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I was surprised at how little it actually hurt.

I was *just about* to ask about that. ;) I'd consider it for sure, but MAN, I bet it's worth it. Do you have any regrowth you worry about at all?

I got the groupon for $99 too! You don't happen to live in Portland, do you? ;)

I got the groupon for $99 too! You don't happen to live in Portland, do you? ;)

The little form claims that it's very minimal discomfort. I guess they put this cold gel straight out of the fridge on the area, then just go to town. It's nervous excitement! I can't imagine not having to shave under my chin every single day. I think for me, it's the 'what to expect' deal. Like when I go to the doctor,…

Stands for Intense Pulsed Light. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intense_pulsed_light The groupon was six sessions for $99. I bought two! Lol. I'm pretty excited, like I said. It'd be nice to have this be an actual option and have it work. Just nervous!

You look amazing. I think a lot of confidence totally comes from within, too, so if you rock what you got, chances are he won't think two things of it. You just gotta believe it. You've come so far, girl. You've lost 61 lbs! That's incredible! Your body is beautiful, your spirit's beautiful for having overcome that - lots…

You look incredible! So proud of you! :D

That's *fantastic!* Great job! :D

Whoah! That Boot Band thing seems worth checking out! That's a fabulous idea!

Thanks, guys! :D I'm going to try Avenue after work, and Torrid is right down the street from the Lane Bryant I go to. Sounds like I'm gonna get my shop on! I'll let you know how I make out! :D

Congrats :D :D

I have to ask: What's NSV? :D

True dat. Last week, I kicked *kitten* at the gym. Owned it. And I slept better, helped my sharpness mentally, felt more limber, just overall felt great. I just gotta keep going!

I think it's a fantastic idea! Look at it from this approach: People who are drug and alcohol counselors are usually addicts themselves initially, go through a huge life changing process, and commit themselves to helping other people. They know what it's like to have been in that hard spot. I think your approach is genuine…

At 203, you were smokin', lady! Now yer like.... smokin x 10! :D Mrowr!

Good lord woman! You look fantastic! Keep it up! <3

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! :D Congrats!!

I've always associated eating out with taking absolute pleasure in my meal, which always means I want the cheesiest, sweetest, hugest thing on the menu that's going to make me unbutton my pants right at the dinner table. Someone here said it - If I have to forgo "all the good stuff," screw that! I could just eat at home! I…

Hooray for no man boobs! :D

Mine is mainly underneath my chin. That's what I'm the most concerned with. I've heard it can take a number of treatments, but that's the only area that I'm really concerned with.

I think the mini rewards system is a fantastic idea! I have something in place, too. Usually it's do something nice for myself at every ten pounds, be it buy myself flowers, or an article of clothing. :) When I hit my big goal, I wanna take a trip somewhere fun!

Thanks! I've actually been around about a month pretty solidly, but I'd love more friends. :)

LOL. That made me laugh out loud at work. Grats! :D

Hey lady! Lots of PCOS'ers around here. What's seem to work good for me is staying away from a lot of carbs, eating less sugary things, and exercising. Drinking lots of water helps too. You can add me as a friend if you want. :)

I think you should be careful with the whole birth control thing. I took Yasmin for about six years, and wound up developing a blood clot in my leg, where I was promptly taken off. I'm actually involved in a lawsuit right now against the manufacturers of Yasmin/Yaz. It's known that BC pills do increase the risk of blood…

I totally should. Haven't made it that far to even pick up a pen and jot down ideas. :P

It'd probably still be good minus the potatoes, but the kalamata olives are delicious in it. Adds a definite flavour to it, because of their saltiness. Have you ever had a kalamata olive? :) Way different than say, black ones.

Jo - I actually just omit the tomatoes sometimes, when I don't feel like 'em. I don't know how well canned would do; I'd say just try omitting them altogether. I often don't have the tomatoes, myself, and it turns out fantastic.

Okay I've gotta ask what 'bump' means. :D