CharityPearce

I never eat all of my calories. I eat when I'm hungry and try to make healthy choices. I get the same msg about starvation mode. I don't really believe it. If I were burning tons of cals, I'd up my cal intake to keep from burning muscle, but for now, I think I'm doing fine. And I've never stopped losing weight due to…

Awesome NSV! I'm losing my tata's too, and I didn't have that much to lose... oh well, according to a good friend of mine, it's the nipples that matter,and they aren't going anywhere! : )

One of my best friends is a gay man. He tells me I'm beautifull every day... He's the best thing that ever happened to my self-esteem... I figure he loves me and takes my personality into account (which is fine) - but he has no agenda (he's not trying to get me into bed), and I truly do think he believes I'm beautiful. : )

LOVE IT! Femme: 1) My favorite color is pink. I can't help it! 2) You will never see me without make-up and fixed hair outside my home, unless it's before dawn and I'm walking the dog or running. 3) I love, love, love to dress up. Heels make me feel sexy! 4) I must say, I'm pretty much a genius in the kitchen. : ) 5) I cry…

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All of the above are great options. I keep 100 calorie snack packs of almonds (Emerald) on hand, as I'm often below goal on fat, calories, and sometimes protein. Do what works for you, I sometimes ignore the "You're going to go into starvation mode" warning. If I'm truly sated, then i don't eat. But that's just me. Good…

Just wanna say thanks for all this motivation. The look on the face of the little boy above will inspire each stride I make for a long time. : ) You guys ROCK!

^^^This.^^^ It also gives me a sense of accomplishment when I do well, and a kick in the butt when I don't. Also, I try to keep track of my sodium and potassium, and logging everything helps with that.

I bought the book in 2003, and remember a lot of the message. It's a great program, and there is a lot of it I incorporate into my lifestyle. I don't completely follow it anymore, mostly because of time restraints (I know, excuses, excuses...) but I should drag my book back out. : ) Welcome to MFP, I've found it very…

Every accomplishment is inspiring! My friends inspire me every day, and you're one of them. Thanks!

haha! False. Is addicted to donuts!

Crack kills! : ) Hilarious! And I couldn't agree more. If you can't walk with your legs in normal position, you need smaller pants, and/or a belt!

This made a tear come to my eye. What a lucky boy Aiden is!

1) I drive a Jeep which I love so much - if I ever wreck it,it needs to take me with it. 2) I used to faint if someone talked about blood around me, and am now in nursing school. 3) the underside of my big toe vaguely resembles the shape of a cobra : ) 4) I am useless without at least 3 cups of coffee in the morning. 5) I…

dinner time!

No thought??? Hm... I do nice things for people, and I mostly have no thought of what's in it for me. I haul my kids' friends around all over the world, but I guess there is some thought for what's in it for me. As it makes my boys happy. Ok, I really try to share notes and help out a lady at school. She's had a really…

phone calls. : )

It snowed here last winter, but I didn't live here yet. I lived in Iowa at the time, and it snowed all winter long there. I miss the snow. : ) WWTLTY: Danced with a stranger?

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this thread! I have found that I can even eat at fast food restaurants and stay under goal on calories if I make smart choices. Hint: If the place has chili, it's usually in a very moderate portion, and is typically a good choice. : ) I dont' buy any organic. It's expensive and I'm cheap. lol I have…

If I had to completely give up bacon in my life, I'm not sure life would be worth living. That being said, I'm not sure I want it on my ice cream (which is another of my favorite foods). And I don't think I want to try it, because if I did like it, it would just be another food I'm tempted by. : )

I'm going to agree with all the others who've said that sugar in milk and fruit are worth the benefits that they provide your body, as long as you aren't overdoing it, or have some health issue (such as diabetes). I try to really stay away from processed sugars, mostly sweets, as I do eat whole wheat breads, pastas and…

^This! If I say never...it is an invitation to my rebellious, evil, inner self to sabotage me. Hehehe. But really... pretty much true. : )

OMG - I have 3 teenage boys. I can soooooooooo relate. Haha!

I took a walk by the river today, and by the time I got to the road, the mud on my shoes made it feel like I had cement boots on. ; ) I'll have to wash them before they're presentable again! : ) This is a great thread.

I agree with the above posts. : ) I try to keep my sodium within limits and my cals... the rest, I just try to stay semi-balanced. Good luck!

My thoughts exactly! And keep busy. Before you know it, you'll be stronger all the way around! Sending healing thoughts your way!

"Bubbly" - Colbie Caillat

I tend to be a classic rock/80s hair band kind of gal in general, but for pure motivation, I LOVE Adele, (and I'm learning to like Lady Gaga, the hype over her caused me to refuse to listen to her for a while), also... Marvin Gaye just moves me. So smoothe... And I love me some "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor, just makes…

I haven't had a drink in months! So you're saying that there's a good chance that when I do have a drink it's likely to taste yucky? Oh wait, I guess I had one on Christmas Eve. Or 3. haha... And they still tasted pretty darn good. It was Moscato... mmm... good thing I don't have any right now.