NamibianRose Member

Bizarre! Seriously, I have never had anyone ask me either of those things. The only things that come to mind about states I've lived in is the "dry heat" comments and having to specify UPSTATE New York. Although people ask me all the time if there were lions (or various other wild animals) in my village when I lived in…

I've never heard that one!

Never heard of it either, I've been in a handful of weddings and none of them had one. Maybe it's unique to a specific region? Very interesting.

I did BFL and counted calories some 3+ years ago, but I quit because I kept gaining, which frustrated me. But that was when I was a slave to the scale and couldn't get over the water retention and muscle gain from all the strength training. I've been seriously considering doing it again (I also have his cook book!). I…

Misery loves company. Of course, thats assuming she isnt slim herself. If she is thin and said that to you, run and never look back. Either way don't let her bizarre comment affect you.

Perhaps she really is just a rude person in general and now she just feel more free to show her true colors now that she's thinner? Or maybe she thought if she lost the weight she would be happy and now realizes that is not the case? I hope you are able to work things out, it seems like you truly care about her. But at the…

I've run a couple of half marathons, never lost weight. BUT that was due to the fact that I thought since I ran 10 miles on top of other activities on a Saturday morning, I could go about eating as if the apocalypse was upon us. I was in Lala land back then ha! But on the upside, it got me into incredible cardiovascular…

Girl YES! I've seen this a few times with some girlfriends over the years. To OP: There could be so many reason's for this but I would just flat out ask her what her problem is. I have seen some people lose weight and seem to have some sort of resentment towards "fat people". I think it probably reflects more of how they…

Or how about weight loss = "I am now God's gift to men" attitude. LOL I

I had to stop and watch a few moves the first time doing level 2 as well LOL. I got to a point where I knew I needed to move on from level 1, but like you, struggle a bit with the moves in level 2. I decided to keep on with Level 2 and just muddle through the moves I struggle with until I got it, and if that means staying…

I know how you feel. I use to be the same way, once I got a hint of success, I felt like I could 'loosen up' ha! That's why I spent three years and only lost 20lbs, but anyhow. I've noticed this time around that I have a completely different mindset. I try to only weigh myself once a month now (ticker is HOPEFULLY VERY OFF…

You are doing so great, good for you! I know you won't binge! You can do it!!

“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” -Mark Twain

Wow! You're amazing! Keep up the good work!

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner (Partial quote). Sidney Poitier's delivery of this speech was just amazing. You listen to me. You say you don't want to tell me how to live my life. So what do you think you've been doing? You tell me what rights I've got or haven't got, and what I owe to you for what you've done for me. Let me…

Ok, re-thought my post. If you sent it already, it's too late to worry about if it's mean or not. I'd follow up with a phone call if you don't hear from her in a few days though.

Thanks for the suggestion! My knee is still bothering me a little bit, I kind of feel like if I took a couple of days off it would be better quickly, but can't bring myself to do it. It's not too bad. Last night I noticed that the only thing that kind of bothers me now is the lunges (when the achy knee is the one going…

If you're debating it, don't do it. If you REALLY wanted it, you would have had one by now and figured out how to fit it into your day (extra exercise or what not). So just don't do it, at this point it'll just lead to guilt and disappointment.

I definitely see a difference! Most notably your belly! Huge difference in my eyes. Keep up the good work!

Great job! You'll be amazed at how fast you'll progress! Keep up the good work :)

Finished L1 D7 yesterday. Came home straight after work to get it done before meeting some friends! Yay. Thinking about taking a break today due to my knee still feeling off. I'd rather take one day off than to really hurt myself and have to take several days off! We'll see. I am still debating! I wish I could just listen…

This forum has really opened my eyes to how much some folks worry about other people. "It irks me that people want to lose weight for any other reason than health" "You're not curvy you're fat" "I want to tell people to lose weight" If someone is 600 lbs and wants to call themselves curvy, I could give a *kitten*. If…

I think people should wear whatever the heck they want. If I don't like it and don't think it's flattering, I don't have to look at them. I regard the way someone dresses as personal expression, who am I to judge? Just because I don't find it attractive, who cares, it's not about me. But I know people disagree with me, I…

Your post really moved me. So raw and honest, and I can relate.

I can't say that those who are in it for health (or claim to be) aggravate me. I have zero health conditions, my Dr. with thrilled with all of my numbers at my last physical just last month or so. And of course, I know that may not hold true in the next couple of years if I continue on, who knows...but the heart of the…

Yup, and you can block people on Facebook, filter your email. He's stoking the fire lol.

Well, if I read your original post correctly, he told her she cheated on him? Then I think it's clear that he's done way more than he's willing to admit and has provoked her. I also hate that guys are quick to pull the 'crazy' card. Sure, sometimes a girl can go overboard emotionally, but to act like they were totally…

Ha! I didn't know you lived in Phoenix when I wrote my reply about Camelback and Squaw Peak, I'm very amused LOL!!

I feel like both are good options. Which ever way you are leaning, go for it.

Finished L1 D6, ugh, I'm so disappointed! I noticed that my right knee was feeling a little...hurt I guess? I noticed it during the first circuit but was able to get into deep squats without feeling anything, I felt it once then nothing. Until lunges. Noticed on my first lunge that I needed to modify my lunges, also…