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Yeah, but that's just your opinion that it's ridiculous. Her opinion is that it's perfectly justified in declaring that anyone in a strip club is morally questionable, by HER moral standards. Now personally, I think her moral standards are so conservative that even in the 1950s she would seem stuffy and out of place, but…

Hey, it's her call on how she wants to live her life, and what she thinks is wrong. As long as she's not trying to outlaw strip clubs or have cops writing tickets for showing your ankles in public, I'm fine with her living her life however she likes. That's what tolerance is all about: I disagree with her viewpoint, but I…

I think they're confusing your response with mine. I did say that the guy might just go anyway and not tell her, but I didn't say he SHOULD do so. I just think this is a big dramatic thing that doesn't have to be such a big deal. Let him go to the strip club with your blessing, then rock his world on your wedding night!…

My hope is similar to my hope for the Twilight books: that they'll introduce new readers to the genre, who will then seek out all the better-written stories within that genre. But then again, I've been told I'm overly optimistic... :)

I'll paraphrase Dan Savage here, because I think it applies: "If you ask your boyfriend or husband if he looks at porn and he tells you he doesn't, he is lying so that he doesn't hurt your feelings. If you don't want to be disappointed or upset, BELIEVE HIM. Almost all males look at porn. That doesn't mean they're all…

- I keep having to use a leather punch to put new holes in my belt. - The acceleration on my motor scooter keeps getting better as I get smaller. There's an old joke on scooter forums: "The best, performance upgrade for your scooter is to lose 20 pounds." - The last time I was on a plane, I had a little wiggle room in my…

I live on that stuff! I take those little "water bottle" packets that they suggest putting in a 16oz bottle and instead use it in a 32oz Nalgene bottle. It saves me some money and still tastes great.

Not to resurrect an old thread, but I've been sick for almost a week and was curious how you're doing?

At a bar, try a Gin Ricky in a tall glass: - 1 shot of gin (preferably not the house gin) - Lots of lime juice - Soda water or seltzer water It's a light, summery drink, it's obscure so you sound hip for knowing about it, and the only real calories are the gin (about 110 calories for the whole drink).

Clearly the crackdown has been brutal on gun owners: http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2012/06/29/smith-wesson-posts-record-year.html "Obama wants your guns!" and "The liberals want to ban guns" is just really effective marketing by the gun companies and the NRA (which is funded by gun companies). Most liberals don't…

Disclaimer: The message below is really, really blunt. If you have any doubts about reading it, please don't. Skip it and go to the next person's reply. ========== Most anorexics think that they're "fat" and that no one finds them attractive, but the very blunt honest truth is that most guys (and girls) who find girls…

If you're not already doing so, I'd drink some protein shake during and after your workout. It'll give you plenty of protein to help your muscles rebuild, and is very filling. You can get the protein powder by the 5 lb bag at Costco, and it'll last you quite a while.

Lift weights. It's been said a lot already, but lifting weights helps build muscle, and even on a really skinny guy, muscle will improve your aesthetics right away. Protein. Drinking some whey protein is a good idea, but avoid the overly complex shake mixes. They don't need a ton of additional supplements; just the whey…

I've been grooving out to Bootie mixes for the last few months (http://www.bootiemashup.com/mp3downloads/). All their downloads are freebies, and some of the mashups are amazing!

I hit the gym M-W-F, so today is my day off. I hate days off, because I have fewer calories to eat when I'm not working out! >:( I agree with the sentiment though. I was gonna call in sick on Monday, until I remembered that it was a workout day. Those weights aren't gonna lift themselves!

I'm fond of Brothers All Natural fruit crisps. They're sold in big boxes at Costco, and are basically individual serving-size foil bags of freeze-dried fruit. The only ingredient is the fruit, and they're about 45 calories a bag. Because they re-hydrate almost as some as they enter your mouth, the fruit bulks up pretty…

All of those links are really helpful! Thanks everyone!

If you start at very low weights and ramp up slowly over time, free weights aren't as scary as they might seem. Once you've been working out for a few weeks, I'd definitely suggest trying them out. The big advantage of free weights is that they work more muscle groups than the machines through "compound movements". For…

Two suggestions: 1. As themommie suggested earlier, stop logging but keep weighing, and set a "logging weight" that will put you pack on logging. Let's say your "logging weight" is 10 pounds above your current weight; don't bother logging anything until you gain that 10th pound. Once you do, go back to logging until you're…

I've found that it helps to figure out what exactly I loved about a meal, and trim off everything else. Often times that can save tons of calories. For instance, we went to Red Robin for dinner, and rather than getting a burger and fries, I got a burger with no mayo, and some fruit instead of fries. I decided that the…

Love: weight lifting. I love feeling like I'm gaining strength in my arms and legs, and I love the knowledge that when I do reach my goal, I'll already have some lean muscles to show off. I don't want to bulk up like the Hulk, but an aesthetically balanced set of muscles wouldn't be too bad. Love: getting to eat exercise…

It sounds like you need more protein, either from meat or other sources. From what I've read, it's especially important to get lots of protein if you're working out regularly.

I'll second the suggestion of getting free weights, like a set or two of dumbbells. They can often be found at the Goodwill for cheap. If you can't afford weights for some reason, use stuff around the house. A couple milk jugs full of water work great as dumbbells, and you can add or remove water to adjust your weight. Or…

I'll echo everyone else and tell you to not worry too much about it. Honestly, the only thing that bugs me about unhealthy food is how much of my day's allowance it wastes. For instance, a burger and fries at Red Robin can consume my entire day's supply of calories! On the other hand, it IS possible to eat horribly and…

My starting weight was two pounds above yours, and seeing your "after" picture is some serious motivation!

Fish oil tablet Chewable multi-vitamin (if you're going to eat multi-vitamins, why not get the chewable kid's version?) Chewable fiber cubes (they're basically gummy worms that are full of fiber) Clif bar for breakfast (it's not technically a vitamin, but half the reason I eat it is for the vitamins and fiber packed into…

Thanks for the welcome and encouragement everyone! I'm excited about the possibilities, and looking at the before and after pictures here really inspires me to stick with it this time.