ladyjade68

Had one of my ex-boyfriend, and recently got it covered up with an elephant! My opinion is don't tattoo anyone's name on our body unless they gave birth to you, or you gave birth to them!

1. Ralph Lauren Hot (smells edible) - I heard it's discontinued, but you can get it online, or sometimes in those mall perfume stores like Perfumania 2. Hypnotic Poison - the name says it all 3. Armani Code

Thought of two movies - Jet Li "The One," and Arnold Schwarzeneggar "Total Recall."

Ruth - it's okay. My best friend calls me Ruthie, and a few family members call me Mary Ruth - it's just so "country." LOL

I usually get mine at Marshalls - name brands for lower prices, especially on the clearance rack. I love Nike t-shirts as they are made for women. I also get some things at Target (clearance rack, once again). And Kohl's. We have a Nike outlet store here in St. Louis, and although they are still a little pricy, you can…

I'm a hugger for sure! I even hugged my personal trainer last nite - AFTER he tortured me LOL.

Dolvett Quince from The Biggest Loser! :bigsmile:

if I remember (and I'm setting my alarm now) a moment of silence for the Veterans (too many family members to name, but Dad and two grandpas), and my little cousin Misty who was buried 11/11/93 (RIP).

Tuesday morning - first thing - naked before I shower (you know those drops of water add up! LOL)

I was stuck too. for about a month - had lost 47 pounds and was going for 50. It drove me nuts. I can't explain how I got another 9 off, except that I increased my cardio. If you see the inches go, don't be upset about the pounds. It will happen before you know it. Keep up the hard work!

Here's my cheap lunch - make some brown rice (rice cookers are the best - plug in and the rice doesn't burn) I do 2 1/4 cups of water to 1 cup of brown rice and a little dash of olive oil. Then I get some healthy red beans in the can (usually 2 cans). Saute some onion, green pepper and garlic in a little olive oil - add…

Extra Mint Chocolate Chip Gum! Also, try Special K bars - only 90 calories. Or Fiber One bars.

This makes me think of when I first started working for "our" company 20 years ago, and Carl Palmer (remember him?) confronted me and told me that he was allergic to my perfume! I said to myself "who the he** is this guy?" Anyway, maybe ask her what perfume she is wearing. It's hard though, cause I walk outside, and some…

Here's a topic I LOVE! I'm plugged in and surfing youtube right now - listening to Dwele - I Think I Love You. Other artists I love are Eric Roberson, Maysa Leak, Jonathan Butler, Jazzanova, Meshell Ndegeocello, Ronnie Jordan, Vikter Duplaix, Damumalik, Anthony David, The Foreign Exchange. I'll save some for next time!…

One of my favorite places to eat! I always ONLY get the same thing - A 'NAKED" chicken burrito with black beans, "green" salsa, and a tiny pinch of cheese and a tiny (teaspoon of sour cream). I always get extra salsa (as much as they will give me.) Then, I take half out and put away for the next day. The WHOLE naked…

MONA!!!! I'm so glad you're on here. Don't get discouraged, especially after the first day! You can do it, and we are all here to help and encourage you! This will be a big eye opener to you, as it has been to me. I look forward to seeing your amazing progress!!!!!

sounds amazing - I will have to try & share with my Mama.

I'm in!!! Tomorrow is my 3 week anniversary of being Diet Coke Free! I definitely need some motivation - some days its harder than others! Mine is for health reasons - I just think the artificial stuff in the soda is bad for me - oh, and it doesn't hurt the wallet either!

Thanks everyone!

Won't lie - it's not easy. I have really grown to love fruit - especially in season fruit. If you can stop sugar for a few days, fruit will taste way sweeter. Yoplait Light yogurt has a lot of sweet flavors - the White Chocolate Strawberry is wonderful! I also chew the Extra Desserts gum from time to time. good luck & you…

Sounds delicious - kinda sounds like my lunch today, but I only put the chicken in the crock pot... I try this one next time!

Zucchini sauteed with tomatoes and onions - using olive oil, salt & pepper... Delicious!

FRUIT! And keep your own healthy snacks in your desk... And just remember how much better you will LOOK and FEEL!!! They'll wonder why, and you will know that it's because they ate those cinnamon crunch bagels with the hazelnut cream cheese!

Thanks All! I'm trying to fight my addiction to Diet Coke - it's like CRACK! LOL So, I'll make it my goal to stick to water and herbal tea - I only have artificial sweeteners in my diet coke - other than that I use Stevia.

My son (23) said "Mama, you know you look like you're in your twenties!" THAT excited me!

Hi - I'm 43 - all of my older cousins told me to lose weight before I turned 40. Wish I would have listened to them! I'm a firm believer in accountability! You will really watch what you eat, and how you exercise if you are accountable to someone! I totally agree with "skinnymeinaz." I decided that I will continue with MFP…

Thanks everyone! I can't wait to get these arms in shape - like my son said "Mama you gotta exercise, or you will be skinny and flabby!" haha

Definitely good for breakfast! She also has great tips for making oatmeal better! easy to put in a container and heat up in the microwave!

I think a lot of it is jealousy... I just say screw 'em. If you are happy and feel good, then it doesn't matter. This is why we must lose weight for ourself only, and not for other people! Good look and Congrats on your weight loss!!

I say go out, but make a plan - check the restaurant's nutrition facts online and decide what you will eat that is within your plan - if you want that small piece of cake, exercise a little more that day. Have a fabulous birthday!