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I hit the 160s today! What a great feeling!!

I don't want kids either and I HATE when people say that I am too young to know what I really want. Using condoms forever sounds expensive, leaves a LOT of room for mistakes and seems super impersonal when it's within a marriage. I am on the implanon and love the lighter periods but agree that the hormones can be crazy…

Next time I change my hair and someone says "Wow that looks great. Did you dye your hair?" should I cry and assume they meant that I didn't look good at my previous hair color? You are losing weight for a reason and even if your health is the main one, looks definitely play a part. Don't be so sensitive and learn to take…

Personally, I'd rather wear sunscreen and not risk getting sun caner. No, I doubt aspartame is causing cancer, but I'd rather avoid a man-made chemical like that. Sure, I use a lot of other stuff that's bad for me, but so does every single person. You could argue this ten ways to Sunday, but people are allowed to eat/drink…

Potatoes are grown, not man-made. That's completely different. And I definitely said that I DOUBT aspartame is causing tumors. I can tell you just really want to argue, but we don't know everything and never will. Research changes CONSTANTLY. I'm not saying no one should drink it. I'm just saying people should realize that…

It could definitely be psychological, I just know that is smells and tastes bad and makes me feel awful. I just think it's funny that people are using that to completely dismiss the others who avoid aspartame. Personally, I think a website that promotes clean eating and avoiding processed food shouldn't promote a man-made…

I meant the studies that showed aspartame has no ill effects other than to those with allergies. It was a reply to the one right above mine. I just think people should take things with a grain of salt. No, it's probably not causing tumors, but I have a hard time believing it is completely, without a doubt, 100% healthy.…

I am 5'3" 172 and a size 11 in juniors and a 9 in womens depending on the brand. I have always carried my weight well and have very large breasts though. Even when I was 198, I was only a size 13/15

These studies are all funded by companies that sell aspartame. That's about the same as trusting a cigarette study funded by Marlboro.

Okay so I admit I didn't read every single post, but my favorite argument is "Well the sun may cause cancer so drink diet all you want!" Uh duh, that's why you should wear sunscreen every single day. I don't drink diet soda or consume aspartame because anything that can cause a migraine just at the smell can't be good for…

I think it is saying that you can get your fat from either of those and not a specific amount of each.

At Olive Garden I always ask for sauce on the side because they always add 3x more than I would use or like. I am also super weird about mushy stuff. I rarely eat cooked vegetables and hate mushy fruits like bananas and pears. You just gotta figure out what works for you and try to buck up when people give you crap for it.

This is an awesome idea! I wish I had a coworker to do this with

I dunno about this. I drink a water bottle every hour or two and I go to the bathroom every 20-30 minutes! I am only 22 and haven't had any kids and yet I have the bladder of a 50 year old mother of five. Everyone is different, but you get used to it because the water is so good for you!

A woman who is 5'5" should be 115 at the least to be healthy. Your goal is unrealistic if you want maintain and be underweight. I'm extremely surprised your doctor didn't mention this. Also, a gain of about 5-8 lbs shouldn't put you up a size if you really weight lift. There are women who actually gained 10lbs, but lost a…

Congratulations! This is the hardest part for me. To not eat my emotions

I guess what I'm saying is that even if I get 14 hours of sleep, I could still nap during the day. I have tried all combinations of sleep hours to try and combat this issue. I think that I might just be a person who doesn't sleep well. I could seriously be sleeping and still hear conversations and know if my husband even…

I do think getting my thyroid checked again should be a priority and I am going to do it as soon as I move in a few months. I am always tired, have thick but extremely brittle hair and my nails peel constantly. I just brushed it off because I was told it wasn't a problem. Do you have any suggestions for over-the-counter…

Back when I used to go to the doctor, they told me that 6-8 was normal for adults and any more than that was too much. I also am a night owl, read a lot and always have a ton to do. I hate the need to sleep because it's such a huge waste of time. I could be doing a million other things that would actually benefit my…

Thank you for the suggestions! :) I promise I am going to see a doctor in a few months when I move, but for now I was just looking for some tips. Until my husband was in the military, I had been to the doctor maybe twice in my life. If the choice is between my rent and a non-emergency doctor visit, I'm picking rent every…

The closest hospital is over 2 hours away and I've already asked and they do not offer programs for those with financial programs. I really do understand your point, but it's simply not happening for me right now. I am planning on going to a doctor in a few months when I move to a different state, but for now it's…

I hate that I use caffeine for energy. I try to only use/drink it 1-2 times a week as I hate the idea of becoming dependent. I have a pretty good sleep schedule, but I do not sleep deeply if that makes sense. Even in my deepest sleep, a whisper could wake me up. I have considered the possibility of sleep apnea, but what…

Just the office visit would clear out my entire bank account, let alone tests, etc. I am not trying to make excuses I am just saying that I live in an extremely small town with only two doctors who are both very expensive. I cannot call around as there is no one to call! I am not wanting medical advice from anyone on this…

Oh I completely agree that sometimes people are oversensitive, but seriously there are users on here who probably can't figure out google and facebook and you expect them to magically know about a search feature? I used to be super impatient, but I now work with a bunch of people with masters degrees who can't figure out…

Does that coffee actually taste good? I am thinking about trying to cut down my carbs and increase my fat as I am ALWAYS tired and extremely lethargic, but I hate fatty milk. Anything other than skim churns my stomach just because it grosses me out for some reason.

Came here to say this exactly! FB is your friend

I agree. It's one thing to politely correct someone of their assumptions, but it's another to be rude and just plain mean. Mocking someone for not knowing something is one of the rudest things and it seriously turns me away from these message boards. We were once all ignorant and being an *kitten* is uncalled for.

Haha I definitely do not have that problem! When I am nauseous or find it hard to eat, I smoke up and it's way easier. On the bright side, I have lost weight because now instead of eating ice cream, I will smoke a bowl instead. I am not very good with all the numbers, so hopefully someone else can help you, but definitely…

Wow this really hit home for me today. I have been in abusive relationships with men in the past, and now I'm starting to realize that I am more abusive to myself than anyone else has ever been. This post honestly made me break down in tears. Having a healthier attitude is so hard, but finding peace and loving myself would…

I know, I just meant that if he doesn't have a food scale, it's at least close. Plus even if you weigh it down to the gram, the portions on the packaging might be slightly off. I personally, do not use a food scale most of the time, because I am getting really good at eyeballing and measuring. I think it's kind of rude to…