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I've had to basically cut it out altogether. I'm not much of a drinker anyway, but I just can't spare the calories right now. Over the holidays I indulged - some rich food but I think it was the 1 or 2 glasses of wine almost every day for about a week that did the most damage. The result was a weight gain that I've just…

The Supreme Court released its oral argument schedule for March. The Prop 8 case (Hollingsworth v. Perry) is scheduled for March 26 and the DOMA case (USA v. Windsor) for March 27. Both arguments start at 10am. Currently, arguments are set for just the standard one hour, but the Court could decided to expand that time.

SW - 198 CW (start Dec) - 160.4 GW (for end Dec) - 156.4 12/03 - 160.4 12/10 - 159.4 Lost 1 lb 12/17 - 158.6 Lost 0.8 lb (1.8 total) 12/24 - ??? Lost ??lb 12/31 - ??? Lost ??lb

The Supreme Court has set a briefing schedule for USA v. Windsor (the DOMA case). http://www.scribd.com/doc/116873895/Briefing-Schedule Opening briefs are due January 22, 2013. The House Republicans (BLAG) will file the opening brief on the merits and the attorney appointed by the Court to argue against BLAG's and DOJ's…

Oops forgot to post on my weigh in day: SW - 198 CW (start Dec) - 160.4 GW (for end Dec) - 156.4 12/03 - 160.4 12/10 - 159.4 Lost 1 lb 12/17 - ??? Lost ??lb 12/24 - ??? Lost ??lb 12/31 - ??? Lost ??lb

I don't know if they're trying to punt, but one possible outcome for both the cases is that none of the petitioners have standing, in which case the Court won't come to a decision on the merits. In the Prop 8 case (Hollingsworth v. Perry), there has been serious doubt from early on whether the Prop 8 Proponents…

Specifically, the Court agreed to take up the the Prop 8 case and petition filed by the federal government in the Windsor case. Here is the order. http://www.scribd.com/doc/114792870/Supreme-Court-Order And sorry I didn't report this sooner. I've been crazy busy answering questions on live blogs ever since the news broke.

I'm in! SW - 198 CW - 160.4 GW - 156.4 (for Dec) 12/03 - 160.4 12/10 - ??? Lost ??lb 12/17 - ??? Lost ??lb 12/24 - ??? Lost ??lb 12/31 - ??? Lost ??lb

And... nothing again today on the Court's Monday Order List. Lyle Denniston at SCOTUSblog reporting this likely means the cases have been shifted into conference of Friday, Dec 7. It's official: the online dockets for the cases now show they've all been rescheduled for the Dec 7 conference

Yes, that's correct. If the Supreme Court denies cert, the 9th Circuit decision stands and it will issue its mandate (a formality that means its decision takes effect). Once the mandate is issued, marriages can resume in California. The latest news: The Supreme Court has now moved all of these cases (Prop 8, DOMA cases,…

All the DOMA cases and Perry (Prop 8) case have been distributed for the Supreme Court's November 20, 2012, conference. This means we should know either Nov 21 or Nov 26 whether or not the Court will take any of these cases. If they do any or all, we can expect oral argument this Spring and a decision by the end of the…

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Second Circuit decision in the DOMA case Windsor v. USA just in. In a 2-1 split decision, DOMA, Sect. 3, declared unconstitutional. This is the second federal Appeals Court to come to this conclusion. Also, VERY significant - the majority says DOMA must be subjected to heightened (intermediate) scrutiny. Majority opinion:…

The source of that information is an understanding of how the Court's schedule works. Three of the DOMA petitions won't be ready to be distributed for conferences until late in October, meaning they won't be taken up until one of the November conferences at the earliest. It's a safe assumption that the Court will consider…

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Missed out on the Q & A, but commenting so I can find this thread later.

Some things I've discovered: 1. Sometimes when I think I'm hungry, I'm actually thirsty. Try drinking water first and then see if you're really hungry. 2. Having adequate protein throughout the day really helps in feeling satiated. 3. I'm not as likely to feel hungry if I eat a lot of high bulk, nutrient rich, low calorie…

I did an online "life expectancy calculator." It predicted I had another 5 years to live -- all based on conditions either caused by or exacerbated by my weight.

I lived for over 30 years in the land of Avocados (Sta Barbara County). As has been mentioned, it's often difficult to find ripe avocados in the store. If unripe, place in brown paper bag in a cupboard away from light. Check frequently (at least once a day) as it will ripen quickly. Avocados are one of my favorite foods.

I don't know anyone who doubts the Court will take at least one of the DOMA cases. If they deny cert, that leaves the 1st Circuit's decision in place, which means DOMA doesn't apply in that circuit, but continues being enforced (and challenged in court) in the rest of the country. Given that situation, the fact that it's a…

Well, you almost have it right: There are more petitions to the Supreme Court than you've accounted for. In Windsor, both the Plaintiff and the federal government have filed separate petitions asking that the Supreme Court take the case before the 2nd Circuit reaches a decision. The feds just filed their petition on Sept…

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Arugula - 1 cup has about the same amount of calcium as a cup of cottage cheese. http://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/calcium_content_of_selected_foods/index.html Ever since learning that, I add it to all my salads.

The challenge with low calorie intake is: (1) not feeling hungry and (2) getting adequate nutrition. Go for bulk that is highly nutritious (like lots of fruit and veggies) + lean proteins. This will keep you within your calorie intake but you won't be hungry and you're more likely to get the nutrients you need. Try making…

Plain rice vinegar - I use it on my salads.

If you like a bit of spice with your chocolate, I highly recommend the theo's brand Spicy Chile Dark Chocolate bar http://www.paleolithe.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/CLASSIC_chile_lrg_0.jpg Each bar is designed to be broken into 6 pieces; 1 piece = 70 calories. (nutrition label says 1 serving = 210, but serving size is…

Amazing transformation! Well done.