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We had a cat once who ate cantaloupe rinds--not the fruit, just the rinds. He would get so into eating them that if you tried to take it away form him, he would growl and spit.

Me too. I hate exercising. Like, HATE. It's supposed to make koalas crap rainbows in your brain and unfortunately, I haven't had this experience. I just get crabby, tired, sweaty, and all other adjectives and I can't enjoy my rare time with my family, and it's all for nothing because I don't even lose weight when I go. I…

Ohhh! This is so sweet! I got married about 4 months ago and I told my husband that when I reach my goal, I want him to carry me. Congratulations on reaching my goal! :) I'm a little teary... I must have something in my eye...

Everyone has left you some pretty good advice. I hope you can find some peace in this. In my life, I used to binge a LOT and, as you said, I'd pick up a good extra few thousand calories in an hour or two a few nights a week. Some people on here suggested therapy, and I would like to put in my vote for that as well. I have…

I just got back from a wonderful girls' night out with my 5-year-old. We had a blast. She has grown up so much and I am so proud of who she has become and who she is becoming. She has the most well-developed sense of humor. She's an amazing person and I'm so proud to say that I was a single mother for 4 of her years, so I…

... your daughter doesn't finish her dinner, so you finish it for her. :D

I love these threads. It helps me focus and get positive again! 1. I realized this morning that I am this close (my fingers are really close together) to not fitting in Lane Bryant clothes anymore--the small way. 2. I adapted my alfredo sauce recipe and lowered the calories by 100 per serving--this is important because my…

Thank you, Mr. Pul, for posting this. It's exactly what I've been needing to hear!

HA! Best censorship ever.

This is happening to me as I speak. My husband is from Central America and has only dated tiny little things his whole life. Being with me was an adjustment for him (he didn't have to tell me, I just knew), but he lets me know every posible moment how beautiful he finds me and how he loves every part of my body. Despite…

HA! I do this! And I am! I thought I was being sneaky about it, but I guess I was wrong. I apologize on behalf of all of us competitive looky-loos and I promise I won't do it again. :(

I could have tightened my belt a notch this morning, but I chose not to because, well, I don't know why. But the victory is that I had the option!

Ohhh. Sad trombone. I just read the recipe. I should have known better than believe a whole loaf of ANYTHING that is measured in loaves would be 500 calories. My bottom lip is seriously sticking out right now.

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Hey, Gram I'd PM this to you, but it looks like other people were interested in other replies, so I'll post it. I was working my buns offand eating 1600-1700 calories for 5 months and I lost 5 pounds. I was getting so depressed and thinking of quitting. I joined the in place of a roadmap group and learned more about…

I'm in the same boat, OP. I've been exhausted my whole life and all my doctors told me to exercise for more energy and to lose weight. OK, so I've lost 30 lb and I exercise regularly and I'm even MORE tired. I just went to the doctor again and told her, look, we need to fix this because I can't function or stay awake in…

Tee hee. I know. Sometimes my humor is easy to grasp and sometimes I miss the mark. :) From my post, I'm a little surprised that a medical condition wasn't already assumed. :P

Never. Helmets are for dorks. I've never seen anybody at the gym wearing a helmet in the stationary bike area. On the other hand, if I owned a mobile bicycle, I would certainly wear a helmet. I figure, yeah, it looks stupid, but it looks a lot less stupid than leaving my little girl to take care of her damaged mama for the…

Despite your inaccurate question count, I will answer. :P I don't soak the beans, but I add enough eater to cover them by about two or three inches. This will give a lot of broth which is really filling when I eat the soup. I even drink a cup of broth when I'm hungry for a low-calorie, filling snack. I add a good…

I cook a pound of black beans in the crock pot every week--just beans,water, and salt. Then one night, I eat a bowl of bean soup with salsa and low-fat sour cream. Another night, I make baked beans with turkey sausage. Then another night I put them in a salad or in burritos or tacos or my secret black bean brownie recipe.…

D. I have social anxiety. I'm going back in my bedroom now. Safe there.

I have a lot, but my most irrational are chickens (live, not on my plate), basements, and things with repeating hole patterns like sponges, speakers, honeycomb, etc.

I am also low in iron. Why do you prefer not to take a vitamin?I do it, but I don't like the side effects related to my stomach. What about you?

I'll bet we could combine this thread with one of those constipation threads. I'll bet you have a surefire cure right there. ;P I kid, I kid.

Yes! I love kimchee and eat cups at a time. It really helps if you don't mind Korean fire poop.

For immediate results, I agree with the coffee votes. Also, hot green tea. For long-term regularity, along with adequate fiber, I swear by probiotic supplements. In fact, I started taking them during a weight loss plateau and the plateau ended. I like to imagine a cause-effect relationship there... Edited for spelling.

Rinse it first--you can skip this if you bought pre-rinsed (It'll tell you on the package). It's pretty horrible if you don't rinse off the saponin. Put it in a pan with some water--one cup quinoa to 2.5 cups water or so. Sometimes I use chicken broth, which adds a richer flavor. Simmer it with the lid off for about 20…

I told my husband. I am uncomfortable keeping secrets from him because I feel that if I have to hide something from him, that means I'm doing something wrong. And if he thinks that staying healthy is wrong, then I married the wrong person for me. Sure, he thinks meeting friends on here is odd and leaving supportive…

I like to sprinkle some chopped, toaste nuts or sesame seeds on top.

I don't want to go because my daughter is tired and hungry after preschool and I'd better get home and cook her dinner and spend time with her. Meanwhile, daughter is in the back seat crying because we're not going to the gym and she misses her little friends in the child watch area. Worst mother EVER.