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So many here are inspiring! Gathering the right MFP friend support makes the journey so much more enjoyable and positive. I sent you and a few others here an invite. Be blessed, Be happy, Be motivated! Deb

Thanks Everyone, for the mostly entertaining responses. Most recognized the post for what it was, a *** in cheek question. :smile: Discovered some great smart *kitten* minds! Job done.

At some point maybe but not quite yet :-)

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Good to know!

Going to do this with my Fitbit but will not tell hubby. He does an awesome job and I'd hate to Mrs with his mojo :happy:

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I just picked a number. I don't eat my activity call. I just wondered why some people who seem to track EVER LITTLE ACTIVITY font include sex. I mean really take pity on us following you.... If we have to read every time you vacuum, why not something a little more fun.? Note that this topic was in jest. I know we don't…

Agreed! We all need a bit of Fonzi and Richie in our lives : )

I like all of these as well. I truly have a huge scope of music loves!

I mentioned this song when I brought this topic up on my Timeline with my friends!

Haven't heard this favorite in a while! Thanks for reminding me.... I may even put as a ringtone to make me smile : )

Haha... I raised several kiddos who were just like that : ) I was raised with a father that boomed "rise and shine" in a cheerful and energetic voice really early in the mornings so I wake up usually raring to go. Those kiddos of mine have threatened to bury me in a deep and dark place on some mornings when my chatter and…

Me too! And the water drowns out my horrid singing :embarassed:

Agree 100% There is a huge difference between dressing in what the current style is for the 20s out there and dressing stylish for your own age, body type, and preference. Frumpy is as bad as skimpy in my opinion. Clothes are meant to enhance not to hide.

I cannot tell you how much difference friends make on my journey (what I call this weight loss adventure). Feel free to read my profile, blog, etc and see if you think we might benefit each other. If so, I would love to be your friend! Same goes for anyone else replying on this topic :flowerforyou:

Used to say that until me and my "posse" turned 40. That was in the upper low cut jeans era. Then my philosophy switched to "Just because you can wear, doesn't mean you should". 40 year old butt crack ain't good at any size :-)

Real people working to approach challenges in a positive way = I'm in :drinker: Delusional people spouting Smurf and CareBear platitudes = I'm nauseous :sick:

I just wrote about this in my blog. We would do anything needed for a loved one or pet....shop and cook a special diet, make sure they stay active, provide positive motivation or affection, etc...but we will not do the same for ourselves. Sad, sad, sad... That being said, acknowledging the issue is the first step to…

Super happy for you!

Hey, if it includes major lifting, the use of a shovel, or violence against those that caused the mess - then I say yes, most definitely!

Ahhh, so they were delusional as well as unmotivated. See, I am the opposite. When I drink too much alcohol, I know exactly what I am doing : ) Well at least for the first couple of hours....after that, the weight thing becomes less of a worry than other possible consequences :embarassed: :noway: :huh:

Now this is my kind of thread! I don't need help with healthy recipes to eat....its the LIQUID that keeps me sane some days :bigsmile:

Guess I'm glad I am not one of your friends prior to this post :indifferent:

That's why you're MY friend :flowerforyou:

Great support and comments here. I have only one thing to add and it is the same thing I always told my kids (and remind myself) when you deal with insensitive bullish people. HIS comment and lack of sensitivity have NOTHING to do with you or your size. HIS behavior is all about HIM and HIS DEFICIENCIES! Perhaps not only…

I would totally enjoy being your friend but even if not, please read the blog post I made today. Not because it is a piece of literary delight :smile: but more because I believe the you might benefit from my ramblings of the revelation I had last week. Deb :flowerforyou:

I started reading your post and thought, oh good - we might be a "friend match" because I have a furry that needs to lose weight as well...as well as two others that need to maintain : ) Then I read further and realized that you just might be a feisty, sassy kind of person which again...means we might be a match. Read you…

Lindsay, I am newly active here as well. I am 45, a full time professional, married, have 4 (semi) grown children, 3 dogs and 2 cats. I put my "weight and how I got to this point" story on my blog. Check out my profile and that post. If you think we would be good for each other, feel free to send a friend request…

Do a search on this site for TDEE. Based on what I read about that and what you post, I'd have to guess that the amount and type of your food is the issue. TDEE is a different way to determine the amount of calories you need to ingest to lose weight. It takes into account your stats BMI and activity level. Eat too little…