PrettyPearl88 Member

Fast-paced walking can definitely be a workout! For someone who's out of shape and just starting to get healthier, walking is a great form of exercise!

Girl, there's no shame in counting those halves! :tongue: When I started, my waist was around 31-32 inches, so I'm very proud of my current 26.5 too! Every half inch is a victory in my mind! :laugh:

Those are very close to my measurements, within about half an inch. I'm 5'4" and bounce around 130 lbs. I'm a size 4/6. You sound healthy and fine to me, but if losing a little more weight would make you feel more confident, then go for it. :flowerforyou:

I've always heard that "men love curves," but I've never actually seen any evidence of it in my life, even though I'm already 25. Maybe it's just where I live, I don't know. But it seems the definition of "curvy" and "attractive" to all the men around me is rail thin with big boobs; basically a Victoria's Secret model with…

I don't usually eat Chinese either, but whenever I do, I typically stick with any kind of chicken breast that's not fried or breaded, vegetables (preferably steamed instead of stir fried), a tiny bit of steamed white rice, and a small veggie spring roll.

I can't speak for all women, I'm only speaking for myself when I say this: First of all, I can't separate physical appearance from personality. But for the purpose of your question, I'm going to assume that both of these men have amazing personalities perfectly compatible with mine. I'm also going to pretend that I love…

^ Basically this. I'd be lying if I didn't say both! :laugh:

I'm 5'4" too and am currently bouncing around 130 lbs. 120 lbs is my goal as well. For our height, I believe that as low as about 110 lbs and as high as about 145 lbs is still considered healthy, according to BMI charts. As long as you're within that healthy range, the right weight for you is whatever weight you feel…

This used to be me!!! I grew up being mocked and bullied by everyone from my peers, to adult leaders in my life, to even random strangers (thankfully not by my family though). I still struggle with the scars and insecurities from my past today. And when I was starting to lose weight, I was terrified to exercise in front of…

Don't you guys know...on your birthday and on major holidays everything is ZERO CALORIES!!! :laugh: Seriously though, I'm probably not going to log at all on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. A rare break from logging (where I don't have to count, measure, and calculate every single thing I put in my mouth) is healthy for…

Physically, I like: -Tall (I'm a little short, so I prefer men who are average to slightly taller than average) -Broad shoulders -Well built chest and arms :love: -This is kind of weird, but....legs. I like men with thicker, muscular legs hehe! -A decent amount of body hair (not like a gorilla, but still a good amount and…

Shaving is a person's personal business in my opinion. A woman should shave her legs....however often she wants to. It's her body and definitely NOT some random person's business. That being said, I generally go by the "shave or wear pants" rule. And no, I don't shave every day...or even every other day. Becase for some…

Yes. And even though it's annoying, I'm okay with it. I think that I'm just naturally prone to gaining weight and storing fat. When I'm not on top of myself like a drill sergeant, I start slowly gaining again. Some people are lucky enough to simply be able to make healthy food choices, not eat like a pig, workout for 30…

Every relationship I've ever had has changed me a lot; I'm never the same person coming out as I was going in. Although I'm always extra motivated to work out more and lose more weight after a break up partially to "shove it in my ex's face," for me, there's more to it than that. I feel like I've changed so much on the…

0. Yep, my day came in at a grand total of 0 calories! Don't you guys know that on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and your birthday all food has NO CALORIES? :wink: I thought EVERYONE knew this. :laugh:

Congrats and GREAT JOB!!! :flowerforyou: I was a New Years resolutioner too! And I also stuck around! So yes, while most of them won't stick around, some do. I will try to remember that this January and try to encourage the newbies at my gym! :smile:

Extreme selfishness!!! They're always #1 and put their needs, desires, comforts, convenience, and happiness above EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING ELSE. Arrogance, pride, and cockiness. People who think WAY too highly of themselves and think less of everyone else. Disrespectful! Doesn't respect you, your friends, your family, or…

Right now, the two biggest things I'm SO GLAD I never did: -I'm glad that I never gave up and quit while I was in the process of losing weight. Just a few years ago, I never even imagined I'd be where I am today! -I'm SO HAPPY that I listened to my gut instinct and DIDN'T give my last ex a second chance when he came back…

They're not the healthiest thing out there, but they are often packed with some good ingredients, like protein, fiber, etc. I think the reason so many people like them is because of first, the convenience, and second, because they give you the sweet satisfaction that a candy bar gives you but also give you a good dose of…

Agreed. Sounds like a recipe for rhabdo. :laugh:

Oi! That doesn't sound good! :frown: I've never thrown up after a workout, but I have felt quite sick several times. It was always because I either pushed myself too hard, didn't drink enough water that day, didn't eat enough food, didn't get enough sleep the night before (I get dizzy and nauseous when I'm sleep deprived),…

I hate it when people try to force me to eat unhealthy. I don't judge them for their choice to eat 3 cupcakes, so don't judge me for my choice to eat none. :grumble: OP, I think that you were acting perfectly fine and that some of the coworkers were simply being jerks. You had every right to refuse the food and it wasn't…

I'm boring, I always bring pretty much the exact same thing for lunch. It's always either a turkey or chicken sandwich with cheese on pita bread (I *LOVE* pita bread lol!), sometimes with lettuce. I have that and a greek yogurt cup. Everyday lol.

Nah, there's a difference between doing something for a woman with the intention of convincing her to sleep with you...and doing something for a woman with the belief that she's now obligated to sleep with you. A woman is not an object that a man can simply pay for in some way or another and, after the transaction is over,…

-People who drive 10 miles UNDER the speed limit...in the FAST LANE. :angry: -When you're trying to pass the slow poke driving in front of you and you put your turn signal on to change lanes, and the driver in the other lane doesn't slow down or speed up, they just STAY right there, BLOCKING you. UGHHHH!!! :explode:…

Personally, I'd be ashamed of myself. Maybe for some people, it's a liberating experience, but for me, it wouldn't be. Probably a combination of the way I was raised, my religious beliefs, and the fact that I know it wouldn't even be an enjoyable experience for me anyway because I won't even be attracted to some random guy…

How long are you waiting in between meals? I had that same problem and I realized it was because I was waiting 5-6 hours AT LEAST in between meals. (It wasn't uncommon for me to go 8-9 hours in between meals actually.) I had just been raised that way and thought that's what everyone else did and that's what you were…

This thread is so encouraging! And every single person who posted a pic so far is GORGEOUS, by the way! :flowerforyou: 5'4", 128 lbs, size 4/6 over here! Yay for us "average" ladies! We're fabulous!

-Smart, with a cheeky sense of humor (This one DEFINITELY gets me turned on LOL!) -Romantic -Well-mannered -Knows how to dress properly -Confident, without being cocky and arrogant -Compassionate and kind-hearted -Fiercely loyal and loves sacrificially -Good and innocent (I KNOW that sounds weird LOL, but I seriously am…

I personally prefer my hair long. (But not so long that's it's annoying and a nuisance to care for. I like my hair best when it's somewhere between my shoulders and mid-back.) I've never done a pixie, but I've had my hair as short as to my nose/mouth, as long as almost reaching my bum, and every length in between. I feel…