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CHUBBY???? I think not! Not even close! And very, very nice bod, thanks for adding to this thread!

That is priceless! Mine would be Phoebe Prides. I know lots of people's pets' names, as I teach dog obedience. Have to laugh about the dog (Akita) named "Phatty".

LOL!

You look BEAUTIFUL. Yes, there is a wonderful difference in your pictures. Congratulations, 26 lbs is a lot of weight.... I will be THRILLED when I hit 26 lbs! That is no small accomplishment. I'm sure you worked hard to bring it there! ~Jess

My spouse was offended when I said, "FYI..." Personally, I like the phrase "It is what it is"--- it seems apropos, at times to me. My son has started saying "FAIL!" to any number of things, and that makes me crazy! An older woman I knew couldn't stand when people would say they were nauseous, she always said they should…

Not for Lent, but for a school project I gave up "modern cooking conveniences" for a week. After toasting a bagel over a campfire, I will *never* ever enjoy the smell of apple-wood again.

Weebles wobble but they don't fall down! :laugh: Sorry, just had to say it. Good for you for recognizing the reasons for your weight gain, and being motivated to change it. Feel free to add me if you want extra support. (I'm not quite as good as control-top pantyhose, but working on it).

Even better than coffee.... maybe a Jamba Juice! :smile:

LOL, I just had to record my first banana on MFP and now I'm really sad that it was so SMALL! :laugh:

Definitely creepy! I have done the "anonymous note" thing in junior high, and although it was exciting at the time, the results were disastrous when the person realized it was me. You don't want her to think you are a creeper, and flowers and a song you wrote is over the top when you don't even know a person. As a woman, I…

Yes, but I think it's more realistic to take baby steps to your goal. Can you climb a mountain in 7 hours? Or maybe it takes 7 days. For me it might be 7 years, but at least I'm headed in the right direction!

I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOUR COMPLAINING ABOUT. SOME PEOPLE CANT SPELL OR DO GRAMMER WRITE BUT IT DOESNT MEAN THEY ARE WORTH LOOSING YOUR MIND OVER IT!!!! (It was physically painful for me to write that...)

Sugar cravings are TOUGH, and if you are like me, it's all or nothing. I can't just have one sweet, I end up eating the whole box, whatever it is. A lot of time if I cave in to my craving, I will just want more later. And I'm such a cheapskate I feel terrible throwing away food, and that goes double if it's something yummy…

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Do you think you can manage your calorie goals without exercising? That is what I'd recommend. ICE it--- it feels terrible now, but helps in the long run (decreases inflammation). The only exercise I would allow is nice gentle walking, unless it really hurts. And by walking, I mean no more than 30 minutes, NOT some 4-hour…

JRubenstein: I'd kill for those gorgeous cheekbones!

I love you! My birthday is next week, so this is perfect! *Thanks*

Lookin' great! Be sure to stay in the same outfit each time, it is easier to see the differences. I am not a "details" person and I get hung up on the fact that you are wearing glasses in one set of pics, and not in the other. But you are definitely making progress!

LOL! Send me the money, I'll make ya' one! :^)

Yes, but they only come in X-small. LOL!

I think this fits me pretty well, too. I'm a total introvert and I can pretend to be extroverted for short periods of time (and I love it!) but then I need time to regroup. And I just feel like nobody would really notice if I disappeared, except for my spouse and *possibly* my kids. Oh and definitely my dogs! :^) Feel free…

Don't starve yourself, that will just backfire. Try to eat healthy for the rest of the day, and if possible add in some exercise. Weight loss is a journey, not a destination. From here on out --- don't wait until tomorrow--- try to make good choices!

Jake knew he was loved, and you loved him right to the end. You did the right thing for him even if it is so hard on you. He'll be waiting at the Rainbow Bridge for you with a big ole smile on his face and hoping you have a treat for him! I am so sorry for your loss, it brings tears to my eyes. ~Jess

Ha! I have *exactly* the same games, and I haven't lost any weight. Oh, you mean you're supposed to play the games? Well, that might make a difference..... LOL!

Sort of. Your wife is jealous. Men in general have more testosterone, more muscle mass, and when they start exercising they can reshape their bodies more quickly. It's very discouraging to be a woman losing weight and someone notices your hubby's weight loss! Since your wife is also losing weight, I think she's looking for…

Loved the IT crowd! And nobody mentioned Mr. Bean?

I'm so proud of you! That is such a major accomplishment, and you're right--- you will love running as a non-smoker. Your lungs will thank you! ~Jess

Yup! I took pics of myself 3 weeks ago, and again a few days ago. I was very pleased to see a little bit of decrease in my stomach pooch and also my waist. Then I decided to also take a pic of me from the back--- AARGH!!! Frightening, I had no idea I looked that bad from the back. Terribly, terribly discouraging.

I don't grow armpit hair.

Very interesting article!