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This is your second "Scary" comment in regard to fasting for Ramadan. I'm not sure what you think is scary, but I hope you can get over your fear. We DO eat after dusk and before dawn, and anytime in between those night hours. We don't starve ourselves for an entire month. A little education can go very far. :flowerforyou:

Great work! You look super cute in those jeans, very nice.

Eating past 8pm won't make you gain weight, that part is a myth, but if you lie down right after a meal, you may get heartburn/indigestion -- that is what can be bad for you. My stomach growls obnoxiously loud no matter what or when I eat. Not sure if it's because I have GERD (gastric reflux) or if it's from the Prilosec…

I used to feel the need to correct grammar/spelling because I'm a perfectionist, but then I realized it's rather "classist" to point out mistakes or put down others who may not have been blessed with the same education I've received. I may occasionally twitch, but I leave my comments to myself out of respect for others.

Thanks and same to you! I've REALLY dropped my calories in preparation, so if I start losing too much weight, I may have to stop fasting and donate to the poor instead. I'm the type of person who doesn't gorge themselves at iftar, by that point I've lost my appetite. I don't have much weight to lose so I tend to get very…

No, we abstain from all food & water (this includes gum and candy) from our morning prayer to our evening prayer. (Dawn till dusk.)

Salaam, brother! Are you newly diabetic? How have your fasts gone in the past? I'll be fasting as well, insha'Allah. If your doctor says it's ok, try it and see how you feel. If your blood sugar drops, take the exception and donate a day's worth of meals to the poor.

I have a lot of friends who are doing the "30 day Hijaab Challenge" to wear hijaab all 30 days and insha'Allah after Ramadan as well. I already wear the hijaab full-time, (niqaab part-time) so I'm doing the 30-day niqaab challenge. I can't wear it while seeing patients, of course, but I'll wear it as much as possible.…

When we say measure everything, seriously, you have to measure EVERYTHING. You can't assume that one piece of bread is the serving size listed on the label. Weigh the bread. If the serving size is averaged out at 27gm per slice, but your slice is 35gm, and then you eyeball or use a measuring spoon for peanut butter, you…

So true! My S.O. and I have had this conversation many times. We're "ruined" too. :bigsmile:

Playing on MFP after my kid's graduation day. :smile:

I always eat less when I stop counting calories because keeping track forces me to think about food and meal planning way more than I normally would.

Just wanted to update that my PCOS symptoms have returned, :grumble: though not as severe as before. Luckily no acne on my face... strangely, it's on the back of my neck near my hairline, so at least I can hide it! My period was a little off too. I spotted on day 28 then off & on for about 5 days, and then my "real" period…

Just sitting here thinking how we always want what we can't (or don't) have. I have scrawny, ugly chicken legs. I'm embarrassed to tell you my calf measurements. I long for legs like Rihanna's! :laugh: But I know what it's like to dislike a part of yourself that you can't seem to change no matter how hard you try. You have…

First and foremost, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Secondly, if you're having chills, please get to an emergency room, or at least report that symptom to your dr and ask if she'd like you to go because that usually indicates an infection. You're in my prayers. Love & light. :heart:

Omg hi! :flowerforyou: Awesome work! Glad to see you found something that works for you. I still haven't jumped on board the weight gain train, but I'm proud of you.

Well all have a challenge in a few weeks. Ramadan is approaching!! :happy: I don't get on the forums much anymore, but any sisters feel free to add me.

Bumping for Ramadan 2014. Salaam alaykum, all! :flowerforyou: We have less than 4 weeks to go. How is everyone preparing? I've been eating less during the day so the hunger isn't such a shock to my system. My workouts are on hold, though I may take a brisk walk after sunset each night. I think Muslims are the only people…

Ugh, I can't decide. There are several available from Best Buy with Windows 7, but they're more expensive because they're selling more than those with 8. I guess I'll just go into Best Buy and play with one.

I'm wondering if it was designed strictly for the touchscreen laptops. I think that's most likely what I'll end up buying. But I'll look for Windows 7 or 8.1 because I want a Start menu.

RN Case Manager for a large health insurance company that manages the state's Medicaid contract. Formerly a critical care RN. Happy to be pushing papers instead of cleaning poo.

Meaning, it shouldn't have a qualifier. You can stop with "You look good." When you add on "for your age" it sounds like "Wow you're really old, I can't believe you don't look as ugly as I expected." :laugh:

Yasmin contains drospirenone which blocks some androgens which are responsible for a lot of those symptoms. I used to have horrible skin, but Yasmin cleared it up completely and my skin has been nearly flawless ever since. That's why I'm so shocked that the acne didn't come back when I stopped it. In the past, if I even…

That's very interesting, I never imagined I would be relieved of this "plague." I feel so much better! I won't keep my hopes up though, maybe after a few more cycles off Yasmin, things will go haywire again. But here's to a glimmer of HOPE! :smile:

Strong first post, Gary. If you see something you don't like on MFP, don't revive a zombie thread, simply choose the back button. :laugh: Welcome to MFP!

I love Middle Eastern men so I'm a big fan of chest hair and body hair in general. I absolutely HATE a shaved chest! Too metrosexual for my taste. Trimmed is okay. I like manly, masculine men. My hubby has a furry chest and it is GLORIOUS! :love: If I wanted someone with baby soft and smooth skin, I'd be a lesbian.

Thank you! I guess I should mention that I took a cycle of Clomid last month (the first and only time I've taken it in my life), but I didn't take any for my last cycle because it was bad timing with my new job and I didn't feel like being sick during my first few weeks on the job. I just found out that it stays in your…

Very interesting. I'm definitely feeling "fertile." Sore swollen breasts, ovulation pain, the whole nine yards. I hope it continues, I want baby #2 ASAP!

Very nice progress!