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No worries! I've scared myself a couple of times this way too. Now, if I have a week off the wagon, I get into routine for a couple of days before I weigh in again. Sure, there will probably still be a gain, but 1.5 or 2 pounds much less scary than 10! It's just your body being off whack from sodium and not exercising.

Really, you only have two months of waiting, since typically, a person finds out at least a month along. Not too bad. I would be comfortable telling my family and closest friends, because they would be able to offer me support if something did happen. Other friends and co-workers, though, would have to wait.

My mother taught me manners, I hold the door for everyone. If someone is walking towards a door I'm leaving or opening, I hold it. Simple niceties, and doesn't cost me a darn thing. Sure hope I haven't offended anyone...I suck so bad at playing gender role etiquette games.

I ran into this myself a bit ago. A friend of a friend all of the sudden upped the flirty conversation, starting chatting it up with me, so on and so on. I'm happily married, but we run with a playful crowd, so I'm not offended at the flirtation, but it took me a bit to adjust to, as he had never payed that sort of…

Try upping your protein, it will fill you up for longer. I can say that I am rarely ever hungry and out of calories. Another big thing is to start cooking your own food, and throw in as many vegetables as you can. Vegetables alone are great, very filling and very low calorie. Try making up an egg scramble, only use a…

Van *kitten*! It adds a certain amount of distinguished look to you, and just a tad of rugged too. Make sure to keep it well trimmed though, with your face, it could easily go from "Distinguished" to "sloppy" without proper keep-up. And yeah, your eyes are pretty fantastic.

My hair is naturally light auburn but dyed black, so I look quite pinkishly pale without makeup on. I use a light foundation, and darken my brows and lashes. I do enjoy a bit of eyeshadow sometimes, but only if I'm looking to pretty it up. I've recently fallen in love with a dark brown and bronze palatte, so I've been…

Freedom from debt. I don't have much, but I would really like to buy a house soon, and hesitate with the car loans and the credit card hanging over my head.

Your body used calories for breathing, digesting, blood flow, ect. All of those amazing processes that your body is designed to run automatically in the background, those require power, which is found by burning calories. If you are tall, overweight, or have a large amount of body muscle, your body will require more…

This is a pretty important point, thanks for mentioning it!

My first day was wicked hard, but I promise, it does get easier. Just stick with it, and take it at your own pace. If you need to alter days, than do that. I just started C25K about a year ago, and it was the best program I could have done. You can do this!! Don't be discouraged, instead, focus on what you achieved!

Thanks!

Oh, I'm excited to see it, but with no cable, it may be a bit. However, I did dress as #10 for a costume party Saturday night, which was pretty friggen fun.

I'm down to about 1/3 a pack a day, sometimes less, sometimes more. I don't smoke within an hour before I workout (I feel like it's harder to catch my breath when I do). I know it isn't healthy, but it's my vice. I'll quit again sometime, probably soon, and maybe even stick with it this time. I don't feel like it's fair to…

If she wants to talk about it, she will bring it up. Otherwise, pretend you saw nothing. It's none of your business, as nice as your intentions might be.

My favorites - I found these bagel bars from Costco, called Energy Bagels. Basically cinnamon bagel dough stuffed with nuts and dried fruits, 216 calories per. I toast them and spread with a tablespoon of peanut butter. Greek yogurt, Fage with fruit is my favorite. 2 eggs with whatever veggies I have laying around. Keep in…

Well done! I know that can be a really hard step, great job on sticking to it and doing better for your body. You look great :)

I agree with the greek yogurt, it's my go-to for a sweet tooth. Sometimes I have the Fage with fruit (but mind the sugar on that), I've made plain with a bit of pumpkin and graham crumbs too. I haven't tried adding chocolate, but you can bet I'm going to now! Sometimes, just a protein shake works for me too. I use a…

Only you know what is going to work for your body. It can't hurt much to try out smarter choices for a week or two, and you'll be able to tell if it's working for you. Although the site is based off of calorie tracking (in AND out), no where does it say you can't make adjustments for your lifestyle. Be aware of what you…

Going to agree with this one. Make room and enjoy that beer. As long as you don't go crazy, you'll be just fine.

With ya. I'm 175, with 39.5 inch hips, with visible hip bones. I've still got some fluff to lose in the front of those hips, but bones won't shrink. Don't stress, just love them. And yeah, try getting out of the junior section. You'll probably feel better buying jeans meant for women with hips.

I don't sweat as much while working out as I used to, after losing some weight and working out more often. I don't even need a towel for my short runs, although I do find it nice to have something to wipe the sweat off at the end. My clothes are usually pretty sweaty, but not nearly as much as they used to be. Also, I…

@ pittskaa, Done, but now it's gray. I wish the neighborhood skunk would stop spraying!

I find that the days I really have to drag myself to the gym are the days that I end up kickin the most butt. Once the endorphins get flowing, I'm angry at myself for even thinking about not doing it, so I push hard as I can. Congrats! Both on mastering your willpower and on your nsv!

I never thought I was that type of gal, but I'm becoming more and more convinced I need to find some Buttercup on the side...

I'm 175, wearing a 36DDD. I use a super supportive running bra that I found at Lane Bryant http://www.lanebryant.com/cacique-plus-size-sexy-bras-intimate-apparel/bras/sports-bras/microfiber-front-closure-molded-sports-bra/4043c4044c775p65248/index.pro I use a size small enough that it is a struggle to get it hooked close.…

Try eating something right after you workout. Something about blood sugar levels. Also, google "Exercise induced headaches/migraines." I've only had one really wicked one, but my vision went spotty for an hour and I couldn't focus my eyes on anything, and it quickly escalated to a vomiting migraine.

Yep, and challenges are really helpful too. If I know I'm coming up on a rough weekend, I can ask my buddies to make sure I close my diary every day, and they will. It's great motivation to keep on track for me :)

I'm at about 1/3 a pack a day. I'm trying to get it down, and gradually switching back to my e-cig. I usually quit about twice a year for a month or two, and then fall back into the habit. I'm not sure if smoking affected my cardio. I took it back up while staying out of state with my in-laws for a couple of weeks, during…

And that's what happens when I'm talking to someone in the room and posting at the same time. Pistachio crusted chicken is what I was trying to say. *forehead, meet palm*