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Hi! I'm Elvia. I've been a Paranormal/Urban Fantasy fan since I read my first Jim Butcher (Dresden) book. I have a long list of series/Authors I read, some of which include: Laurell K Hamilton, Richelle Mead, Kelley Armstrong, Jim Butcher, Jaeniene Frost.....there's more. lol So thankful I was invited to this group!!…

I actually had the opposite affect. I got on the Depo shot around the time I started dieting/exercising. I've been doing both for over a year and, it seems, every time I exercise consistently (not very often, mind you), I spot and have mild cramps. I asked the doc about it and she said it is very likely due to my diet and…

Thanks for this link! Makes me feel better about eating. lol I have about 5-7 more to lose....it's been VERY difficult these last few weeks. I haven't lost anything but I haven't really been trying either. I feel hungrier lately. Not sure why. I'm refocusing now though. I'm hoping that taking these last few weeks off will…

Even if you were at wk 2 day 2 and did the same thing....NOT A FAIL! Be proud of doing anything at all. I agree with everyone else here!! BE PROUD YOU DID YOUR 15 MINUTES!!! Good for you!! Be proud you walked over 3 miles!!! Amazing work!!

This is my worst fear for my older two children. Thankfully, their father lives in CA and I'm in OH. I can only imagine what his wife would say/do to my kids. Are these people only "weekend parents"? It might help ease your sons mind, remembering this, if it's the case. He doesn't LIVE with these people and only has to be…

I would LOVE to lose the last few pounds by 2012. I only have about 5 to go. But realistically, I am aiming to MAINTAIN! :smile: I've been doing this for well over a year. Last Thanksgiving and Christmas I measured EVERYTHING and had no sweets. I haven't had alcohol for over a year so New Years was meh. I would like to be…

YES! I'm 5' even, and if I gain anything over 3 lbs, I can tell in my clothes. My pants are tighter. I see it in my belly, definitely. :ohwell: It's why I'm trying to get down a little lower...to give me some leeway. lol

I have a Kindle. I've been able to get free books off of Amazon's website. There are some websites that have lists of the ebooks offered for free DAILY for download. I've found lots of new authors this way. :) I've never used a Nook so I can't really compare. I have yet to try the Library lending for Kindle yet, either.…

I watched Diary of the Dead by Romero yesterday. Love his movies. The graphic novels for The Walking Dead are awesome. I love the live action of the tv series but I think the graphic novels are slightly more action packed. And, oddly, more gory. :smile:

Supamn99, I'm right there with ya! lol

There's a book series I'm reading that delves into how zombies get a hive mind and become "smarter" when they are in packs. It sounds a little like The Walking Dead MAY go this route. If so, I'd be ALL FOR IT! :D

I LOVE Anita Blake when she's badass. Love the action parts of this series. :wink:

Will be reading the BDB soon. Also, love Richelle Mead and MaryJanice Davidson and the Hollows series! I've heard of Feehan but haven't read her. Laurell K Hamilton is my favorite. I actually follow her on Twitter and FB. lol

Love all the pics!! I was hoping to get some pictures up tonight but today isn't a good day for me to take pictures! lol Hopefully this weekend I'll have some before/afters to put up!!

That's fantastic! Kids are the most honest...so knowing that's how he sees you is awesome!

Ha! I didn't even think of that.

Yes it is. My breakfast is usually no more than 300 calories....coffee, a bowl of cereal. If I have eggs, it's usually only 2 or I use egg substitute, with A SLICE of bread. I'm not sure how consistent I'll be with my breakfasts being that large but today has been great so far. I'm still not even remotely hungry and am…

So amazed right now!!! My breakfast this morning - 3 large eggs, 2 slices of toast, plus another piece of bread with PB&J and a strawberry yogurt, reg coffee/splenda/creamer, plus 1 16.9fl oz bottle of water = 695 calories. I'm beyong full right now and my lunch is in about 2 hours. I don't see myself being hungry until at…

Awesome! Best feeling, isn't it? Congratulations!

Oh yes! Love her too!!!

Two of my favorite authors: Jim Butcher Laurell K Hamilton I also like Patricia Briggs, Kim Harrison, Kelley Armstrong and Jeaniene Frost. I have many more on my GoodReads shelf but I just can't think of them right now. :happy:

I've been wanting to try this but have the same issue as some of the others...no time! I will attempt to make the time tomorrow morning and see how the rest of my day goes! Thanks for this!!

Didn't spaghetti tacos come from iCarly? lol My daughter wants to try these! lol

Hubby just bought me some ankle/wrist ones - 1.5lbs each. Oddly, they don't fit my ankles. LOL I really wanted to try them this morning. I don't see how they could be unsafe to walk with them....I would think running more than walking.

A few of you seem to have bird issues....ME TOO. Last year, when driving home from work (I take country roads), I had my window down. I saw this GIANT flippin' bird (not sure what it was, but I swear it was the size of a damn vulture!) in the middle of the road eating something. I went around it slowly, and as I came up to…

I hope so! :smile:

I'm determind to TRAIN for this. I'm hoping the cold/snow doesn't deter me. I'm HOPEFULLY in. We can help each other along!

Thanks for this! Love it!

My husband is overweight as was I before coming here. I've been at this over a year and have lost quite a bit of weight. When we met I was overweight, then gained more...a lot more. I'm now 30 lbs less than when we met 8 years ago. I tried encouraging him to do this with me. He attempted it for a couple of months and then…

Leynak - I'm right there with ya! I used to do it to my kids ALL THE TIME! I finally started feeling guilty lol. Plus they got old enough to tell me to stop being lazy. haha I'm so lazy I will wait until the last possible second to go to the bathroom because it would mean getting up. Yep. Lazy.