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You have to have one for your desk, one for the car, one for beside the bed, one for working out, and a spare for the gym bag... what's wrong with having more than one? *hugs her Contigo

I'm bummed - I can't see it. I'm at work and they block most external photo-websites like Flickr :(

I joined Lifetime Fitness last summer. I had a goal to lose 150 lbs and had never been in a gym before. I was very intimidated by the equipment and hadn't a clue how to use any of it. I decided that a trainer was necessary for me to learn the ropes. She's been awesome - very supportive and the scheduled appointments kept…

I sat down to read this just after fixing myself a protein shake! It's 10 pm and I was getting the munchies, plus I was low on protein today, so .. .voila. That should hold me til morning!

I eat one for lunch almost every work-day, and I rotate between SmartOnes, Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, and Amy's (vegetarian). I read the labels and choose the ones that fit in my plan. I plan on a snack 2 hours after - something like a hard-boiled egg or cheese stick with fruit. For me it's a balance of money and time.…

Funny how the brain and body are so often out of sync, isn't it? Good for your guy to guide you on into the store - do you know how rare that is!? :D

From a blog I wrote "Just Keep Swimming" When you're walking down the sidewalk and slip and fall, do you 1. Lie there forever, convinced you'll never get to your goal, anyway 2. Get up, dust yourself off, reassess, and continue as best you can? No matter how long you've been lying there, today is NEW. Be kind to yourself -…

I guess I'm odd-man out - I didn't really care for it. The workout is ok, I just really really really can't stand JM. Even on mute.

It sounds (from here) that he approached you in a kind way... it may also be on his mind that "omgosh we have a 1 year old - I can't do this alone so please live a long time!" :) Last summer, my husband of 3 years is about 50 lbs overweight - I was 150 lbs overweight. He and I both had talked about being healthier but…

The Sorceress in your pants !

My ex-MIL is very similar. I asked her if she was ok since they had such bad weather recently, and instead a yes or no I got a full explanation of her emergency plan, her mom's emergency plan, her sister's, every challenge they met, etc. etc. Drives me uppa wall - and I feel badly for her - but she still manages to get on…

Penny!

Nice to meet you! I'm in the SW corner of Ohio these days :) My tip - measure everything now - waist, hips, chest, a particular spot on your thighs/calf/arm... so you have a reference point. Sometimes when the scale moves slowly, the change in inches is what keeps you going!

I've not heard of that before, but that's the kind of veggies I could get used to!

I suggested adding hand weights. Doing bicep curls, raises, presses and such as you walk will keep your arms nice and toned!

about 15 months... then I moved out and a divorce soon followed!

OP: HOORAY! I can't WAIT to have that NSV myself! Until then, I'll just have to celebrate on your behalf!

congratulations - you've done some awesome work. Hope your new lifestyle is everything you hoped for and more!

There's a man that started working out at my gym that I would guess is around 400-500 lbs. I want him to know that I cheer inwardly for him, that I respect the mental strength it takes to walk through that door every time. And yet if someone had come up to me and said ANYthing when I started (5'3" and almost 300 lbs) I…

OCD much?

Is there anything you could say now that would be new or educational over what she already knows? I'm guessing she already "knows"... :)

besides babysitting - I worked as a math tutor at Marshall University. Go Herd!

sounds delish - thanks!

I never EVER typed "loosing" until I started reading forums on this site. it's invaded my brain! Get it OUT.

I'm 49 and my daughter is 10 (going on 21!) Nice to meet everyone!

I've experienced something like this (I'm 49) as well as a friend (40). We see different doctors, but both found relief with stronger doses of birth control medicine. I hope you find relief and soon!

I've wondered the same thing... when I was a kid, I played on the church softball league. I was a really good hitter and catcher, but slow at running. I was going from 3rd to home and I heard my mom on the sidelines, laughing at me for being so slow. That was 1978 and I haven't tried to run since. I'm pretty sure after 30+…

Having to get new underclothes because they were getting too baggy. Reaching for a water bottle instead of a soft drink. Actually measuring portions instead of just guessing. Keeping a photo diary of my progress over the past several months.

I love climbing around in the family tree! Lots of nuts in mine...

Marriage #1) How old were you when you got engaged? 25 How long had you been together before getting engaged? 2 yrs How old were you when you got married? 27 Are you still together (if so, for how long)? No. We divorced 2 years later. Current marriage - Engaged at 44, we'd known each other 1 year, and I was 45 when we…