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I'm so happy. My partner and I were married five years ago in Connecticut. Now she can be on my health insurance!!!

I like to weigh myself ESPECIALLY after I've been eating too much. Seeing the number go up (even though it's probably water weight) is usually enough to freak me out into eating better!! I gained 12 pounds and I blame my lack of willpower during that time on not weighing myself.

Yep. Not every lesbian looks like a trucker. There's more of us out there than you realize! When I was single, most of the ladies I "hooked up" with claimed to be straight before we did the deed :-) lots of ladies experiment, more than you think, trust me!

I hate to deprive myself, but I honestly think it might be better if I just avoid certain foods entirely. Sometimes I'll tell myself "just one small piece of bread with dinner" and I'll weight it out and everything, but then I'm like "ah, *kitten* it" and end up going for more! I think I just need to cut out certain items…

Sure, we need protein, why not? On weight days I drink a shake after working out; on cardio days I don't typcially consume one right after, but I often have a shake most days instead of breakfast or lunch or for a snack. I keep protein powder and a blender bottle at my desk for this reason. Some people have a snack drawer,…

I have a herniated disc (L5-S1); I noticed the pain returning when I would life higher weights. I experimented with cutting out different exercises; for me, the leg press was causing the most pain. Since then I lightened up the weight (I had been doing 180, now I do 100) and it's been much, MUCH better. I generally do high…

In the morning and then before bed. I like to see how the weight fluctuates, it actually KEEPS me from getting discouraged.

I agree with others, continue to eat the nutella you enjoy. I will add this--try to find ITALIAN nutella, in the glass jar. Not sure where you live, but here in NYC, most grocery stores carry the kind in a plastic jar, but most of the Italian markets sell it in a glass jar that's made in Italy. It tasted better and has…

When you cheat and don't log accurately, you're only cheating yourself. I hate seeing it too, it's what keeps me in check! That's the whole point of logging.

Some of you have very VERY poor reading comprehension. She said she eats 800 calories WHILE AT WORK, then goes home to eat dinner and altogether eats about 1450 calories a day. OMG.

I weigh every day precisely because of fluctuations! We all know about water retention, etc. Let's say I only way on Mondays...this Monday I'm 145.6, but next Monday I'm 147.2. huh??! I'd get so discouraged knowing I worked hard all week and without seeing it on the scale. Whereas if I weight daily, I can more easily track…

Not to mention thin people who don't have a very defined waist (Lindsay Lohan comes to mind).

In the store; I just asked to join their Chocolate rewards club (a few people at work had joined)...it's a nice deal considering it's free, and gives you a little treat to look forward to!

I've been a regular gym member for years, but just moved to a different part of town and signed up with a new gym just yesterday. I'm already dreading going to spin later because people are going to be looking at me thinking I'm a newbie! ;-)

NYC is where it's at!

Is Shakeology like Isagenix? I have a friend who is constantly pushing the stuff...I briefly considered it but then looked at the nutritional profile--it's nothing but protein powder! I already use a fairly high quality protein powder (Optimum Nutrition), no need to spend $100's of dollars each month on it.

And I can't tell you how many times I've been hit on by a stranger and, upon politely turning them down, they'd say "it's ok you're fat anyway!"

I used to work at a kiosk in the information booth in Times Square...they had internet and relatively clean public restrooms, so all kinds of people would be in and out all day, not just tourists. Lots of people would come in to keep warm/dry and would end up chatting with me, since my kiosk was near to the door. Anyway,…

So...someone should get a job "just because", even if it means almost their entire wage will go towards childcare? Sorry, I'd rather take care of my children themselves then go to work just to get a paycheck, when almost the entire check will go towards daycare, etc. Regarding your earlier post--what a SAD marriage that…

So what if she does need assistance? It would make less financial sense to put those kids into daycare!

I don't have kids, don't really want any either, BUT, I would only consider having kids if I knew I could be a stay at home mom. My mother was one, and I wouldn't trade the childhood I had for the world. My Aunt and Uncle both work full time, and my little cousin has to spend almost 12 hours a day at school in pre-care,…

Good God, people--no, Chipotle is not authentic Mexican food, but it is authentic Mission style Mexican food. And it's ****ing delicious. Nothing wrong with having a burrito from there especially if you've never had one (and trust me, I live very close to Sunset Park and go to Tacos Matamoros or Tacos el Bronco all the…

I come from an Italian family living in America, we also celebrate on the 24th of December, with the Feast of the Seven Fishes. No meat is eaten, just all types of seafood. I cook the meal every year, and it's my favorite! Starts with an antipasti of cheeses, olives, breads; then there's a seafood salad with shrimp,…

i LOVE risotto, and it's actually not too bad for you; it fills the craving for something filling and creamy without actually adding cream. delicious!

I would only agree if people who are overweight are also charged more. Someone who eats fast food three times a day is just as much of a liability as someone who smokes.

Detox tea from Yogi works WONDERS, as does green tea. But man that Detox till will make you pee like a rainstorm. I'm soo bloated right now...my period ended a couple of days ago but I'm still up 2 pounds on the scale. But, I have eaten a lot of sodium this week. Drank two cups of the tea already today :-)

seriously! nothing but silence since then, wonder why!

did you even read his post?? He said he LIKES the discussion. He said it surprises him because it's not typical on persian fitness boards, but he thinks it's good to discuss it and wants it to continue. Get thee to reading comprehension class.

I'd say don't wear cologne. Some people are way sensitive to perfumes. I never wear perfume when I have a job interview. Just be sure your breath smells good! :-)

I'm a lesbian so I'm chiming in. I like brunettes with olive skin (italian and spanish girls postly), on the short side but not too short (5'1''-5'4'') who's...I would say at the top end of their BMI. I like a thick girl, but not very overweight. I like big boobs. I like big butts and I cannot lie. Curly hair is a nice…