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Yep. I got those exact same comments (also, "strong for a girl"). I didn't really realize what they were talking about when they said "broad-shouldered" until I lost weight and started trying to buy nice women's clothes (instead of wearing unisex tshirts all the time). Then I was like, "Oh. That's what they mean." It's…

When I stepped on the scale and I was at 245 lbs. I just couldn't let myself hit 250 lbs. I started paying attention to my calories and took up running and got down to 173. That was about 10 years ago and I've gained a little bit back (14 lbs up from my lowest after my initial weight loss, but I'm getting back to it now).

I agree. c25k is what really got me started 10 years ago and helped me lose 61 lbs. I'm up 16 since then, but I still run regularly and I ALWAYS recommend it to newbies who wanna start. As for fads I've tried...grapefruit diet, cabbage soup diet and slimfast are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. Logging was…

Ernestine Shepherd. Definitely Fitspiration. She didn't even get started until she was in her 50s. I wanna still be that active and healthy when I get older. https://www.baltimoresun.com/features/bs-fe-baltimore-bodybuilder-beyonce-video-20200805-5s3fvsvr6rcelbojum3yzydzri-story.html

I watch My 600 lb Life more as a cautionary tale. As much as I love food, and hate working out, I could absolutely see myself getting there. Watching it and seeing how difficult their lives are reminds me why I need to keep trying.

I am currently reading The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski.

That's pretty! I need to kit more. Since I became a full time college student my knitting (and weight) have suffered.

All of it. Grilling food makes it better. I particularly love grilled veggies. Whenever we go to Logan's Roadhouse, I order several grilled vegetable skewers as my main dish with a side of mac and cheese or a potato. My husband gives me crap about going to a steakhouse for vegetables but whatever. They're awesome.

Naptural1, I love my fitbit! I try to remember to set an alarm for every 30 minutes when I'm kitting/crocheting/using the computer, then I get up and walk around few a while. I'm really quite sedentary. I know it's not good but I like sitting. lol

Earthnut, cashmere cowls sound lovely. We moved about a year ago and where I was living before, I was in a really active knitting group. Sometimes there'd be 25-30 people. I've yet to find one that great in the new city. :(

I considered getting one of those recumbent bikes just so I could get some exercise in while knitting/crocheting. I still want to.

Yes, it is and yes, they do. http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/01/us/san-diego-marathon-oldest-woman-finishes

Welcome to the group, Bracken8974! A friend of mine was just diagnosed with PCOS. She's taking it very hard as her doctor told her she only has about a year of fertility left and if her and her husband want kids, they need to hurry up and try. She wants to try, he's not ready. I feel so bad for her.

Welcome, Mikeysmama! I used knittinghelp.com to learn how to knit. For crochet, I bought a DVD called I Can't Believe I'm Crocheting, although to be honest, I've used YouTube more than the DVD.

Awwww! I love this! :heart: Congratulations to both of you. :) My husband and I are celebrating our anniversary on Sunday and i can't wait to wear the new dress I bought for it.

omg, I'd set it on fire! My seams always look like poo anyways. I bought a craftsy class on seaming. I should probably watch it. Lol

Sometimes I do that because I like to track so I know what I did on what day, but I didn't feel like messing with my HRM and I don't trust MFPs estimations. Therefore, I just put 1 so it lets me log it anyway.

I hate having my picture taken so there's not a whole lot of photos of me floating around, Today I ran across the one on the left. That's one of the very few photos of me at my heaviest of 245 lbs. I decided to snap a quick comparison photo. I get a little frustrated because I've been at this for 3 years now and I'm still…

Welcome to all the new people! Sorry I haven't said it sooner. Since my laptop died, I haven't been spending much time on the boards. I opted not to get a new one because I seem to get so much more done without it.

That's so cool! I'd love to do one of these but the thought of seaming it all together sends me running for the hills. :laugh:

I was at my highest weight of 245 lbs when I got the Mirena. I'm currently down to 175 and am almost to my 9th year of having a Mirena in.

I don't currently have anything on the needles, but in the last 2 weeks I've finished 2 Brambles berets (from knitty.com), a set of washcloths, a shawl and a neckwarmer.

Welcome, Kris!

I have an under armour one that zips and hooks in the front. it's awesome.

Ugh. Double knit scarves take a million years. I don't know if I'm doing any xmas knitting this year. I usually only do it for my mom and my husbands grandma, but I already bought my mom an xmas gift. I'll probably still make a little something for grandma, like a hat or slippers (mom usually gets something lacey and…

I'm pretty 'meh' about pie. Except for chocolate chip pecan pie. I could eat a whole one by myself, so it's a good thing I only make it once a year.

I really looked forward to losing weight so I wouldn't sweat as much. I always assumed me being so sweaty was because I was fat and out of shape. I lost 60 lbs, got in better shape than I had been in my entire life and I STILL sweat ridiculous amounts. Then one day my brother (tall, skinny runner) was complaining about how…

Welcome all newbies! Sorry I haven't been around much lately. Summer has been super stressful and thrown me off a bit. Time to get back at it. :)

That. I have 2 different berries with breakfast every morning.

I was very good at couponing. Most coupons are for processed food. So yes, I could feed my family processed food for very cheap. When I started trying to be healthier, I started buying a lot less processed food and a lot more fresh. My grocery bill DID go up. I spend $15-$30 a week on berries alone. I used to go to the…