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Quitting smoking slightly decreases metabolism. Still worth quitting. While another child isn't ANYTHING like smoking, sometimes you have to forgo a little to do what is best for you. If you aren't looking to have another baby immediately, do what is necessary. Work harder on the weight loss. You can do it :smile:

Bwahahahahaha!!

GREAT POINT. Walking is much different than jogging/running. Don't focus on speed. Focus on that form and keeping moving!

YES!!!!! I began jogging with a partner. She said, "SLOW DOWN!" I didn't want to but realized when I finally did -- running at about 3.4mph -- that I was building crazy endurance. After a while, my time began decreasing and speed increasing. Take it slowly! Your speed will increase over time :smile:

I bought a Reebok Precision XT with chest strap on 08/08/08 for $20 on sale. I Love It. Had to change the battery in the chest strap once, I believe, maybe after a year or two. No issues, no problems. I adore that thing. Is it accurate? Who knows but when I work out with it and log my calories and eat them, I still lose…

I eat them most every day at lunch for portion control and ease. I usually go over in sodium by the end of the day due to dinner as well, but I'm still losing. (At one point, I'd lost 50 lbs and did it with frozen lunches. Back slid a bit, back to losing weight again and eating them.)

04/04/2011 -- 171 lbs 04/05/2011 -- 170.2 lbs 04/06/2011 -- 168.8 lbs 04/07/2011 -- 166.4 lbs The first few always come off easily. Hoping to keep up this trend!

I 'divorced' my weight. Irreconcilable differences. It comes coming back, begging me, but I refuse. So much happier without it!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

04/04/2011 -- 171 lbs 04/05/2011 -- 170.2 lbs 04/06/2011 -- 168.8 lbs Glad yesterday's over eating didn't kill me :frown: Today is a new day! Back at it! I know not everyone weighs daily, but for now at least, it is the only way for me to keep on track. Daily motivation. Lindsey, I turn 30 in June :smile:

I totally wear granny panties and let the lines show through, but I don't have my tush in view of 30 people while teaching a class. Buy a pair of those biking compression shorts and wear them under whatever you are wearing. If you are already wearing something like that, go without :wink: Some people are prone to…

I'm a Tree Killa' At least, that is what I think I do, based on the massive piles of paperwork I get buried under. According to them, I work in the risk management area of loan underwriting for commercial auto loans at a national bank. Yeah, say that 3x fast. *snore* :wink:

:sad: ditto

I've met 9 MFPers now, all amazing women who have supported me along this journey. No, TEN - I'm up to 10 MFPers! I forgot one, whoops! They aren't all pictured below, but I might need to update that thread with the newest pics of who I've met :happy:…

I win a prize off the "Guess Your Weight" guy every single time!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT! Such a confidence booster!!!!

- gum - lettuce and other veggies in my salads, but I do log the cheese and other calorie loaded goodness - 5 calorie drink flavoring

I have a "work husband" but I recently divorced him. He'll figure it out eventually :laugh:

:laugh: Just be cautious not to get involved in an 'emotional affair'. They can be just as destructive to a marriage/relationship. Have fun!!!

Lorna, 20 miles a week? HOLY CRAP! You are awesome! Shanell, great job on the loss, even if you are still holding the same weight as last week!!! It's not a gain! Look at that bright side! Have I told you lately how GREAT it was to meet you and your mom? Looking back at those pictures makes me smile!! Cathy, yay for the…

04/04/2011 -- 171 lbs 04/05/2011 -- 170.2 lbs

I'm on Pristiq. Been on it for about a year and a half. Didn't notice weight gain from the meds. Did notice amazing increase in my mood, enabling me to come out of a crippling and life threatening depression. :flowerforyou:

heyyyyy boy ;) just kidding. sorta. only cause we're on opposite coasts. and I'm assuming you won't move here to sweep me off my feet. or will you??? :wink: Great job! You look fantastic!!!

Darling, from one Southern girl to another -- GRITS ROCK!!! Contrary to what you believe though, breakfast IS the most important meal and supposed to be the largest!!! "Eat like a king at breakfast, common folk at lunch, and a pauper at dinner." Read that once and it stuck with me. Do what you need to, however. You know…

Although my ex did cheat... and was not PHYSICALLY abusive... he did play emotional mind games. I often questioned if I should stay because even though his job didn't 'win the bread' he held a long term job, would cook if asked, would do dishes and laundry, was at home and not out spending money, etc..... But in the end,…

Maybe so long as the "home body" is comfortable with the active one going out with friends and groups in order to get that fun exercise.... but in my experience, probably not a great combo.

While you didn't realize you were even saying those words, I think it goes to show your upbringing and character shining through!!! And I bet it infuriated that woman and ruined her day. I hope she thinks twice before doing something so incredibly rude again.

ROFLMAO @ the PETA ads!!! hahaha

I'm not going "official" on the list but boy do I need to get back on here!!! Going to strive to do my best and here's why.... 1. I am single again. It sucks but it's kinda like the first few weeks of any major change -- it's an adjustment. I'm forcing myself to remain single and try not to date at all. I need to focus on…

Hey Original Poster -- How goes it, love? :heart:

I'm glad Canada has it right!!! :smile: It sucks that in US any man who "needs" it can get viagra but a woman who is in pain and meets standard requirements for a reduction (sheer size and measurements) has to go through years of pain and "PROVE" it to get the surgery she needs. *smh*

And HOLY CRAP @ 124 lbs!!! WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!