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You mean the one I never actually wore? Still in my guest bedroom closet...four years later. :noway: I really need to sell that thing!!!

Until it becomes punching. Abusive relationships don't start out as obviously abusive...they work up to that point. If she was concerned, she should get out. Her instincts will tell her if this was a one time thing (only she knows the true extent of the circumstances) or if there is the possibility for increased…

2000...and I have no idea who these people are:

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University will change your life. http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/home

St. Michael :) Thank you for serving. God bless!

Free truffle from Godiva...saving calories for an awesome dinner!

First thing first: take a deep breath. It sounds like you're overwhelmed and the thought of working so hard to get back on track is too much. Don't look at the big picture, if that's too scary. Set mini goals - like "today I'm going to make healthy choices for food", or "today I will exercise three times for 10 minutes…

I love this idea!!

I think we're twins... :)

The group setting was great - as with most small groups, some got more out of it than others, but I think everyone appreciated the sentiment of the book. Unfortunately, not everyone was ready to accept it or take the steps necessary to live the lifestyle that goes along with it (yet...!). I also just noticed your profile…

Lysa Turkuerst, the author, also does webcasts (there was one last night) and has a blog. You can check it all out at http://lysaterkeurst.com.

My friends and I read it last year as a group study. It was great to look past the outer issues and recognize the inner struggles that cause us to neglect our bodies or, worse, indulge in unhealthy eating practices. It's been a year since we did it, so it's something that I would probably benefit from reviewing as a…

Yes!! I totally noticed using less lotion - it was an awesome feeling!

Oh, and the biggest thing to remember is that if you do blow a day's calories on a snack - DON'T get hung up on it. Every day is a new chance to make smarter choices. Giving up after you blow it once will not get you anywhere. Good luck! :)

Having to account for it in my food diary really makes me think harder about whether I'm actually hungry...or just bored. I also tend to eat my packed lunch throughout the day, so that helps, since I've already planned those things as "lunch". The best is when I overpack my lunch and can REMOVE items from my food diary (I…

Try peanut butter on celery or with an apple, nuts, string cheese, stuff like that. Usually best to make sure it's lower carb - so avoid the breads/rice/pasta stuff. I also really like cottage cheese with some Mrs. Dash-like seasoning and almonds or sunflower seeds thrown in for crunch!