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OMG! Your loss is amazing, but the detail on the portal costume is great too!

God I really needed this today. Thanks for your story; it really means a lot to those of us struggling.

Love this! I was dying to go as her from the logo contestant profile pic (all black/blonde hair) because I actually own that jacket, but I didn't get it together in time!

This is exactly what we do. Toward the end of the night, the last few kids get handfuls upon handfuls. Eventually, when I'm over it, the last kid (who may or may not be the last actual trick or treater, but it going to be the last one at our house), gets the bowl dump, we shut off the porch lights, and no longer answer the…

This thread contains lots of sad stories for which my heart goes out to lots of people, but please know - you did nothing wrong. Your action to go to the original man was very selfless and you couldn't have prevented the remaining actions.

If you are vomiting from fast food withdrawals, it's time to see a doctor. Seriously. While some headaches/mood swings can be normal when changing to a healthier lifestyle (mine lasted a week or so), it sounds like you may have something more serious going on.

For what it's worth, I don't think a run which was designed to bring awareness to the obesity problem would be considered bullying. You're not walking up to someone and saying "hey, you're obese," you're planning an event which brings a health issue into people's minds.

This. Why is the health of your co-worker or gym lady any of your business? If you want to provide general information on how you've found ways to eat healthier - go ahead. People get excited about their own new lifestyle changes and frequently share that information. It's not a whole lot different then sharing beauty…

I wanted a very vintage vibe to my dress and was having a hard time finding anything I liked in the stores that was also in my size. It wasn't until I went bridesmaids dress shopping for a wedding that I was in that I saw they had a lot of cute bridesmaids dresses (in all colors - even white) that fit the bill. And of…

I don't think it's rude to decline a meal if you're concerned about your health and have already eaten your calories for the day. I don't think anyone should have to feel obliged to eat (particularly over-eat) because someone else cooked. My mom would totally understand - and she'd be proud of me for picking my health over…

Only now seeing changes? There's a huge difference - in addition to your arms (both upper and lower), your entire body looks smaller - like if you did a trace of your body on a wall then, and traced it now, you'd see one trace inside of the other. Great work!

the hip pain. Constant gnawing hip pain. It's gone now with the meds, but if I'm late on my dose, it's right there smacking me in the face (or hip).

Congrats on your hard work! And I hope you take this as a compliment, but looks like ya need new clothes - they're swimming on you!

I am glad that you did not kill yourself. Bullies are dumb :(

Congrats!!! TWO-Derland is very awesome! I also celebrate all the "ends in a zero" milestones :)

The above. And you are not alone. You can move home, you can put yourself through college. You have to do what is right for you. You are too young to be going through this. Your idea to get more education is really a great one - and you will learn things about yourself in college that you never even realized! You'll also…

These are good tools. I also think focusing on a body fat percentage may be a better idea than weight, particularly since weight fluctuates. Really great work!

I know there's a lot of differing opinions on this topic. I don't know if I qualify as "big boned" (to be honest, I don't know what that means) but I can say that, at my lowest weight ever, 165, I wore a size 8/10 and was trying to work on getting another 5 lbs off. My trainer actually stopped me and said - no more losing…

I was a junior in college at Florida. My roommate woke me up by screaming that we were being bombed. I didn't know what she meant - our apartment, the school...she turned the tv on for me and we watched in horror as the second tower got hit. My mom called frantically asking me if I could get any calls through to NY. The…

It's not always in that context though. Like when my thin friends ask me where I got my cute outfit and I say "xyz - it's a big/fat/chubby /plus size (whatever my brain selects that day) store - you're probably too small to fit in their smallest size" and my friends say - oh leannems (yes, everyone refers to me by my MFP…

For mascara, I use Maybelline Lash Discovery. The brush is tiny, so it's not for everyone, but it really helps get the lashes in the inner and outer corners, making your eyes look bigger - I love it. Honestly, I've tried a ton of long lasting lipsticks, and I find them to be a bit odd and drying - especially those sharpie…

Thank you for sharing your story - I know it had to be hard. I empathize with the pain you are feeling and really want to congratulate you on your success this far and your push to live, and live well. Just know that today you were an inspiration to another person and that there are people who are striving to follow in…

I just started eating it. It reminds me of crunchy couscous. Maybe a little like brown rice? To be honest, it doesn't taste like much. We cooked it in veggie stock, and then added in tomatoes, mushrooms, and veggie bacon. Pretty tasty breakfast.

We both picked out our own stuff and we're both really happy. To keep the surprise element, he kept it a secret as to when he had the ring in hand and then proposed at a later date. It was sweet, and I really like my rings :)

I dig on this.

I can't believe there are 13 pages on this. Dude - call yourself whatever you want. That goes for everyone (if you think you are curvy, regardless of what you weight, then by all means, call yourself that). You should be aware, however, that if you use the term curvy, some folks, particularly those who cannot see you (like…

For a more modern twist - my hubby thought Lady Gaga was singing "American Night" instead of "I'll Marry the Night." Not major - but cute. In AFI's Dance through Sunday, I always sing "I'm an *kitten*, I'm an *kitten*," instead of "and we dance on" Also, in Vampire Weekend's Horchata, I always sing "Looking back, you…

It is in the remake. The original is "cut loose like a deuce" which I thought was funny. But I'm pretty sure deuce refers to a car of some sort.

People have a tendency to be really rude over the internet. It's the anonymity factor I think. But I also think it's a bit passive for you to ask folks to try to change your opinion, and also a bit judgmental that you have developed an opinion about the majority of the people on here. Maybe the majority of the people who…

Do NOT, I repeat, DO NOT, get a boob job for him, or because he's making you self conscious, or because he's making you feel unattractive. How do you feel about yourself? Do your boobs fit your frame? Do you like them? Are YOU happy with them? If you get a boob job, do it for you, because it's something you've thought long…