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Thanks for all the great replies. It's nice to hear some of the bad thoughts in other people's heads for a change, even though the positivity on MFP is definitely awesome and helpful. I do feel sad and a little scared that my body won't look good under my clothes, I already have a loose stomach from my pregnancy, and then…

I'm definitely doing this for health, although looking better would be nice. I'm just not used to feeling like this in my own body. I guess I got used to being fat. :/

I know what you mean! The 190's have been like that for me. I'd been there for 8 months!

Thanks again to all commentors, and I hope all of you that mention being close to the same goal reach it this week! Good luck!

Thanks! :)

Marry me?

Do you have the right to equal pay for equal work? Do you have the right to maternity/paternity leave? Do you have the right to choose how you use your reproductive system? Do you have the right to adopt if your partner is also a woman? Again, the focus of feminism is not on men, it's on a system that is uneven. Patriarchy…

Again for those still reading and willing to listen, patriarchy isn't a conspiracy theory where men sit in a room and devise ways to oppress women. Patriarchy is a system that through history has given advantages or privileges to those who haven't necessarily earned it, in this case usually men and generally those who are…

One, it's not her job to be nicer to people in her thread. And Two, women can be as un-feminist as men. The patriarchy is supported by both men and women, it's a self-reinforcing machine. So saying that "women do ___ too" does not make whatever "X" is okay or feminist or no big deal. Have a nice day!

Yes, backlash. Someone asks for feminists friends, and people come out of the woodwork to make bad jokes, deny the need for feminism because hey, things are so much better now!, and say it's outdated and all feminists are pretty much man-haters anyway. Ta Da!

Feminist here. Just loving all the typical backlash going on in this thread. I've never understood the desire to deny the need for an idea like feminism. I am constantly struggling with judgement towards others and myself in regards to weight. It's probably one of the biggest feminist issues I have problems with, trying to…

Why must it all be hemp?

Thanks! After weighing in this morning, I've hit 25 pounds lost and it doesn't seem noticeable to me, but I'm glad someone has noticed. :) It makes it feel worth it.

That is a huge difference! Great job, that would definitely motivate me to keep going. :)

My opinion is that it's a huge (literally) waste of money and is embarrassing, but it's not my money or my wedding, so what the heck ever.

You may replace "parents" with the people most likely to help you pay for a hypothetical wedding.

Thanks for sharing, very enlightening!

I think the fact that DADT was repealed during his first term does in fact speak to his belief in equal rights. I can't believe how many people are being so negative. Of course there is political motivation, but can you really tell me that it was easy for him to say this? How easy was it for us to come out, if you have?? I…

I just finished Day 5. Whew! When is it supposed to get easier? I'm hoping by Day 9 it doesn't feel like I'm going to die, or I'll be too scared to move on to Level 2! lol

Thanks everyone. Yes, these last four days have been akin to torture, and self-inflicted at that! I have a special loathing for Miss Jolly Jillian now. lol

No. That's crazy talk. I'm doing the 30 Day Shred, an exercise DVD by Jillian Michaels. Last time I tried the program, I only made it through day 3. I started the program again on May 1st and last night I made it through day 4.

Thanks everyone. You helped me get up the gumption to just suck it up and do it. And I did!

I definitely strain during ab work, so that could be it. Thanks for all the other suggestions as well!

Why would anchovies be in a whole wheat tortilla?? Or any tortilla? That is so weird.

Love it! :D

Everyone looks amazing! I'm 5'2" and started at 216, which was just ridiculous. I worked really hard for a couple of months and lost 22 pounds, but moved residences and got sidetracked. I stopped tracking my food and exercising and gained and lost the same 3-4 pounds, so I'm now at -19 but back to tracking every day. I…

These all sound a-mazing and have given me tons of ideas! Thanks for sharing, and please keep the great recipes coming!

So great to find out my favorite local brewery and beer is vegan friendly! Thanks for sharing, and if ya'll are ever in Texas, feel free to try Rahr & Sons beer. http://www.rahrbrewing.com/

Thanks ladies :)

I'm in the process of transitioning to vegetarian to vegan so I'd love some friends, too. :)