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This is my pet peeve. I can't stand crying kids at restaurants! I'll ask to be moved to the other side of the restaurant if I have to. I usually am guilty of the loud sighing and eye rolling too, and my husband is just as bad. I know this is a major annoyance for me, so I usually sit at the bar whether I'm drinking or not.…

Agreed! I'm a lush junkie! Also NYX eye shadow or Urban Decay... NYX is cheaper but awesome!!! Loreal Voluminous mascara... Bronzer. I really like the Milani baked ones... Facial cleanser from Aldi...Cheap as dirt but amazing!!! Makeup Forever concealer...This stuff is heavy duty!

Me too! The last time I was committed to MFP was before my big day back in February 2011. I lost weight and looked pretty good on my wedding day. I bought a dress and had to exchange it for the same one 2 sizes smaller. Needless to say, I gained all 20 lbs. back and then some. For me it was eating out too much, drinking…

Everybody needs a little encouragement sometimes! We're all here to improve ourselves. Great post! :flowerforyou:

Agreed...I try my best to avoid the scale that week too. No need to feel down just because of nature!

Ooooh...I know those! That's too funny! Congratulations, and keep it up!

Oh my, that's a tough question. I'm such a music lover! I have 2 faves: Avenged Sevenfold (RIP The Rev) and The Strokes Worst Band: Nickelback! Chad sounds constipated when he sings.

I LOVE curry too! Now if I'm craving it, I make my own with tons of veggies! My downfall is white bread, especially garlic bread or fresh baked rolls. I haven't indulged in a single one. I have veggie and fruit cravings now, and salad! I also gave up diet sodas, and I was so addicted. I'm about to go to Vegas, and I'm…

I'm in the process of trying on old jeans I've refused to part with too! Quite a few pairs button but still are a wee bit tight. I wore a big, comfy pair that used to be my go to jeans when I was chunkier yesterday to run errands, and the darn things were just about to fall off. My husband kept threatening to "pants" me. I…

Congratulations on your weight loss! I admire your family for working together to attain a goal of overall healthiness. That totally rocks in my book. I wish my family were doing the same. I am dedicated to losing weight, and my husband is also trying to do the same, but he isn't following the same eating habits that I am.…

Congrats on joining! I love it here! Best wishes!

Nope...Never. We have a chihuahua, and he's enough trouble. Anybody out there want an AKC blue and white chihuahua? He's super cute but VERY clingy. I'm kidding. My husband would leave me if I got rid of the dog.

I'm a pear with the ghetto booty ratio: Probably a 15" difference between my waist and hips. I'm pretty sure my husband likes it, but man, the unwanted attention gets really annoying. I guess some guys really dig that. And finding jeans, UGH! Nightmare!

You can add me! I check in daily, and I also need accountability. I recently started eating cleaner foods, and that has really helped me have more energy and feel healthier. Good luck, and congratulations on making the first step!

Warner Robins! I only exercise outdoors in the early morning or late at night. It's just too darn hot!

You guys inspire me! I was having a low day yesterday and told my husband that I didn't even want him to see me in my bathing suit. His family always has these big pool party functions, and my inlaws are so pretty. I always feel uncomfortable. We just returned from the beach, and now I'm about to go on a vacation with my…

I'm a returning member too! Feel free to add me. I can always use some good old motivation too!

I'm almost halfway. I'm actually down 15 pounds, not 5, but I lost the other 10 before reconnecting to MFP. You look fantastic! I plan on losing another 20 or so depending on how I look and feel at that weight. Feel free to add me! I want to know what worked for you and what didn't. Keep on doing what you're doing!

Mine should be interesting with an upcoming Florida beach vacation and then Vegas. Sent you a request.

I know it's kinda cheesy, but I'm obsessed with "Warrior's Call" by Volbeat. Can't get enough of that song!

Ballet maybe? I know the controlled movements take major muscle strength, but they definitely don't bulk you up. I'm guessing a ballerina's figure might be a good inspiration. Long, lean, and toned. I have so much respect for the dedication of dancers.

Plain herbal hot tea...I drink a ton of it but limit my caffeine intake, so only 1 or 2 green teas a day, but I drink many other varieties. Vitamins...nope, don't track those either. Spices...I don't add salt to my food though and cook without salt. A few low calorie non-starch veggies I top my salad with. Water intake,…

I was considering getting sterilized, and my ob/gyn agreed to do it, but I decided to get Paragard IUD instead because it is hormone free. My periods have ALWAYS been bad, and yup, they still are with the IUD. At first they were even worse, but now they seem to be about the same as they were before. After being on Implanon…

You go girl!!!

Me too! That puts me at just the right weight! Not too skinny and not too big. That's also 5 days before my 28th birthday. What a great gift!

If she's into games, maybe things like Wii Fit or Dance Central. Even my brother loves the dance games, which is absolutely hilarious. He made me promise not to tell his friends he loves Lady Gaga's "Poker Face"! That game will whoop your butt, but it's so much fun!

Is there an Aldi near you? They have good, cheap produce and a line of healthy, low calorie foods called Fit & Active. I also buy frozen veggies. They are usually cheap or on sale.

Thanks for posting! I've been wondering about kale chips! Will be buying some kale next time I'm out.

That's such a wonderful idea! I think I might just do that...I actually kinda did with bikini bottoms. I bought 2 sizes, and now I'm in the smaller one. You look gorgeous!!!

Ear tubes: many times! 5 I think Ear drum reconstruction: once Tonsils: at 14 Precancerous melanoma: 3 times... Wisdom teeth: 16 years old... No more, please!!! I'm a total wimp!