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I would say that it usually isn't used in a sarcastic or derogatory manner. It can be, but it's also just a way of showing that you commiserate. I've used it before. Except I usually say something like "I know those feels." This post reeks of petulance, which I honestly doubt was your intent. :/

Fair enough. I figured that was the case, but I was genuinely confused for a second. ;)

I don't. For me, facts are more important than how they make me (or anyone else) feel. But I also don't think that one should be rude for the sake of being rude. So, I would say that the way you present your facts is important. To me, that has more to do with making sure you are understood, more than the "feelings"…

Shrimps are definitely made of meat, so I don't understand this statement. Anyhow, tacos aren't super caloric. Unless you load them with cheese, I guess. I like the fresh flour tortillas from HEB, and just load it with meat (like, just meat, salsa if I have some homemade). At restaurants, I grab chicken tacos, or tacos al…

YEP! Love Papa Murphy's. Although, I usually just hit the gym, and have half the pizza. I mean, still just ~900 calories.

I can't lie to anyone, let alone my parents. The closest I come is with gifts, and I always caveat that. @Christinasoonmrsnewton: Have you gotten new clothes that fit properly yet? People often don't notice even drastic changes if you are wearing baggy clothes. My student workers didn't notice until after they came back…

Awesome work! It feels great when you finally see that you have bones under the fat, doesn't it? :) Keep it up! :) And yes, the dimples are super cute. I've always wanted dimples. I substitute my lack of dimples with a beard. Lol

Exactly.

Lol. I know the feeling. Once they get in school it's easier. ;)

Nuts. I love nuts, but it takes way too many to be satisfying. Still eat then, just far less often.

Olive oil is highly caloric. I often skip it in favor of just having more actual food. Maintaining a deficit is better for me than enjoying whatever benefits the oil may have. I still use a tiny bit for roasting vegetables though.

Obviously can't speak for everyone, but I just didn't give a damn for most of my life. I was going to school, working, and was happy just getting by. When I decided I was ready to start dating, I buckled down and lost a ton of weight. My reason was pure vanity. I want to be with a woman I find attractive, so I made myself…

There is never a valid reason for adultery. Period.

I have similar mug for work. I have still almost spilled it though. And I've knocked it off the desk once or twice. Definitely a solid investment.

Or if you're like me, you just spill it yourself.

For some people, it's just easier to cut things out. I don't feel restricted when I cut out chips. If I buy them, I have trouble not eating a whole bag at once. Cutting food out doesn't have to be "torture." I feel like looking at it that way is just as troubling as looking at certain foods as bad. Eat what you like in…

Carbs are fine, unless you have diabetes, or insulin resistance (even then, you just need to be more careful about them). If you don't need to restrict carbs for a medical reason, then just stick to a calorie deficit. Eat what you like, in more moderate portions. I won't cut carbs. I like pizza too much. I don't go a week…

If you are saying that you must only eat at certain times, or you will not lose weight, or eating after certain times will always make you gain weight, that is "woo." Saying that restricting your eating times makes it easier for you to maintain a deficit is not. It's the method you use to help yourself maintain a deficit.

Yeah, it's totally doable. I never used a scale the first time I lost weight. I went from size 44 pants, xxx-large shirts down to size 33 pants, and large shirts. I also didn't log my food at all. I just went by feel, and made myself eat smaller portions. It worked, though it probably took longer than it would have logging…

But that could be useful. For example, you could play video games and scratch your nose without pausing.

Daylight savings is advancing the clock in the spring. We (Texas) don't need more daylight during the summer. It doesn't get dark until after 9PM some days. I'm fine with it getting dark at 8PM in the summer. DST is a hassle.

Grow a beard! I'm about 30 lbs in on my weight loss, and most people don't notice, because my face looks pretty much the same (bearded).

I prefer No Shave November. I always shave my mustache down, or else I start plucking the hairs out that tickle my lips. So, I will probably not shave my beard at all this month, but mustache, almost certainly. I should also note that I only keep my beard from lazyness. Shaving takes time, and requires cleaning. ;) Here is…

Went to my parents to avoid trick-or-treaters, and got fed banana pancakes with honey, and several slices of bacon for breakfast, then we made pizzas, and ate them for lunch and supper. I didn't even count my candy intake. Then we had some beers (Prairie Bomb!, New Republic Whipsaw, and Skylight, and Founder's Breakfast…

Oh no. I thought that was funny, and filed it away for later use. When did I fall so far? :s

Ranch dressing on my pants would kill me. Just the smell makes me gag. Awesome difference! It's pretty apparent. :)

I can fit in (some of) my old jeans now! Rocking some size 34 skinny jeans. That's down two sizes (from 38) in August. Nice to see muscular legs again (instead of flabby ones).

Nope. I wear training shorts, and cotton shirts to the gym. It's pretty much the same thing I wear when I'm being lazy at home, except sometimes I opt for lounge pants then.

Me too. And I wouldn't have it any other way. That said, I struggled with the extra attention when I first started losing weight. The questions didn't bother me too much, but being looked at did. I just had to change my perpsective, and embrace it. So I started wearing flattering clothes. By presenting myself in a…

Yeah, I haven't had a situation where saying no enough times didn't work. Granted, sometimes I've had to say no quite a number of times.