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The bad thing about the whole starvation mode thing - and what they mean by that - is when the body goes into starvation mode, it will hold onto, or store, every calorie it takes in, regardless of how much you burn by exercising, because it believes you are in a time of famine. Unfortunately, this is an innate function of…

I find the answers (by the guys) interesting because I NEVER wear make up and have been told more than once by men that if I wore a little bit of make up I would be that much more attractive in the dating world. Interesting.

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I was the skinny kid when I was young but the second I hit puberty, it seems, I started gaining weight. At first, it was just my body beginning to show signs of maturity (boobs and monthly visitor) which made the kids start calling me names like "Fat Albert" and "fatty fatty two by four." And really I was just more…

I'm sure I don't have to tell you that a marriage requires work... from both partners! You need to find out from him if he's willing to do his part. Compromise is the secret to every long-lasting marriage.. as long as both partners are compromising!! If only one of the partners is doing all the compromising, the marriage…

I am having the same problem! I think it's the obsession with the scale that is so bothersome! I was told that there are a number of factors that will cause your weight to go up and down... water retention, salt intake, muscle tone, bloating. A friend of mine said to me, "Scale, schmale. Stop worrying about what the scale…

Two reasons come to my mind... the first is the smoking... As an ex-smoker, I can tell you that I felt those pains at nearly everything I did after quitting for about 4 or 5 months!!! (I quit just this past January) The second is perhaps anxiety. I was told that a lot of the pain I was having was my own anxiety at wanting…

You really should consult with your doctor. Generally, women are discouraged from dieting while they are pregnant. My first pregnancy, I walked - A LOT! - and only gained 16 pounds the entire pregnancy. I lost around 30 pounds after the baby was born, so essentially I did lose weight during my pregnancy. You don't really…

I may be wrong, but essentially if you're using fresh or frozen veggies and just add a bit of protein - like chicken or steak - you will keep your calories low. You don't have to add rice, but if you do, use brown - the fiber is better for you than white. For spice, I use ginger and lots of garlic. You get that oriental…

Triscuits or Wheat Thins with a smidgeon of buddig meat and a small slice of cheddar or swiss cheese toasted in the oven. Yummy!

WOW... I think I'm the biggest one weighing in here (pun intended! LOL :laugh: ) I am 5'6", weigh 296, wear 26/28 altho I find I'm still able to squeeze into some of the 24's that were getting to be too big on me before I gained all this weight back! But I'm getting back down there... slowly but surely!!

I saw "Cowboys & Aliens" in the theater... I liked it, despite what a lot of my friends said. I thought it was entertaining and an original idea that hasn't been done yet. And let's face it, Daniel Craig is nice to look at!! :tongue: Yummy! :laugh: Last movie I sat through on the TV was "My Best Friend's Wedding." Love…

CW = 296 I think I'm the fattest one here! Anyway, here's my measurements (it was my monthly measurement time): Neck: 17.25 Waist: 52 Bust: 52.5 Hips: 60.5 Arm: 16 Leg: 28.25

I had finally acquired a job that got me moving and helped me to start on the weight loss journey. Then, I had to quit my job in less than 6 months I gained back what took me three years to take off. I was very angry with myself!!! I decided enough was enough and I was going to take back control of my weight loss and get…

Patty - I'm so sorry for you losses! I will send prayers up for you and your family!! My week has not gone well.:frown: .. no matter how much I try..:noway: .. <shakes her head> Soo... at least I'm not the only one in this boat! :brokenheart: On the positive side, I have decided that I will NOT give up on this... I WILL…

You can control how you react to people but you cannot control people. Perhaps if she knew that she would stop telling you to do something that she thinks you ought to be doing instead of letting you do what you want to do! But I like the idea of telling her to put a sock in the hole in her face! That was freakin'…

Justified, Breaking Bad, the Mentalist (I have more than three, but if there are three that I won't miss.. these are they) :love:

About 150 pounds to get to 147 pounds. If I get to 150 and plateau I'm okay with that.

Okay missie Jenn!! I will do the cross over crunches! And I will lose back what I have gained (TOM, formerly Aunt Flo, is visiting)... and I will stop the snacking!!! Yes, I CAN! Thank you thank you thank you for this group!!!

I count it because right now any amount of walking I do is exercise!

"I love spiders"?? 1. I love the heat. 2. I love my body. 3. I love being single.

Hands... big and strong! Calloused is a plus. Eyes... the smile must reach them. Animal magnetism... does my dog like him?? Darkness.... but gentle! Confidence. Intelligence. Laugh.

Now that's funny!!!!

current weight - 297 UGH!!! I gained 3 pounds over the weekend! WTH?!? I even exercised more than 1400 calories OFF so what gives??? Am I supposed to eat back what I burn off in addition to the calories I'm supposed to consume daily?? Cuz this isn't working very well!

"Fatso" hehe.... I don't know that I could come up with my own title altho one of my customers once told me I should write a book and call it, "The Pool Lady" ... so maybe that would be my title!

mine changes every day cuz everything I do changes every day!! My best one said 277 pounds... in 5 weeks... considering my current weight, that's amazing to me... especially since my scale is going backwards!!!

CW: 294.4 fannit!! What am I doing wrong??? I don't get it!! Okay... so back to my oatmeal and egg white breakfast and need to up the water drinking (kind of been slacking on that end)

I can't say I have after photos... YET! But I have my befores!! Why? So I can see for myself what the difference is. I can't see what you see when you look at me. But I can see a picture of me!

I think today is day 26 or 27 for me ... congrats on 25!!!!