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I suspect he was kidding when he said made the yogurt comment. Tell him how it made you feel. Watch the confused look on his face. As for the exercising, while I agree that four hours is extreme, he probably is confused because he sees it as something you like to do and consider fun that you aren't going to do and wonders…

You tell me! :wink:

Whatever. I may never become thin (much less stay thin), but I need to be better than I am currently. I'm better than I was a year ago. I hope I can say the same thing next year, and the year after that. I'm not going to let a study discourage me. I think it is discouragement and my giving into it that has caused me to…

If I could go back in time and tell my younger self one thing, it would be to forgive and move on. I don't want to bore you with the cycle of fail, hate myself, punish myself then give up that I've put myself through over the years. Now I have decided that I need to make a healthy diet part of my life, and I fail in some…

I thought I'd get hair on my chest if I ate horseradish. I REALLY wanted hair on my chest when I was four. Not so much now. I'm glad all that horseradish eating never paid off.

Do you have a crock pot? They don't give off much heat.

I like to use a towel on my body, especially under the curves (ladies, I think you know what I mean...), but I like my hair to drip dry after I squeeze out the excess water in the shower.

See how you feel tomorrow. Don't punish yourself. It's only counterproductive. I find that when I've had a "bad" day, I actually wake up hungrier the next day than after a good day. If the same is true for you, choose healthy options. If you still feel bloated and full tomorrow, don't force yourself to eat.

Great job! Keep at it, one day at a time!

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I like to use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream when I cook, or in a baked potato. It also make a decent dessert when mixed with sugar free cherry jello, but not the strawberry.

I bleed less now, which is good, because it was pretty bad before. I think that since the reverse is true for you, you should make an appointment with your gyno. (I saw mine about the heavy bleeding, and it turned out I needed my thyroid medication adjusted...)

Great job! It's tough to stay focused at a celebration or gathering. You can be proud of yourself!

My cholesterol is just above borderline, so I choose to eat only the egg whites for now, as well as limit the amount of red meat I eat per week, choose olive oil over butter, etc. I went from 235 to 202 in six months (not awesomely great, but an improvement nonetheless...) Once I get my cholesterol under 200, I will…

Omelet with cheese. Sometimes I like a little ham or sausage thrown in..... Sometimes mushrooms....

Yep. Every time. Even if I call him at work (calls can be monitored), and every time he or I walk out the door, I tell him I love him and give him a great big kiss. If anything should happen to either of us, I'd want the last words I said to him to be "I love you!". Funny story.... years ago, he and I had a big (for us)…

You need to talk to a manager. This was a poor sales person who needs some training. It would be a kindness to the store to let them know which employee needs a training session in how to deal with customers.

I agree with Iddreams. It is important that he be able to look and see the many people who love them both and know he isn't alone in his grief. ETA : while I am not a nurse or healthcare worker, I was my mother's primary caretaker in the last few years of her illness. My dad was long passed, but I did learn that she needed…

TACKY? WHAT? Many people renew their vows and have anniversary parties. Have the renewal, have the party, and anyone who thinks it's "tacky" may decline the invitation! CONGRATULATIONS! :flowerforyou: I hope you have a lovely ceremony and party, and many happy years together!

You are improving your choices. Keep doing so a little at a time, and it will all work out. Be proud of yourself for making the better choices and moving forward.

Sounds like a pleasant experiment!

Sounds good!

For the last couple of weeks, it has been Cheerios with skim milk, but sometimes I'll make an omelette, or boil pasta and mix it with olive oil, vegetables, and cheese,

Log every day, even the bad days. ESPECIALLY the bad days. Forgive yourself for the bad days quickly and without punishing yourself later ("I'll only eat half of my calories tomorrow to make up for it.. " is unnecessary punishment) , but DO be honest with yourself. It can be depressing to know you messed up, but own it and…

I use Arrid cream antiperspirant underneath the girls as well as my arm. The pharmacist needs to order it for me, since they don't normally carry it on the shelves, but they do, and it really helps.

No, it's not silly. Back in February , a store I often shop at (plus size) was moving and had a clearance sale. I KNEW I needed a new dress for April, but what size? I went smaller than I would have needed that day, by perhaps (I may have been between sizes then...) two sizes. It seemed practical at the time. Guess what?…

Perhaps they said "You're looking good..." but you don't remember because you were hoping for something less generic. I usually say "You look GREAT!" My husband's closest friend lost a lot of weight when he was ill with cancer. It was a sore point for him. I usually say "You look GREAT!" instead of "You lost weight" unless…

I think you handled it well. You didn't eat to please her, but to please you. You can't make choices for her (like what she cooks or offers you to eat) but she can't make choices for you either. Not to be a downer, but I miss my Mom a lot. Don't let this turn into a power struggle between the two of you. (But that is NOT…

He meant to compliment you. It came out awkwardly. That happens sometimes. If there is a next time tell him "I'm hot now, I always was, and always will be... I just can't help it....." Watch. He will say something along the lines of "True, but you get hotter all the time..." which is more the thought I think he was trying…

I think I need new glasses, and it has only been six months! I read the header as HONEST guy on MFP contest. I think most of them are pretty truthful, but some like to get a little argument going. Same goes for some girls, though.