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Since my life is not an episode of Breaking Bad, no! Every Twinkie I have to give up is a battle.

Spanky

I started out just losing 1 lb. .....I think that's like 1/14th of a stone? I was afraid if I looked at what I really needed/wanted to lose, I'd get discouraged. Now 25lb later, I'm pretty impressed with my bad self. Congrats for joining us here. We wish you every success.

I think, but I'm not religious, so I'm not certain, that it may be a case of praying when the sun is out, not just when it rains.

Buy a circus, a lot of cocaine, and a gold plated Cadillac.

Terrific sketch on the coolness of smoking Oddly, even that may not be enough. Penny Marshall (Laverne&Shirley) smokes still, and she only has one lung left.

I'm fighting this as we speak too. I use chupa chups and gum and work out. I still smoke tho, just less and less all the time. Some days only 1 or 2 , other days none. I try not to beat myself up over this as that makes it all the more discouraging. Perhaps it's not kosher or what have you, but I'm not chosey about what…

You're taking action! In a few days you'll start to feel better and shortly after you will see results. You did it before and you can do it again, we've all backpedaled before. You will be victorious again!

Get Your Tongue Outta My Mouth 'Cause I'm Kissing You Goodbye -Ray Stevens

...and the beverage is not too bad either.

In an effort to not be swayed by fluctuations (read: discouraged) I weigh myself once a week. Also because working out isn't just for weight management but to feel good. I count more on my overall disposition to motivate me, which is greatly enhanced by working out..

you're quite right. I was being flip....sort of. We spend a great deal of our lives being older and not younger. Adjusting our eyes to what is attractive is an exercise that takes a bit of patience. I liked 18 yo girls when I was 18. Now that I'm almost 95 I only go out with women over 30.

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just chastising myself....;)

Looks fade, stupid is forever.

I've seen variations on this story. Google "do it yourself injections for bigger breasts" and you will be truly frightened by the species we belong to.

true, a small drop in the ongoing effort.

If I'd been deployed and made it back alive and my gorgeous wife had a 2" deficit there, I doubt that would cripple my joy.

piercings are a temporary thing. Having once had my tongue pierced I can safely say the pain is temporary. As far as ink goes. I dont recommend committing to a sleeve or worse, a facial tattoo. I've got a couple. The good thing about arms, legs or elsewhere (besides the face or neck) they can be covered.. Perhaps stay away…

archie

The bubble sodas with the tapioca balls in them

i didn't seem much change the first month I was working out and counting calories. I've learned to not use the scale as my temple.

well fequ them

What an awesome insult.:love: [/quote] ....he was nothing but a doucherella.... [/quote]

I know the lower on the food chain I eat the healthier I am and feel. That said, I'm not opposed to a stack of pancakes and bacon drenched in maple syrup occasionally.

My scapulas

There is some wonderful eating to be done in China. I'd feel thankful if I got away with only a 3lb gain after two weeks. It'll come off with a bit of exercise and calorie counting again.

Mixing it up is helpful. Running, a bit of weight lifting. Swimming if it's available. I tend to eat breakfast before I work out. I'm less likely to feel that run-down depleted feeling I think you're describing. I throw in an off day every 4 days and that helps my body recover and keeps me from getting totally bored.…

A silly saying is all too true. "It's a cinch by the inch, it's hard by the yard". However difficult as it may be, you will see results if you exercise and count calories. There is great satisfaction in the first couple of pounds, because it does confirm you can do it.

Thanks guys! It's good to be here. I'm trying to make some permanent changes. I think 'diet' means all the time, not just, until I'm thiner