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That's a good question and haven't thought about it really...I have no idea what I'll do. When I hit my goal weight, I should be moving to Maryland so my reward is getting out of this hell hole I'm in (Las Vegas). Or maybe makeup?!

your man tells you, "your boobs look bigger from all the weight loss in your stomach." Thanks I guess?

Having a cheat day or meal really depends on the person. We do deserve cheat days but I don't do them. There's nothing for me to eat on a cheat day as I don't find food that fulfills me because after I'm done eating, I'm still craving some sort of fulfillment. That's why my cheat days are my shopping days, a new dress…

That's so true. I turn on my ipod when I'm on the bus and "ignore" the men that push the boundaries. When it didn't look like I was busy, men were touching me and talking to me, grabbing my hand etc. Now with my ipod in hand and headphone on when they try to get my attention, I just ignore them. Men are such douche bags…

I went to Subway for lunch today and order the 12" Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki with: *Sweet Onion Sauce *Honey Oat Bread *Monterey Cheese, Shredded I looked at the nutrition guide and have always been entering it as 370 calories per serving, etc. until I realized the pre-calculated values included wheat bread and did not…

I'm a native Las Vegan...we're a dying breed it seems :)

That's right. Here is an excerpt from WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/content/article/42/1671_52229 "Tablespoon for tablespoon, all fats -- from olive oil to butter -- are high-calorie items, containing about 12 to 14 grams. It makes sense that the calories in olive oil can contribute to weight gain just as easily as any other…

When I eat something that my body isn't used to, like fried food, my stomach does twists and turns. I also don't have a gall bladder, so sometimes digestion for me is another story :)

That's a very good point. I considered wearing my heart rate monitor while shopping at The Fashion Show but decided against it for that very same reason. However, there are days that I'll start at the Fashion Show, walk to The Forum Shops, and then to Planet Hollywood to try on clothes. After 5 hours of walking, I may…

Telling someone who is dieting to only eat half a hamburger like that is like telling a cocaine addict to snort half a line. If you're going to do it, do it and move on with your day tomorrow. If you deprive yourself for a long enough time, you'll have a binge that you'll totally regret. I think it's great that you're…

Since January 31st, I lost 10 pounds for the first time through diet and exercise ; I'm currently 137. Before that, I lost 60 pounds from chemotherapy so I became thin by sleeping all day. I never recognized that it took hard work and dedication to lose weight and be healthy, so I'll work harder to maintain my weight when…

Get a measuring tape and measure the problem areas that are important to you. For example, my problem areas are my hips, waist, inner thighs, and upper arms. Then go to My Home then click "check in" and document your measurements. I measure myself once every two weeks in the morning before breakfast and after using the…

Please explain this more, I'm interested to know why you believe that starving works?

Here is an excerpt from a WebMD article. You can find the entire article at: http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/worst-diets-ever-diets-that-dont-work The Worst Diets Ever Experts who spoke to WebMD identified these 5 types of diets that are unlikely to produce long-term results for most people: 1. Diets that focus on only…

Stretching after exercise winds me down. I stopped doing free weights and elliptical at the gym by myself and for the past month and a half I've been doing cardio classes exclusively. After intense cardio like cardio kickboxing, cardio cabaret, or step aerobics we slow our pace and do basic yoga stretches to get us in,…

What did your doctor say about your thyroid level aside from it being 3.41? Your doctor didn't tell you if it was good or bad?

It's funny you mention that because I recently decided that I'd rather be slim and poor than maintain/gain weight and not quite as poor :) I admit that when I look in others' shopping carts, I judge them especially when their children are overweight etc. I recognize that I know nothing of their situation (thyroid, etc) but…

I hope your friend does decide to go to the gym because we all need to come to the realization that we're getting healthy for ourselves, not others; however, no matter where you are...the gym, bus, the street, food shopping, getting the mail, you're susceptible to judgment. But I'm going to be honest with everyone- when I…

I'm not an emotional eater but I only allow myself one cheat day every three months or so. Aside from sushi, there's nothing that I really crave. Work with your body. If a cheat day works for you, go for it but I rarely do them.

Pilates, step aerobics, elliptical, and a metric ton of sushi :)

My deepest condolences :brokenheart:

Tonight I was in the mood for mindless eating and found that celery is perfect for this purpose! I just needed to munch on something to keep my mind busy while watching television and surfing the internet without going over my calories. I had about four medium stalks and happy about it. I was curious about the health…

That's a good point...at least you didn't eat a birthday cake after eating 1400 calories during the day. Tomorrow is new and you can start all over but tell your husband to lay off the pizza! I'd strangle my man if he ordered a pizza knowing damn well that I'm trying to lose weight. :)

Clothing and expensive, designer makeup :)

See! You're doing it and doing it well. I bet you feel great right now :heart:

I'd provide suggestions...but what do you like as a picky eater?

Woo! Just imagine how satisfying it will be for you when you decide to start dating again. You'll be sexy in your slinky, little black dress and run into your douche bag of an ex. He'll be jealous for sure! :flowerforyou:

Just don't raise it like I did: I didn't raise it slowly and upped it dramatically in three days. Obviously, I don't need to tell you what happened as consequence but it wasn't pretty. Do it slowly :)

Yeah, I really hate men who spin things around to make it look like the woman's fault. Disgusting behavior.

Simple response: you deserve better than that...period.:flowerforyou: