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Congratulations and you look great! I gotta ask tho... 78 lbs / 4 months (16 weeks) = 4.875 lbs each week. How did you do that? Calorie restriction and diet changes alone? What was your daily calorie goal during that time? Were you actively gaining weight before? Or did you simply eat enough to maintain your previous…

Not in the ones I've seen. I have a friend who sells them. She posts pictures to her facebook constantly. The results are there, proof in the pictures. I dabble in photography and always look at how a change in vantage point can skew what your mind sees. These are honest to goodness true photos that show change. But like I…

I've seen the before and after pics, side view, of a mommy-dunlap-tummy and the results were amazing. Truly it does work. However--- the efforts are short lived. If you don't continue to do it, the saggy flab will return. I've seen this in a few women. So if you wanted to do it before a special event where you wanted your…

If you think they are just trying to hit on you, give them a deadpan glare and a "I'm good. Thanks," and then look away. (Note: The "thanks" at the end is optional. I'm from the South. I can't help but be polite, even if in a hateful manner.) If you think they are trying to help but you know they are wrong, tell them how…

Or consider that maybe there is someone else out there in a very similar situation and this post is serving to help them as well :smile:

If it were me, at this point, having read everything posted, I'd plan a wedding for after his return, have him save his pay while deployed for the wedding, and then have a beautiful wedding with all the family you like :heart: Best of luck!!!

I was reading your original post again. If you were to remove the financial reasons, the one that stuck out to me was being notified directly and being in control of medical decisions. Before deployment, he can go to JAG or any attorney and make you his Power of Attorney and Healthcare Power of Attorney. Both would leave…

To your point, you are right -- I am only speaking of knowledge from Army, Navy and Marines. I have only known one airman who has deployed. He was already married, his marriage is great, and his deployments are usually 3-6 months. Very short as far as deployments go. And nope, never been on an airbase, just Army.

OP, don't be overly sensitive... I don't think anyone here has said anything with any ill will towards you. You asked for opinions, and I think the majority of what people have written is very kind. Most of it isn't what you are wanting to hear -- you were really hoping to get the "Yes, do it!" answer - to help ease your…

I was engaged in a month, married at 4 months. I am as happy as can be. (Of course we are a normal couple and fight, but our relationship and love is solid.) However, I have seen a few of my girlfriends get married before their SO's deployment and it always ended badly :sad: Deployment changes soldiers. There is nothing…

I echo what everyone else has said! I try not to keep foods in the house that I will binge on. My therapist told me to binge on healthy foods, if I must binge. 2lbs of grapes is better than an entire box of cookies. (And yes, I've eaten 2 lbs of grapes. Lots of calories, but better than cookies.) We've all been there...…

Thought I'd post the article here, for those who are lazy (like I generally am :tongue: ) This past weekend, I started a drastic reduction in my calories. MFP recommends 1550 for me. I'm eating around 1000. My weight is finally coming off and my hunger has decreased. If I do this forever, I'm sure it will impact me…

As an asthmatic, I feel your pain. I've had to leave a couple times at a few gyms (and even restaurants) after they've used their cleaning chemicals around me.

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Usta pay $25 for a mini YMCA in my work building. Then began $20 a month at Planet Fitness. Now at a place that is $90 a month... we got a discounted rate at $150 for the family. Two kids in karate, husband in kickboxing, and I can do all the cardio classes I want... except I don't want :wink: I'm trying to get back into…

Slightly off point: DAYUM you look AMAZING for 47!!! And congrats! My longest run was 1.25 mi and it was killer. That was 4 years ago :\

^THIS. I met my husband online. I couldn't be happier. However, I met a LOT of losers too. I think this guy made up a lot of awful lies to tell her. He's a mess and possibly a danger, so I'm glad he's gone. OP: I'm sorry your heart is breaking :brokenheart: :cry: It has nothing to do with your weight. Keep the iPhone and…

Read title. Thought, "Oooooh, me, me!!" Realized I'm getting ready to turn 32. Dafuq? :noway: :huh: Cheers! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

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PERFECT REPLY! (if you are in a snarky mood) Bwahahahahaha!!! I love it. Scare them away!! Make sure you keep a straight face. If only you'd been mentally prepared to fire back, "Well obviously you're an idiot since I've already told you it wasn't and you are continuing this conversation." I did this once. Agreed -- they…

Thanks for the feedback :) The more I looked into it, the deeper I dug, the more I realized it's just another fad diet without substance. And yes, the fitness trainer recommending it is also the rep. That put me on guard right off the bat. thisismeraw - I don't log my food often enough. I have excuses and I have reasons.…

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My husband and I do kickboxing. He is in a full out kickboxing class with a sparring partner and full contact. I'm in a kickboxing class where we only battle the bags. I love it but am easily frustrated with the kicks because my form is off. I told my husband that and he reminded me that even if I'm not doing the movements…

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For the record, I ALWAYS blow it when I travel for work. Found this for us though :) I'll be traveling next week myself. http://www.independenttraveler.com/travel-tips/safety-and-health/healthiest-airport-food-and-airport-food-to-avoid and another.... http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/healthier-airport-food Grrr, I've…

I have cream of mushroom at home but really wanna use the cream cheese instead. I think it will help fool the kids better..... hmmmm. Can't wait. I bought a head of cauliflower (which I LOVE) to try this on the family. I think I'll have to wake up at 2am to make it in secret so they don't know what it is when I toss it on…

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