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OMG, Ben and Jerry's makes Pina Colada ice cream??? I did NOT need to know that. Good thing I'm way too lazy to get up right now and go to the grocery store ;-) Like you, I've had success w weight loss in the past, usually w simple tweaks to diet and exercise, but over the past 2 years, that's just not working for me and…

Uh, yeah... it seems like it might time to move on. A relationship with no physical attraction is unlikely to last. Especially since she is not being nice about it. I realize that there are people who fall in love and are attracted to each other despite physical "challenges". Sometimes love is blind. But it doesn't sound…

To each their own. There is only one person who fully knows your story, and that is you. The same goes for every other person you meet. If they keep weight off after surgery, let 'em brag. My mom had gastric bypass and has gained most of her weight back. She is an emotional eater and obviously didn't deal with that part of…

Great work, you look fantastic!

Oh, I'm still here, but I wouldn't say I stuck to it ;-p I'm just coming back for anther round. Haven't gained since New Years, but haven't lost either, so here I go again! Glad to see you are making progress... that's actually really inspiring :-) Hopefully, this coming new year, I won't have to make the same resolution…

I am using tea to kick my diet soda habit. I am trying to get away from all artificial sweetners, so I either add a packet of "sugar in the raw", or no sugar at all... depends on the flavor of the tea... I usually add one or two herbal bags with a black tea bag... because I'm not giving up caffeine... lord, what would I…

I know how you feel about not wanting to do things alone. I have the same issue and it's because I'm lonely. I'm working on it and getting better at it, but when it comes right down to it, the crux of the matter is that I don't like feeling alone. I've gone through a lot to learn to hold myself in better esteem, to love…

I have a blue CR-V named tweet and a cherry bomb red Buell lightning (motorcycle) named Sparky.

Love to mountain bike... I'll road bike if my friends or BF really bug me. I'd much rather ride in the dirt. All my riding has been in the Rockies and foothills, but my boyfriend came from NC.

Oh, yeah... I LOVE when guys give me pointers on form at the gym. Because, since I'm a girl, I have NO idea what I'm doing. Oh, and as a physical therapist... I'm doing it that way for a REASON! Just sayin'... might not be a good approach. And... I don't really want to get picked up at the gym, because IF I went out with…

I love this! You are a wonderful writer :-) Thanks for sharing... I am going to check out your blog :-) Congrats on your successful lifestyle change. All the best, Jen

I say, cook for yourself and let him fend for himself. He'll either get tired of it or he won't.

Read this: http://www.gainsthroughloss.com It will keep you from being board at work for a little bit at least, and I think you might find it inspiring. There is also a podcast mentioned that might help. I also eat when I get bored / stressed at work. Over the past 2 weeks, I've been able to cut out the snacks altogether…

I've actually almost stopped eating traditional breakfast foods for breakfast b/c they don't fill me up and it's hard to get in enough protein. One of my favorite breakfast combos is 4 oz grilled chicken breast and 1/2 of a baked sweet potato. But, it sounds like you don't eat meat and that totally doesn't answer your bean…

I wear some kind of compression shorts, with longer running shorts over those. That's more to keep my running shorts from riding up... I've got a butt, but could care less what other people think of it.

Also, a Ramen flavor packet might be similar, just less volume.

Look up "better than bullion" and see how that compares. It's not a cube, but it mushes and is a stock base.

This. If you are riding a lot and start to have friends that are into it too, chances are they will all envy your "big" legs. I played soccer in High School and had really cut quads. I hated them because they looked so "square" and non-girly if I wore a mini-skirt. Today, I'd LOVE to have that issue! Do what's healthy and…

I have one and I use it daily. I'd highly recommend it. Otherwise, you're just guessing at portions and, therefore, calories!

I have a close friend who has one... It is awesome, but it's a big investment and if you're not going to use it a lot, it probably won't pay for itself. Do you have any idea what size and class you're looking at? Diesel or gas? Those things make a big difference in the pro/con list in my opinion. Too big means not very…

I carry my phone, ID, insurance card and usually some money or a credit card. I have a small waist belt that I put it all in, but I used to put it all in a ziploc, then in a pocket, etc. I always felt bad if I had to give someone sweaty money after a workout, hence the zip loc!

Consider seeing your doctor for a referral to a physical therapist. Chiropractors can treat this too. But you need to have realistic expectations too... often sciatica is something that takes a long time to get over (think months+, not weeks), and it is more a concept of pain and symptom management, versus "curing" it.…

They are ground. How do I know how much to add? Does it substitute for anything if I'm baking w it?

bump...

That is so awesome! You just made me realize that I've been neglecting a lot of the same things... and probably for the same reasons! Way to go!

I try to eat 30g of protein per meal... it just works to keep me from snacking on sweets. My diet is in a gradual evolution. Right now, I'm working on my macros and calories. Once I get those under control, I'd like to cut back on "processed" foods, but for now, I feel like what I'm eating is better than my diet was in the…

Yuk. Are parents giving diet soda to kids now too?

Sadly, they have discontinued these :-( I am heartbroken.

I'm pretty sure that was dripping sarcasm.

I agree re: waiting for Nike sports bras to go on sale... I don't need that much support, but the ones that I have last forever. And I notice that when I'm shopping the sale racks, they always seem to have L and XL left (of course I'm looking for S or M :-) You can also always double up on the cheaper, less supportive…