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Love this post. Thanks! I always feel so neurotic when I measure things. But, the other day I measured out a tablespoon of salad dressing to give myself a refresher course. OMG! I'd been barely using 1/2 tbspoon and marking down the typical 2 tbspoon serving every time. I was doing the same thing with my daily peanut…

Excellent article. Thanks!

I used to be freezing cold ALL the time. I always ached for a hot bath and wore layers upon layers. I went to see an accupunturist for something else and mentioned this. She had me make this "tea" every night. I swear to God within a week I noticed a change. And, now I don't even need a sweater half the time. LOL: * Buy…

I was thinking exactly the same thing. You are one rocking hot mom! :)

Hmmm... I like the focus on strength and not on weight. Good for you!

Good post! I'm getting lots of ideas. Thanks. Here's one from me: Everyone loves fresh salsa and it's SO good for you! Chop up about 4 medium beefsteak tomotoes with about 2 smallish white onions. Add a generous amount of freshly chopped cilantro. Let it sit for at least an hour. Have some low cal/fat high-fibre chips on…

We were poor. I had a brown paper bag. It embarassed me. Now, I fuss and fuss and fuss over my kid's lunch bag. I want him to have a cool one. He couldn't care less. LOL! :O)

Hi there! You can add me. We can all use more support!

FYI: I noticed someone posted about thrush issues. A friend recommended Oregeno Oil to me. A few drops under the tongue and it beat the thrush for me. It tastes like h-e-double-hockey-sticks, but it really works and you get used to it over time. :O)

I used it for a while. I noticed that for sure. It's a known side effect: http://www.bing.com/health/article/goldstandard-GS749/Fluticasone-Salmeterol-inhalation-powder?q=advair&FORM=ECARDA#sideffects I also had trouble with my attitude. Honestly, I was getting SO stressed out at work and easily annoyed and stuff. I'm not…

I set myself a goal to do 5k by the end of the summer. (Not as a race; just on my own.) Thanks for the inspiration.

I have a cute pic of me doing pilates. My dog is leaning into me trying to muscle me off of the matt and get whatever attention she can. She was a medium size dog and it's hard enough to keep your balance doing "the 100's". It's not techincally correct, but I titled it "downward dog". :O)

All productivity stopped at the office while this went around. Good God! It makes me want to avoid anything icky for me. It's actually kind of motivating. Nope. I don't want to eat that! Even Uncle Buck would leave that alone!

FORGIVE YOURSELF. Start Again. Seven times fall down. Eight times get back up. You can do this!

At the risk of TMI, I think part of being healthier involves more trips to the loo! My BFF and I have a formula 1 cup of tea = 2 trips to the loo. :O)

I've done weight watchers and loved it. But, I love MFP even more - and it's free. IMHO this site has everything ww has, and more.

I have one that makes me cringe. For sure! To add insult to injury, it's taken at a company picnic where I'm about to take a big bite out of burger. I have a weight loss/health journal. I have that pic stapled to one of the first pages. I choose not to share it with others (yet). But, it comes in handy some times -…

It took me 5 years and 3 miscarriages to have my son. I never had another child even though I very much wanted to. I'm not alone on this. It makes me so upset to know of people bugging others to have kids. They have NO idea if you're trying and having trouble , or have decided not to at all, or not yet, or whatever. You…

I drink a pot of green tea at night. It keeps the munchies at bay. Just carrying around a hot mug of something makes me feel like I'm "eating". If I'm truly hungry, I will nuke some skim milk and have a "steamed milk" with nutmeg. If I'm having a sweet tooth, I'll have a Skinny Cow. Good luck!

Dear 16year old me: * You think it's huge (and you've even shed tears over the size of it), but there are LOTS of men out there that think your butt is awesome. * You are NOT fat. You have curves. In about 20 years movies and magazines will be full of women with them. Hang on - we weren't all meant to look like Cheryl…

Awesome! I remember being scared when my Mom said she wanted to lose weight. I didn't think she'd be as good to hug if she wasn't squishy. My son assures me that non-squishy Moms give good hugs too. :O)

I'm in software. The Happy Path is a software term for the expected interaction between a user and the system. The point is to minimize risk on that path. It makes sense to me as a life philosopy as well. My focus is to stay on the happy path - and be happy.

Well said!!!!

Thanks! I feel better now. (It's a good reminder that every relationship has it's annoyances, eh? We canNOT focus on them, or we'll ruin all the good stuff! :O)

The damn t.v. He has SIX of them. The sweetie wall-mounted a flat screen by the clawfoot tub so I could watch while I soak. Sweet, sort of. But, the man has no idea. I'm feathering a girl-cave where NO t.v's will ever be allowed. Sigh! :O)

I'm trying hot yoga. I love it for many reasons. But, it does seem to be reducing the cottage cheese. They say it's one of the proven benefits. BTW: I can't believe you have a single worry about your body. You look amazing! Your bikini body is basically my goal. :O)

What a great post! Thanks! Name: Ed Relationship: Dating for 1.5 years Physical: He has the most self-confident walk and a killer smile. When he walks into a room smiling, I'm undone. Non-Physical: He made me a very legitimate part of his life. So, even though, I'm more comfortable going slowly (e.g. not ready to move in…

Um... because peanut butter tastes wonderful and takes no prep time. This, in my books, is criteria enough for "good". :O)

He's "fishing". He's probably nervous about the client/teacher situation, so he's dropping his hints big time. If you take him up on it, then he'll likely ask you out for real. But, he's not going to risk it without some sort of confidence-booster from you - otherwise, you might get in a huff and tell his boss that he was…

LOVE it! Taped to my monitor "If itsn't hunger, food won't fix it".