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I smoked a pack a day for 14 years, my husband smoked 1-2 packs a day for 18 years. We quit together in January of 2009. We were just saying the other day that it was the best decision we ever made. It wasn't easy, but we were both glad that we did it together. We were totally committed. We did a combination of Wellbutrin…

I don't log any of my alcoholic drinks. I just don't. I only drink on weekends and even then sometimes I don't. But regardless, I don't count them. I also don't count my gum.

The pill kept 20 pounds on me as well. Within two months of going off it I lost the 20 pounds without doing anything different. I did the Hormone IUD for over 2 years. I bled constantly with severe cramping for months and then had no period for a year and a half. I got it out over a year ago and my periods still aren't…

I'm a transplant from Michigan. I love Texas, just don't exactly love the Fort Hood area. The thing that cracks me up is that we have a fireplace, and so does just about everyone we know down here. Back in Michigan, I don't know anyone with a fireplace. When that temp gets below 60 we fire it up, too.

My guilty pleasure: I love to watch my husband play video games and "help" him. My favorites are Fallout, Assasins Creed, and Grand Theft Auto. I can literally sit for hours and watch him play, while yelling at him for going the wrong way, warning him about bad guys, and helping him figure stuff out. I repeat, I do not…

I had acne for over 16 years. I got it when I was 10. I had the little bumps all over my face and large cysts on my face. I also broke out consistently on my back and chest. I tried every topical available, both over the counter and prescription. I also tried retin-A and Proactive. I was on every antibiotic available, and…

I quit nearly two months ago. My husband and I did it together. First, we stopped smoking in our cars. Then we stopped smoking in our house. Then, we got nicotine gum and quit. The first two weeks are the worst. I had horrible cravings, I was unbearable to be around. I told all of my co workers and friends which helped,…

I just wanted to tell you that I read your blog after seeing a post that you included the info for it in. I stalked just about the entire thing. Not once did anything I read make me think that you may be suicidal (I read it earlier, before reading this post). I found it interesting and enjoyed reading it. While I empathise…

I have never been able to figure that out. Hopefully someone will offer their wisdom.

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I had the same problem. It's probably because of the lack of caffeine. If you are allowing yourself tea or coffee, that may help. Also, excedrin migraine has caffeine in it and that helps me. Although, if it is the caffeine that you are trying to get away from all I can tell you is that it will get better. It took about a…

That is a big deal! I remember when I quit, I actually went through withdrawls! I would literally pass out in the afternoon, I guess my body was missing all of that caffeine. The funniest part was, my boss asked me what was wrong, and I answered "I just quit coke and I think i'm having withdrawls". Needless to say, the…

Yes! I had to use Accutane to cure my Acne (had it since I was 10), but, my skin is less oily and smoother when eating healthfully. Also, when I eat crap I have a severe black-circles-under-my-eyes problem, and when I eat right, my shiners go away promptly! What about hair? Mine is shinier and grows faster when eating…

The Ref Christmas Vacation and, a movie that is always on HBO called All I Want For Christmas about two kids in New York that are trying to get their divorced parents back together. Don't ask me to explain that one. and, Love Actually

I had a stressful plateau after only two weeks of losing. I didn't lose a thing for five weeks! Luckily, I read the following post and that helped me stay focused. I began losing again and didn't stop until I got to where I am now, with my last twenty to lose. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/9433-expectations

I gift certificate to the local movie theatre is always fun. $20 would get you two tickets; and who doesn't want to go to the movies? Or, depending on the crowd, a bottle of wine. Have fun!

1450. To be honest, I rarely exercise. :noway: I'm hoping to change that once I quit smoking.

The one that helped me realize that I was actually losing was when I rediscovered my cheekbones. I hadn't seen them in many years and i'm glad they're back!

Yeah, my office has a "Christmas policy". We all pick a day in December and for the entire month someone brings some kind of baked good. Evil.

The thing that I think is important to remember is that this is a lifestyle change, not a diet. It's not about completely depriving yourself, it's about learning to eat sensible healthy amounts of food. I plan to eat a light breakfast and light afternoon snack so that i'm not sitting down to the Thanksgiving table…

You are standing back to back!

Teeth!

I am also tall and I am not happy unless my pants are touching the floor. I buy my jeans at The Buckle. They have extra long (36") sizes in stock most of the time. They can get expensive, but they look great on and are long enough so they are well worth the money as far as i'm concerned. My favorite brands are Miss Me and…

I have the exact same issue, I completely stop eating when I am super upset. I can tell you this, I lose weight, but as soon as some of the stress subsides I get super sick. I think that the combination of stress and not eating makes my immune system so weak that I catch whatever little bug is around me. Please try to take…

My first two weeks I lost 11 pounds and then nothing for 5 weeks. I was crazy frustrated, I knew that I could be eating cheeseburgers and not losing weight. But, I kept at it and it began melting off again. I read the "Expectitions" thread and I can tell you that is exactly how things went for me. Just keep at it.

Have you tried every fruit out there? There may be some that you enjoy.....

Did you try Dietfacts.com? They have a lot of nutritional info for restaurants. Otherwise, I try to compare it to something similar at a different restaurant and use that entry. Hope this helps.

My husband left for his 3rd tour in Iraq last March and I almost immediately began my new lifestyle and as of August lost 30 pounds (can't seem to get that last 15 off). Anyway, I mentioned that this was my hubbys 3rd tour. The same thing always happened, he would leave, I would diet and lose a mess of weight, he would get…

What kind of cable do you have? I have Time Warner and there is the Exercise Channel on demand. There are a bunch of workout shows on there and they are all free. That's what I do. There is a lot of variety, from Tae Bo to Pilates and so on. Maybe your cable provider has an exercise channel on demand.

I am in the middle of my third deployment with my hubby. Everyone is different, but the only thing that has ever helped me cope is staying busy. Are you employed? Do you have friends to call on locally? I keep myself running as much as possible, otherwise, I end up sitting and worrying and eating. When that bug gets to me,…