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You sound very depressed. I think you need someone to talk to, not just us, a close friend or relative, minister or counselor? I just got out of a 42 year marriage where I was not heard. My feelings weren't important. I stayed way to long because of kids and it was just easier. Marriage requires compromise but that means…

I bought one of those Knorr herb and butter rice packets. It gives the serving size as 1/2 cup (65g) (1 cup prepared) 2.5 servings per package I didn't realize I would have to weigh the total amount of rice after cooking, so I pulled out my handy kitchen scale and weighed out 65g! It was a tiny portion, heaping tablespoon!…

Huge T shirt, men's xxl, and pajama pants. No underwear. Not running out naked if there's a fire

I've been stuck for almost 2 weeks now, time to get unstuck SW 213 CW 201 Easter: 189 (I want to get down to the 180's ASAP)

non scale victory

That chart seems really accurate to me. In the past I've lost weight and no one seems to notice but you run into someone who hasn't seen you for a while and they notice right away.

5'2.75" I would like to get to 140. I know that's high for most of the posters but that is what I weighed most of my adult life and I looked good. I'm over 60, back when I was first married that was a size 9 or 11 in juniors. I don't think they even make those sizes anymore. Today it would be closer to a 6-8.

I'm over 60 too. Weighing is the way to go, you will be shocked at what a portion of cereal looks like! I had success when I weigh stuff, I no longer guess the size of a portion.

I am sitting here with my legs crossed comfortably. My right leg is hanging down, almost parallel to the left!

Three Identical Strangers It's a documentary and heartbreaking, about triplets who were separated by an adoption agency and met by coincidence as adults.

I get what you're saying. Not about the kid because kids should be off limits for criticism. But those cooking shows would be murder to any diet! Why just broil a steak when you can douse it in butter and herbs before you put it in the oven? Add oil and butter to every vegetable? Add extra sugary topping to every dessert?…

I've had 3 different models. One was as "Oprah's pick" I saw on GMA. I was out shopping and I got the "shake" telling me to get up and move. I realized that having my hand on the shopping cart didn't record any steps! I had been to Target, Marshalls and the grocery store, the only steps being recorded where the ones back…

If you have access to her banking records you should check up on her. My MIL was on a ton of political mailing lists, she's in her 90's, a few years ago her son finally caught on and checked. She had given away almost $40,000 to different political charities. Most of them weren't legit, I had checked them out for her a few…

Oh, you've met my ex?

Quit about 10 years ago. Son's GF left a pack of Newports at my house, I looked at them for days and finally broke. That was 2 years ago. Back to occasional smoking. At the worst a pack a week, not many but not good. I stopped again New Years. A pack here cost about $11 so I got a jar at Dollar Tree and once a week I'm…

12 years ago I bought a new Scion...it has an ipod dock

My mother's side of the family dies young, she died at 66. I'm 65.

I'm doing a dry January...except...I stopped at Brio, a restaurant, for "Happy Hour". Totally because I always do, I ordered a Peroni. I thought "Darn" when it arrived, I really just forgot. I did drink it, can not waste a Peroni. I didn't order a second and it's been my only slip up. I tracked it and I was ok calorie wise.

I’m going to try again

I've been to that Olive Garden. Be aware that the tip is already added to every bill. You can adjust it up or down but don't add ANOTHER 20% by mistake! Check your bill carefully because a lot of the restaurants in heavily touristed areas are doing this now. Carmine's is good, but it is another frequent stop for tourists.…

This makes me laugh, I work in a library there is a staircase to the lower level, people will stand right in front of the stairs and ask for directions to certain departments. When I say "Downstairs" they point and ask "This way?"

Jan 12, 2017 start 216 today 189 total lost as of today 26.4 lbs

Die Hard 1 & 3 Singing in the Rain Silver Lining Playbook Moonstruck While You were Sleeping Blazing Saddles

I'm 5'2". Is everyones calories 1200? I originally programmed in to lose 2 lbs a week, but 1200 calories is tough so I went to change it and at 1 lb. a week I added a whopping 70 calories. So now it's 1270

I am not a vegetarian but I have 3 sons who are. Beans are your friend, they are high in protein and a healthy alternative to filling up on rice, potatoes or pasta. My favorite quick and easy meal for my boys? Progresso lentil soup poured over rice. I read a cookbook today at work about a shepards pie, basically it was…

OK going to just say it...was it cold when you took the picture? You look wonderful! Don't hide your accomplishment under a sweater, you no longer have to hide. Flaunt it!

Jeans are great if they fit. Try on different "cuts". I don't like the really baggy look, it's no longer cool to have pants hang halfway down the the butt. If you're not sure which "cut" looks best on you bring a female friend or relation shopping with you.

I've been fighting the 3 lbs I gained back on vacation in Spain in April. I have a lot more to lose, at least 30 lbs, but the 3 I gained back were NOT leaving! Today I got on the scale and they are gone! I'm back to my pre vacation weight (down 23 from starting weight). So I pulled out the tape measure and I lost 2" in the…

Lancaster, PA. For sentimental reasons, I've been renting a cabin there for over 20 years for a week in August. I live in a very urban area so it's nice to have a calm cabin in the "Amish" country.

I'm not a vegetarian but I have 3 sons who are. It is really hard to eat healthy if you don't eat beans, tofu or most vegetables. My nephews tried it with a similarly limited "like" list and failed because there is only so much pasta and sauce you can eat without being sick of it. Will you eat beans in another form, like…