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I'm sending a request, we're getting married a day apart! 10-11-14 for me :]

1) Favorite donut - Cream-filled, chocolate-frosted 2) Favorite poptart - S'mores 3) Favorite pie - Caramel apple or lemon meringue! 4) Favorite cake - I'm down with pretty much any cake, but tops is probably cheesecake. Anything off the menu at Cheesecake Factory. 5) Favorite ice cream flavor - Moose Tracks 6) Favorite…

1000/day is going to be fine only once in a great while, but definitely not a good idea as a daily goal. Talk to your nutrionist - unless there's a very specific reason like psych0kitty above me said, your nutrionist can make adjustments to make sure you're getting enough to properly fuel your body.

I have it, and I need the surgery but I keep putting it off (for various reasons, starting with I'm a big chicken when it comes to hospitals). My doctor told me to wear my braces when I sleep and to do wrist stretches and exercises throughout the day. I use an ergonomic keyboard at work, and remain conscious when doing…

Yes! The week before, I get super snacky, and nothing seems to fill me up. And I can't just eat a healthy snack and move on with life, it's like my body is screaming for sugar and junk.

Isn't Step 2 "Open mouth, insert pizza"??

Once to report a car accident. I also dream about having to call 911 and in my dreams it just rings and rings and when someone finally picks up, I can't hear them or they can't hear me. Terrifying, though it happened to my mom when she called to report a mugging. It rang and rang and when they finally picked up they kept…

Pizza (but it's good for you if it's got veggies on, right?!?) Cheese, I love my cheese. I bet if I gave up cheese I would drop 30 pounds overnight, but it's not happening! Potato, done any way. YUM. Pastas! Self control out the window. Bread, like the really good baked kinds. Pretty much any type of carb! <3 <3 <3 Last…

I can't stand the mushy texture of canned. I only buy canned veggies like black beans or chick peas (I buy low sodium when I can and rinse them well) or when I'm making soups (since all the flavor pretty much melds together and they're going to get mushy anyway :] ) Of course fresh is the best, but if you can't get to the…

A friend of mine has a similar problem, however she has taken to going over the lunch menu with her children (when they were old enough) and giving them a choice - one of the items on the menu, or a third option of a packed lunch. Sometimes they choose the pizza, and sometimes they choose the lunch she offers to make,…

I think I might have to try making this! Sounds tasty!!

If it's your usual, daily/weekly cleaning, then I'd say no. But if you're doing a major house-scrubbing every once in a while that involves a lot of work/movement and makes you sweat, I say, why not?

AWWWWW! Your scale story is very sweet! I'm not married yet (currently planning my wedding for 2014!), but the one thing I've learned from my parents, who have been married for 31 years and had their fair share of ups and downs, is to remember the vows you took in the first place. My mom stuck with my dad while he was…

I hate the sound of nails being clipped (especially at work, at their desks - ugh! At least go in the bathroom!!) and when people scrape their teeth on a spoon or fork!! Also when people brush their teeth at work and then leave all their spit in the sink without rinsing it down. Come on!!

I think it would make sense to hyphenate if you were born in another country and moved to a new country and became a citizen. I was born in America, so were my parents and my grandparents; to me that means we are all Americans. My great grandparents, however, came from other countries, so I feel like they would have had…

222 was my highest weight when I decided to kick my health into gear! I'd be happy to offer support :] I'll send you a friend request!

I wouldn't worry about sugar from fruit - if you're going over your sugar because you're eating sweets, that's a different story.

Wow! You look amazing! Well done :]

Well done!! I just started (one week in) so your post has given me the motivation to keep going!

Usually the people who say that kind of stuff fall under two categories: those who are trying to show their support and simply saying the wrong thing, and those who are jealous of your success. My gramma always tells me I'm perfect the way I am, I don't need to lose weight, etc. etc. and I know she's just trying to be my…

I had a nurse tell me she didn't get thirsty and would keep bottled water around so she would remember to drink it. She said it's some function in the brain (she was relating it to hunger, because some people just never feel hungry or always feel hungry and it can be because of something in the brain - of course sometimes…

Congrats to her, she looks AWESOME!!

You'd have to eat A LOT of fruit...so yes it's possible, I suppose. I was told that a long time ago - "cut back on your fruit! It's full of sugar!" But really? Come on. Ten pieces of fruit is better than ten pieces of cake... :]

Continue to log the calories and don't stress yourself out over losing/gaining until you're better. I don't know what kind of surgery you're having, but is it possible to go on walks? Even a leisurely stroll would be something (as long as you're allowed). Good luck with your surgery!

I used to babysit my little cousin, I'd turn on a radio and we'd just dance around. I worked up a sweat and then when we were done dancing he'd be ready for a nap :] Don't forget kids get their exercise by playing - get some running in by playing tag with him, purchase a bike attachment or wagon for him to ride in, or take…

Yes, you could still lose. You might feel worse in the process though - not getting all your nutrients would start to affect you after a while. If you do have a craving for something - I say go for it, but log it and plan the rest of your day around it. The only difference with alcohol is that it's easier to lose track of…

Gene Wilder! Besides being a great, classic portrayal, he was a believable character - a weird, reclusive guy who is borderline sane yet slightly oblivious to the way people perceive him. Depp's portrayal felt forced, like he was trying to be super weird. Wilder was more like that weirdo you run into on the street, and…

Any ice cream! Either dish up the recommended portion of a regular ice cream, or go with something else like Skinny Cow ice cream bars (the Salted Caramel Pretzel ones are AMAZING) or Weight Watchers brand ice cream snacks. Kemps makes a ton of frozen yogurt choices that are very tasty.

I love zumba - I've done it in a class and I've done the zumba game for PS3 and Wii. The class was a ton of fun! I love doing zumba at home because if I don't catch the steps, no one cares/notices (not like they did in the class either, everyone was also trying to keep up :] ) but I also find you don't have to do it RIGHT…

In my experience I just had to find the right brand. I tried Chobani - hated it! Tried the local store brand - yuck! Tried Oikos - YUM! I eat it every day, but even then I don't like all of the flavors. I've never liked fruit on the bottom yogurts so I only eat the vanilla, key lime, orange, banana, coconut, and strawberry…