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The wording of the phrase as in "are attracted to" makes it false for me. On the other hand, I recognize beauty in it's many forms and often admire other women's appearance, intellect, athleticism and personality, just as I do in men.

I only skimmed most of the responses, and was sad to see so much negativity. You have obviously been doing what you feel you can, and are discouraged by what seems to be no results. What lies beneath however, is not always so apparent on the surface. If you are eating healthier foods, you are nourishing your body with…

Get Lasik eye surgery to be able to lose those extra couple of ounces from my face.

My son's middle names are both after their grandfathers, and I deliberately avoided using their middle names when I was mad because I don't want that negative association. When I get mad, I get really quiet. It terrified my kids, I can't even tell you how much they hated it when I was angry at them. They all swear I have…

The translation from my MFP screen name to my real-world name is a mathematical formula equal to (first name) and less than (last name) which as it turns out are bound in mythology.

As I understand it, our bodies are not only good at adapting to changes, but they are exceptionally good at establishing stability in our systems - at least a reasonably healthy body is. We see this effect in things such as heart rate, body temperature and blood pressure. What we are talking about in this case is energy…

I did the research on this for myself a couple months back, and the thing that tipped the scales (along with learning just how many nutrients there are in the yolk) was when I learned that the protein in the egg white needs parts of the yolk in order to be bio-available for complete digestion of the protein. If you throw…

I buy myself a little reward about every five pounds or so. A new scarf, a new necklace/earrings, a new dress, an app for my iPhone (on the pricey side), new walking shoes, new gloves, some new makeup, new water bottles and an electric kettle so far. In the past, I have always felt guilty for buying things I want, but the…

Cottage cheese with some fresh diced tomatoes mixed in with just a sprinkle of pepper is lovely. I like it plain, or mixed with some frozen fresh berries, or some yogurt, or blended with herbs into a dip, or with some salad shrimp mixed in, or - who am I kidding. I think I just like it however it is served up.

They are a dreamland when it comes to supplements. That's all I usually buy there.

I don't have any, and don't think I ever will - I just don't find most of them attractive. I did toy with the idea for awhile of having the port-wine birthmark on my arm outlined (it's in the shape of a tulip) and adding a stem and some leaves to it, but in the end decided against it. I remember going to a wedding once…

I like the web-site interface better than the app interface, but I do love the convenience of being able to log food when I'm out. I also like the daily and weekly summary pages that show all of the macro and micro-nutrient running totals on the app, and the macro-percentage pie chart is helpful too - especially for a…

You may be slow, but your honesty and your sense of humor redeem you.

For many of us, half the battle of becoming healthy is mental. We have crappy body images, warped perceptions of normal and struggle with delays in gratification. You are a work in progress, and as long as you are working at it every day, where you finally end up may just surprise you. Live your best today. Eat the…

As well as being clueless in a number of other ways.

When I walk, I use the GPS+ on my iPhone, but just counting steps around the house, work etc., it isn't accurate at all. I don't count that stuff anymore because it is part of the daily activity that is already factored into my calories, but I did count steps some years back, and wore a little mechanical pedometer that I…

Lowfat microwave popcorn (chase it with a lot of water to expand it for a really full feeling), gum, herbal tea, cucumbers, leafy greens etc. If all else fails, I find that a protein bar really sticks with me. If I'm out of calories and I really do feel HUNGRY rather than bored, drinking some Metamucil in water appeases…

Fluids, rest, gargle with salt water, more fluids, more rest, garlic, vitamin C, vitamin D, more fluids, more rest, hot lemon and honey, hot shower, more fluid, more rest. Oh, and take something for the pain and fever so you can get down the fluids, and rest!

I love the 100 calorie bags of microwave popcorn, string cheese, triscuits (hint of salt) with some laughing cow cheese, hard boiled eggs, protein bar (I love the Pure Protein Chocolate deluxe - I'm full for hours), protein shake - easy with a blender bottle, 100 calorie granola bars, nuts, apple slices with peanut butter,…

I think that to learn how to do it, you've have to have a slow speed and a lower incline, at least initially. Practice the steps until you had them down. It does look fun though!

Yeppers, if your digestive tract isn't used to so much fiber, it will produce gas because you don't have enough of the 'good' bacteria and appropriate enzymes to digest it easily yet. Your body adapts over time to dietary changes, but in the meantime, I would suggest getting a good quality probiotic supplement to help you…

Baked potato with BBQ sauce.

I switched from 1-1/2 pounds a week to a pound a week about a month ago. I am still struggling with a plateau, but I must say that my body seems to be 'happier' with those 250 extra calories. I don't battle the hunger and cravings as much as I did before. Past plateaus have taught me that perseverance and mixing things up…

I think the Master Cleanse the OP is referring to is the Lemon, Maple Syrup and Cayenne Pepper concoction. And yes, that sea salt flush is part of the program too. I do cleanses all the time - mild, herbal ones. For some of us, cleanses really do make a difference and support the cleansing organs such as the kidney, liver,…

Although the long walk across the Walmart parking lot burns calories, at my local Walmart, the further out you go, the more likely you are to encounter entrepreneurial sorts aggressively selling homemade tamales and panhandlers of the scary variety. I'd prefer to stay within the circuit of the roaming security vehicle if I…

Well, I'm no longer a 40-something, since I'm 50 now, and I am not quite to 50 pounds yet - only 4 to go though, so I think I get where you're coming from. Our age is a big strike against us in the problem of skin elasticity as we lose weight. I am particularly sensitive to the whole problem of sagging skin on my face as I…

I struggled with fatigue for years, thyroid checked out, I was anemic off and on, but supplements didn't help. My diagnosis turned out to be PCOS, which does feature fatigue as one of it's symptoms due to improper functioning in the endocrine system. The point is, I had a ton of people telling me it was probably my…

It's your body, so do what you want of course, but I've read that it can take up to two years for the skin to catch up. I would invest in some good shapewear to give it some more time, and rent a bunch of Bollywood films for an attitude check - they like their women to have a little bit of a poochy belly, and they are some…

Weight loss is as much an emotional / psychological game as it is a physical one. What you're describing going through is normal. I would try the nutritionist's advice and tell your MFP friends that you consulted a nutritionist and are following their professional advice. It can't hurt to test out the recommendations for a…

I am watching my own father decline with Alzheimer's. We had a lot of familial denial in addition to his denial that anything was wrong. Now my mom is faced with trying to care for him, sell the house, make legal arrangements to allow her to proceed with the hard choices she's facing. She is exhausted and emotionally…