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Hey group, Didn't want to hijack a thread, but my doc is working on getting my levels right (blood tests every 2 months, she just upped me and said to quit taking the generic - seriously - I had a 30 day supply of the generic, which will now convert to about an 18 day supply until I can make the non-generic), but I had a…

I like a lot of what's being said here. I think there's a difference between being honest and disclosing everything. Essentially, to be honest, all you really need to say is that you do not want to be in a relationship with her. You don't have to give her all the whys - I mean, that's sort of irrelevant. She may ask for…

You have two different issues here, and you're confusing them. The first one is that he looks at porn more than you want him to. The second one is that you're not having sex as often as you want. They may or may not be related. My guess is that they're not related. You need to figure out which was is more important to you,…

This story is really touching and reminds me so much of where I need to be on this journey. Something clicked for you, and I am desperate to have it click for me. Your success is awesome, but your story even better. You really are an inspiration and I wish you so much continued success. Thanks for opening up for others -…

OMG. Wonder what will happen when the victim wakes up.

Talking to management may not prove fruitful; if her bad breath does not detract from your ability to do your job (i.e. if it's not distracting) they may not talk to her about it. It doesn't serve their interest unless it's affecting the workplace. If you notice the breath when you're just chatting, management may tell you…

I think she doesn't believe in herself, and the comment likely wasn't directed at you. I actually don't believe I'll be able to get as skinny as I was in high school (maybe - but my body has changed a lot since then, and for a brief period of time I was under weight for my frame) but I am sure as hell going to get as close…

Really? I had the exact opposite reaction! Weird how every body is different!

I was on wellbutrin and did not have any weight gain. It also worked as an appetite suppressant. I really liked it, but I know that it didn't work for everyone and some people became more depressed on it, so just monitor your symptoms. Drink lots of water and eat lots of veggies/fiber when you're on it. My system got a bit…

Assisted chins and dips! Although there is something rewarding when it's easier cause you lost weight, but then they just make it heavier on you. Maybe one day they won't be assisted!

ooooh - I don't like to be ordered for. I frequently change my mind a million times and don't have a decision until it comes out of my mouth and may want a special request. I like to make those requests myself because I think asking very politely is the key (and sometimes explaining that you're not a pain in the butt, but…

The rule I follow applies to any mix of genders in a couple: The person who asked should be prepared to pay for the full thing. The person who was asked may offer to pay, but in the early stages of the relationship, the asker should decline. Once folks have been dating for longer, or are in a more serious relationship,…

It can't be fat gain if you are eating at a caloric deficit. Weight fluctuates as much as 5lbs. Keep on keepin on and look at monthly progress.

Congrats on your success!!

I donate! The think I hate most is the tattoo rule. Takes me out of commission. :ohwell:

I second this. I upped my calorie level based upon this article (a bit lower than the recommended level based upon fat2fitradio's statement about folks with a lot to lose) and am losing more inches, more weight, and feel more energetic.

I think you just have to remember that everyone's journey is unique, and very personal. I have 100lbs to lose and sometimes it's discouraging to think how long it will take me. I also have a really good friend who wants to lose 5 or 10. When I gain/lose weight, I still have clothes that fit me. When she gains 5 pounds,…

Holy crap! This is amazing work and you should be so proud! What an inspiration!

I had trouble with the addition of so much fiber and protein to my diet. Heck, I still have trouble some days (particularly when I eat an entire bag of greens), although I have found that lots of water and an occasional acidophilus (found by the vitamins) helped me. That being said - there's no way to know what your…

I agree with a lot that has already been said. I don't think it was necessarily bad for him to be up front that he didn't want to date (although I completely empathize with you on how it must have felt - it sucks), but I think he decided that since you kept talking to him, he could maybe convert you to a booty call. So…

Me too!

yep, answered before - no - not hot. This is a cold only recipe.

You are absolutely unrecognizable. I have no idea if that's a good thing to you, but your work is really inspiring!

Fantastic progress!! This is so great!

Congrats on your success! And you're almost at goal! This is great!

I like this if done well. There's a cooking show host named Nadia G that had a partial shave done in a way where you couldn't tell sometimes depending on how she styled her hair. It was cool, because she could show it off if she wanted, but it was also easy for her to hide it. I thought it looked great.

For the hot/cold folks - I think you gotta eat this cold (as another poster mentioned - heating the yogurt may do bad things). Other questions - did I see someone did this without chia seeds? How did that work? And: where do you get chia seeds? Can I find them at the grocery, or is it a health food store purchase?

If you search the forums - you'll see pretty clearly that different things work for different folks. I know you're looking for a definitive answer here, but unfortunately - there isn't one. There are people in the forums who cannot do the eat more to weigh less (I am so sorry for those folks too :flowerforyou:). There are…

I don't think it matters whether other people think it's cheating or not - I think what matters is that it upset you. From your post - it sounds like it upsets you on two (maybe 3) levels - he's watching this as opposed to having sex with you, he's searching for local women which make the possibility that he will meet them…

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