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That is pretty damn funny. I think our husbands were separated at birth, although mine is a little more in tune with my exercise habits lately since we've been doing it together.

Spartanburg, SC!

I've been obsessively saving jars lately for different things, and this is a great new idea. Thanks!!

Welcome! I'm 41 and started in November with 75 pounds to lose. Got serious about it in January and have lost 24 pounds so far. Always glad to have more support and encouragement, and I try to provide the same. Anyone welcome to add me, and I have an open diary.

Great transformation and fun story! Hard to tell from face alone but I would have never guessed you at 280 in the before pic. When I got my license at age 15, I told them I weighed 155. I was/am 5'11" and knew that was an "ideal" weight based on a formula I read about (5 pounds for every inch over 5'). I know I weighed…

I haven't, but a few on my FL live within a couple hours of me so I'd be open to the idea :) I've tried to recruit several IRL friends/co-workers to this site, but I don't think any of them have joined yet.

These are mine, too, but I am not really a huge fan of either :/

^^^THIS^^^ I discovered magnesium in January. I try to get plenty of fiber and I drink at least 8 glasses of water every day, but magnesium has been life-changing for me, and honestly I don't know if I would have made this much progress without it. * Magnesium has taken me from a person with chronic constipation to "going"…

Hubby and I I seriously lurrrrrrve Oikos Black Cherry and fight over the last carton constantly, but I know the fruity goodness packs a sugary punch. I use the Chobani plain for smoothies and for cucumber raita, but it is quite tart. Fage isn't as widely available in my area but I'm going to look harder based on all the…

Dollar Store. PLEEEEEEEEEEASSSSSSSSSSSSE.

My log is open and waiting for expanded viewership! Feel free to send me a friend request, OP and any others interested :bigsmile: I log 98% of what I consume--I typically don't log stuff like a drizzle of honey on yogurt, my one glass of sweet tea/day, and the few tbsp of coconut oil I try to take every day. I have been…

I don't know if it's an American thing or more global, but our society has become much more accustomed to having our every little specific need met without argument. That's not to say people with true allergies are being jerks (though I have met many that are). I don't know if we have a higher percentage of people these…

I am just starting in my cottage cheese "journey", so not a lot to offer that hasn't been already. Usually a tsp of honey drizzled on top of the cheese, then add strawberries (and blueberries if I have them). Sometimes I'll add mango (and if it's a honey mango I won't use additional honey). I started with full fat just to…

I actually meant to say "pecan LOG roll". Which is probably 1,000 time worse than a pecan roll. It's a giant log of nougat wrapped in caramel and pecans. So, sugar wrapped in nuts to make you feel like you're getting protein. Very often found at truck stops. As a kid and maybe even a few years ago I might have eaten one…

I believe in food addiction, and I have been doing some reading lately about the research being done on the science behind it. That being said, I think that a food addiction can be chemical/biological or behavioral in nature--but I also can't help but think that the chemical types of addiction can lead to and even cause a…

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My husband is older than I am and was in my brother's classes growing up. When I was home for a weekend during college, we met at a party given by a mutual friend. I walked into the kitchen of the house, and he was walking through with a tray of Jell-o shots. It was the first time I had ever seen them and I was instantly…

The knees/toilet thing is actually what eventually brought me to MFP. There is this velour track suit-wearing woman in my office that uses a cane at work, and I've seen her out shopping on a jazzy. She is a classic case of hand-mouth-foot disease. Hands only move in the direction of her mouth, and the feet don't move at…

BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETS. Beets! BeEtS. I pride myself in being a not picky eater, and it bugged me that I just couldn't stomach the taste of beets. Blech blech blech. So I kept trying them every few years just to make sure I still hated them. And I did. I even tried to juice a beet last year, to see if the fresh juice was…

I just came off of TOM and went up about 4 pounds. It was an especially brutal and lengthy TOM, and that's not even the worst part. Cycles are coming every 3 weeks now. I guess with my age I can assume this is pre-menopause? Anyway, the weighing every day is torturous, but I feel like I need to do it at least for a few…

I have only been using the powder (same brand as you are) for a short time now and have been experimenting with different recipes. Liquids do have an impact, but I think the add-ins have more of an impact in terms of giving you the "rich" flavor that most people are looking for. Most shakes I've made have used water &…

I watched a few episodes here and there, then I watched one season of the show from start to finish. It was the one where the contestants were in pairs and they brought in 2 new trainers. Anyway, I was really put out with all the drama--whether it is completely manufactured or real. Not to mention the fact that the show…

Recently found Emeril's recipe for Braised Kale; it is MOST excellent! Copied & pasted below, and link at the bottom if you're interested: Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups thinly sliced onions 1 teaspoon salt 12 turns freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons minced garlic 8 cups…

I've always been overweight, very much so (technically morbidly obese) since I had my son 14 years ago. Interestingly enough, never had health issues and have always had glowing reports from any check-up I ever had. In fact, NEVER have had a doc suggest I lose weight in all my years. I almost wish one of them had, however,…

I can't imagine how overwhelmed you must feel, but huge kudos to you for having the courage to put it all out there and ask for help. Since you are a self-proclaimed fast food junkie, I think the key is going to be for you to start slowly so that your mind and body will be able to adjust to the changes you make. Before you…

As with anything you're trying to reduce/eliminate from your diet or life, I think they key is making that decision that you are really and truly going to do this. I've wanted to lose weight my whole life, but I never truly did what it took until a few months ago. I quit soda cold turkey, for the most part, 18 years ago…

lol. One of my friends was complaining about how those fake Dr. Oz ads are showing up on her facebook news feed every 5 minutes. As if "real" Dr. Oz stuff in every magazine and all over the TV isn't bad enough. We Americans are such sheeples.

Mine is past shoulder length. I get really warm when I sleep and have to wear it up. Sometimes the messy bun on top, sometimes low ponytail. I'm a stomach/side sleeper, but I do end up on my back sometimes so that's why I put it low or high.

I discovered Conte Priola Pinot Noir when purchasing for a party I was hosting, a few years back. It's available at Total Wines and is what they consider to be one of their "house brands". It's $7.99/bottle and is a nice, solid Pinot. Buy it by the case and it's $6.99/bottle :)

You're good! Still have about 5 months to go, but close enough :)