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I didn't know android phones were cheaper! Thanks for letting me know! I've been totally passed by the phone technology...haven't had a new phone in about 5 years! I thought mine was fancy when I got it 'cause it had a slide out keyboard. *L* I really don't know much about the difference in phones, so that's good to know.

Okay...I'm about the least observant person in the world, I think. *L* I just noticed the bit APPS tab at the top of the screen. Sheesh, I'm losing it!!

I usually hate squash as well, so it took me forever to try it. I'm always dubious of it when I haven't had it for a while, even! But the squash taste is very mild. And most ways of eating pasta add so many strong flavors...garlic, spaghetti sauce, etc., that it pretty much completey overpowers the squash tasted. It does…

I've been eating it this week prepared almost exactly like this! The only differences: I nuked the squash and I added mushrooms and asparagus to the veggies. So yummy...more so the second day, even. And I usually hate all things squash.

9/2 14 miles 9/3 10 miles 9/9 14 miles 9/14 12 miles 9/15 14 miles 9/22/12 12 miles Total to date: 76 miles

Update: 9/14 12 miles Total to date: 50 miles...halfway there! I was hoping I'd do at least 50 miles this month. I've done that already! [/quote] 9/2 14 miles 9/3 10 miles 9/9 14 miles 9/14 12 miles 9/15 14 miles Total to date: 64 miles

Age: 43 Height: 5.6" SW: 289 CW: 259 GW: 150 (not sure about this number...so far away...we'll seen once I'm closer)

I've been overweight since I was around 5 or 6 years old. I've never known what it's like to be thin and healthy. So fat is "normal" for me. When I was a teenager, having an abusive father telling me, "You're fat, you're ugly, no man will ever want you" sticks in your head like crazy. Made me think if was a done deal.…

It's weird, but I like the smell of mildew...not the "clothes got forgotten in the washer" smell...but the way my great aunt's basement smelled because it was always slightly damp....

Update: 9/14 12 miles Total to date: 50 miles...halfway there! I was hoping I'd do at least 50 miles this month. I've done that already!

Sorry, I don't have one yet, but I'm interested in the replies. Also, an additional question...has anyone tried to get their insurance to pay for one? I thought perhaps they might to encourage weight loss. Hoping, at least!

I agree with others that stress can play a major role. Not just what it can do to your body, but in what you eat, at least for some folks. I recently had to make a stressful job related decision, and I found myself wanting to eat anything I could get my hands on. I recognized it for what it was and contained it...but it…

I just commented about this to my husband today. At our doctor's appointment I weighed in at "only" 1.5 pounds less than my last weigh-in (which was last Friday, so nearly a week). I was hoping I'd have lost more, even though my goal is set for 2 pounds/week loss. I'm really close to my weekly weight loss goal....but still…

Thanks! After I posted that, I realized it was both a SV and NSV! :)

Update: 9/9 14 miles Total to date: 38

Thanks for all the answers! It doesn't matter to me what it is called, I just wanted to be sure I wouldn't be doing anything wrong if I started off at what I considered to be a slow jog. And slow it will be! When I first started trying to get more healthy, the fastest speed I could manage to walk on the treadmill was 2…

I haven't had the well meaning messages (or not so well meaning) about my food choices yet, but I have had a post I made cause a tidal wave of bile to nearly engulf me. I'm so new to this and still so insecure about my weight loss that it was devastating to have people take something that was meant in a good way to choose…

I thought I found a growth between my neck and chest. Turns out, it's just my collar bone! It isn't sticking out yet, but I can now feel them...and if I turn in just the right way, I get a glimpse!

Best of luck with the medical issues. Scary stuff...but glad they found it and can treat it! Don't be hard on yourself about your food intake today. I know I am an emotional eater, not sure about you, but if anything was going to set me off it would be a day like you had. I know many of us are here to change our eating…

That is awesome! I bet it feels good to inspire!

I agree wtih the moderation statements. I know some foods are better for me than others, obviously. But the food addict in my could eat a bucket full of carrots and still not be satisfied if what I really want is ice cream. We bought some fresh peaches today...smell so good. But all I could do is think of them sliced into…

The best response I can give is that I immediately started crying when I looked at your pics. Full on tears streaming. Why? Because you show that it can be done. I need to lose just about the same amount of weight. And while I'm making progress, the ultimate goal seems so unreal. Thank you so much for sharing! Great…

9/2 14 miles 9/3 10 miles

A couple of months ago I would have said I don't drink water. All I drank was Caff. Free Diet Pepsi. A few months ago I decided to stop drinking as much soda. I allow myself one per day. When I first switched to water, I used Crystal Light to add taste. I eventually stopped using it. It was a good transition from soda to…

Is there a reason you wanted to have it open? Because from what you are saying, there doesn't seem to be any advantage to doing so. As someone else pointed out, one of the main reasons to have your food diary open is to get feedback from others about what you are eating, suggestions on improving it, etc. But it doesn't…

Lots of great suggestions...thanks! I didn't even know you could go to a bike store and have it "fitted". I may have my seat up too high...don't think it's too low. As for speeds...well...I don't have a bike with speeds. Just a regular cruiser type bike. It's embarassing, but I never learned how to ride a bit with speeds.…

Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

That is a great NSV!! Congrats!

I agree with the advice of the folks suggesting you test your sugar. I'm not diabetic or even pre-diabetic (though my sister is, which is always a concern). Nothing that needs medication, but if I don't eat for a long time, I turn into a two year old. No joke. I become the grumpiest, nastiest, most unreasonable person in…

I use the Morningstar Crumbles in just about any recipe that call for ground beef. I've let my non-vegetarian friends try it and they were all impressed. I also really like the fake bacon. The chik'n patties are good as well. I use a lot of Quorn naked chik'n cutlets as you can use them like chicken breasts. There is…