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Does your husband compliment you on the progress you have made? Can YOU see the progress you have made? If the answer to these questions is yes, why isn't that enough? You could post that you lost __ inches around your waist ( hips, chest, whatever), and we would all say "GREAT job!". So why is it so important that WE see…

I'd have underwear under my underwear....

I'm so happy to see so many people say that whatever works for the wearer is good. I am a very heavy woman. (Though 30 pounds less than I was four months ago, and hopefully at least 50 pounds lighter by late June!) No I don't wear a bikini, but most people my size are afraid of wearing a swimsuit at all and resist going to…

Chicken and pork should be well done. But I like beef to bleed when I cut into it.

Forgive yourself, stat! I've dieted off and on for so many years.... If I had forgiven myself and started the next day fresh, I wouldn't be in the boat I am now. If I had a time machine, I'd go back about 20 years, smack myself in the head, and say "SO YOU'RE NOT PERFECT! WHO THE H-E- DOUBLE HOCKEY STICK DO YOU THINK YOU…

I Get Knocked Down http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS-zK1S5Dws

I have hypothyroidism, too. It's tough. I don't have any advice. I know my doctor had to be pushed to up my meds. when I needed it. I have decided that the next time I have an issue that may be thyroid related, I'm going to see an endocrinologist instead of a general practitioner.

I had some left over Christmas candy yesterday. Two hershey kisses, a mini reese's cup, and few chocolate covered raisins. I don't feel bad about it though. I still came in under my calorie allotment, and I no longer crave chocolate.

I have been tempted, but I was glad that I didn't. First of all, I hate liars and I don't want to be one. Second of all, I was 100 calories over and mfp still said I'd lose some weight in 5 weeks. What I had thought of as a "bad" day turned out to be "meh" day. I was able to stop kicking myself, go to bed, and start afresh…

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Not exactly, but I didn't know my current weight when I signed up, so I put in what is was the last time. Then I went back and edited it later. When you check in, there is an option to edit previous entries. I clicked on that and fixed the number a few days later.

Yes, that one, too!

I can't wait to say "I need a whole new wardrobe! Everything just falls right off of me!" :bigsmile: I have a long way to go...

I used the weight I started at the day I signed up here. I lost some before that, but I thought starting weight on that date was implied. Keep in mind, though, that mfp is a tool for you to use, and if you find it somehow more accurate to put down your highest weight, then do so. As for goal weight, I put down 100 pounds.…

Do an equal share of the housework when he/she is home? We have a good division of labor that works well for us. Cook for you? That is mostly my job, but when I broke my toes, my husband, who hates to cook, did all the cooking for five weeks, including Thanksgiving dinner. That's the equivalent (to me, anyway) of me…

With all the "For the ____ lovers out there" topics this morning, I couldn't resist a little joke about my purple shark!

Legs. Both the thigh and the calf.

Crystal Light. My husband and I like the Peach Tea, but they have other, nontea, choices.

I use plain greek yogurt instead of sour cream on tacos and baked potatoes.

I haven't, but I'm not opposed to the idea. That is, so long as they help me keep my super secret true identity hidden. :wink:

Dinner is the only meal I eat with my husband. I guess I'm a "social eater". I prefer a larger dinner with him, a lighter breakfast, and a lunch a little bigger than breakfast. I've heard the saying you mention, but will only do that if he is home (or my uncle is visiting) and I can make a big breakfast for both of us.

Listen to the people telling you to forgive yourself. I should have learned that I long time ago... But I didn't. I'm still learning. Do NOT try to make up for today by eating significantly less tomorrow. You only end up "punishing" yourself in the morning, and "rewarding" yourself in the evening. Be nice to yourself all…

I put it on a microwave safe dish, squeeze lemon juice, put on a pat of butter, cover with wax paper, and nuke it on high until it is flakey. I put lemon pepper on it at the table.

chicken breasts breaded with egg white and bread crumbs, baked with a little olive oil at the bottom of the pan. We will also have a salad made with romaine lettuce, and asian style frozen veggies.

New balance white sneaker on one, dirty sock on the other.

My twitter name. Because I post random things out of the blue.... And "Helen" was already taken....

Ten years ago we had Steve Jobs Bob Hope Johnny Cash Now we have No Jobs No Hope No Cash Don't let Kevin Bacon die!

Sausage and Peppers! Grease a baking pan with one tablespoon of olive oil. Cut Italian Sausage into thirds. Cut up potatoes. Slice a green pepper. Slice an onion. Mix it all up in the baking pan and bake at 450 degrees for 35 minutes, mixing once during cooking.

Peanut butter and a sliced apple! YUMMY!

I was carded a couple of years ago... It took all the restraint I possessed to not jump over the counter and hug the clerk. (And THAT'S when you KNOW you are old! :laugh: )