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Glinda1971 · June 2015

BZAH10 wrote: »

Okay question for my super great peeps: when I comment on someone's page here and then others respond, I get ALL of those notices on my phone. Is there a way to cancel that? Do I do it on the website or on my phone? Sorry, but I'm not a app-literate as I'd like to be. I mainly use the website.

On the iphone app it's under settings, push notifications - then just opt out of the ones you don't want.

Glinda1971 · June 2015

I just told a vendor who is delivering a part early that we need at work that that was Super Great!!

I think I blushed - good thing that I was on the phone.

m1xm0d3 · June 2015

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Feels good to be wearing clothes that truly fit again. No more sucking in my gut or keeping the top button of my pants unbuttoned! I am donating all of my oversized clothes so I have nothing to swell into down the road.

Good for you! That's awesome.

Thanks! I am almost down 50, even though MFP says like 38 cuz I didn't record the last gain over winter. Roomy clothes are awesome! (And by roomy, I mean properly fit as opposed to squeezing into while simultaneously cutting off circulation

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kellienw335 · June 2015

russellomega wrote: »

I log everything. Meticulously. But i went to a wedding yesterday and ignored every single hor doeuvre i ate.

Everybody deserves a day off from logging! Welcome!

m1xm0d3 · June 2015

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Susieq_1994 wrote: »

BZAH10 wrote: »

Okay question for my super great peeps: when I comment on someone's page here and then others respond, I get ALL of those notices on my phone. Is there a way to cancel that? Do I do it on the website or on my phone? Sorry, but I'm not a app-literate as I'd like to be. I mainly use the website.

There should be a way. I've never bothered since I have so few friends that the notifications aren't annoying, but I'm almost sure that you'd find a "Notification Preferences" in the app settings. You can't do it on the website because the phone app notifications are totally separate from the website.

Precisely what I needed! Thanks a million, my exotic friend!

Did it work for you? I need to do the same thing.

girldownsouth · June 2015

I'm avoiding going downstairs. We're out with friends tomorrow and my boyfriend has offered to do a picnic, he's making sandwiches and chicken tikka skewers and sausage rolls from scratch. He also put washing on when he first got in which will need to go on the line. I know I'm going to get moaned at soon for not helping, because I always do, but I feel a bit like if he wants to do over elaborate things because he's had an early finish why do I have to get roped in when I've been at work all day. If it was down to me I'd have just bought stuff ready made and left the washing til Sunday!

kelly_c_77 · June 2015

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So, for dinner last night I had Cheese Nips and a handful of chocolate eggs leftover from Easter. And beer. Yay!

You had chocolate leftover from Easter? How?!

Seriously, tell me how.

I was as shocked as you guys. For Easter, my BIL gave my son a cardboard egg "thing" with candy in it and it's been sitting on his dresser since then. I assumed it was empty, because candy + my kid, or filled with Legos or something. But lo, it was not! I need to clean up in there more often.

Aha! So, it was not known that there was leftover candy...makes a little more sense now. And yes, go clean out his closet and see what you find!

FroggyBug · June 2015

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AngryViking1970 wrote: »

So, for dinner last night I had Cheese Nips and a handful of chocolate eggs leftover from Easter. And beer. Yay!

You had chocolate leftover from Easter? How?!

Seriously, tell me how.

I have left over candy from the holidays and Easter still. I just put out a ton of candy at my work (from as far back as Halloween). I wasn't going to be able to eat all of it before it goes bad.

I kept all the really good stuff for myself. I'll try to finish it before it goes bad.

kelly_c_77 · June 2015

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festerw wrote: »

Confession: If I sit down for a meal I will drink whatever is in front of me non stop until I get up. Doesn't matter what it is, coffee, water, iced tea, beer..... That was part of the reason I started losing weight fairly quickly when I stopped ordering calorie laden drinks when we went out, it was not uncommon for me to have 4+ of whatever drink in the hour or so we'd be at a restaurant. Now I usually stick with coffee or unsweetened iced tea.

Me too. When I was heavy, it would be beer, diet soda, Long Islands, coffee, Beam & diet...4 or 5 at a sitting.

Now I order the same thing at every restaurant - water with lime. No problem drinking 4 or 5 of those!

Were you able to walk out of the restaurant after?!? I love me a good Long Island, but after 2, I'm toast.

I'm 3+ years sober now, so I can joke about it...but in my prime, my booze tolerance was pretty ridiculous!

Oh, well done! 3-ish years clean and sober was about the time I started to feel like my brain was really kicking back into gear, if that makes sense. I can't quite believe it, but I will be reaching 29 years without alcohol or drugs this July. Good stuff

Good for you, congrats!

kelly_c_77 · June 2015

MoHousdon wrote: »

To help get us to page 1000, I will post some pictures of the tops I got last weekend.

This one is from Old Navy and I ADORE it. I've used that word a lot lately.

This one is from Maurices. My husband REALLY likes it, I just think it's okay.

And now I'll be making a trip to Old Navy.

kelly_c_77 · June 2015

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quiksylver296 wrote: »

You know what needs to be at the top of page 1000? Super shark eating a spoonful of cocoa powder! LOL

While wearing a trash bag and drowning a jar of peanut butter!

@Tubbs216 can you make that happen?!

Omg, dying right now.

Italian_Buju · June 2015

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Italian_Buju wrote: »

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CountessKitteh wrote: »

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Oh, I am such a bad mother! My son is in the middle of diploma exams - I checked the calendar a dozen times and wrote down that his last two exams are on Monday. Got a call from the school at 9.34 saying that he should be in an exam right now and that they'd let him in if he got there by 10.00. I hauled him out of bed and thrust the car keys in his hand. He should be able to get there on time. I'm shaking. How could I have messed up so badly?

And now I feel worse because my husband asked why I didn't drive him to school. I don't know why - I should have, I was just in such a panic I wasn't thinking straight.

Not judging, but if he's old enough to drive...why isn't he keeping his own exam schedule?

I kinda thought that, too. (But not judging!)

Special needs kid. Not good at organising himself. Trusts his useless loving, helpful (who can't do it all, sometimes makes mistakes, but will always try her best) mother to do it for him.
I called the school and he did get there in time. So he wasn't prepared, but at least he's there.

Fixed that for you!

Thank you. I hadn't cried yet, but that pushed me over the edge.

Sorry to make you cry! I can't classify my youngest son as special needs, but holy hell, that child is the KING of procrastination! I felt completely overwhelmed when he was in school, but now that he owns his own house and vehicles and is "independent"??? So much worse. I know I shouldn't worry and just let him figure it all out on his own, but he will completely ignore mail, forget to pay bills, not keep up with dental and medical appts., the list goes on.

Just to say I can relate to having to try to take care of everything. It's exhausting. Glad your son made it to the test and I'm sure he will do just fine!

My daughter is the Queen.

Isn't it the most frustrating thing ever?! I know I need to back off, but it's hard to potentially let him ruin his finances over it. He has a good job and enough money for his bills, he just doesn't keep track or have any kind of workable method. The irony? I work in the financial industry and have given him money advice for years. I suppose that's the main source of my frustration.

It is super frustrating....I cannot tell you the amount of stress this causes....esp when she is living here!

orangesmartie · June 2015

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spacequiztime wrote: »

I can't see gifs or any image really on the Android app.

Really? I can. Are you on an older phone?

I can't either, since the last time my phone did an update. I have a Sony xperia z1

I can't see them either, I also have the Xperia z1!

kelly_c_77 · June 2015

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AngryViking1970 wrote: »

Yay! @BZAH10, you topped page 1000! Super great!!!

Ah! My greatest accomplishment for a long time! I'm super happy!

Yayyyyy!!!!

kelly_c_77 · June 2015

xMrBunglex wrote: »

Gettin in on the 1,000th page!

I confess that I always seem to eat more on my workout "day off" - no matter how good my intentions are in the morning...

Me too! And I confess that I don't take very many rest days...although I know I should.

Italian_Buju · June 2015

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Just_Ceci wrote: »

I haven't said much, but I've been keeping up. By keeping up, I mean I read every post, even if it's days later. I went away for lunch earlier and came back to this:

I also noticed that we should hit 30,000 replies by tomorrow probably!

I think the one thing that keeps me coming back is all the love I feel here. It has been especially obvious today!

Glad I'm not alone. I always feel like I'm WAY behind and commenting on things too late but I just want to make sure I'm reading everything.

Me too, like right now!!

orangesmartie · June 2015

pofoster21 wrote: »

The problem with owning too many shoes is you can never find the ones you want to wear among all the boxes. The good thing is when you find a pair you bought months ago but never wore, forgot about and then find again. And they are perfect. Total win.

I believe I have mentioned both my shoe obsession and 'shopping in my closet' before.

If they are not see thru boxes, take a photo and tape it to the outside of the box.

I bought clear plastic shoe boxes on eBay to house my shoe collection

Italian_Buju · June 2015

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joshuapowell1989 wrote: »

Confession:
I'm a crazy animal person. I have a select few friends that I enjoy their company, but I'd much rather be at home with my animals than out in social situations (which I find very awkward ) I also have abit of a zoo...
snakes, beardy, geckos, dogs, cats. etc.

Personally, I think this is great! Yes, socializing with humans is important, but I'd have a zoo if I had the time, the space, and the money. Good for you for taking care of all those animals!

Me too!

orangesmartie · June 2015

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Morning all. Just checking in. Meds taken. Am now going to walk up to Charlie's school to do swimming with his class. I do it every friday.

Sounds fun:). How hot is it in England during the summer?

My car gauge said it was 22 degrees today. Yesterday was 26. That's very hot for here

FroggyBug · June 2015

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I skipped ahead when I saw page 1000! Cool.

Confession: I am getting kind of mad because I've told a few coworkers that I've lost weight but they don't seem to care. I think it is because I look pretty much the same. I've lost about 35 lbs this year. It would be nice to hear a "good job" or something. They just don't say anything. I was telling them because my doctor said that probably is helping my knee feel better more than anything else is.

The company picnic is today. I'm not sure if I'm going or not...

I won't say good job, I'll say OUTSTANDING JOB!!! 35 lbs. if absolutely a huge accomplishment and something to be darn proud of. We're ALL proud of you even if your sucky coworkers aren't.

Haha thanks! Like I said, I look a little different but pretty much the same. I did go down one pant size. I just lose weight all over instead of just one place. I know once I lose more and get to the end of the year, people will notice more. I'm hoping on 50 more by December.

I really appreciate it though.

This makes about 58 lbs lost total. I lost the rest a couple years ago.

kellienw335 · June 2015

OMG! So, if you Google "shark eating chocolate powder while wearing a trash bag" several of the profile pics from this thread show up! @riderfangal, @Tubbs216, @m1xm0d3, @kelly_c_77

Italian_Buju · June 2015

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Italian_Buju wrote: »

I have a rant today:

I am having a "I hate diabetes' day.....not that I ever love it, but today it is really upsetting me.

This morning I slept in, it was the first day I did not have to get up and make lunch for my son. I came online for a bit and then noticed it was getting late and I had to get to my PT appt. So, I just had some toast for breakfast, LIKE A NORMAL PERSON MIGHT. I got into the shower,, and was so dizzy I nearly fell over. I felt sick for a long while. When I got to the office, I check my blood sugar and it is literally three times what it should be.

Why? Not because I did not take my shot or because I ate too much sugar....but because I did not have enough protein to slow the speed of the carbs in the rye toast (which has a lower GI level, which is why I eat it instead of my beloved "Italian" bread).

I have been sick all day because of that one mistake. It is after 6pm and I have not even been able to eat anything yet and I never made it to the gym. Even though my blood sugar is normal now, the rush high and crash low has made me tired and sick. I have a headache and just want to go to bed....

But, I must go put in the laundry now, and clean the kitchen, and deliver packages for our meeting next week.....UGH

That sounds horrible. Sorry I don't even know what else I can say. I just feel bad that you have to go through stuff like that...

Thanks, I am feeling much better today......90% of the time I am good, and I have had it so long it is just a part of life, like any other problem people have....but one in a while it makes me cranky

Italian_Buju · June 2015

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Susieq_1994 wrote: »

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misskarne wrote: »

I know you hate people apologising for asking you questions, @Susieq_1994, but I only do because I feel like that stereotypical ignorant privileged white girl, and I don't want to offend.

So...there is that - robe, I'm sorry, I don't know the word for it - the long black one with the head and face covering. But it gets to 60C in Oman, right? So, um...how do the women not die of heatstroke?

That's alright, it doesn't offend me!

It's called an abaya, and most of them don't cover the head or face--They're basically just black dresses. I wear one myself. The headscarf and niqab (face covering) are all separate pieces. There is one that has a head covering attached as well, but these are mostly worn by older ladies, as it's just an older style.

That said, I wear the abaya and headscarf. I don't find it hot, personally--I actually find it cooler than when I wear "regular" clothing like skirts and blouses because the abaya tends to be very lightweight. It's also because I've been covering for a very long time--If I didn't cover, I'd probably feel hotter due to the sun burning my skin!

My sister wears a niqab, and according to her, it did feel very hot in the first week, but she says it doesn't feel like that anymore now that she's used to it.

Just an add-on: The abaya isn't a must, Islamically. Women are encouraged not to wear very bright colors for the purpose of attracting men (yes, men have a rule that involves not attracting women--it isn't a sexist rule), but you're allowed to wear whatever color you like, as long as you're covered properly.

I prefer the abaya in Saudi Arabia because everyone wears it (I've seen like... two people so far that didn't... Even the non-Muslims wear it!) and I just don't want to stand out. In Oman, I often wear regular colored dresses, skirts, blouses, etc. Unless I'm lazy. Because the abaya is really easy to just throw on and be done.

Can I ask some follow ups? You say your sister wears a niqab; was that something she decided to do as an adult? And how did she come to that decision? And are you wearing your regular clothes under the abaya? Or is it like a "dress".

Thanks for educating me!

Yes, she decided to start wearing it two years ago. Nobody else in our family wears it and she's unmarried, so nobody influenced her in that decision--in Islam there are some scholars (I refuse to count the Sheikh Google people...) who believe the niqab is obligatory, and others who believe it is simply recommended based on evidence from the Qur'an and hadith. After doing some studying, my sister chose to go with the scholars who believe it's obligatory, and began covering her face from then on.

You do have to wear clothing under an abaya--it's basically a cover, but the material is too thin to wear with nothing but underwear underneath, for example. I usually wear jeans and a tank top underneath it--since we have to remain covered, it's best to have your legs covered in case the wind blows it up, for example. But I would wear the same under a dress, actually, although I would probably wear cotton pants underneath in that case.

Oh, can I ask if you have one of these? I've always wondered if it was hard to swim in the modest suits, because of the extra fabric:

Nope, I don't own one--those suits actually don't meet the fardh (obligatory) requirements for modest clothing for women, especially because they cling when they're wet, and the shape of the body is revealed, which is the major requirement of covering.

If I'm going to swim, I swim in an all-women's facility with a modest swimsuit (even women aren't supposed to reveal nakedness to other women) or just jump into the ocean fully clothed because that's fun.

Am I the only one who loves being naked? I don't know why but I do! Could be because ( I know I say this a lot but it's true) I really have no shame...haters going to hate!

I love being naked! When I am home alone or just with the SO, I often am sans clothes.

I know I stated it really early on in the thread too, but I also swim at the Y in the winter and have no problem using the public showers and change rooms....like seriously, we are not in there to check each other out, if you don't like it, don't look.

kecmw25 · June 2015

So I confessed yesterday that I ate too much Wed night and skipped my workout yesterday morning. I had such a good run this morning! I felt so good that I even pushed it and went a little bit farther than I usually do. I'm seriously thinking that I will move my Thur workout to Sat.

Confession for today: I don't feel like doing any actual work today...

BTW Congrats on 1000 everyone! You guys are awesome and super great

and I appreciate all of your advice, insight and humor!!

orangesmartie · June 2015

spamarie wrote: »

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kellyjellybellyjelly wrote: »

orangesmartie wrote: »

Morning all. Just checking in. Meds taken. Am now going to walk up to Charlie's school to do swimming with his class. I do it every friday.

Sounds fun:). How hot is it in England during the summer?

Hah not very at the moment! It depends. It can vary but if it gets above about 23-25 celcius we view it as a heat wave and start panicking. It's not gotten above about 16 celcius where I live though, and that's below average even for us.

It's a glorious heatwave in the south. 22 today

tulips_and_tea · June 2015

Glinda1971 wrote: »

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Okay question for my super great peeps: when I comment on someone's page here and then others respond, I get ALL of those notices on my phone. Is there a way to cancel that? Do I do it on the website or on my phone? Sorry, but I'm not a app-literate as I'd like to be. I mainly use the website.

On the iphone app it's under settings, push notifications - then just opt out of the ones you don't want.

Found it! Super fab, thank you so much!

orangesmartie · June 2015

Lois_1989 wrote: »

I just had the BEST NSV so far! Doing my lunch time weight training and I was sharing the squat rack with a personal trainer. So far I can squat 50Kg and he asked me if I'm going any higher to which I replied "No, I thought I would stay at 50Kg and check my form is ok and I'm comfortable before I go higher." To which he said "Pffft your form is better than most men in this gym!" I was like Really?! Made my day!

I just had to share it with you all, because that has actually made the lack of movement on the scales completely worth it.

Well done, that is awesome, so proud of you!!!

tulips_and_tea · June 2015

m1xm0d3 wrote: »

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BZAH10 wrote: »

Susieq_1994 wrote: »

BZAH10 wrote: »

Okay question for my super great peeps: when I comment on someone's page here and then others respond, I get ALL of those notices on my phone. Is there a way to cancel that? Do I do it on the website or on my phone? Sorry, but I'm not a app-literate as I'd like to be. I mainly use the website.

There should be a way. I've never bothered since I have so few friends that the notifications aren't annoying, but I'm almost sure that you'd find a "Notification Preferences" in the app settings. You can't do it on the website because the phone app notifications are totally separate from the website.

Precisely what I needed! Thanks a million, my exotic friend!

Did it work for you? I need to do the same thing.

Worked like a charm! It always throws me off when my phone lights up at night with no sound or when it's on my desk all day and the screen is going on and off. Can't be good for the battery power. Plus, this site is my very own secret in real life. I don't want notifications popping up on my phone and someone in my family see it.

Not that it's a bad thing! On the contrary. This thread has done wonders for me.

Just_Ceci · June 2015

kellienw335 wrote: »

OMG! So, if you Google "shark eating chocolate powder while wearing a trash bag" several of the profile pics from this thread show up! @riderfangal, @Tubbs216, @m1xm0d3, @kelly_c_77

Bahaha! Just had to look for myself!

MoHousdon · June 2015

m1xm0d3 wrote: »

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m1xm0d3 wrote: »

Feels good to be wearing clothes that truly fit again. No more sucking in my gut or keeping the top button of my pants unbuttoned! I am donating all of my oversized clothes so I have nothing to swell into down the road.

Good for you! That's awesome.

Thanks! I am almost down 50, even though MFP says like 38 cuz I didn't record the last gain over winter. Roomy clothes are awesome! (And by roomy, I mean properly fit as opposed to squeezing into while simultaneously cutting off circulation )

Way to go! That's awesome and I'm sure your clothes and circulation are thanking you.

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