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you could also find a good tailor...especially for any really nice pieces of clothing you have now. it can sometimes be cheaper.

when i first joined, i kept my diary closed mainly because i saw it as a tool for me to figure out my eating habits. it was very useful because, i've always assumed i ate too much all the time. in tracking, i learned i've never been eating enough or moving enough. it also taught me a challenge i have when it comes to…

i havent' been on MFP that long, but i too was kinda surprised at the amount of negative comments. i think the extremely negative people do it out of fear. they've reached (or getting close) to their goal, and then someone comes along and reminds them of their former selves--the self that they've worked so hard to get away…

i think, maybe you should go back to the beginning and think about why you wanted to lose weight when you doctor said you were fine. Perhaps, somewhere along the way, you confused getting/being toned with being fat? you need to be able to see what your doctor, fiance, and family see and not, what appears to be, a distorted…

a bit OT...but for those eating beans: when soaking dried beans, put a bit of baking soda in with the beans when you soak them overnight. in the morning, there be a very lovely foam on top. rinse. then put the beans in fresh water and bring to a boil. then drain. you can also add a pinch of baking soda to the boiling…

you can also try www.herroom.com http://www.herroom.com/bras,sport-underwear,217,012,10.html Goddess bras go up to an I cup and Glamorise is around F/G

http://www.wellsphere.com/complementary-alternative-medicine-article/biotin-and-diabetes/416423 http://diabetes.webmd.com/news/20011015/can-mix-of-chromium-biotin-help-diabetics-control-blood-sugar http://www.livestrong.com/article/241430-the-benefits-of-biotin-vitamins/ these were interesting.

you could also have them come with you to your next appointment and have the doctor explain how your health was at 200lbs and what your health is now. good luck to you!

Beijing, China...by way of Washington, DC and Tampa, Florida.

i'm near your neck of the woods...Beijing. Only 'different' thing I've had so far is jellyfish...oh, and the local grain alcohol. I haven't had the sea cucumber or the scorpions-crickets-silkworms-starfish-lizard-sea horses-on-a-stick yet. btw, love Korean food. my daughter has started making cabbage and radish kimchi!

started about 6 years ago. noticed that anything with a large amount of egg yolks caused some VERY unpleasant things. so i switched to egg whites. but for 2 years now, i can no longer stomach egg whites. i can still eat baked items made with eggs--as long its not excessive. i have no problem with soy.

i still have a way to go in my fitness journey, but one thing that has helped so far with cravings is: 1. keep it small--portions at the taste/bite size. Get the bubble tea? Pour out half before you drink. Red bean bun (god i love them!) split with friends. 2. slow down and relish--when i slow myself down i give myself…

the gym jury. as someone else said, those that judge others. i wonder if they ever consider the impact of their behavior.

@ball858 30?

@discodaddy61, too kind! 42, 43 in May.

@dusty8907 22?

some of the hardest decisions we make are the ones that involve doing something for ourselves. this past year, i took advantage of a opportunity that I have been hoping for, for almost 20 years. almost all of the people who claimed to care and love me, were no longer in my court--because there was nothing that they gained…

scott091501 Thanks for putting this out there...its so true!

Do you have something else to do do occupy your time? Find something you enjoy, that requires focus.

1. i don't have a belly button 2. i have a habit of sorting money in my wallet by denomination. they must also face the same direction. 3. i have a fear of public restrooms, and will plan my fluid intake in order to avoid them 4. i didn't get my ears pierced until i was 18 5. i live in downtown Beijing, and on a clear day…

@IamCodyG - 30?

Hair grows an average of 1/2 inch per month--provided you have no breakage. Moreso than trying to make grow faster, you should focus retention, by protecting your hair. As others have mentioned: --low manipulation and protective styles: buns, updos french braid with the end tucked under, and ponytails (careful that its not…

Since I joined MFPand started tracking my meals, I've had this issue. I'm noticing, as mentioned by others, my 'hunger' is dependent on many factors: mental (emotions, stress); physical (activity levels); consistency with diet and exercise; my schedule (there is a tendency to miss meals or fall off a normal regimen). Also…

try eating with chopsticks. it will slow you down and limit the amount you can pick up.

1. Decide whether you're actually hungry or not. If you think its hunger, drink water first. 2. If it is indeed hunger, an apple, some carrot slices, small yogurt. 3. If you arent hungry and are just focusing on the extra 90 calories, brush your teeth and drink some water. find something else to focus on. polish your…