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You're young, they'll fade. I grew really quickly and had horrible stretch marks behind my knees and on my arms. I thought I'd never look "normal" but now you can't even see them unless you're really looking closely and nobody really does that.

The Bourne Supremacy. But at the time I lived near a dollar theater that had movies for 50 cents on Tuesdays so I paid a whole dollar to see it twice.

I'm also 5'10" started at 240 and am now at 169. You can do it! This is a response to EWAJH. I thought I quoted but guess not, oh well!

Don't be jealous of sugar free fat free desserts. They don't taste good!

Fruit? Really? What kind and how thick do you slice it?

I log every day but I do have days, usually holidays or special occassions, that I don't log. I don't "cheat" i try to eat like I've learned to, as in watch portion sizes, stop when I'm full etc. I don't have any off limits foods so I don't feel deprived during the normal course of life. The reason I don't log holidays is…

You are amazing!

Working out. Never thought I'd say that. I used to hate exercise. But since I started I feel better, less frustrated, less stressed. Today at the end of my workout I spent about 10 minutes walking slowly on the track and just breathing deep and making myself relax my muscles. Last week was really rough for me and that slow…

Simple yet difficult

Last year I took up crocheting for exactly that reason. So I'd have something to do instead of eating while I watched tv. I've made 3 baby blankets, a child's sweater, a shawl, 2 scarves and 2 headbands. Oh and I've lost 70 lbs and discovered I'm not really hungry at night!

I went to a specialty running store and happened to find a pair that worked really well on clearance for around $78. Made a huge difference, glad I went for quality and happy that I found a deal. Now that I know what a difference shoes make when I need new ones I'll still look for a good deal but I also won't settle for…

Run a 10k. Ahh! I said it out loud, so it's a real goal. I know I can do it though!

I realized one day that I was eating because I was bored and not because I was actually hungry. I didn't actually think I looked bad but I knew I was feeling bad. So I started that day by throwing away whatever it was I was eating and a couple weeks later through my sister I found mfp. Yesterday was 365 days of logging for…

That IS a big thing. Congrats! Before you know it you'll be able run a 5k :)

This is interesting. My husband is also being monitored for cholesterol issues. Can't remember his exact numbers but I know he has low good chol and high everything else. According to my husband (who admittedly has selective hearing) the dr didn't recommend any diet changes, just recommended exercising 5 days/wk. What sort…

Thanks! I'll try those.

I'm 5'10" my waist is 31", hips 41.5", thighs 24.5", calves 17.25" So I have a question for all of you with similar measurements. Where do you find pants that fit?! Seems like everything is cut so narrow through the legs. My waist/hip ratio seems to be ok but then the legs will be too tight.

Bump for later

That's awesome! Congrats :)

Had mine removed a little over a year ago. The first few months were pretty blah, many emergency trips to the bathroom. But everything is good now. I don't have trouble with bloating. I've lost 63 lbs in the last 10 mos eating pretty much whatever without regard to a special "gallbladder diet". Good luck.

No picture but I have a ruby and love it.

I'm 5'10" also and just bought a pair of size 12 jeans and I am THRILLED!! I think I look great, so of course you must look great too :) Funny thing is I weigh 178, isn't it weird how two people who are the same height and size can be such different weights? I carry a lot of weight in my legs though and a lot of size 12…

You sound smart to me. 18 is very young, no need to be embarrassed. Good luck at university!

Sounds good.

I ran a mile for the first time (in my whole life!!!) earlier this summer and I'm working towards a 5k and actually looking forward to it. I actually kind of like it. I used to say I hated running and just couldn't do it. Well that's not true!

You skipped a lot of days logging in July. Log every day, every bite.

Trying this tonight!

Find an accountability partner. A friend or family member, someone who you know will NOT judge you. Then text or call them when you have a craving for junk. Have them tell you all the reasons not to eat it- you want your clothes to fit etc. When I started my sister and I did this for each other and it really helped. After…

Pregnancy didn't ruin my body either. Because I don't consider stretch marks to be ruinous. If they were then my body was ruined in seventh grade when I grew too fast and got horrendous stretch marks on my legs. Scars aren't ruinous either if they are then my body was ruined when I had my gallbladder removed. I think we…

If my calorie goal was 3250 I'd eat whatever I wanted also but when you're calorie goal is much much less than that then it's a lot harder to fit treats in! I try not to think of any foods as good or bad but 380 cals for poptarts just isn't worth it, I would still be hungry and then I would eat something else and I'd be…