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Ha! This reminds me of a conversation I had recently with my 5-year-old daughter. Her: That man has no shirt! I see his boobies! Me: Boys don't have boobies, sweetheart. Her: (Pauses to think) Some boys have boobies, Mama. Muscley guys like that man. They're called "muscle boobies." Congrats on your muscle boobies and also…

Make a baby sister for my daughter! :D And then lose weight again! :P

I use half oil and half banana. So, if a recipe calls for a cup of oil, I use a half cup oil and half cup banana. This is because banana flavor is pretty strong (unlike applesauce) and I don't want it to overpower other flavors.Also, I prefer the texture over 100% banana even though it has more calories. ETA: I don't make…

I just finished a modified week 1. I've been briskly walking 3-4 minutes instead of 90 seconds between jogging. I hope next week I'll be up to a regular week 1.

I did something similar to a guy who inquired about a truck we had on craigslist. I'm sure he was a wonderful husband, but it certainly wasn't my place to tell him so. :\

I have just discovered the filling effects of a nice cup of coffee with milk. It's under 50 calories for two cups and fills my tummy for a long time. I'm concerned with becoming caffeine dependent, but I'm so bad at mindless snacking that it'll be worth it! Oh, also I've also fallen in love with a serving of prunes with a…

I'm also interested in hearing what kind of exercises you're doing. Great work!

I've really enjoyed reading these. :) Here's mine. Receptionist at my daughter's preschool: Wow! Your daughter has the biggest vocabulary I've ever seen! Me: (Filled with maternal pride) Yes, she sure does. You can really tell her mama's an English teacher. Receptionist: REALLY?! You're an English teacher?? Well that…

Bump for later. I can't wait to read and/or contribute. :)

I'll be spending the day making a gigantic batch of homemade chicken tamales and gorging on them this evening. I'm a little too excited about this...

OP - I have a life that isn't outwardly stressful, but that is constantly jacked about by a mental health disorder. It makes my relationship with food tumultuous at best. The only thing I've found that calms the seas is repeated gentle, encouraging, and kind self-talk. I am in a body that wants to carry me. I am allowed to…

I used to think that about myself. Then, I got a job at a wedding-dress store. I saw a LOT of size 24 and 26 dresses fly out the door. I realized that it wasn't my fat holding me back from dating, but it was my fat making my think that nobody wanted me, so my body language when I went out said, "Unlovable." My fat didn't…

I've recently become aware that I have this same behavior, OP. I'm interested in what others have to say. My behavior does result in bad emotions, bad physical feelings, and, or course, obesity. So... BUMP. :)

Mine wasn't in front of coworkers, but at work. I'm an adult education teacher and I used to sit on top of my desk with my legs crossed in front of me (used to call it Indian-style, but I don't know what we call it anymore...). One day, after class I went to the bathroom and realized that I had just spent two hours sitting…

Bump for later, I absolutely can't watch any more of this while my students are taking their finals. I'm going to pee my pants trying not to laugh

My wedding was me and my husband and daughter at the courthouse with 5 people and a photographer. It was the perfect day for our family. Not a drop of stress and not a single regret. I couldn't have asked for a better wedding day and easier preparation.

Yeah, for me as an adult, it was similar. I had been going to a therapist for depression and she referred me to get psychological testing. It was so easy and enlightening. It has literally been the best experience of my life. ETA I'm so happy to see so many of us on here! I thought I was all alone in this club. It relieves…

I'll PM you soon. :)

Bumping to get more responses. :)

OMG I'M OBSESSED WITH THE CAVE BEAR SERIES. I spend a lot of time pretending to be Ayla in my mind. That's my deepest secret and I just confessed it to you. :)

I've never told anyone this, but I'm on kind of a stone age kick lately. When I'm walking, I pretend that I'm going to gather grains or something so I can feed my tribe through the winter, or if I want to walk briskly (I never run--blech) I pretend that the cave elder is sick and desperately needs the roots I just gathered…

Me too. I was really worried that the OP was going to ask us the best way to avoid eating it because it would immediately cause a 1000-lb gain. Good job appreciating a nutritious vegetable! I had a gigantic baked potato a few nights ago with Mexican crumbling cheese (cojito or something) that we bought from someone in a…

I have the same questions. :) I'd just like to add one more. Will I be able to see the differences or will I still have Fat Eyes?

Good for you for ignoring them and, even more difficult, approaching them and asking them to stop. It just proves that you are a bigger person than they are. That was not a fat joke. :( You and I had the same starting points and we have the same present weight. I know how hard it is to ignore comments. I could NEVER…

Anyone else? I've been getting some pretty positive words!

Gasp. You've solved my problem. You should win the Nobel Prize in Nutrition. I'm going to try this starting tomorrow. THANK YOU!

I notice that you have three kids. I have a sweet five-year-old daughter. I'd like to have another baby, but I'm very concerned with being able to balance my regular daily like (which I already feel overwhelmed with) with a very demanding new family member. Do you have any wise words?

Well, I had noticed throughout childhood up to early adulthood that it seemed everything was more difficult for me than it was for others. For example, I couldn't finish doing the dishes, I couldn't pay my bills on time even though I had the money, I couldn't keep a boyfriend and they always had the same complaints about…

Tee hee. I really enjoyed readingyour post while looking at your profile pic. :) They go together perfectly!

I have a piece of whole wheat toast with natural peanut butter with my coffee. I've known friends who spread avocado on a slice of toast, too.