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I generally find them awkward, and it makes me feel uncomfortable... but, I'm also socially awkward. Also, being overweight is embarrassing to me, so I am also embarrassed when people make comments about my weight, even if they are supportive and positive. I tend to just blush, stammer about awkwardly for a few seconds,…

I would vote Gym 1, because convenience is key for me, and the closer it is to my house, the more likely I am to go! 20 minutes is a long drive. But -- it totally sucks that it offers almost nothing and costs so much. I go to a bare-bones gym, but it is nice-n-cheap.

I'm also trying to lose 20 lbs (or more)! Add me if you are looking for friends! I am taking this seriously, as it's for my wedding/honeymoon!

Um, yeah. I just wear normal cotton undies, or even the lace ones... whatever I have on for the day. I embrace my VPL, which I believe are WAY less yucky than camel toe. Also -- helipenis?? Greatest workout-related term EVER.

I think it's a problem when women get stuck into a hair style rut and always look the same. Your hair should be an accessory that changes every so often so you have new looks! This can of course be accomplished through color as well, but I always recommend changing the length at least somewhat.... it is so refreshing! I…

You look fantastic, and what an amazing transformation. Your hard work is truly inspirational! Thanks for sharing your progress with us. :-)

^^^ Love you.

On a normal day, I drink coffee, water, diet pop, and some hot herbal tea if I need something to warm me up or feed my oral fixation.

This person sounds like a real d-bag. Kudos to you for being a true Wonder Woman!!!

This is just a personal preference, but I think lunges are way easier than squats!!! But I have never been a fan of the squat, and I feel like I am never doing it right..... I'm probably just making excuses. Or I have a super weak butt. Dunno.

I have to work out on the emptiest stomach I can manage because otherwise I get sick-feeling during the workout. I would say as long as you don't feel shaky or ill, it's probably great because then you don't have a bunch of blood in your stomach trying to work on the food when you really need the blood to be circulating a…

I agree with others... at least 15-20 lbs... which is about a pant size or so, at least for me.

Probably my morning granola bar for breakfast. I tend to always have better days when I have a simple single-serving piece of food to start out. I will vary them between types so as to not get bored. Right now I'm between nutrigrain bars and those peanut butter coated nature valley things. And some girl scout bars too,…

It takes me an hour, typically, and I'll add 15 minutes if I have to take care of dogs.

I like you. :-)

I hate "lite" or reduced fat salad dressings... they have a yuck chemical taste. I stick to a variety of vinaigrettes, and I change it up frequently so I don't get too bored. Raspberry balsamic, regular balsamic, italian, sweet pepper, etc, etc.... I also like the yogurt dressings... they taste good but are creamy and…

Cool! I have never explored that part of the mobile app. I guess you have to make sure to log every day to get it to work. I went back and finished logging last night's dinner when I got to work this morning, and I completed the entry for yesterday, but it did not show up in the weekly total. But, still a cool tool to…

Um, what. This sounds..... scary. I can't even take the taste of "lite" or "low fat" dressings, so I'm sure this would not taste good to me. But hey, if you like it, awesome!

I am mystified by people who cannot breathe silently. I guess because I'm a pretty silent breather, the noisy ones seem obnoxiously loud to me. But they don't seem to notice it! Maybe I'm a noisy breather too but I just can't hear myself?? Dunno. What drives me completely bonkers is the sound of someone grinding their…

Yeah. They look like tiny cabbages, but they do not taste like cabbage. And I think cabbage is sweeter than brussels sprouts, not the other way around.

They taste like AWESOME is what they taste like!!!! :-) No, but seriously, they are one of those foods where when you eat it, you can instantly feel toxins being scrubbed from your arteries because what you're eating has SO MANY VITAMINS. I don't actually know how comparatively "healthy" the brussels sprout is, but -- it…

I think an incentive is an incentive.... it can help you out, but you don't have to do anything if you don't want to. A program like this can only be a win-win-win, especially if people take it seriously and use it to their benefit. Ha, benefit.... pun not intended. Wait, is that a pun, even? Whatever. Anyway. I wish I…

Yes, although I have a general overall back-fat problem, and I have the "apple" body type, where more of my weight is carried in my upper stomach, back, shoulders, boobs, and arms than what seems to accumulate in my lower abs, butt, thighs, and the rest. I have noticed that as I lose weight, I do lose inches everywhere, as…

You are too right, 1200 calories DOES suck!!! It just does!

I'm worried.... I'm like some of the previous posters here.... 1. I gave up ALL sweets for Lent (as well as ALL alcohol!) and 2. I am planning to celebrate the day by not restricting myself at all! But... 3. I don't know how much willpower I will have for continuing to avoid sweets and booze after Lent is over, and I want…

The Dun Dun sauce at Mary Chung's restaurant in Central Square, Cambridge, MA. I would bathe in that stuff. It is perfection. Every time I visit, it is a required stop.

The "old me" was not open to or ready for any advice.... once I figured out how to get to the 'open' and 'ready' point, I was able to teach myself and be more disciplined, especially once given my officemate's recommendation of MFP!

My coffee is BLACK, like the color of my heart..... mwah ah ah ah..... but seriously, I love black coffee. You should try it! It might grow on you. :-) I also liked the other suggestion of drinking flavored coffee. That might appeal to you as well.

These fit my feet best... I've tried more expensive, "better" shoes, but only have real comfort with my standard Sauconys! I do have weird feet, though.

BOAT!!!!!!!! I agree with this person. Boats are awesome.