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I didn't say I was helpless! I wanted feedback because I often lack self control when I'm out but I know sabotaging time together due to my fear of food failure cannot become a norm. Maybe I should just talk with Jesus because the smart assness is unnecessary from you and that other poster. But thanks anyway.

He would....And that's a good option. He tried. I'm just questioning my own choices, that's all. It's time for me to let the buffet go and enjoy the time with him since he's flexible to my dietary needs.

I understand what you're you're saying.....You don't know me so you're judging my intentions based on one post. I don't want to limit us so severly (my husband and me), that's why I asked. The way you responded was unnecessary. But thanks for taking the time to say something.

I weighed and measured everything but the potatoes. I'm becoming more mindful and will invest in a digital scale. Thanks

Thank you for understanding where I was coming from. I have a manual food scale but it's time to invest in a digital one.

Thank you for getting it! I have a manual scale and I use cups, so I'm trying. But some things are more of a challenge and I too log high rather than low in these cases.

Thank you for answering, but your answer ended nothing. I Appreciate more feedback. I will invest in a digital scale

I'm not here to lie. I now know on something like sweet potatoes, I need to weigh. I measure as much as I can with the tools I have. I'm 70# lighter, so I have no reason to deceive myself on purpose.

New MFP friends would be nice. I live in the Dallas area, I'm 34 years of age, I have already released at least 70 pounds of fat, working to release another 90 more (or so). My goal weight is 130. I don't what it is like to be a slim/fit adult, so I am on that path to get there. I am a communicator and enjoy dialogue (even…

I'll commit to listening to my body again and not my emotions - am I hungry or just wanting to feel a bored/lonely/happy/empty/sad/confused/angry place within me? I'll commit to moving more again.

Sho right!!

I'm in the same boat. Dropped off 43, then picked up 10 right now...hurts my feelings, but I can't be mad, I just have to focus. Like you, this was my first real attempt and success at losing weight, and I did it. I know what to do. I'm back focused again. I won't go back to the beginning from Sept 2012. But I have to…

Nice! It looks good on you too! Nice face :-)

You are so pretty!

If you are comfortable with doing it, go for it...many people who go online would not otherwise meet anyone good for them; and there is nothing bad about online dating. You get to see just how many people in the world are just like you. I put up a profile here and there, but it's not for me. I like random - even if I did…

This is was my first thought...He's saying in a round about way that he's not sexually attracted to you, and it has nothing to do with you being 'cute.' I don't know what it is, but I can believe it's not the 'cute' factor

Just keep going. Push harder in exercise when the opportunity arises. It'll happen. Enjoy the other perks of living a healthy lufe

I feel you on that one!

I'm not sure yet, I'm already 40+ pounds gone, and I'm just happy to be able to wear dresses that didn't fit before. Now I see how clothes should look. I've always wanted to look good in a bathing suit without feeling the need to hide my midsection or thighs because they just bulged all over the place. I'm getting there.…

You have ARRIVED when you can do that! LOL

i agree, alcohol does something in my system to where I eat way too much. I've really thought about cutting it out alltogether, but not sure yet. I may just stick with red wine. But martinis, schnopps, all of that, no good.

Yum! I agree, same here, LOL...sometimes I go to Central Market a buy some expensive cheese and tell myself I'll have it over the course of a week and it's gone in a day, maybe two, LOL

This here^^

Very good points

To the OP, I didn't think your post was at all insensitive. I think you recognize a problem and want to know how you can overcome the idea that all that unhealthy living is Godly, happy living. All I can say is, keep doing your part, and talk to one person at a time. That's beautiful that they talk about God, but go there…

Since I need to create a deficit to burn the unwanted fat off, I don't purposely eat my calories; but sometimes, it may happen, which allows me room to eat higher calories in a particular day; But for now, I prefer to not eat my exercise calories; but if my body is hungry, I eat, just hope I pick a good food.

I'm sure many of us related to your story but you told it so well, I had to read to the end. What a happy ending! :-)

Good point - I do get concerned the way he may be eating at grandparents' house (especially them because they will feed him whatever his little heart desires and I find it nervewrecking to even try to argue with them). But I know if I am taking care of my house, then what he does there should not affect him greatly, I hope.

This helped a lot because I've been thinking the only way I am going to get a handle on consistency is to preplan on Sunday. Then I thought - OMG, I do NOT want to be doing this on a Sunday; but from your post, I see it is worth it. I find that my son and I will do so good for about, a week, then it's chaotic. We'll go for…

Will you be able to look at him the same? Um, that is not a question that anyone can answer as a definite yes or no, but from experience, I highly doubt it. Telling you he's not attracted to you, is one thing (that alone is hurtful) but to state that his family is telling you that he could do better and how is not even…