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I wonder that in general about young people who party a lot. I do think genetics are a big part, and youth. Since I've gotten into my 30s, the weight packs on much easier than it used to!

Thanks! I wish I took pics with the same outfit, etc, because it's hard to tell how much of a difference there is.

Wow, looking great!!! Congrats!

I'm in Central Jersey, and we are just buying some extra bottled water and securing all of our deck furniture. I'm thinking we should invite people over for a hurricane party--maybe our shore friends! Good luck everyone!

What a wonderful feeling. Congrats!

Cool! I really loved it. Just be prepared for him to be somewhat absent from your life for most of November! It is so rewarding, though. My hope is that once I edit my manuscript, I will be able to get it published and live the life I really want. We have to chase our dreams, whatever they may be!

Wow, I'm in the exact same boat. I have a journalism degree, and while I am writing, it isn't what I want to be doing at all...I mean the type of writing I'd like to be doing. I also want to create something special in my lifetime. I wrote the first draft of a novel last month for NaNoWriMo. It happens every November, and…

Aw, please don't think badly of yourself! I know it's hard when you get into that kind of mindset, but remember that you are PMS-ing, and just try to keep things in perspective. I always feel ugly and fat when I'm PMS-ing, so I try to be gentle with myself at that time. You are overwhelmed right now, so why don't you try…

When I was taking a Zumba class, I would always be looking at the instructor to keep up with the moves, and as a result, I would find myself feeling fit and sexy like her. Then, I would catch a glimpse of myself looking fat and feel awful. So, I just kept looking at her! In general, I feel like I am fit and attractive…

That's fantastic! Congrats!

Looking great!!!

vice magazine has an awesome and hilarious "dos and don'ts" section of photos with captions, which I can spend hours looking at. awkwardfamilyphotos.com is good for laughs, as is lamebook.com sometimes.

Yup, felt it in Central Jersey! I thought it was me feeling dizzy or something at first, but then it became more intense, and my cube mate and I high-tailed it out of the office!

Hi, I had the same question at one point, and the best answer I could find was to log the actual workout as aerobics, high intensity, and log the warmup and cooldown as aerobics, low intensity.

I can totally relate to being ultra-poor growing up, and having out of style clothes, etc., including those cheap knockoff Keds. Mine would be so dirty and eventually get holes where the big toe was. Humiliating. Going to a school that was all about having money and wearing the right brands, I got chastised for some of my…

This thread was just what I needed to see today. Everyone looks truly amazing!!! Kudos to all on your hard work. I am looking through pics I have to find a decent "after" shot, but have yet to find one. Hope to post soon!

Congrats! Youl look fantastic!

"Stone" with Robert DeNiro and Edward Norton. Pretty good. I am a Netflix girl. We never go to the actual movies.

Looking fantastic! Congrats.

Wow! Awesome job! You look great.

Amazing! You look fabulous!!!

I totally love steel cut oats (McCann's Irish). They are not instant, so they take a while to make, but you can do it and then store the leftovers for the next couple of mornings. I eat it with bananas or berries, and a little real maple syrup to sweeten it. They are so filling and delish. I'm not a fan of regular oatmeal.

You look great! Congrats!

PYT by Michael Jackson

Awesome! You should be very proud.

I'm so sorry that happened to you. I can't believe sometimes that there are still such sick, cruel people in the world. It reminds me of this woman I met when we were recently away. We were playing a game at the resort, and the girl who won was annoying, trying to give multiple answers to questions, etc. Anyway, the woman…

Hummus and baby carrot sticks? I love it, and they have little snack sizes of hummus you can buy.

This. Plus, I absolutely love nude patent leather!

Great job! Looking gorgeous!

I totally forgot to post for August! Everyone who has posted looks fantastic!!! I think I looked better in mid- to late-July than I do now, but whatever. I'm sure there has to be some difference, bc I have lost since then. Will post soon.