shinybonnie

I think Phoenix_Rising has hit the nail on the head. If we shrug and say "Men are more visual, we can't expect them to not look," we are basically saying ya, men are animals and can't be expected to act like civilized human beings. We're lowering the standards of what is acceptable behavior for all men. Looking at women…

woohoo!! Lets see some pics! :wink:

probly a dumb question, but how do you determine your target heart rate?

I love my slimfast bars for breakfast! There are a few varieties... Chocolate chip, peanut butter, and chocolate brownie are my favorites. They are all 220 calories and like 30% of all your vitamins, calcium, etc. There is also a blueberry muffin one that is supposed to be a "snack" - it has 140 cals. If I eat that, i have…

I would also just add that, since school started back up, your brain is probably working a lot harder, too, right? My job doesn't require me to move, but a busy day at work involves a lot of talking, arguing (I'm a lawyer), logic, and just using my brain. I am usually starving after a busy day at work even though the most…

That's what I like about it, too, brendalee. I liked how the consequences of his choices were so immediate. It reminded me how easy it is for life to pass us by and twenty years later, we wonder "how did I get here?" Plus, I think too many Hollywood movies have no real moral, and this one definitely did: the choices you…

The Lord of the Rings (all 3 of them - but that only counts as one!) Click (with Adam Sandler) Fiddler on the Roof ... I am dying to comment on other people's favorites... :laugh:

I agree with all the advice here. I especially like the advice to take a buddy with you to the store. This may seem out in left field, but could you be pregnant? You describe how I felt in my first trimester (at least with the sleeping 24/7). As for cravings and not being able to stop once you get started, I have found…

I'm with you, Dorkzcomic. I eat around 800 every day unless I'm working out that day. My doctor told me that is fine. I've been doing this since April, and it's working for me. There seems to be some "magical" property to the 1,200 calorie requirement. MFP will not set your weight loss goal at less then 1,200 a day, but I…

Welcome to the site! I love it here and have found a lot of inspiration and support.

When I want to kill something, I truly enjoy playing some good ol' fashioned violent video games. I like World of Warcraft and Age of Conan - both allow for massive carnage; AoC has a lot of blood splatter...

Good job! Very inspirational... How long ago did you start running/jogging?

Good job! Very inspirational... How

I have two brothers in their mid-twenties. They are both good guys, but my mom would have to be on fire for them to notice any change in her appearance! They are so wrapped up in their own little dramas, they would have no idea. So I say this is definitely a HUGE success! :laugh:

I would sacrifice my FIRSTBORN for a double cheeseburger and fries. lol! just kidding :laugh:

I'm so sorry! That is really tough. I hope it doesn't effect your ability to be good to yourself and lose weight / get in shape. After an experience like that, I can imagine that some Haagan Das would be very tempting... don't give in! Go sign up for a KICK BOXING class! :laugh: That'll make you feel better!

OOOOoooooh sounds good!

Thomas is ok - my 2 yr old loves the show - but the version they show on Sprout seems like it must be stunted or something. I mean, the episodes don't seem to be complete. Of course, the shows on sprout are like 5-10 minutes a piece. : / It's not the cartoon version, but the version where nothing moves except the smoke,…

I think you are right, kurneckc. The difference between ff cheese and "real" cheese is huge

Welcome! I hope you find this site and the people as helpful as I have found them to be

I live in Southwest Kansas (centrally located 300 miles from anything), but grew up in Charleston, WV

Good concept, BrenNew... (the "work for it" idea) I'm going to have to start incorporating exercise into my new lifestyle soon, I can tell.

you guys are so smart! Thank you!

Aww I LOVE Pingu! They don't show that one anymore though. I think I have seen Charlie and Lola. I like that one too. This Caillou, though, man he gets on my nerves. Every adult in the show acts like he is the most amazing person on the planet and he always gets what he wants. In this episode, he decides that he likes…

Good job, Amber!! That was my weakness too - snacking at night. I couldn't stop once I started! I'd have something salty, then need something sweet, then something salty, then something sweet.... ohhh I was trapped! I was able to stop with a lot of prayer, going to bed earlier when the cravings were too strong, and finding…

I estimate on the calories of most veggies because it's too much work to look them up. Like If I have a salad with lettuce, tomato, broccoli, and green pepper, I just guess that that's 50 calories (depending on how big my bowl is). Some veggies I know are more calories - like the earlier post said: potatoes, corn, avocado,…

Back on track today! I didn't "burn some daggone calories" as I'd said in that last post, but I'll probably take the kids for a walk. Plus I'm starting out right with water and my oatmeal. I'm back in the game! Plus, the scale still said 168 today. I was sure it would say like 175 or something. Pfft! :wink:

I would think that what you did is just fine. I try to remind myself that this is a marathon - not a sprint. So day-by-day numbers aren't as important as the average at the end of the week. I'm not a person who exercises, so if I had gone over my calories by 400 last night, I'd probably eat about 200 less than usual today,…

Great song, Jeannie. I enjoyed reading everyone's posts and re-living that day again. Let's never forget, guys. It's so important!

To me, coffee is an appetite suppresent.