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Water... i had the same problem.. and found that i was not getting enough water (8 glasses a day). To keep things 'going' *LOL* i need at least 10 glasses a day when eating very very healthy *S*

i'm tempted to go buy myself something nice... a nice pair of earrings, or maybe a watch... *shrugs* i've always found Valentine's day rather depressing actually.

$1.06 per litre here in Edmonton , Alberta, for Regular

i've been doing the same thing for a year... it's a great system for me, i like planning.. helps me feel in control :)

I can only speak for my own results .. and at 55 I am in about the same category *S* The short answer is.. no.. i've not had those issues.. but then, here's what i did for success: The first 30 pounds i lost with no exercise (basically i pretty much could not do any). Calorie control alone (1200 per day max). At first i…

yes i lost about 1/2 my weight before i started exercising i started exercising because i found myself 'wanting' to move more, the lighter i became.. AND because i was getting alot of sagging skin and wanted to try to tone that a lil... AND because i wanted to include cardio activity, at my age heart health cannot be…

just want to say... whether artificial sweeteners are healthy for us or not.. i have no idea *LOL*... BUT... what i have found is true for me is: - Eating lots of processed sugars (most sweeteners other than fruits) = me still craving sweet constantly - Substituting artificial sweeteners for white sugars = me still craving…

HTC Desire camera is amazing!

one healthy meal that everyone eats if it's healthy, it's healthy.... i refuse to feed my family crap that i won't eat. If they want it they can get it for themselves but i refuse to contribute to their eating problems myself any longer.

worms... terrified of them (though i love snakes) i also love gardening... and our yard is full of very healthy soil, chock full of worms, which, of course, is good. yes.. i have a problem *L*

i wanna be an archaeologist... but looks like growing up is a long way off yet *L*

the answers here are great ones... i would only add one thing (and it's the thing that helped me more than anything)... journaling. i was amazed how much i discovered about myself once i really got into it... some if it surprised the heck out of me too! Now, while i am no longer on antidepressants, and no longer journal…

an interesting site *S*: http://www.brokeandhealthy.com/ (the recipes here even give approx costs per serving)

maybe it's already been said, but i just have not read all the replies.. i agree with those suggesting each puts a % into a joint account, for bills etc, based on how much each earns... however, while oldschool (as many mentioned) dictates all finances are shared once married... i would urge B (assuming this is the wife)…

amazing!!!!! no others word for it... you've done fabulous!

didn't read all the replies but... make soup with tons of diff veg... then puree it ... amazingly great way to add veg to things like pasta sauce as well, puree them in the sauce, like hiding them for kids *S*

absolutely inspiring on so many levels *S* And i have so many questions! *L*.. i am betting many of them may already be answered in your facebook page so i will definitely have a look. i think the one major thing i am so impressed by is that losing all that weight must have resulted in a fair amount of loose skin, have you…

my issue is trying to find nice shoes that fit a wider foot :( Presently i;ve found some gorgeous heels at Naturalizer of all places, and i love them as they fit wide! It's just as well i have this issue really as otherwise i would have WAY more shoes than the 12 pairs i have *L* Wearing my fave pair (i adore heels though…

this is SO me too!

*S* well said

braveheart edited to add: Phantom of the Opera both make me sob.. every time.. and have seen both many many times.. unusual for me for any movie.

it sure can!! i have high blood pressure too... once i started keeping my sodium under 1500 mg a day as well as drinking at least 10 cups of water, it automatically forced me to eat in a healthier wasy *L* and drop weight consistently.. PLUS my blood pressure now runs an average of 117/70... my Dr is loving it! That being…

Motivating... but not in a good way. We have had so many arguements in the past, over his eating habits and choices, and as i predicted/warned him, sure enough he developed type 2 diabetes a few years ago. Doing so should have finally gotten through to him that he needed to take control of his own food choices, (since he…

15... married him when i was 18.. separated when i was 39, divorced him when i was 51

i had 3 c sections (vertical ones).. and though i have lost alot of weight, the pouch (not belly, just saggy pouch of skin) remains.. i have consulted with Dr and he has assured me nothing will help get rid of it but surgery now. Mind you my sections were 30 years ago *L* Not alot of elasticity now *S*

i use the pure maple syrup... or honey... both a natural choice. i just don't drench my pancakes in them anymore, i top with fresh fruit and a drizzle of syrup or honey *S* i go without nothing that i love... why would i? *S* it's all about control and planning now.

This... it helps keep me aware and accountable.

*S* nor are tomatoes... but both are used as such

*chuckling* well.. all i can say is the confusion is not only in America Here in Canada Safeway puts their canned mushrooms in the pizza 'fixings' shelves.. there is not a canned mushroom in sight in the veggie section of the shelves, they are all hiding in the 'make your own pizza' section. Does this mean neither…

this!!!