out. He had high expectations and standards. He once told me that he expected to remain in my work /dress clothes after coming home and would me expect me to wear them while making dinner. I had to listen to his music (he would go as far as change the radio station in my car without asking... I would turn it back and he would get mad).

    My husband broke open my shell and allowed me to be goofy and allowed me to be silly without being embarrassed. It was so empowering

    And then you killed him. The End.

    Really glad you got away from that idiot! Very happy to hear that you are happy now.

    Bwahahaha I actually lol'ed at work (my boss did not approve).

    And my ex was like that too- he was Eastern European and ranted and raved all the time about "lazy sloppy Americans" and how we wore way too many yoga pants and sweatpants. I wasn't "allowed" to change out of work clothes until I was literally going to sleep, had to learn his language and couldn't speak English at home, I had to dress up to go to the grocery store... It sucked.

    Dumping him was one of the greatest gifts I ever gave to myself (other than my 2 babies).

    Sheesh, what an ordeal! I'm glad you and your babies got out of that mess, as well.
  • MoHousdon
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    BZAH10 wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    spamarie wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    Lois_1989 wrote: »
    MoHousdon wrote: »
    3 of the swimsuits and the swimsuit cover came from Amazon yesterday. As soon as I walked in the door, I was asked to "model" them.

    The first one I tried on barley covered my nipples and I feared my boob would pop out if I made any sudden movements. It was a really cute navy with white polka dots suit and it was my husband's favorite.

    The second one was just like the one I found on Anthropologie's website, but it was a lot less expensive. I shimmied into it and had him tie the halter. It fit perfectly and made my butt look amazing. I was really excited.

    The third one was a little strange. It was like a mini dress with a bikini bottom attached. The back was really cute and when I pulled the skirt down a little bit, it made my butt look amazing. The top where the two cups met was a little messed up or I probably would have kept it.

    I am due to get the final one today. I am most excited about it. I hope this works. http://www.amazon.com/Cocoship-Vintage-Monokinis-Halter-Swimsuit/dp/B00TI5BMYG/ref=pd_sim_193_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1ZWTW24XMYZ5XAWWN296

    My husband also said he was going to buy me another swimsuit cover.

    Every day I get a little bit more excited about our trip. Especially now that I have at least one really cute swimsuit.

    Oh my, I want! That is so cute!! I wonder if I can get that in England?

    Edit: And of course the one your husband liked was the most revealing :lol:

    He was looking at string bikinis last night. I think he's a little confused as to what my body ACTUALLY looks like. I definitely DON'T have a "bikini body". At least not yet, anyway. :smiley:

    I've always thought if you have a body and you have a bikini, then you have a bikini body.

    He must feel the same way. I'm just too self-conscious to wear one. Maybe since we'll be where we won't know anyone, I can try to be a little less inhibited. I don't know. I'm really embarrassed by my flabby stretch mark laden stomach.

    I think you should! Get a fun, flowy sarong to tie around your waist. Oh, and fun shoes, too. Having a whole outfit you feel fabulous in is the key. You're going somewhere new, so be someone new, right?

    Ya know what?! I think I will! I love how awesome you all are. I can't wait to come back with pics for you all. I will miss you terribly, but I will enjoy time with just my husband and myself and ZERO responsibilities. I CANNOT WAIT!!!

  • tulips_and_tea
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    Francl27 wrote: »
    Confession - I don't understand how people can live with 900 calories, so I'm assuming that they are underestimating their food.

    Second confession - going seriously nuts with my mom and her boyfriend! I have no patience. My mom will be like 'oh don't worry about lunch, we have leftovers to eat', so I reheat the leftovers, and she tells me she doesn't want it.

    WTF.

    I'll be out celebrating on Saturday when they leave.

    No kidding. That sounds like toddler behavior! Seriously, what is her intent? What does she have after refusing the leftovers?