jlwhelan1

I've wanted to, and then not, and then yes. I would not be surprised if I do it someday. I have muted my adventuresome ways some since becoming a mom, but am still good to go. I say, use good judgment, what are the odds and what is it worth to you? I have been bungee jumping off the highest legal bridge in North American…

So glad you are safe.

Manda How are you feeling today?

Bump I've heard from one friend who was on the periphery. They are safe and very little damage. Eriny, we're thinking of you.

35.5% lost in my big (after baby) loss six-seven years ago, and I've maintained it well. Right now I'm up seven pounds, (down from 10) the first time I've had any gain... that 7 lbs is 6%. Woot!

You can't go wrong rotating heat and ice every 20 minutes or so... It sounds like you are already doing something to keep swelling down. I hope you feel better very soon.

Got over the flu, got sinus infection...finally went and got meds. Weight maintained. I did get three hard core workouts in...whoo hooo.

I am 4'11" and my sil is 4'11" too. She is slight of frame, a beautiful Japanese woman. I am muscular and curvy. She weighs 92 to 95 lbs naturally, even after children. She does not diet and is very healthy. When I am at my leanest I weigh 98, but I like to weigh a little more, 102-108 lbs is where I feel best. I'm 114 now…

I've done it, in a respectful way... we differ on many things and sometimes she wants to force her way of doing things on me. If you are on a healthy track and taking care of your own body then it is part of taking care of yourself and owning your own health to have some boundaries. It can be done gently, or with humor, or…

Very nicely done. It feels good, doesn't it. It is such a great feeling to have your body respond and meet a goal! Keep up the good work!

Thinking of you and your loved ones. When you get a chance let us know how are.

Aw (cyber hug) I don't think an age difference is the kiss of death in a relationship. At 25 a man is generally adult enough to make long, marriage-type commitments. But you have a history that makes you cringe in some ways. Don't ignore that cringe. It may be just a residue of the past or it may be telling you something.…

(wolf whistle!) I'm so happy for you!!! Woooo Wooo!

No one ever hired me for even busing tables when I answered an ad for a Friday evening job to be home with the kids during the day. It would have really helped us financially back then, even $50/week.:ohwell: We still can't afford going out often, but its such a treat to be served that we're polite and tip very well. We…

This is a tool that is very useful at many levels. It can be used to educate a person about his/her eating and exercise habits. It can be used to record and track over time, to look for patterns that can be modified. It can be used to train a person of what healthy eating really is day in and day out. It can be used as a…

Please take care. We're thinking of and praying for all in the path of Ike.

Next time. There will be a next time. (poor Jeremy) I bet your two favorite ladies are having a ball!

Adrienne has great advise. Portions are so huge that you will probably be full with half or less anyway, especially if you are laughing and talking too. Have a fabulous time. If you have not had alcohol in awhile you may not be able to drink the same as you drank before. I'm not telling you how much to drink or not drink,…

There is another group that I'm in that puts a *not for kids* or *Warning* on posts...then I know to open them when I have time and and am in the right location to check what is on the post, or skip them altogether. I'm not at all for censoring, just for being able to determine appropriateness of whether for me to open or…

Good job. I know it is hard to get going. You are off to a great start!

Shore, I agree. I have children who can see (and love to read over my shoulder). At work, my screen is in sight of up 8 people. Coffee break appropriate is appreciated.

Be safe, be well.

Hurray!

Oh Ali! Maybe they thought it was a fashion statement! I am so sorry that happened to you. Just hold your head high and laugh at it later...

I did the same thing Ezzie...although how I thought to do that at 22 amazes me. I've had it 15 years now and it still looks great. It didn't get a single stretch mark from the HUGE pregnancy gain while on bedrest with my second child. I have a rubrum lily with two leaves. Between a pedal and a leaf I have a spider web with…

Hmm... My elementary school kids 6:30 a.m. breakfast morning snack 11 a.m. lunch afternoon snack at school afternoon snack after school program dinner after dinner snack about 1/2 hour before bed At my children's school they can have a little snack at their recess. We pack their lunch and include enough for morning and…

I bought some habanero sauce from the farmers market here. Wowowow! I bathe in hot sauce, but this stuff I use lightly. Mmmmm good.

I thought Chili was beans with some meat... I like fresh onions on top. Mmmmm

The two exercises that I have seen give quick results in toning - rollerblading bellydancing do an hour of either one every day for a week or two (or 3) and you will see a change.

Prayers for the whole family. Thinking of you.