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I actually quit smoking back in October... and promptly had to buy a larger pant-size. So I'm right there with you!

I am so in!

Long story short, I started exercising a bit of my own independence. He figured out he couldn't control me to the degree that he had previously, so he started looking for new girls. When he broke up with me, he told me that he wasn't attracted to me and wanted to "date someone pretty who isn't fat." Good riddance.

Your current pic. The before/after difference is amazing, and you are seriously adorable. Those eyes.... That smile....

This is probably way too much information, and may offend some people, so I will present my most humiliating fat experience as delicately as possible. Before I do, however, I will insert a disclaimer that this occurred toward the end of a long-term emotionally abusive relationship. I am no longer with the guy. I have no…

I had a problem with hair that took forever to grow, and then it would be dry and brittle, breaking very easily. My fingernails were thin as tissue paper. I started taking Biotin (found in the vitamin/supplements aisle of any drugstore/grocery/whatever) and it has worked wonders!! I've been taking it religiously for about…

Okay, seriously.... nothing I make EVER looks this delicious. Either you ALL take amazing food pictures, or my food just generally looks... icky.

I have a collie/husky mix that I adopted from the local shelter about 6 years ago. She's been my best friend ever since, and definitely the best thing I ever did for myself. Savannah is my confidant, my co-pilot, my walking buddy, my bed warmer, my speed bump, my reason for smiling on days when it doesn't seem possible and…

I wouldn't know. The only times I've ever been catcalled, it was teenage boys doing it as a joke and usually followed up with something along the lines of "GO EAT A BURRITO!" I even got spit on once as someone drove by. As such, if anyone was ever serious, I would probably still think it was meant to be insulting.

My biggest reaction to this is not that she blew you off to go golfing. My biggest WTH moment with this was that she never approaches you at the gym.... she waits for you to approach her... This strikes me as someone who wants to be the center of attention... someone who is using you to make her feel better about…

I am quite certain that I adore you! Congratulations on Leveling Up!!

At some point, you will need to do what is best for you. Dealing with her negativity is not in your best interest, especially as you're trying to lose weight. It might be time to put your foot down, create some boundaries and get assertive with her that you do NOT deserve to be treated this way. The more you take it, the…

I'm always hellaciously paranoid that I'm being judged when I go to the gym. I am the very very overweight woman walking at 'only' 2.5 on the treadmill for 'only' a half an hour... But if you actually paid attention, due to a knee injury, at the end of my half hour, my foot is dragging and I'm wincing with every step. I'm…

I'm starting to wonder if my doctor lied to me. He knows that I'm utterly crap at taking pills more than once a day but that I'm religious about taking my birth control at night. He told me that as long as I took my Synthroid at the same time every day (right before bed with my other pills) and the tests came out normal,…

My roommate thinks I'm gross, but I make what I call Alphabet sandwiches.... also known as PB, J, CC, n E on an EM Sammiches... (Alphabet Sandwiches is so much easier to say). It's Peanut butter, Raspberry Jam, Cream Cheese and a fried egg on a toasted English Muffin.... I'm not allowed to eat them right now with this…

Oh my God, YES! Number three.... Holy crap...

I'm 30, never married, no children... and I'm quite alright with that. As far as never being married goes, I don't think I can stand anyone to consider the idea of marriage. To me, marriage is forever, and given my past dating history and knowing that I make seriously bad decisions, I think it's a good idea for me to avoid…

@ clairabellle An extremely charismatic (not sleazy and cheesy) motivational speaker

I like to believe in fairy tales... however it was my faith in fairy tales that caused both of my last two relationships that destroyed me completely. I'm trying to put myself back together now, but... Well... Humpty Dumpty, and all that...

I keep those pre-cooked grilled chicken breast strips (Tyson brand usually, or whatever's on sale) and a bag of frozen vegetables on hand. I usually toss some frozen mixed veggies and some precooked chicken breast in a bowl, toss it in the microwave, add some Mrs. Dash, and I'm happy as a clam. I also do this when I forget…

I started out at 280-285ish. My long term goal is... um... Less. I haven't set a definitive goal because I'm treating my weight loss endeavors like a video game (because I'm a nerd like that). To me, setting an end goal is knowing the end of a video game. I want to play this out without a definite end.

On time

I figured I'd introduce myself. Normally, I'd just lurk, read all the wonderful things everyone wrote, and wish I had the courage to be part of a discussion. So, babysteps, right? To me, writing is... well, quite simply, it's everything. From as early as I could remember, when anyone would ask me what I wanted to be when I…

When I make mine, I spray a pan with olive oil flavored spray. I use a little fresh ground sea salt and garlic pepper on both sides. It usually cooks up in about 3-4 minutes each side. I keep an eye on it. Since I'm massively afraid of consuming raw fish (stomach issues), I overcook mine, I'm sure. I make absolute sure…

I may have created this account months ago, but I'm actually serious about it now. I'd like to think I'm fairly supportive of others... and that "Saviarre has no friends" thing is a little depressing...

I had to throw a few out there: 1. When you realize that you not only avoid glancing at reflective surfaces, you've taken the mirror out of your bedroom. 2. When you can't make eyecontact with your own reflection, let alone anyone to whom you might be speaking. 3. You avoid leaving the house to go do social activities…