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2-3 lb roast (rump, shoulder, whatever) 1 packet Italian dressing mix 2 cups beef broth Cook in crock pot on low for 8-10 hours. Shred and serve on toasted rolls. Recommended toppings: provolone cheese, banana peppers & horseradish sauce. Sooo good.

Walking! I know it may not seem like much when compared to 30DS or P90X, but walking really is an awesome way to get in exercise. It's natural, low impact, free, and you can do it anywhere. Walk around the block, walk in place watching TV, go window shopping, whatever. I know it's easy to get caught up in the whole "you…

False. I bought this shirt. I take fitting room selfies because the lighting is better, and I don't have full length mirrors in my house. Dumb thread is dumb.

He sneezed. In my mouth. I didn't even know how to react. I just kinda stared at him wide-eyed, like "....did that just really happen?" He wasn't even phased! Just sniffed, wiped his nose on the back of his hand, and leaned back in for more! I was like UH NO.

I like most pet names...but I hatehatehate darling. It makes my skin crawl. An ex-boyfriend started calling me that out of the blue one day, months after we started dating, and even after I told him I hated it he kept it up. It's seriously the worst. Hun or honey annoys me too, but not on the same level as darling. Ughhh.

Don't feel defeated! I started out at 293 pounds (probably higher, but that was my first weigh in) and the idea that I had 140+ pounds to lose was horrifying and overwhelming. How was I ever going to lose an ENTIRE person? The best advice is to look at it in little pieces. Lose 10 pounds. Lose 10 more. Keep it going, and…

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Beard!

I hated her until the Red Wedding. Then the performance delivered by her actress was so gut wrenching, I couldn't hate her anymore. Just felt way too bad for her.

QFT. Everyone hates Joffrey. There is no redeeming quality, and the actor has a face you just wanna punch. He's perfect. XD I hate Stannis Baratheon so much. Dany annoys me, Joffrey's the worst ... I just want Jon Snow, Arya, and Tyrion to form a superhero team and take everyone out. Get on that, George R. R. Martin.

I've never watched it before, but I know the basic premise. Was over a friends house and it was on so I caught it tonight. Realized my starting weight was higher than 6 of the contestants. I'm not sure if that bums me out or makes me proud for losing it without a TV intervention lol

I also feel uncomfortable when people notice my weight loss. I know they are trying to compliment me, but in my warped, low self-esteem brain it sounds like "wow you used to be SOOO FATTTT!!!" I don't ever mention how much I've lost, because I obviously still have a ways to go, and I don't need people eyeing me up, doing…

Every woman will react differently to different birth control. I personally did very well on Depo Provera - no weight gain, no moodiness, and I loved not having a period to deal with. Ortho Tricyclin Lo however made me a bloated, crampy, mood-swinging psychopath. I personally do not buy into the "birth control will kill…

I work alcohol into my weekly calorie goals, so I'm not "drinking my dinner" one day and missing out on nutrients. So if I know I'm going out on Saturday, I will say okay, I'm going to have 6 drinks - that's approximately 12oz of alcohol, 800ish calories if I mix it with diet soda. Spread that out over a few days and voila…

5'6" 199 Tops: L Jeans: 14-16, depending on brand

I'm sure it's been said a million times, but "You have such a pretty face." UGH! WHY do people feel the need to specify face - can't you just say I'm pretty? Wouldn't want the fatty to get any ideas I guess. "You're cute." - the worst thing you can hear from a guy you're into. No one wants to sleep with the cute girl. "You…

And so I said, 'It's a kingdom, and that makes him a king. But it's also a country....' - Varric, Dragon Age 2

I don't have any advice that hasn't already been said, but I just wanted to say feel free to add me. I've been heavy my entire life surrounded by unsupportive people, and I know how hard that can be. Just know that you CAN do it. It's great that you're taking control of your life so young, before you fall into the trap of…

Yep! I've been massively overweight since I was 5 or 6, don't even remember what it was like to not be. I stopped weighing myself in middle school, so I have no frame of reference - but looking at pictures, I'm now smaller than I was in high school. =] Not sure what my goal weight is because I've never been close to a…

Question about the spreadsheet (sorry if this has been asked before!) Using the Simple Setup tab, the TDEG equalled my BMR. Is this normal, and okay? I do an hour of walking each day, but that is my only real exercise at this point. Still, I've heard I should be -netting- my BMR at minimum, not -eating- it. Just wanted to…

THISTHISTHIS. Also, "just this once won't kill you". I hear this a lot from my friends when they want me to go drinking or out to eat. It's like, I am 200 pounds. Yes, I am thin compared to my previous 293 pounds, but I'm nowhere near a healthy weight. Just because I'm smaller than I was doesn't mean I'm where I should be!…

I was called thick once too. He meant it as a compliment, but I was like seriously?! Grrrr.

Never claimed to be an expert, or that there's a one-size-fits-all solution for behavioral issues. I also never said that a squirt bottle was an abusive method of discipline. I only said that physical violence (ie smacking) is ineffective in cats, and in some animals can be detrimental to their emotional well-being. I also…

Min pins are great dogs! My husband's cousin has one, but he's definitely not timid - he thinks he's a 300 pound beast. XD

You provide adequate scratching areas, and encourage the cat to use them. Spray the scratching post with catnip spray to make it more enticing, then reward the cat with love and treats when he uses it to reinforce the habit. On the other side, you make the furniture unappealing through use of deterrent sprays or home…

I read through 1 1/2 pages, and got bored. It's a rare individual who is going to read through 4+ pages of similar responses just to see if there's been a new development. My comments stand regardless. I gave you the benefit of the doubt on waiting to take your cat to the vet - something many people did not. However,…

To play devil's advocate, not having him checked doesn't necessarily mean animal cruelty - it could mean lack of knowledge. When I was 18 I adopted a cat from the shelter, and six months later took in a stray kitten. Almost immediately after bringing in the kitten, my older cat started to urinate outside her box. I had…

Preach. If I can find a protein powder that mixes well with wine, I'll never eat anything else.

I have never saved a gif so fast in my life before. -fans self-

I lol'd.