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Am an only child. Raising one (so far). We're not perfect but we're doing just fine; life is good. If anyone wants to spend their time characterizing me as needy they can have at it. It's impolite but has no bearing on reality at all. Oh and in. This has potential.

'Splosions!

But he...he said he didn't want...those were his...words? I was quoting?

From the OP:

I totally DID! And I gave my 6'2" husband the other side eye! lolccf&g

Burn? Just stop. This lady is way above your paygrade in a scuffle and you're just giving me fremdscham.

Well I imagined you're tired of waiting for someone to respond, so... ...you edited this to add "super", and yet "mainly" remains.

Oh, I dunno that's pretty small. But I'm used to having all sorts of designs and crap on the pockets of my jeans, so ymmv.

Oops! Well let me just quote it with the photo again anyway. For emphasis. :bigsmile:

Barbell Denim guise!!! www.barbellapparel.com

Nevermind, this is a mess. dumpsterfire.gif

Yes that happened because of absolutely nothing you said, you're just a "victim" in all this. Like your co-worker!

Yes. I'm undecided about the topic but the lack of empathy is totally distracting. I've gotten so frustrated reading this whole thing because this unteachable OP is impervious to new information and unable to examine her own behavior. Waste of time.

Still you love.

Perfect.:heart: :heart: :heart:

I can't stand it when people like you who have been hardened by one thing or another issue these proclamations on what people should do and just what the world does and does not want to see. And of course it's always delivered in an unkind way preceded by an "I'm just being honest." You are being honest but only about your…

Solid plan. Happy early birthday!

Not necessarily. A lot of people learn to plan for special occasions and holidays and work them into a healthy, happy life.

I think you'll be fine. You won't undo all your work and you can even minimize how much you go over for the week by eating lighter a few days before, just make it fit into your plan. You might have some bloat afterwards that makes the scale go up but that'll come back down in a few days. No reason to stress. :flowerforyou:

I am blown away. What you have accomplished is just over-the-top awesome. Thank you for sharing your story, I know it will light a lot of fires under people!

This isn't personal experience but I've heard people I trust say good things about You Are Your Own Gym too.

Hi. I think your mindset is excellent, your expectations planted firmly in reality, and you'll be very successful! I started with the book New Rules of Lifting for Women and loved it. There is a NROLFW group here on MFP you might want to check out as well. Good luck, I think you're gonna kill it! ETA: without a hint of…

Indeed.

Not one cinnamon challenge gif? Honestly it's like I have to do everything around here.

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Ask me how I can tell who didn't read the whole thread.

OP here's a good voice to listen to: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/yoovie/view/because-im-not-invisible-damnit-666120 ETA: actually not just OP, this is a great counterpunch for anyone dealing with a toxic inner critic. I'd go on here, but there's nothing to improve upon.

The unholy spawn of your dual requests for mainstream and men on skates. You only have yourself to blame.

Phew! Made it back from shopping and lunch at Panera just in time for this thread!