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You'll pick your brains out!:sick:

I understand how you feel! I initially lost 40lbs with cardio and eating right. I've been lifting for 4 weeks, wear the same sized clothes (size 8, us), measure BIGGER and only weigh 2lbs less. My goal is to be at least 25lbs less than what I weigh now. I am impatient and I want to shrink faster. Oh well, one day at a time…

They are junk and a pain in the *kitten*. You have to stop and take your pulse constantly and they aren't accurate. Get one with a chest strap instead. You really can't feel it and it's worth the accuracy. Mine is a polar ft4 and I love it.

If you can slow down your jogging, your'e going too fast. Jog as slow as you can, then add speed later!

I use the recipe function and if it's a big batch of something, I pour it into a big tupperware bowl to measure the number of cups in it, then divide it by the portion size I want to eat. It's kind of a pita but once it's in my recipe database, I don't have to measure it again.

Artsy, skinny, tom-boyish & the 17 year old taken, engaged girl. I married that man and after 36 years, we are still together AND happy. :)

Does it bother you? I've used them since the early 80's and have no side effects yet. I don't use them exclusively but I refuse to drink 120+ calories if I choose to have one soda, and don't fear sweeteners. I'm more worried about the pesticides sprayed on food.

I refuse to add any powdered crap of any form to my diet. I prefer to get it in a more natural form called food. It's also a LOT cheaper. Some people swear by it but I'm not one of them. I think that most of the people who use it burn a LOT of calories from lifting so they have more room to add that stuff to their daily…

Congratulations! That is one awesome accomplishment and you should be very proud of yourself! I'm proud of you because I know how hard it is. I was 'pre-diabetic' with some #'s in the 300's. Finally, I took control of my diet and I'm no longer at risk, unless like you said, I fall back into old habits. It will def. come…

This too..as we age, most of us move less plus have less muscle mass. Put them together and it's easy to gain weight. Think about when you were younger and thinner.. You probably were chasing kids, doing more housework, working full-time, cooking more home-cooked meals and eating out less often. As we get older we tend to…

I'd rather see people barefoot than orange and squeezed into tight, short, too small clothing, with rolls of ick hanging out. Like my mom used to say, you can't stuff a 20lb turd in a 10lb bag. Well they try.. but it's nasty. lol

This.. don't use menopause as an excuse. It's not different than blaming your period for making you pig out at a buffet. Just do the work and the weight will come off.

No. Not if you mean perimenopause. I've lost 40lbs and around 43 inches and I'm def. going through it. Hotflashes, nightsweats, etc. Just do what anyone else would do, watch what you eat & exercise more. If you feel like things aren't quite right, go for a checkup. ETA: I don't know if this is relevant to you or not, but I…

Are you drinking a lot of caffeine or could you be dehydrated? Those things can cause that. If it keeps happening or you have other symptoms, go get checked out by your Dr. asap!

Don't run until you see a Dr. and get checked out! That doesn't sound good and it may be nothing but I wouldn't take a chance on it.

Yeah, the last time I went, I paid over $5,000.00. That was to Maui, about 2 years ago.

I'd buy a new gun.

I make a reduction with fresh squeezed orange juice and maple syrup and baste it on the salmon as it's grilling. It's soo good. You can use frozen OJ instead but it doesn't taste as 'fresh'. Sometimes we use a bit of sweet chili sauce instead. You don't have to use much to add a ton of flavor.

Get an individual thin crust pizza loaded with veggies and shrooms. yummy

Do you run? Find a local running club and you'll meet a lot of really nice people who you have something in common with.

She hasn't hit rock bottom yet. IMO, people have to do that before they can do this. Maybe go with the couples counseling like some of the others mentioned, because it will only get worse when you lose more weight. I've been there, on both sides and it sucks. Gaining and losing weight is mental. There is ALWAYS something…

Yeah. It is weird to me too, but I'm sure they have their reasons. I'm one of those annoying people who changes it daily. lol

If I ever did it, it would be to look better in clothing, not for anyone else. I had a reduction a few years ago and then I lost 40lbs so now I look smaller on top in comparison to my hips. I'm not sure if I'll ever go that far but I've been thinking about it. Although I'd still rather be small, wear a pushup bra, and not…

ETA: I should mention that my whirlpool tub states right on it that if you have high blood pressure, you should consult your Dr. before use and limit your time in the water to 10 minutes. Heat DOES raise your blood pressure, but taking a shower after a workout is not the same as getting in a tub. Maybe she thinks it is.…

Hmm. That's kind of gross. I'm glad I don't go tanning and even more so, glad that I don't tan where she does. That is nasty to not shower before, eww. I have high blood pressure and my Dr. told me to make sure I cool down longer than usual after a heavy workout, by walking an extra 10 minutes, 20 minutes total. By the…

Congrats!

Just DON'T go there! You know it can kill you. Is it worth dying to fit in that dress, to look good for one day?? Go see a therapist/counselor/nutritionist before it gets worse. I'm a recovered anorexic/bulimic and I have those same feelings sometimes so I know what you mean. You just have to keep working on this the right…

Congratulations! I noticed that you lost the same amount of pounds. That's odd because I've done the same. I've lost 40lbs and 40 inches. Hmm lol

You look amazing and are such an inspiration! Congratulations!

That really is gross! I'd rather chew my food, taste it and spit it out than to have my stomach pumped after each meal. Not that I do, just sayin... Whoever invented this needs a good slap in the head. Then again, if they used clear, plastic tubing, maybe the person would be grossed out by seeing all the food they just ate…