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I have two for today: 1) Girls who change in the toilet stalls. THERE ARE ONLY 3 STALLS. SOME OF US ACTUALLY HAVE TO PEE. Have body image issues? Great. No one here cares, we're all too focused on our own, that's why we're working out and trying to improve our bodies. 2) Other girls who hog all the sinks doing their…

This is how it's supposed to work, but as any women can tell you, try on the same size bra in different brands and, just like pants, they're gonna fit differently! Example: when I measured a solid 34C, at Victoria's Secret I had to buy a 34D. I laughed and called my sisters, cuz smallish boobs run in our family and the…

OMG the Marilyn Monroe thing cracks me up. Just look at a damn picture and you can see that she was not a modern day size 10. http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2012/04/marilyn-monroe-was-not-even-close-to-a-size-12-16/ I found that article interesting. Anyways, yeah, I hate how inconsistent it is even from the…

I was engaged to my "first love," although I didn't meet him until I was in college... he was a sweet guy, but the best decision I've ever made for myself was walking away from that. Now happily engaged to the best friend I've ever had, and can't imagine my life without him!

Yep, already had my engagement ring sized down once, and contemplating doing it again cuz it's sliding around and I'm scared I'll lose it!!

I eat the same shake every morning: 1/2 large banana 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2 cup fat free plain greek yogurt 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 tbsp peanut butter 4-5 ice cubes It's around 390 calories and 45 grams of protein. If you're looking for something lower cal, leave out the peanut butter and it will be 295cal/41g

Where's your Arts Admin degree from?? I was sure I wouldn't find anyone else on here with that one (for reference: BA - double in Studio Art and Business/Economics MA - Visual Arts Administraton)

Coming from the perspective of never having been hugely overweight (I *thought* I had 30-35 lbs to lose) my scale weight no longer matters to me, because I understand that as I recompose my body and build muscle, I'm going to weigh more even as I get smaller. Instead I'll say, I never want to have to buy anything larger…

I think that the vast majority of people grossly underestimate how many calories they actually consume in a given day. That's the beauty of tracking! Once you figure out what you're doing wrong, it's WAY easier to fix it. I used to have an "afternoon snack" when I was an undergrad that consisted of a cinnamon roll and a…

^^ This!! My FB friends don't wanna hear about it, lol. Here, when I get in a good workout, everyone says "hell yes!" instead of "STFU"!

Go as Romney cuz after November no one will remember who he is, so it's your only shot ;-)

I already have my outfit put together: I'm going as Jareth the Goblin King from the Labyrinth. My fiance is going as the baby; we bought him a onesie.

My absolute favorite solution is Jello sugar free fat free chocolate instant pudding. 1/2 cup (which they consider a serving) is 80 calories, but if you go nuts and eat the whole damn recipe it's still only 320. Bonus points for the protein in the skim milk :)

HRMs over report calorie burn from strength training. http://www.sparkpeople.com/community/ask_the_experts.asp?q=75

Wow, this makes me extra grateful for my fiance! We weight lift together 3x a week and bike or hike on the weekends. Working out together is one of the best parts of our relationship. I definitely don't think that it's "too big of an expectation;" we motivate each other and out competitive tendencies get us to the gym on…

When big, muscle-y guys dominate the smaller weights that are the only things I can lift yet to do bicep curls for 40 minutes. SERIOUSLY DUDE! GIMME MY GIRLY WEIGHTS! I'm trying to work my way up, but my gym only has one set of 17.5s and one set of 22.5s that are as high as I can go on certain exercises so far, and it…

There are a few reasons people say this. One is that it is, as you stated, an easy way to weed out the anorexic crowd. Some people will respond with "but they need support too!!" but honestly, that's not the responsibility of random strangers on the internet. We have no obligation to try to help people who oftentimes show…

Are you using MFP's pre-set macros? If so, they give a VERY low goal for protein, especially if you're exercising. You can adjust what percentage of your calories come from what macro under My Home: Goals: Custom. A lot of people are happy at either 45% carbs, 30% fat, 25% protein, or 40% carbs, 30% fat, 30% protein. I use…

I don't track my sugar because MFP doesn't separate natural sugars. If you want to manually keep track of added sugars in things like cereal, you can do that, but otherwise I'd ignore that particular guideline and just assume that moderation is the key. It certainly hasn't held me back any.

Did you ever know that you're my heeeeeroooooooo ;-) Great job hun, you look fantastic!

I use it in this beef stir fry and it's suuuuper tasty. Making again next week! http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spicy-beef-bell-pepper-stir-fry-10000001988559/

I haven't tried it, but I think it's hilarious. The diet industry has now *actually* come out with magic fairy dust that makes you skinny!! Anyways, from their commercials, supposedly it helps curb your appetite. Therefore, if you are a habit eater or a boredom eater or an emotional eater, it's not going to help you even a…

It's Boobie Friday, my friend. I didn't participate because I don't have a pretty cleavage shot. But it sure does pretty up the boards ;)

P.S. This is your third topic about your wedding, on a fitness/weight loss website. Maybe try a wedding forum?

^^^ This. It's not a sweet 16, it's a wedding. It's about both of you, and both of your families. If you're old enough to get married, your old enough to not be a child about getting your own way. Although to be honest, if (as you stated) you don't love this guy enough to give up your Christmas (which is purely secular for…

My current lunch sandwich: 2 pieces of Eli's Health Bread: 140 calories 1 Laughing Cow Mini Babybel Light: 50 calories 5 slices of Oscar Meyer Deli Fresh Roast Beef: 50 calories Total: 240 calories. Also yummy.

Ahhhh this thread again! Must be Friday.

I find that the ultra low cal beers get that way by having extremely low alcohol content... I'd rather just drink a real beer and get a buzz than drink vaguely beer flavored water and just have to pee a lot, personally ;-) I also only drink 1-2x per month, so there's that.

I have a coworker who sings to herself while she pees. In the public, multi-stall bathroom. If I hear her come in, I make a run for it as soon as I can! I'm not usually squeamish about the bathroom, but man, I just cannot do my business with someone singing a song 2 feet away from me.

What an *kitten* hat. DO NOT get back in touch with him when you get to goal. It's one thing to not be attracted to someone larger (everyone has their tastes, whatever) but to say you don't want to be seen in public with someone? WHAT A DOUCHE. Pardon my French. Move on, lady. Do this for you, and screw that guy. Not…