mariposa224 Member

That's an interesting idea as well. Pier One comes to mind, but I still doubt I'll do it. Hahaha Thank you!

Yeah, see, that was kinda my line of thought as well. We don't need stuff, so why register? Thanks! :smile: I just wasn't sure, due to my friend's comment, if it was something that was *expected.* lol Not a big deal, just wondered. Again, thanks. :flowerforyou:

That sounds like a good idea! Thanks!

If you actually feel where the hip joint is, it's much further down... It's pretty much where I've always been advised to do hip measurements, which coincides with the widest part, that also gets your butt in the measurement. And I've always understood waist to be, as many have said, the narrowest part. I also take a…

I'm large-framed. Not big-boned. I'm 5'5" and according to wrist & elbow measurements, I fall into the large frame category. That being said, I wear size small in Misses, medium in Juniors, a size 6 dress, size 4 & 6 pants & jeans, size 8 wedding gown. I weigh between 138-141 depending on the day. I have a goodish bit of…

I honestly can't imagine staying on a diet like that long term, myself... And my whole goal here has always been to create a lifestyle change that is sustainable. Yes, you might lose quite a bit initially, IF you follow it to the letter, but it looks like if you stray, the weight is likely to come back. I much prefer "slow…

Obesity can be *caused* by certain diseases, however, I don't believe it to be a disease in and of itself. The definition of "disease" is so loose, though, that just about anything could be classified as a disease. I *get* that this could be helpful for a lot of people, enabling them to get medical treatment that wouldn't…

I did start doing the cable pushups by putting my hand through the handles on one side. I would do a few like that, then drop to my knees for a few more. I still don't do chaturaunga well, but I tried. I finished my last time through this workout yesterday and noticed today that my shoulders/chest are still a bit sore.…

I actually just wrote a blog about it yesterday here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/mariposa224/view/why-i-still-log-in-maintenance-542295 . I think that if doing it the way you're doing it works for you, then stick with it. I just found that when I slacked off logging, I also slacked off exercise. And I gained back…

Right. And there would be cellulite and all kinds of other lines, had they not been photo shopped. Are they beautiful? Of course, but they don't actually look like they appear here...

I was RIDICULOUSLY sore for two days after, still somewhat sore for another 2 days or so, myself, after the first time through WO10. I was very thankful that it wasn't so rough the following times through. :smile:

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I know people who've used the E-GoT as well, who liked it. I actually considered that for a while when I was using my e-cig fairly regularly. But I also want to point out that you *can* get a decent one that has a battery that is a similar size to a traditional cigarette, that will actually work well, too. The ones at the…

AMEN! Some people just feel the need to be up on their high horses about things. It is what it is. Is it GOOD for you? No. Did anyone SAY that it was GOOD FOR YOU? Again, no. But it is far LESS harmful than the added chemicals (and carcinogens) found in traditional cigarettes/cigars/smokeless tobacco/etc. Get a grip... SMH

Yeah, you've got to have the "want to" to do it. I'm sorry that your mother still smokes in her home, prohibiting you from visiting. That's unfortunate. Even when I was a full-on smoker, I made myself stop smoking in the house when my son was a baby. It wasn't easy, but it was necessary.

He quit smoking because he was READY to quit smoking. Not because someone else thought it was a good idea. That's the difference. She later added that her friend apparently wants one, but can't afford it. I honestly believe like another poster, that if she really WANTED to, she would divert funds from her cigarette money…

I can guarantee you that you will be wasting your money. People smoke for a variety of reasons, sometimes just because they enjoy it. They will NOT stop because someone else thinks they should. It's a similar premise to being here on MFP. Just because your loved one SHOULD doesn't mean they WILL. They will only do it when…

That's what I do. Order broccoli instead of mashed potatoes or fries. And only eat half. Box it up immediately, so it's not sitting there on the plate, staring at you. lol I will ask for a box to be brought out WITH my food. If the server forgets, I just ask them right away. It helps. Immensely.

I found this extremely interesting. *I* am O+ and for years and years had a low body temp (of a degree or more below "normal"). I've not gone gluten-free, but I've limited my bread/pasta consumption over the last year or so and my temperature readings are much more "normal" these days. I've never heard this before. Going…

I decided that they were better off finding a new home. I will NOT get back into them, they vary from 2-3 sizes too big and look ridiculous on me. It also forces me out of the comfort zone. I don't have any fall-back clothes anymore, so if I gain weight, guess what? I have to go buy all new "fat" clothes. Buying clothes in…

Your tags are wrong, but it also appears there is an issue with your photos & photobucket. Tags should be (lower case) with the spaces removed, so it's just "img" or "/img" inside the brackets.

Bump for later! :)

Check the Dannon Oikos ones there. The Kroger stores around here carry at least a FEW of the "traditional style" flavors. You have to look for the red band around the top of the container, that's the easiest way to spot the ones with fat as opposed to the fat free versions. Most have at least one or two flavors of the…

Their one WITH fat has a red line around the top of the label, at least in the flavored varieties. They make them with fat and without. They seem to be making more flavors of the "traditional style" (with fat) as well, if you go for that. Strawberry, raspberry, key lime, cafe latte, banana cream, orange cream, toasted…

Unless they bought it back, no they do not. See "2001" in the timeline: http://www.limitedbrands.com/newsroom/media_tools/timeline.aspx "2001 The Limited, Inc. announced the integration of Structure into Express as a dual gender brand for both men and women Limited Brands completed sale of Lane Bryant to Charming Shoppes"…

I tend to shop in the "Misses" section, with even numbered sizes, but because I'm NOT curvy (genetics gave me a fairly straight up and down shape), junior sizes actually FIT me better. That being said, I'm very particular about what I will buy from the junior's section, as I'm 40 years old and not trying to look like I'm…

No, I said they USED to be owned by Limited Brands (Also owns Express, Victoria's Secret & Bath & Body Works, among other stores), but that they SOLD it a few years ago. It is NOW owned by the same company who owns Fashion Bug.

They're owned by the same company that owns Fashion Bug now. Used to be owned by Limited Brands until a few years ago...

Unless you ARE a smaller size and are average height. Then ALL their jeans are TOO short. I'm 5'5". Why do I have to by "long length" jeans? I'm NOT tall...

You've been doing this for less than 4 weeks and you're fed up with your lifestyle change all ready? I'm a little confused... Yes, I understand that it's frustrating to have to be continually aware of what you're eating and how active you are at first... But after a while, it really does start to become more like…