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I agree with this totally. I am about to have my first child and I can't tell you how many times in the past I was asked and judged about why we don't have kids. I am surprised how many people are jumping down the OP's throat. I think her question was valid. Getting by without kids can be tough, I can't imagine having that…

I agree with this 100%. I don't think the woman in the story meant any harm and may have been expressing concern (whether misplaced or not) that the OP may be a bit too small now. In my unwanted opinion the OP does look a bit underweight now but if she feels good and her doctor say she is healthy then who am I to judge…

To the OP I just wanted to add that portion control is definitely important and eating small meals more frequently has worked for me too. I think it is great that you are taking control of your life and are striving to be healthier but I do think you need to talk to your trainer or a nutritionist about increasing your…

LOL. Now I want a glass of milk and I am allergic! Guess my soy milk will have to do. Definitely not the same with Oreos.

Glad it is working for you but I would be bored and starving if I ate like that! How many calories a day does that add up to? Seems to me that it isn't enough.

My 2 year old niece calls my mom "Grandma Cookie" because she gets a cookie every time she visits her :) I am expecting my first child in October. It will be interesting to see how he refers to his grandparents. This thought has actually crossed my mind a few times. I always just called my grandparents grandma and grandpa,…

Congrats and best of luck. You can do it! I quit cold turkey 4 years ago. I was training for a half marathon and realized there was no way I could do it as a smoker and that it was foolish to work out and then go home and smoke. Also, for me smoking and drinking went hand in hand so I found myself drinking more to smoke…

Great job! I agree with everyone else, you look a lot younger and a lot happier.

A big high five to dogs and those who love them!

A big high five to dogs and those who love them! [ img ] http://dakd0cjsv8wfa.cloudfront.net/images/photos/48/418/48418_104.jpg [ /img ]

<<<<<<<< Because he makes me smile and laugh even on the worst of days!

Great job!

You look great!

Wow, quite the interesting thread. I see alot of comments where people have stated they have problems eating more than 1400 calories. They keep saying they feel full. My response is that feeling full does not necessarily mean you are providing enough fuel or the right kind of fuel for your body. I could eat cucumbers all…

I have the opposite problem. I am pregnant and I fear that because I am so big (all over not just my belly) I will never actually look pregnant. I would love to have the beautiful shape of a pregnant woman to tell the world that I am expecting. But I think I will only look fat and not pregnant. Right now I am at 3.5…

Congrats! That is so exciting for you and your family! I am pregnant too with my first. I would have liked to have been at a lower weight before getting pregnant but now I am just focusing on being as healthy and stress free as I can for me and my baby. Feel free to add me as a friend if you want someone to talk to and…

14 weeks pregnant with my first. I would love to join the support group. How do I join?

I love eggs! And now that I am pregnant I seem to crave them more. Hard boiled, soft boiled, scrambled, in an omelette ....darn ... now I am getting hungry!

to know that everything will be ok :(

I agree with this statement. I wouldn't want to risk it becoming an issue later on if a serious relationship did develop and he found out that you were with the FWB after you started dating him. If the situation was reversed and he has a FWB how would you feel? I agree that it technically isn't betrayal but that doesn't…

You look great! Congrats :)

Awesome, congrats!

Me too! Originally from Barrie, Ontario. Relocated to Calgary approx 2 years ago.

Fantastic post. Thanks :)

I split my meals into mini meals which I find helps to control my hunger and allows me to feel like I am eating more than I am. Also, I log most (if not all) the food I plan to eat at the start of each day as well as any exercise I plan to do. This allows me to see beforehand where I might need to make adjustments and it…

I totally agree with this response. I have always eaten back most of my exercise calories and it has worked for me. Plus, I view the additional calories as a bit of a bonus for having worked out :) Remember weight loss should be slow, steady and sustainable!

Congrats! Thanks for sharing your journey with us :)

Sorry to hear you are going through this and I too am sometimes horrified by the actions people take. I think the fact that it is family makes it even harder. I have a relative who continuously makes bad decisions and it is so painful to watch. I just don't understand people sometimes....

That's awesome! Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing your story. It made me smile and made me think about all the great people in my life :)

Wow that is really disrespectful of your family and friends. Have you told them how much it bothers you? If so and they keep doing it stop going. They may think they are just teasing you but it sounds kinda like bullying.