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The SCA is most assuredly active in Canada. I'm in Edmonton and know lots of people who do it and have been active and loving it for decades. :) Also, I getcha and I'm in! 5'3" filthy hobbitses here, currently at 164 lbs and 3 days in on what is hopefully the last restart. I want to get back to collecting the 1ups and stop…

You have two options here. 1) Face her down about it and tell her how that felt and why she's a crappy human being for doing that (as politely or not as you need to) and see if she's willing and able to improve her behavior. Most people seem unable to notice their own ignorance even when they're otherwise good folk, but if…

It normalizes abusive relationships. This is more of a horror story than a romance fantasy.

Of course, that's natural and sometimes it's hard to beat. If I slip a bit no problem, I make it up the next day. But if I have a day when I go way off track and it's followed by a day where everything feels like it's breaking? I can easily fall right off the edge. The difference now is that I've gotten a lot better at…

Watch the portions and sodium intake, stay hydrated, and make sure you stop and stretch now and then if you're in a vehicle lots. If you're in one place for a couple of days google the nearest pool or fitness center for a short workout before your next excursion. Do a short Sworkit or MFP workout in your room before bed…

I've gotten pretty good at just declining, but if the temptation is turned up I'll accept a small portion (or whatever they force onto my plate) and enjoy the heck out of just a couple of bites before putting it in the garbage. Then I retune the rest of the days meal plan or reduce tomorrow. My new favorite reason for…

I used to be feel ridiculous and terrified when I went to the gym. For a long time part of the reason I didn't make any progress was that I wouldn't go for this reason - "I don't belong there". But the entire purpose of a gym's existence is to provide a place for people to take care of their physical body. The feeling went…

I don't log my strength training except when I do a particularly long and intense workout. While you can put down a generic amount of time doing it, I don't know of a way to be very accurate. Since I always pair strength training with cardio I just log the cardio, make sure I fuel properly, and treat the strength portion…

You're amazing! Nerd Power rocks!

Wouldn't bother me. As long as nobody is being douchey it doesn't matter who's using the space and that applies to both co-ed and segregated change rooms. In the end it's just a room. My office has 2 toilets - one labelled men, one labelled women as per code - but in the end if I have to use it and the ladies room is…

It's probably the grossest line from the grossest dude in the movie. It's an awesome movie, though. lol

I'm getting married August 29th. I'm currently at 156 lbs and planning to be a toned 140 by then. Feel free to add me!

You are doing amazing! It sucks when the numbers that feel important are the ones that aren't changing, but you really are doing it right. You will lose weight, obviously slower then you'd like, but you are already so much stronger, leaner, and healthier. Keep doing what you're doing!

I'm 11 episodes from finishing Season 3. That is an incredibly fun app, and I am way too attached to Sam Yao.

How did I forget Firefly! <3 I used to really be into FF and Zelda but I haven't played for a few years, now. I'm about to finally delve into D&D 5E, though. New campaign starting in a few weeks!

LOL I actually forgot that that title had a "bad word"...

Marvel MCU and comics, *kitten* Planet, Magic the Gathering, and Doctor Who FTW. I'm lagging behind but love Sherlock, just discovered Hunger Games (yes, really), and I'm finally getting around to realizing how amazing Harry Potter is and that the movies just don't do justice to it, as good as they are anyway. :smiley:

I get it. And it does reflect that I feel a bit old on here sometimes, despite only being in my 30's...

Cook it however you like, the instructions are just a suggestion. :) When I'm low on time or don't feel like cooking I just heat up a pan, toss in a defrosted fillet with cooking spray and plenty of dill, and steam it in lemon juice. It only takes 5 or 6 minutes total for those little frozen portions. If I have time, a…

If your cheat days keep going like that I say keep having them! lol

Basted or poached soft with whole grain toast, in a Benny, or baked in avocado!

Today's victory was a distinct and sudden realization and acceptance about a bad eating thing I do, coupled with the formation of a better plan going forward. I don't like calling a "plan" a victory, but focus is better than flailing and it's only 10:00. I'll find another victory by the time I'm home from the gym tonight!

I pick up a treat at the grocery store, like a box of chips or oreos, and I tell myself that it's for my fiance but that I can have a treat if I like. Then I open it up and eat half of it later that day. I feel bad but rather than put it on the shelf and forget about it I tell myself that I need to finish it off because…

Actually, I've more or less manages to cut pasta out completely because I've switched to spaghetti squash... and I don't really miss it.

I use both and I love them! For cauliflower I either steam it by itself or with broccoli. Then I sprinkle pepper, herbs, and grated cheese on it. Or, I make a cauliflower smash with egg whites, cottage & cheddar cheese and chives which I use as a protein sometimes. With spaghetti squash I also have two recipes. If I have…

I run, I lift, I play, I hike tall mountains. :) I'll never be a body builder girl (and while those are impressive and beautiful women it's not the type of body I want for myself anyway) but at my best I was squatting 150 lb which I was pretty proud of. I'd like to get to that again soon, now that I'm back into it.

Depends what works for you. WW was absolutely useless for me, but I didn't like paying for it and the group dynamic/meeting part of it is a huge turn of for me (and, to be fair, I was younger and much worse at sticking to things in general back then). I also don't like the points system vs calories and macros. If I'm…

I'm satisfied and happy if I've done my full intended workout. If I missed it but I progressed or improved from last time I'm okay with it. If I found that extra energy to push further than I planned then I'm beaming.

Thank you. The bolded is probably the part I need to hear.

The only time I've come across fruit restrictions is in the first two weeks of a specific eating program I have that specifically cuts all carbs (similar to Atkins) in order to reset the way your body processes glucose. The fruit is added back in after 2 weeks, though, and you can eat as much as you like as long as you're…