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This!!!! Look at her weight loss ticker, thinking coffee has not been a problem. I'm the same way, along my journey my cup of coffee with flavored creamer and two teaspoons of sugar has not stopped me from losing weight, in fact, some days it's been the only thing that's kept me sane. I look forward to it as a treat.…

I watch it for what it is, mindless entertainment. The kids last night, however, did get to me. I instantly fell in love with "Bingo" I'll follow along with the hope that it will be life changing for them. Even if it's off camera, I hope there is some motivation, education and support for their parents or it's not going to…

My weight loss ticker reflects that your cup of dessert, um coffee is not going to de-rail your weight loss. Just factor it into your daily allowance. There have been days where that very cup of coffee wtih REAL sugar and sugared flavored creamers was the only thing that kept me in line cause I kept promising myself that…

You made a huge step by coming here and sharing your broken heart with us. Please live the fullest life possible in honor of your sister, I can promise she would want no less. There is absolutely NO shame in this story!! Heartbreaking, yes, but many positive thoughts are coming your way :flowerforyou:

We have the same "healthy lifestyle" program, but my insurance through my employer DOES charge extra if you do not fall within healthy ranges~~to the tune of $120 additional in premiums. For each range you are out, you basically are basically charged a penalty.

Sorry, but no one is picking on only the smokers. My group health plan at work just last year began requiring that we have a wellness check (insurance company pays for) and if we do not fall within healthy ranges on cholesterol, fasting glucose, blood pressure etc then our premiums go up drastically. It was enough to push…

Even my orgreenic sticks!!!:noway: I HAVE seasoned it, but darn it if I can't cook an egg without the yolk breaking when I try to turn it over because it's STICKING TO THE BOTTOM!!!!!!!!!:explode:

I do the same, except with candy instead of cookies Divinity Martha Washington Balls- it's a southern thing I think. Think peanut butter balls, except made with confectioner's sugar, butter, condensed milk, coconut, pecans rolled into balls and dipped in chocolate. :love: Chocolate dipped pretzels Pralines Peanut Butter…

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Thanks for the ideas :flowerforyou:

I use that in my coffee, but wasn't sure about cooking with it. I can try a pkt or two in it. Thanks!

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Hi Jenna, I LOVE my dutch oven and I use mine mostly for soups, stews etc. I'm from Louisiana and I use it mostly for gumbo, for cooking beans, lentils, split peas, etc. I know there are a lot of recipes out there for meats that would be finished in the oven, but I use mine for stovetop slow cooking. There's nothing more…

I think what you normally bring is great! It's a great balance. If you want a different way to present the fruit, maybe just a fruit tray that you make at home? Some of those wonderful berries your talking about, some grapes, oranges quartered, maybe a pineapple cut up. I was recently at a similar event and was soooo happy…

This made me tear up too!! Having been big chested nearly all my life, I can soooo relate!! It's nice to pay a little more for a bra because it's pretty and you want to, rather than because you have to because it's from a "big girls" store!!! :flowerforyou:

Lane Bryant Cacique are wonderful. They have several types, but I am partial to the full coverage. Very comfortable and if you time it right you can buy one/get one free. I usually stock up then. I'm a DD and there is no pain, no "spillage", the support is great. The "girls" stay where they are supposed to all day long. My…

Louisiana girl here, and when everyone keeps asking me what my "secret" to losing weight has been, I can honestly answer, "I stopped eating out" I get exactly what you are saying, we are raised on comfort foods so we crave it. Sure, fresh peaches are in season....and I'm working on the transitional lifestyle to learn to…

I too have had mine about 3 yrs so this is not a feature on mine personally, but being familiar with how they work, it sounds like it's pulling the water from the reservoir into the machine itself to prepare for the next cup. Mine does this after I've just brewed a cup and it too will not allow me to brew a second for…

Say Anything--who can forget John Cusack with the boom box held over his head!! Some Kind of Wonderful

Nevermind my previous post inquiring as to the use of butter in coffee, I searched it on the internet. Interesting!! Being familiar wtih casein protein and the dangers.....this makes very good sense!!!!

Hmmm...I've seen a couple replys adding BUTTER????:noway: When did this become a trend or has it always been in some place other than the US? This intrigues me..................

Strong with Truvia for sweetener and one tablespoon of a liquid creamer. I dropped the sugar, picked up Truvia but I love my creamer waaay too much to ever let it go. :heart: Keurig- Starbucks French Roast or Pike Place Roast Standard drip- Community Coffee!! LOVE, LOVE my Community coffee!!!!!!!:drinker:

As I walked into a department store bathroom this weekend, it hit me that I no longer feel the need to use the handicapped one so as to have enough room, I now go in the first one avail!! Somewhat of a strange NSV, but for those of you that have "been there" you understand how big a deal this is!! :blushing:

Welcome back!! I too have bounced off and on the site since 2008 and i find that logging is a HUGE part of success. Kudos to you for taking back control, it's a life long fight! Best wishes on your upcoming marriage as well!!:flowerforyou:

This is SOO tomorrow night's dinner!!! Thanks!

I have loose/sagging skin. I punished my body and stretched it to it's limits, these are the consequences. There is not a moment though, that I would EVER have the thought that the loose skin was worse than the actual weight itself. When the weight comes off and you see yourself in the mirror, that loose skin is such a…

That was the best yet!!!

Carley Rae Jepson's "Call Me Maybe" came on the radio during my morning drive to work....and I turned it up.....AND SANG ALONG!!! :noway:

I LOVE this!!!!

You had me at "Blue Bell"