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So glad to see this thread! I've been an on again off again mfp member. Goal is to stay on this time around. Started logging yesterday and was going to quit after I got home and when crazy..... I ate more in snacking yesterday than I did in all three meals combined. I start feeling bad about it and that just pushes me to…

Don't forget to look at other measurements - waist, thighs, etc. I have plateaued weight wise too, but I can feel and see a definite difference in my legs, pants are fitting more loosely. Muscle weighs more than fat - but you are far better off having more muscle and less fat. Focus on the whole picture, not just the…

No - not really. I can tolerate a little, but no rugs for me! And back hair is a major turnoff - ex husband had it and I frequently cringed (out of his view) but didn't say anything to him about my feelings on it.

Went through this in June and then again in August. For me I opted not to fight with my family over food, food is a big part of our life. I would order vegan when I we were out and if that wasn't possible I'd order vegetarian and a few time I had seafood. I had food at the house that I wanted to eat and cooked for myself…

I am in too! SW = 199 September Goal = 196 Long Term Goal = 150

Just starting to run for the first time ever this past Sunday. Just working on 2 min walk, 1 min run - repeat 10x's, until I feel comfortable with the 10 min of running and then step it up. I have to say, I found myself wanting to get my run in on Monday but couldn't find the time and felt really good after I got out last…

Currently dating, but not traditional relationship, open relationship, and we see each other when we don't have our kids. It is sort of the best of both worlds - dating and single. I get to focus on my kids when they are with me and they deserve that, and when I don't have my kids I get to focus on me and what I need -…

I have been on ashleymadison, PoF, match, and chemistry at different times. With all of them you have to be careful of who you are meeting, there are plenty of nuts out there, but there are also plenty of good guys. If you are looking for hookups ashleymadison and PoF are the way to go (a woman has needs too). I had…

Ending any long term relationship is hard, but worth it when you are feeling the way you feel. 21 is young and you have so many years ahead of you. Set yourself up to enjoy your life and live true to yourself, do not live your life as others think you "should", live it for you.

Count me in Day 1: I binge eat at night and if I get stressed out during the day and all it does is keeps adding pounds to my waistline but does nothing for my self-esteem or soothing whatever it is I am trying to "calm." I want control over this. Since I am a day behind Day 2: I also try to minimize pics of myself…

I used to weigh myself every day but I would attribute some fluctuation to water or whatever, but when the fluctuation kept going up and up I got frustrated. I am trying to weight on once a week, if I weigh myself in between I don't put much stock in it. I am a fan of measurement tracking - I realized this morning that I…

my fat "roll" - love handles, stomach - after that my triceps that wave on their own when I wave with my hand - though the gym is starting to fix that

You can not ignore all cravings - if you do that - once you get to your ideal weight - you'll go for all those things you denied yourself along the way. Decide which cravings are worth it and how you will fit it into you plan and enjoy the soup as you eat it - spoonful by spoonful - make it last. You just can't enjoy this…

I am in the same boat - I actually have a bunch of clothes for when I get to my ideal weight - again - but I got rid of all my "big" clothes so I got a few primary pieces that I will wear ove and over again in differnt combinations as the weight comes back off..... I tend to hit stores and look at the clearance racks and…

Yum! Thanks for sharing!

LOVE the cable guy bit - thanks for the laugh! Maybe I am over thinking it and I did ask him about what he wants and needs - just looking for outside input that might be valuable. Got the sex and BJ's covered - he's one of the lucky men that does not need to coax or conjole his So for sex, in fact I am often the…

Because I think a toned body is more attractive and that is what I want to see when I look in the mirror at myself. I turn heads as it is, it isn't about needing/wanting attention, it is all about my own positive self image - I want to look in the mirror and tell myself "you did it, you look great."

One of the dates that went wrong.... I was supposed to meet him for dinner and on the way there I was the lead car in a three car fender bender - d**n woman at the rear was rubernecking and looking at an accident on the side of the road instead of traffic. I ended up in the hospital ER, had my car towed, and was high as a…

I do log everything (not the sugar free gum or mints) - I over guestimate on portion sizes - and my SO was very surprised at the calorie content of the vegan meals he is cooking for me - veggies can add up!

I am new to mfp and need to check my diary settings - my own guilt is all I need - I write it all down - the good, the bad, and the alcohol (yes, I leave calories for an empty calorie drink at the end of the day). The diary tells you right there on the screen how you are doing, if anyone else chimed in with anything but…

I have the same issues - I can get a walk in over lunch but a workout has to wait till evening/night. The main issue is getting a good night sleep - getting your heart rate up and then crashing doesn't work for some. Do what works for you.

I love a smooth body with a tuft of hair around the navel trending south and a well groomed play space. Men that look like they are wearing sweaters with no clothes on is a turn off for me personally - get the hair off the back at least.

My personal goal size - one where the love handles are gone.... I had gotten down to an 8/10 and was so thrilled with my body, but a few years later I am back up - working to bring that down and tone my body at the same time. Once the handles are gone I'll be happy - whatever size that is.

Chemistry.com - 5 months and counting so far.....

Invest in your own magic wand - no batteries and it will be your new favorite toy and you can hold that over him - that you have a new favorite!

If you deny yourself what you want most, you will slip. Have a diet soda, have a small amout of what it is that you want, take small bites, and really savor it, really take the time to enjoy it. I use sugerless gum at time like this, when I have an intense craving and I know I am not actually hungry - in goes the gum. You…

I am in the same place as you - I've given up meats but not seafood. I still eat some eggs, but winding that down. Braggs Amino Acids (in with vinegars) is a staple for vegans. You can get all you need on a vegan diet - variety is key! I am the only person in my family that is heading down the vegan road - my niece is a…

I'd be annoyed too. I understand you are friends with her, but you need to find a way to just be a sounding board for her. She is looking for attention and gets it by complaining about her weight, listen but leave it at that and stear the conversation to another mutually interesting topic. She'll only make changes when…

I agree with you! I do like how I feel after exercise - but actually getting to the gym - easy this week with the kids on vacation with their dad, but normally I have 3 boys in tow, one with ASD too, a full time job, and I'm a single mom. SO..... food is a comfort and I want to enjoy it and time is very limited for the gym…

I hope you've really said your peace and are willing to move on. F You is an absolutely appropriate response! You have time and money invested in the run and he was completely disrespectful. You are beautiful and while it is hard to break habits he is a habit and you can and will find someone who will treat you…