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  • "Sometimes courage isn't a roar, but a little voice that says, 'I will try again tomorrow""
    in What's your favorite motivational saying/quote? Comment by AmyCBBarela October 2012
  • I have had bad knees since before I gained weight (curse you genetics!) and can't do squats or lunges. I prefere to swim or spend some time on the exercise bike. Good exercise but low impact on the joints. :-) There are also specific exercises to stregthen your knees so that may be beneficial to you.
    in Bad Knees Comment by AmyCBBarela August 2012
  • I can understand your situation and all that, but on a side note, Can I borrow your husband? I swear I'll return him in good condition I promise :wink: My significant other is supportive but just doesn't seem to realize what a struggle this can be. Love him but he can be a bit clueless :tongue:
    in Had an emotional break-down last night Comment by AmyCBBarela August 2012
  • I'm 5'2" as well and I have at least 30 pounds to lose. I've always been built a little big. I know big boned is a cliche but its true for me. On the bright side, it wasn't as noticeable as I started gaining weight.
    in Am I REALLY the only 5'2 one here?? Comment by AmyCBBarela August 2012
  • I work at a vat clinic and when I have to go develop radio graphs I stretch in the dark room. It isn't alot but I figure it is better than just sitting there :-)
    in Weird Little Habits that Help Comment by AmyCBBarela July 2012
  • Texan, but its pretty weak nowadays. It really comes out if I go to my folks or even talk to them over the phone though.
    in What is you accent? Comment by AmyCBBarela July 2012
  • You would most likely taste like mesquite fish ewww.I do not like fish at all... If you are what you eat, I'm probably 80% egg
    in "What Would you taste like to a cannibal?" funny, silly quiz Comment by AmyCBBarela July 2012
  • I would probably leave it the same and count the walks as exercise, but that's me :-)
    in Questions about walking Comment by AmyCBBarela July 2012
  • I'm of german and scottish descent so I once had a friend tell me the I must be good at drinking and marching. Also texan and start freezing when it hits 60. Woman driver and am physically incapable of driving in a straight line. :wink: I guess we all got our faults.
    in Sterotypes that actually fit you Comment by AmyCBBarela November 2011
  • My family doesn't give me issues, but my significant other's family, who are hispanic, don't think it is natural to not have 2 tortillas at dinner. If I'm not hungry they ask me repeatedly if I wants something until I give in after awhile. I'm trying to get better at saying no and it seems like they are getting more used…
    in Cultural Issues and Weight Loss/Fitness Comment by AmyCBBarela September 2011
  • I chew gum and try to keep my hands busy doing something, such as knitting, counting cross stitch, etc.
    in Hi All, Comment by AmyCBBarela September 2011
  • I take a lot of vitamins, but I don't take them as a multivitamin. I take them on their own. I take Magnesium, a B vitamin complex, glucosamine with chondronium for my bad joints, fish oil (because I can't stand the smell of fish, so therefore I don't eat fish, and pre-natel (at my doctors suggestion.) Most of these I…
    in Multi vitamin? Comment by AmyCBBarela September 2011
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