Serenstar75 Member

Nope. Looks might initially attract, but after that, a man can become ugly if his personality sucks and vice versa. For me, this even extends to actors. So like take Farscape...Criton wasn't that attractive, but now we're far enough in the series his personality has developed and hubba hubba. In MI-5, the most attractive…

Like they've all said, vitamins! Your body needs more than carbs, protein, fiber and that jot. You need vitamins. I dealt with B shortage for awhile and now D shortage. Between fruits, veggies (especially!) and sunshine, you need to think outside the box of calories and get in the nutrients your body requires.

I'm dealing with similar. I was working out 5 days a week, up to 45 minutes a session, eating healthier all that. Then I got really sick, had trouble with pains and aches, couldn't get the energy for 15-20 minutes without major fatigue. Went to the doc to have blood tests. I just got the results back. Motivation is still…

^^^^ Win

Look up your body type too for exercises that might work best for you. Like I have the small waist, big butt, big thighs and calves, and I work best with some weights and lots of cardio. It's a slow loss though, which is driving me bananas.

Thank you for this. I'm a very short person and run into the difficulty of eating a lot. I still want an HRM just to see through the day what I'm really using, but in due time.

“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” ― Rumi

Some parents really should NEVER be parents. I feel for you. I'm also thankful that you're 18, because as much as it might hurt, it's time to move on and move forward. Sometimes we have to cut the most important people out of our lives for awhile so we can heal and become strong. My family wasn't my issue, just two really…

It depends on if you want debt up to your eyeballs and a chance that you still might NOT find a job afterward that will allow you to pay back your loans. I have loans, pell grants, all of that. I'm going to school right now, but it's slow. I'm now working on scholarships as well. I'm already well over 20k in debt, possibly…

Some of us actually have a hard time affording food and also eating that much food. What I find works for me so far is making healthier -choices- with my food. Those who say it's not that expensive to eat healthy must have better places to shop. I also lose slow, not fast. I also feel like there are so many different types…

What are your main sources of veggie carbs and alternatives? I'm thinking I need to change a lot of that myself. I have autoimmune disorders and I'm noticing this week especially, lots of water retention and discomfort.

Your post was a GREAT reminder. I'm in one of those slumps now.

I won't even bother reading it. I have better things to do with my time and I'm not into that kind of "story."

I dealt with that with my first husband. He felt as I'd lost over 50 lbs, I must certainly be doing it for another man. Ironically, cheated on me the whole marriage with many people. Twice divorced. Very, very happy with my boyfriend of 2 years and no pressure for marriage. :)

One helping of pasta a week isn't going to make you gain a ton of weight. Attitude comes first. If diet is 80% of this, then what is it you're going over on? You can have too much of a good thing. Have you talked to a nutritionist to figure out your own actual needs? That's probably one of the best places to start.

Primarily Nine Inch Nails, Tool, anything hard and fast. I also like Techno and Industrial or odd ball stuff (VNV Nation, Faithless, Lionrock, Deep Sky) and I have a little Gwen Stefani and Brittney Spears. Don't tell anyone. I won't listen to that around anyone! I also love Breaking Benjamin, Stabbing Westward and…

I've been there. I was suddenly 35, divorced, overweight and had zero confidence in myself. I knew I had to turn that ship around. My goal is similar, around 50 lbs or so. Now closer to 30-40

Are they on your lease? They need to pay a full half of the rent, not less. They need to clean up after themselves because that is a matter of respect. If babysitting is somehow covering part of the rent, fine, but it doesn't sound like she's doing a great job of that. The best answer I've seen so far is the one of telling…

*raises hand* Me. Currently playing mostly Guild Wars 2 on Stormbluff Isles. I also play LOTRO and used to play Everquest II for 4+ years. Been playing for about 6+ years on MMOs.

It's the economy mostly. I work in a call center. I do not like working in call centers, though I'm good at it. My last job I felt that kind of anxiety and depression about. Exercise took out the stress. I get paid decently though, and I'd love to have something different. If it's just that it's boring, you may have to…

^^ This. My boyfriend is a few inches taller than I am, but very light of build. He easily weighs 20 lbs less than I do and I've always been a solid girl. I was so embarrassed when I first weighed in with mine, especially as he was about 185 and I was 208! I'm down to 190 or so and I'm glad I told him now as I can do the…

Your body can fluctuate 3 lbs in a day. It's going to likely go up and down anyway, especially if you're ill and not eating your usual way. Don't stress the scale so much. Focus on how you feel, on healing up, and on how clothing fits

I can kind of see Drew, but by your pics, I'd say America Ferrera. She's gorgeous.

I have gotten a few: Renée O'Connor (Gabrielle from Xena) Alison Sweeney (I totally disagree) Most recently: Tabrett Bethell. I can kind of see that one, though he did say as I lose more weight, he thinks that will be more definitive. My man looks like Kiefer Sutherland...so no complaints there.

Hayden, yes I can see that

I don't think it's shallow. I think she's human and like every single one of us she has her insecurities too. I've found no matter how fit and trim someone is, there's always something that person is insecure about. We all compare ourselves even subconsciously to others.

I prefer to work out after work, which is about 4 hours before I go to sleep. I find I sleep a lot better, and my muscles and joints are better able to handle the activity. However, when I can't sleep, since I have allergies anyway I take allergy stuff before bed that helps me sleep too and breathe better in the morning. I…

I don't know what Diku is, but I know what MUDs are. Met my ex on a text based WoD MUSH :) Met my current darling at a Call center where we both worked.

Never be discouraged. I felt a failure, two marriages and single at 35. Now I'm 37 and couldn't be happier. I have found that there is no limit to when you can find someone wonderful.

They -can- work if both people make it work and make it a priority. I saw someone for over 2.5 years long distance before I'd even physically met him in person. It was great in person (I thought) and then he moved to be with me and we got married. We've known each other for over 10 years or more. The problem is, he thought…