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i'm a happily married straight woman. personally i would rather see full female frontal nudity, than full frontal male nudity. (how to say this tackfully) boy junk is funny. who wants to look at that? sorry guys.

are you eating your exercise calories? some people are confused by that. also, and i know its hard, be patient. think of this as a lifestyle change, not about getting instant results. you're becoming healthier, weight is just one aspect of that. you could also try taking measurements instead weighing yourself, and see if…

:laugh: the only step class i ever took was in high school. i was cheerleader, used to running, push ups, sit ups everyday at practice. but that class kicked, or stomped, my butt! i literally thought i was going to have a heart attack.... at 17. props to you for making it thru the whole thing:flowerforyou:

i :heart: mfp too!

my husband is my teenager, with his home-made ice cream:explode:

i love ice cream. last night i walked down to baskin robbins with my hubby to get some. 45 min walking a brisk pace helped balance out some of the calories. ice cream is mostly milk fat, thats why its so yummy:love:

em is short for emily tink is short for tinkerbell i was raised on disney movies, and i'm obsessed with tinkerbell. i want to be a fairy when i grow up!

second! cadio with sparklies and make up, what could be more fun than that?

my husband is the culprit here. he cooks all our dinners, and a lot of them were really bad. enchilada bakes, mac and cheese (with bacon on top), etc. i finally told him after one enchilada night that some veggies would have been nice too, and that enchilada sauce doesn't count. i explained that i love his cooking, and i…

put on your favorite music and dance! shut the door and close the drapes if you're embarrassed. its sort of become my routine to 'dance off' my excess calories at the end of the dance. i can't think of a more fun way to burn calories:flowerforyou:

i think you can get veggies and fish at benihana's. i would stay away from the rice and red meat. i haven't been there in years though... good luck! and happy b-day to your daughter!

welcome jackarin:flowerforyou: i too have skinny jeans that i hope fit my booty in!:laugh: i don't know anything about teas that speed up your metabolism, but just exercising and watching calories has helped my lose weight (10 pounds so far). whatever works for you as long as its healthy. good luck, em

wow, congrats on you lose so far:drinker: keep it up:flowerforyou:

:laugh: still waiting on my hip bones! when they re-appear, i plan to FINALLY balance a sword on them:tongue: congrats on getting your bones back mindy:flowerforyou:

trippy.... technology is developing so quickly, its scary! i'm 29, and i don't even know what all the buttons on my cell phone do :laugh: i'm screwed!:tongue:

yep its fine. i drink carbonated mineral waters (like calistoga and crystal geyser) with flavor. it has definitely taken away all of my soda cravings.

i was a curves member too, and i think they recommend 30 min, 3 times a week because they don't want people to injure themselves. since they cater to women of all fitness levels, they need to careful of people over-exerting themselves. i was frequently told at curves that i was pushing too hard! that got a little…

i agree with elliott. my husband has some kind of weird nerve problem in his feet because he left it untreated for years. many doctors will give you a discount if you can pay up front. feel free to negotiate, it saves them money too not having to go thru your insurance. good luck:flowerforyou:

we're having a fitness challenge at my work too, but the most i'll win is a t-shirt:laugh: where do you work? maybe i should switch jobs...

its ok to feel bad (my therapist taught me that). the danger is when you start to mentally beat yourself up, the 'why can't i just get off my butt' 'what's wrong with me' 'i'm so lazy' thoughts. those don't lead anywhere except staying on the couch. so when you start to beat yourself up, stop it! watch a funny movie,…

bellydancing makes me love my belly! once you learn how to shimmy, vibrate, flutter, and roll your belly, you won't want to get rid of it! it can do all kinds of neat tricks :laugh: love your belly:heart: its a symbol of your femininity and your ability to continue life. people used to worship bellies, not try to get rid…

does champagne count as food?

me too! had one on sautrday night with 100 cal can of dr. pepper:drinker:

i agree with locked cj. i work at an architectural firm, and we hear from contractors how difficult it is to find skilled labor! i think it is a diservice to everyone when we act like the only respectable post-high school choice is college. there is nothing wrong with vocational or techincal schools, and in fact we NEED…

take a deep breath, say 'it doesn't need to be perfect', give your honey a big smooch, and remember why you are getting married. not for the food, but for love ( i hope:wink: ) are constantly planning, or do you give yourself a break every now and then? you and your fiance could go on a date, and make a rule that you won't…

i also count decaf tea and carbonated mineral water. i couldn't drink that much still water either...

i used runningmap.com. i just moved the map around and scrolled in until i was at the right location.

wow, just mapped my usually lunch time walking route, 1.5 miles!!!! i had no idea i was walking that far! thanks for the links:flowerforyou:

i'm like mireille, i turn red really easily. i wouldn't worry about it, assuming you feel ok. i think its just my genes, my whole family is this way. we turn red when we're laughing, yelling, running, just about anything:blushing:

what something fun instead of the gym, like salsa, swing, bellydancing? yoga? some people are intimidated by gyms, and a dance class might be a little more accessible to your mom. great on changing your diets together! i love the team effort! em:flowerforyou: