TalonaCat Member

Since I started MFP, I stopped limiting myself to the '3 meals a day' mentality. I did this because I would find I was NEVER even getting close to my calorie limit. So now, I eat when I'm hungry. Sometimes that's several times a day, sometimes it's only 4. It's working for me, though.

Actually, I'm in the middle of re-reading my FAVORITE book for like the 15th time. Haha! It's called Swan Song by Robert McCammon.

Happiness, to me, is a lot of things. Happiness is my children telling me they love me, and somehow always knowing when I need a hug. Happiness is my cat curled up in my lap, purring like a tiny little motorcycle all the while. Happiness is realizing that my husband loves me, no matter how I view myself right now. It's…

That's what I was going to say. Uphill stroller jogging is an AWESOME workout.

You're sweet. Have you been taking lessons from Kal? *grin*

I agree. It is a nasty word. And keep on truckin'! You will get there, too!

Hehe, yeah. Could still be. A lot of the females of this type tend to have more 'feminine' features. Ie, less LIPS! It's the same way with great danes. Well, no matter WHAT she is.. I just want to squeeze her!! She is so adorable.

This is the type of mastiff she reminds me of! Maybe she's part bullmastiff! That's a REALLY amazing breed. They are on my top 10 list of favorites. :)

Okay, whew! I'm really terrible at giving information in a way that doesn't terrify people. Particularly about stuff like this that strikes a nerve with me. Your Lexi is GORGEOUS, btw! She almost looks like a mastiff. Where did you get her?

I really wasn't trying to scare anyone. :( I just wanted to arm you with some information!

LMAO!!!!! I was like,"*hang head* Oh no...." Silly lady. :)

I am posting a link about gastric torsion for your perusal. Knowledge is the best defense against this deadly situation! I wish someone had told me about this before I lost Ricochet to it. http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/bloat.html

Here's something to remember for all you people who work out with your animals, particularly LARGE breeds. Many large and giant breed dogs are what Vets call "deep chested". Boxers top this list. This makes them prone to gastric torsion, or what is better known as bloat. (I lost my great dane to this very thing a few years…

Oh girl..I am so addicted to this place now that I barely use my facebook anymore! haha!

Very nice opening post! Welcome aboard and enjoy your stay. You will find that this place is a wellspring of wonderful people, and awesome info. You'll love it here! :)

Quoted for truth! You are much better at helping than I am! :)

Terribad. ;) "I'm in a terribad mood today, so no invading my personal bubble would be wise."

Well, your day looks really balanced as far as food goes. Are you getting enough sleep at night?

Ooooooh... nevermind! I was looking at the WRONG thing.. haha. Ignore me now. I'm just going to sneak quietly off into the background.

Why in the world do I only get like 60 per day then? :(

I have a question, and I hope I don't sound like an idiot. I looked at your food diary and noticed your sodium is set to 2,500 daily? Is that a different measurement than what my diary goes by, or is it set that high for a reason? >.<

You're going to laugh at me. Grapefruit flavored tic-tacs. They might be 5 calories a piece, but when you eat the whole container, it's not good for you.. lol

My tummy never returned completely to normal, but I also had a c-section with both my kids. Breastfeeding helped me to lose a LOT of weight, though.

Here you go: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/88680-what-counts-as-water?hl=water#posts-1223943

There was another thread like this about a week ago with some really good information in it. I'll see if I can find it for you.

I don't, but I know some people do. And if I drink tea or coffee, I ALWAYS log the calories, too. I'm sorta strict with myself.. >.<

St. Robert, Missouri 71 degrees, sunny, and a little breezy. It's gorgeous outside!

I'm so proud of you girl, and so happy that we can do this together. Looks like everyone here already gave you some pretty excellent advice! :) Let me know what you decide!

Welcome and best of luck to you on your journey! I'd be more than happy to have a new friend on here! :)

I could always use more friends to swap advice with and to share motivation with! :)