happypath101

For sure! I'm not one to lose quickly. My entire journey has been like that and the slimmer I get, the harder it is to lose a pound. My advice would be of course, don't give up. But, also, don't put too much emphasis on the scale. Use the tape measurement more. Feel free to make a friend request if you like. It's nice to…

Stem cell research. With it, my boyfriends' daughter wouldn't be a parapelgic. It's incomprehensible to me that we stop this medical breakthrough for fears about how it could be misused. I'd love to see us find a way to put those fears to rest and get people up and walking again. Or, in Katrina's case, for the first time…

Awesome topic. I've grabbed a list of recipe sights to peruse at my leisure. (I just like to say 'peruse at my leisure') :O)

Thanks so much for sharing! It's such a hackneyed story that we find love and then we gain weight. But, there is another way. My bf and I are forging new ground. Neither of us has had a partner willing to help in the past. So, we're talking about ways we can support each other in being healthy. For my part, I need to not…

YAY! Good for you! I know the feeling. I'm in maintenance mode and so I really want to be able to take a vacation and indulge and not count my calories at all. One thing that works for me is to 'exercise' like crazy when I'm out of town. But, I put exercise in quotes because I don't go to a gymn or go for a run or do a…

Oh ya! But, it's much better now. I've really tried to re-focus my thought process. It sounds hokey, but when I look at my belly and start to think all those negative thoughts, sometimes I'll put my hands on it and say (in my head) "Thanks for giving me my boy." And, when I look at my muscular thighs and wish I looked like…

I've always had cats and what I've found has worked best is to bring in a kitten when you have an older cat. That way, the dominance is clearly established. There will probably be the ocassional power struggle throughout their lives (especially if you move or get another pet). But, if you start out with an established…

This! It's really intimidating to be approached as you're working out. Some girls are pretty shy (even if we don't seem to be) and just being at the gymn is intimidating enough. For some reason, being in your "real clothes" makes it easier to make eye contact and give the guy a chance. (And, good for you for asking. I…

I never minded being short until I started playinf sports about 12 years ag. Damn - the passes I could reach if I had a longer reach. And, yes, the calorie allowance is lower. Sigh! And, yes, the weight shows more. Sigh! On the flipside, we travel comfortably and make all the guys feel tall. :O)

I agree with others have said: estimate high, use Calorie King or the database here to find something equavalent (I often reference Applebees as it's loaded fat and calories and will accomplish the "estimate high" idea). However, I would ALWAYS ask. Call the Head Office and/or leave a message via the contact information…

This is exactly how I got started about 20 years ago. And if that girl could have seen ahead to this girl, she would not believed it. My first goal: Eat one piece of fruit or veggies a DAY. My second goal: Walk around the block once a day. My entire journey, I've given myself to take it at a slow pace if that's what I need…

Good for you! And, it goes to show, people gain weight for all sorts of reasons. We all need to be respectful above all. <HUGS>

I stop it when I take it off, e.g. just before my shower. What I found is that the extra burn I get during my cool down makes my HRM numbers virtually match the database numbers for most activites. That was probably the most interesting find from getting and wearing an HRM.

OMG! Thank you!

The 28 is probably the inches for the waist band. For low waisted jeans this means that wherever they fall, even if on the hips, is the "waist". So, this means you're losing inches! That's the best kind of loss.

OMG! You are my hero!!! :O)

Thanks for the post! 1. I am wearing a size 6 dress today. And, I feel cute! 2. Also, I got a last minute ticket to a game so I won't have time to workout today. But, that's AOK because last night at 9:45pm, I felt restless. So, I put on my gear and took myself for a kick-*kitten* run. Who is this girl? :O) 3. My…

You can read my profile to get the short story. Make a friend request if you need/like. :O)

I have "big" calves now from playing soccer and floor hockey. My challenge is finding boots that fit. Not to steal your thread, but any tips? :O)

One day we were joking around at the office about someone needing an *kitten*-kicking. One of my co-workers said that she could kick her own *kitten*. That got us started. Everyone was kicking their own butt. That is, everyone except me and another guy. Apparently we both had thighs that were too big for that. (I would…

Gorgeous!!! I love the freckles too. :O)

Great eyes!

I have a picture stapled to the first page of my weight loss journal. This is the ONLY before picture I keep around and it's all I need. Picture this: * I'm at the company picnic sitting at a picnic table. * The shot is taken from half behind * My butt hangs WAY over the bench seat * My tummy is hanging out of my shorts…

Amen sister! :)

I haven't even taken pictures of myself in my undies or swimsuit - even for my own reference. It's rather silly how shy I can be about that (something I aim to change). HOWEVER, I say things on here that I'd never say in my regular life and my current mfp profile pic is not on facebook at all. I think there's something…

For sure! When I was dating my ex-husband, I complained that he was fattening me up for the kill. I was a size 5 when I met him, a size 12 when we married 2.5 years later and a size 22 a year after that!!!! I had a car accident that really impacted me during that time, but mostly, it was about the same things your…

What an awesome example you are! Some of the posts on here scare me. I see people getting too thin too fast and looking very unhealthy. Then, I see others looking amazing. To see pictures of the same body going through weight loss the wrong way and then getting trim, fit, and healthy the right way is so powerful.…

Love those curves! And, I can't believe the difference in your belly! Good for you!

Ditto to everyone's comments. You look GREAT! And, I swear to God, the longer it takes to lose the weight, the eaiser it is to maintain. You're doing it right IMHO. :)

Thanks guys! I'm 42 and have been working on those legs for YEARS!!! I'm really a redhead, so the blonde is nice to get compliments on. :)D