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Absolutely not! It doesn't matter that they were arguing, nor what they were arguing about, physical contact like that should never happen. That is abusive behavior, even if she was getting closer to yell in his face. If that were the situation, he can back up or put his had out to limit her advance, but not shove her,…

Belly!

Remind them that your kitchen is not a short-order restaurant. They eat what you cook because they're too lazy to learn how then they shouldn't be complaining because they are being served fresh, nutritious food. It is true that some of the foods that get us all into trouble and onto this website to combat that trouble are…

I'll tout the benefits of the Paragard, too. I have had several of the copper-wrapped IUDs and found them to the be the best birth control. No hormones, nothing to remember to take or put on or in. You just have sex when you want and don't get pregnant. It's good for 10 years, but is completely reversable and you don't…

I may have a different definition of clean eating than you or other people, but I try to eat whole foods that are minimally processed, if at all. Examples: fresh fruit and vegetables of all kinds, vegetables cooked sometimes, milk, cheese and yogurt, eggs, fresh, unprocessed meats, whole grains like oatmeal, wild and brown…

Way to snap out of it! Good for you. Congratulations on having done an Iron Man once! That's no mean feat and not too many people can claim that accomplishment. Hope you improve your time in the next one. Be careful meanwhile to remain uninjured.

And, I have to add, in order to get to and remain at a healthy weight I will ALWAYS have to be conscious of the above and continue to take responsibility until I die. I really wish it came naturally.

The hardest truth I have to face in losing weight is that it is entirely my responsibility what does or doesn't go in my mouth and down my throat into my stomach. If I'm overeating, it's me doing it. No one can make me either starve or overeat. Taking that responsibility makes me squirm, want to make excuses and remain in…

I would say if my partner and I can't do that kind of thing around each other, our relationship isn't intimate or trusting. In a long-term relationship or marriage, you are going to see your partner in so many ways you never see your friends or coworkers, it's rediculous to make farting and pooping taboo. As for talking…

I second this suggestion. Get a very good, tight underwire to go under a tight sports bra and wear them both. I know the problem exactly and I have found that large breasts need to be held DOWN, not UP to keep from bouncing as you have found by holding them down. A 6" ace wrap around them can help, too.

I think you look great! You don't have to necessarily be displeased with your appearance to continue losing weight for your health's sake. And you will still look great if you do. Can I have the dress when it's too big for you? I'm 5'2 also with a goal of 140 (that's still over what's recommended for my height, but I'm…

I don't think everyone agrees that 1200 cal/day is a bad thing. It does depend on your size and activity how much you need to maintain good health and get the necessary nutrients. 1200 cal is what is recommended for me to lose weight, but I refuse to do that little because I get too hungry, then feel abused, then get mad…

I think when your heart rate is 450 it's called fibrilation, and usually when that happens you wouldn't be conscious enough (if at all) to ask someone to call 911. That is a funny scare, though. Keep up the good work!

I think we're all on the same page here. Your doctor doesn't know what she's talking about. She's probably read some reports of some studies with a few people in them that support the things she's saying, or that was her interpretation of what she read and is generalizing way too far onto other people and situations that…

I, personally, would consult a dermatologist first. They usually have good stuff they sell in their offices but will also recommend commercially available stuff, too. My hairdresser swears by AVON Anew products.

I've never heard of butterflys being a symbol for cutter recovery, so I really don't think most folks seeing it will think of that. If they do, you can just say, "I picked it because I thought it was pretty." And choose a bright one.

I don't like to listen to inane blather anywhere, but especially in the hot tub where I want to just relax. Otherwise, those folks next to you have paid for their membership, too, and as long as they follow the rules of the club, they can do whatever they want, just like you. Sounds to me like there is someother irritation…

If you watch the store ads on Sunday in the newspaper you can often find them on sale at places like Target, WalMart, CVS. They're usually less than $40, sometimes half that. I make large batches, too, but I usually cook them on the stove-top. I add dried fruit and spices, put them in individual containers to take to work,…

Recognize that behavior for what it is: Pain control! Now choose a different method. Schedule your grieving and do it at that time whether you feel like it or not at that moment. If you want to cry or scream or *kitten*, make sure you're undisturbed and keep doing it for the allotted time until you feel some relief and…

I imagine that there are folks who know you (especially women) who are pissed off and jealous to know how gorgeous you really are and that you did that revealing on your own. Applause!

Wow! You look like a different person! I imagine folks seeing you again after not having seen you since before you started trying to be smaller might be very surpised if they even recognize you. That's righteous!

Well, I really like beer. I even make it.

Not quite straight to nursing. Ended up there more indirectly, but now it's my JOB to teach nursing students about reproductive disorders, STDs, pregnancy and childbirth, all having to do with SEX! I still get to talk about sex and get paid way better for it than prostitution. There's way less pesonal risk involved with…

I was a model for porn photos MANY years ago. Never saw the prints, either. Tried prostitution many years ago, too. Didn't mind the work, but didn't like the drama surrounding the legality of it and thought I was worth more pay.

That's quite a victory! Good for you! Take care, wear your helmet, follow the rules of the road and you should be able to enjoy riding your bike, even using it for transportation someday. There are plenty of people who didn't get hit by a truck that won't get on a bike because they feel like all drivers are out to get…

I am taking it in conjuction with naltrexone. It made me nauseated at first and dramatically increased my sensitivity to alcohol, so be careful with that. It has helped me lose weight, but nothing dramatic. It's not magic. You still have to diet and exercise, but you may be more comfortable doing so. That combo works just…

Part of the problem here is that some doctors don't do a thorough enough evaluation of which hormones are out of balance. Your thyroid makes several as the gal above mentioned. I have been having success with liothyronine. It doesn't make a dramatic difference and it's really not supposed to. Hormones are powerful but…

I like Ann's classy answer, too. I wish I could think up such classy answers all the time, but I tend to shoot from the hip most times. As an "older chick" (the term chick referring to a just-hatched chicken, indirectly suggesting that only young women are "cute") I know I am attractive and I don't have to look "hot" all…

I love my beer, and it's not light beer. We're talking good beer, like Arrogant *kitten* Ale, which is close to 200 cal. per 12 oz. And when I go to a place where the beer is on tap, it comes in pint glasses, 1/3 more than 12 oz. I log it when I drink and it sometimes puts my intake over what I'm allotted, but I enjoy it.…

The only ones I don't like at the gym are similar to the ones you don't like, but more so the ones who hog the equipment as if it is theirs (I sometimes point out that I have a membership, too) preventing me from getting my workout done in a timely manner. Women are more likely to share since some of them are pretending to…