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Books. In this day and age of "ebooks" I still find myself preferring that paper in my hands. So I have tons and tons of books lining my shelves, and STILL buy more of them. I am also a body jewelry and shoe addict. Oh, and plants.

Ya know ... that popped into my head too. But who are we to determine what feels right for someone else? At 5'9 I would look like a skeleton at 115, lol!

Easy to say "just go to the doctor" ... but when most people these days do not have healthcare or over a hundred bucks for a doctor visit, it's not so easy to do. Not until problems are way out of hand, if at all. Sad but true .. Sounds like you are already looking into possible causes of the issue. Continue to keep track…

I have been there, trust me! I remember contemplating going from a size 24 to a size 26 and thinking "I just can't do this anymore!"

I seem to lose from my legs and bust first, while stomach stays the same forever. And of course when I gain it goes right back to my stomach! It's pretty annoying, I agree!

You go girl!!! That is so awesome and you now that you can do it now!

For some variety try V-8 juice too ... it really helped me get int the veggies when I was on a liquid diet. I got pretty tired of sweet stuff, ie smoothies and shakes, and the V-8 offered something more "tangy."

Mmmm long hair. Yum! But I also like the bald look. I think I just did "bad boy" looking guys, whether with lots of hair of none at all ...

Haha you stole my comment!

No cow's milk for this girl ... soy, almond, or rice milk all the way!

I stick to water and teas, with juices thrown in at times, but occasionally let myself have a Pepsi One. I noticed anything with aspertame gives me horrible cramping and bloating, but that Splenda (used in Pepsi One) does not have that effect. But I would not drink any kind of soda more than once in a blue moon and…

Hilarious ... honestly though, if I want to "bump" a thread back to the top I tend to write a new response post to do it, rather than typing "bump." It just seems more inventive to me. Even if it's just to say, "any others with responses to this out there?"

Single, as far as unmarried, for 15 years. Last relationship ended in 2009 and I like being single!

Sadly I reached my goal once! I bought a ton of clothes that fit me at that weight, then have slowly gained back 20 pounds. So ... I would say when I reach my goal (again) I will be able to comfortably wear those clothes again. Also I must add that once I reach my goal, this time I plan to make maintenance a priority.…

Would only use a pic of me, why bother posting one of someone else?

You don't say what kind of pizza - there's a huge difference between a Tostino party pizza and a large Pizza Hut deep-dish pizza, for example ... If it was me I would stop eating for the day and workout for at least an hour to try to counter-act the overindulgence. Next time, order it by the slice ... or invite someone…

Rock 'n roll and definitely METAL gets my blood pumping and the motivation flowing!

I need more than one baking sheet, true true. Also need more than one oven, I am thinking! ;)

I am 5'9 and as I get older I find that I can't get "too thin" or I look gaunt and unhealthy. I feel I look best in the 170 - 180 range, as long as I am toned and have lean muscle mass.

I look best in boot-cut jeans with a mid-rise. I have to get mine either in "tall" (Lane Bryant is a good one for that) or I buy men's pants in general, because I have long legs.

My easy go-to is plain greek yogart with some fruit mixed in. I tend to eat light when I first get up, then after my workout, I will eat more. I do a lot of smoothies, with whatever frozen fruit I have on hand. Right now am having cream of wheat with unsweetened applesauce and cinnamon mixed in.

It's my understanding that sex does not give much of a cardio workout ... since a cardio workout technically requires raising and maintaining your heartbeat/pulse for at least 20 minutes. I guess it would depend on the type, and the energy level, and length of the activity?

I am on the fence about "cheat days" because I have found that one day of cheating can escalate into many, and that was how I ended up derailed and putting back on 20 pounds ... when I had made it all the way the maintenance stage of my weight goal. At the same time, they are going to happen! Thanksgiving is a day in the…

About once or twice a week. When I blow it off for awhile, it seems like the weight starts coming back. But if I do it daily, the fluctuations can drive me nuts!

What turned me off on Paula Deen was when she became a spokesperson for Smithfield. TOTAL turn-off if you know anything about factory farming.

I have lost, since 2007, a total of 64 pounds and am trying to take off the last 6 to get to my goal weight. I still have a darn tummy (although it is now much smaller than my chest, rather than the other way around!) and am starting to come to the conclusion that I always will. I work out all the time and try to do…

Don't do it don't do it don't give up! I try to look at overall progress versus daily or even weekly. We all have our platueas and set-backs but if you are on the right path (and you know if you are) then don't let the numbers on the scale get you down too much.

I do yogurt and fruit as well as breakfast bars (Fiber One for example) when in a hurry ... I also like almond milk mixed with some instant breakfast powder. As far as lunch, I like the various frozen options (Healthy Choice or Lean Cuisine), but we do have a microwave at work so that helps. I also will have leftovers from…

I am mostly vegetarian, with two kids who are total vegetarians, and there are so many options out there that do not involve meat. Way more than there were 15 years ago when we first went down this road. It seems most every place you go offers meat-less alternatives these days. Be careful though and be sure to read labels.…

The main thing I love about MFP versus Sparkpeople, which is the other site I frequent, is that your calories ARE adjusted according to level of exercise. I can take a day off from working out and just eat less that day. Or, even better, I can overinduldge in something and know that if I work out good that day, I will make…