heyydanie Member

Oh, I'd never think you were maligning my experience! It's good to have an opposite side of the coin. Yes, people suck, but occasionally there are some good ones out there. Glad you found some!

I probably would have done the same if someone asked me that. That's ridiculous.

I'm not so much worried about that. I lived with just my Dad from the time I was 12 until I moved out shortly after turning 21. He's paranoid because I am a daddy's girl through and through, plus I'm the oldest kid, plus I'm a girl, PLUS I had a habit of hanging out with some idiots when I was younger. He taught me how to…

Buy new clothes, because I'm going to need them. Take a vacation with the hubby. Somewhere warm, where we've never been.

I missed your post! You're right, not far at all!

To be honest, the first, and only, thing I could do was stop walking. My jaw dropped. I've NEVER met anyone like that, and, while I've been bullied all throughout my middle/high school career, never by a complete and total stranger. I walked to my car, cried hysterically for about 20 minutes, and then realized what a waste…

I'm on there occasionally. My username is heyydanie, lol. I feel like I use that for everything now that I think about it. If anyone needs an invite, let me know!

Do I count? I'm not a SAHM, but I'm a full-time nanny. No, I'm not saying that I'm the same as a mother, I'm not, by any means. But I'm with the two that I take care of Monday-Friday, from the time they wake up in the morning until about an hour before bed time, so I don't know if you're looking for someone like me or not!

I know how you feel! A few years ago, in high school, I had a cafeteria lunch lady ask me when I was due, right in front of everyone. I was mortified. I just laughed it off then, but I went home later and cried for hours.

No, it wasn't, though I've heard that's a common issue. My aunt was on it and gained weight pretty quickly.

See, this is the advice I was seeking, lol. I never thought about high calorie liquids. Protein shakes are too thick for me to drink, but maybe the fruit juice will work. Juice doesn't make me nauseous, so I should be fine with that. MFP says my caloric intake is supposed to be 1620, but I usually average around 1000-1200.

No, I'm actually not saying that meds alone were the cause of my weight gain. I'm sorry if it appears that way. The medication I was on was a contributing factor, yes, definitely, but not the ONLY contributing factor. But, like you said, cause is irrelevant. And I've said more than once, that *I AM EATING I AM EATING I AM…

I'm so picky and I totally never thought of the camping thing. I love camping. Definitely going to try that method!!!

Every person is different. I was never inactive. I did softball, I did soccer, I did karate 6 days a week, 1-1 and a half hours a day, I had a ridiculously active Lab that needed to be walked for at least an hour, twice a day. I was a waitress (doesn't sound like an active thing, but it definitely is) for 3 and a half…

Oh, I feel like I should clarify to everyone. It's not that I'm forgetting to eat. It's that I'm honestly not hungry. I fully understand that I HAVE to eat. And I don't go days without eating anymore, but a couple years ago I did because I never got hungry. I eat at least once a day now, but because I have to put something…

I actually gained weight because of medication I was on for Bipolar Disorder, not because of overeating. And no, I don't ever want a milkshake, lol, I don't like them. I'd actually prefer the lettuce and grapes.

So glad to see someone else is in the same boat as me! At least I know I'm not alone.

I know exactly how you feel.

I'm a nanny, so mine are going to be kid-related, hah. Sorry in advance! 1. Dear Boss, I understand that you have a pretty flexible job that allows you to go into work at whatever hour you please. But please understand that if you decide to go in to work 5 hours later than you should, this means your children will want to…

I'm a nanny, so mine are going to be kid-related, hah. Sorry in advance! 1. Dear Boss, I understand that you have a pretty flexible job that allows you to go into work at whatever hour you please. But please understand that if you decide to go in to work 5 hours later than you should, this means your children will want to…

Take it slow! There's no reason to rush anything. You guys have only been together a couple months, it takes time for feelings to develop. Don't rush her, don't rush yourself, and enjoy the ride. It may not always be easy (I have trust issues too), but if you are truly committed to the relationship, and her, everything…

My fiancee and his mother don't have a good relationship, so I've never had one of "those" MILs. Unfortunately, my best friend's MIL is absolutely horrible. These are the most common things my best friend gets angry/hurt by. Best friend = E, Mother-in-law = T, husband = A - Never, under any circumstance, trash talk your…

I'm a full-time nanny to two awesome kids, a 5 year old girl and a 21 month old boy. It's a blast. It has its stresses (the little one is hitting his terrible twos hardcore), but honestly it's the best job I've ever had. I get paid to play, seriously. During the summer, I take them to the zoo, splash pad, science museum,…

Some advice I can offer though... I'm a nanny, and when one of the kids doesn't like what they're eating, I turn it into something fun - you mentioned she likes Eggos, so try this: Eggo Smiley Face! Use the Eggo as the actual face part, then give her some stuff to use as eyes, a nose, and mouth. Strawberries for eyes,…

Sure! Some things that people are shocked that I won't touch - - Bacon. Or anything from a pig for that matter. - Ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, mayo, and MOST white foods (there are some exceptions to this rule). All of them cause me to gag. Yes, this means milk of any variety. Unless in a bowl of cereal, but…

I've definitely noticed a change! And apparently my butt is looking better according to my fiancee, lol.

100 lbs here! I'm on my way. The elliptical is proving to be my best friend with this.

^This! He and I both know we're going to get married, we're engaged, but he would get married tomorrow if I said okay! I think we should wait until we're a bit older and have more stability in our lives.

I've tried that, and it ends up backfiring. Like...I'll say "oh! I lost the first 10 lbs! Let me reward myself with a cheat day!" and the cheat day becomes a cheat week. Then month. Then year. I'm so bad when it comes to that. This time though, instead of doing mini-increments, when I lose 50 lbs, I'm rewarding myself with…

I know exactly how you feel! I just look at the scale and I say to myself "really!? that's it!?!?!? that's ALL I lost!!?!?!" but we can do this!!!