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This review does not do it justice: http://www.gumalert.com/2010/10/ice-breakers-ice-cubes-cool-lemon.html But it's good to know that there is a website devoted to reviewing gum.

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He takes responsibility for mistakes. He is willing to apologize. He asks questions when he doesn't understand something. He takes direction well. As long as you don't walk all over him, I think you guys will be fine. Seriously, ignore your family's issues - for now, at least. They aren't going away. It sounds like you…

First of all, thank you for making this easy to read (paragraphs, capitalization, etc.) It really does make a difference, especially to those of us who are old, crotchety, or former copy editors. In the first response here, Carl already made the most important point. Keep talking this through - with honesty,…

I disagree. Duckface is a rare phenomenon that even when done ironically, it still looks stupid. And unfunny. There are peer-reviewed studies to prove this. To the original question: it is never attractive.

Most of the time, you get out of it what you put into it. "It" can be school, a job, a relationship, your MFP Steve Perry, etc. It takes effort to nurture any relationship, even online ones. Sometimes that effort may seem wasted when the relationship doesn't go the way you want. It is tempting to be disappointed, bitter. I…

But what happens if you give up? What does that mean? What does it look like to give up? Does it mean going back to eating whatever you want? Does it mean not exercising? NOt worrying about calories? Was that lifestyle enjoyable? I assume since you are on MFP you wanted to make changes in your life. I see from your profile…

Jealous co-workers are EVERYWHERE! I even read today of one taking pictures while a co-worker was jogging. Or something like that. I can tell by your writing that you are smarter than average and likely have the awareness and responsibility to deal with people shoving chocolate in your face. You get to decide something…

You are certainly too old to change exercise programs because one friend says so.

Maybe photographer is also struggling with weight, and this is simply a case of MFPPJP? (photographic jealousy of progress)

You had me until "Just sayin'"

Excellent post. Although I wonder about it's veracity because you have no profile pic.....

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Great job! Is that your car in the before pic?

You guys should really think about your No responses. Everyone knows Nos are bad for you and will completely destroy your weight loss Journey. My friend and a trainer I knew once said you should never have Nos. Also, my cousin lost over 200 pounds and she swears by Yesses. Nos really are bad for you. Those of you in the No…

Just because I make decision A for reasons B, it does not mean that someone making the opposite of decision A doesn't agree with or subscribe to reasons B. If someone chooses to keep her diary open for accountability, it does not mean that someone else who chooses to keep his diary closed means the decision has anything to…

I was sure this was a late night cable movie.

Is it for the same position? Or just generally "intern." Some companies use "intern" pretty loosely so they can avoid having to pay for health benefits. If you are going back for the same position, same responsibilities (essentially the same job you had before), I wouldn't expect much more money over cost-of-living…

But nutritionists and trainers say carbs are bad. So does the Internet. Are you saying they are not?

Yes. Yes. Yes. (at a healthy BMI, I would have used only two Yesses) Reading over this thread I am sensitive to that desire to be right, that desire to have my choices validated, that desire for others to understand that I have made the right choices for me. When I am happy and healthy and decide to eat in maintenance…

Those of us with addiction issues tend to look for a fix when under stress. It's really hard not to resort to that behavior when experiencing loss. But you have to walk through this grief with intention. You don't have to feel great. You won't. It sucks right now. And you hurt. That's OK. It's OK to hurt. You can cry. It's…

Statements by OP: Statement at the bottom of MFP pages:

Really? 100% the worst? What foods are only 50% the worst thing you can do for diet?

I am also Jan. 7.

OK, we disagree. Maybe it's semantics. I'd argue that even in your post here where you claim not to have a set of rules, you express a set of rules. What is misinformation to you, or what is useful to you, or what is good for the general public - all require a "set of rules" of some sort to make those judgments. That's…

Totally agree with the "your house, your kid, your rules" sentiment, though after about 12 it might be different. But age is only one component in considering what is OK. Puberty, emotional maturity, convenience, gender of parent/child - all of these can play a role. To be honest and personal, one of the saddest things for…

By your logic, should posters include in their posts about nutrition that they are not lifting? What about whether they are vegan? Or really tall? ETA: I've seen your posts and know you are intelligent. Surely you can see the discrepancy between touting "to each his own" and then criticizing others for not following some…

If you have said NOTHING to this guy, you should tell him you are uncomfortable and do not wish to engage in conversation with him. I suggest email so it is documented. If that does not work, immediately report the situation to HR. It's important to set a boundary first,because so far, it sounds like we're all talking…

FearAnLoathin wrote: I view success by the second half of the above sentence. The first part is immaterial. bcattoes wrote: Your post is contradictory. You are saying "to each his own" but expressing annoyance at others doing their own eaching.

You mean after a page of posts supporting you, right? I notice that when I look for something I usually find it. You have stated you are happy with your goals. You have stated that you know that when others talk of wanting to reach a scale or BMI goal, they aren't talking to you. How are you not feeling supported? If you…