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My sweaters that were tight on me last year are loose now! My belly doesn't hang over my pants or undies! It's tucked neatly inside now! ;o)

I have bad luck saving money. You can count on it that, as soon as I have some money to put into savings, my car will break down, my kid or I will get sick or hurt and have to spend an ungodly amount on bills, etc.

This needs to become my new motto.... I'm right there with ya.

I can't think of anything right now because I'm dreaming of my lips around a big, fat, juicy.....Big Mac.

If I had a nickel for every overweight vegetarian and vegan friend I had, I'd be rich! They wrongfully think that just because they eat the "right" foods, that automatically means they can eat whenever and however much they want. They're finding out after being on MFP for a while that they're consuming double, sometimes…

Tell yourself "I'm going to do (insert workout here) for 5 minutes today." Set your timer for 5 minutes and when you're done you stop. Then tell yourself "I did 5 minutes yesterday and feel great. Maybe I can step it up to 7 minutes. Maybe even 10 minutes!" Next thing you know, 20 minutes will feel like a breeze and so on.…

My cheat days are important to me, because I know that I react rebelliously and if I deprive myself of certain foods it will cause me to binge. By scheduling a 'cheat' day, I don't have to feel guilty or feel like I failed. It doesn't work for everyone, but it works for me.

I gained 60 lbs during my pregnancy. I only lost 10 right after giving birth (the weight of the baby and afterbirth) and never lost an ounce. Why? Because I ate like I was still pregnant. My stomach literally got used to consuming a certain volume of food and I was STARVING! Because I got so busy with a new infant that I…

Oh, how I remember braces. The not-so-fond memories! I had very sensitive teeth, so chewing, even lightly, was out of the question. My suggestions would be: Soup Oatmeal Smoothies Overcooked veggies Protien/meal replacement shakes. Baby food?

Exercise can make you burn the weight off faster than sitting on your butt doing nothing. Exercise helps build strong bones that will slow osteoporosis. Exercise builds muscle that will keep certain body parts functioning longer. I developed herniated disks. The only thing that keeps them from popping out all the way and…

Without seeing your diary, I can't say what the cause is. 1) Making sure you get enough calories is a start. Make sure you're getting at least the minimum. 2) Drink plenty of water. Dehydration can make you feel nauseous and give you a headache. 3) Make sure you're getting enough carbs. Low blood sugar can do the same…

And if clear ooze is coming out, it's not oil, it's pus.

I get pimples a lot (when does adult acne turn into geriatric acne?) and here's what I would do. 1) Put a hot compress on it for about 2 minutes. 2) Squeeze out everything until nothing but blood comes out. That's how I know I got most of the infected material out. 3) Put hydrogen peroxide on a cotton ball (soak the cotton…

Honestly, I'd probably pick my favorite fair foods and get someone to split them with me to halve the calories. You've got to be able to splurge SOMETIME, right?

My son is like this. I tell him to smell it, try it and if he likes it, I'll tell him what's in it. LOL

I do think you should somewhat let your child figure their own way, while guiding them to make reasonable choices. I do, however, think there's something to be said for appropriate clothing. My son likes to sag his jeans to below his underwear line so that the boxers or briefs peek out. I keep telling him "Pull up your…

It's adorable! I'd probably have told my kids "Clearly, you have no fashion sense. If I get a mullet, THEN tell me!" LOL

Even though most of that does not happen for me, it does give me an incentive when I see that in only five short weeks I COULD be at this weight. Makes me feel like what I'm doing isn't such a waste after all.

Your profile page says a lot "I overeat a lot". Make sure that even if you're eating under calories that the stuff you're eating is HEALTHY...and by that, I mean good ole fashioned fruits, veggies and lean meats. Track your calories mercilessly. Don't get discouraged just because the weight didn't come off as quickly as…

My tops won't change much, because even though I'll be thinner, I won't get any shorter (and they don't have many "big and TALL women's stores"). My pants, however, well, I'm going to just try to have them taken in until I really desperately need to buy a new size. I am dirt poor and have to save as much money as possible,…

Absolutely it can. I can gain anywhere from 2-7 lbs during that time. The side effect listed on most birth control pills does specify that it can cause weight gain. When I was on the pill my appetite was insatiable! It's not true for everyone, but it was true for me.

First of all, hugs and prayers for you. Secondly, you may experience a bit of depression (who wouldn't?), so make sure you make time to take care of YOU before racing to have another baby. Make sure you're working through your grief, since emotional eating may be a factor. Exercise will help get your endorphins going and…

I'm not on any particular diet. I'm just like you, because the second someone restricts me from something specific, I instantly want what I've been restricted from. I'm a strong fan of "everything in moderation", but I focus MOSTLY on clean eating (fruits, veggies and lean meats) and not going out to eat. I allow myself…

Without being able to view your diary, we can't figure out the culprit. I know having a bran-heavy breakfast and Fiber One bars were what killed me. My stomach was distended. I couldn't stop passing gas, unless I wanted to writhe around on the floor in excrutiating pain. If you're new to eating more fiber, wait a few weeks…

I used to be super thin and athletic looking, even though I didn't really do much in the way of exercising beyond P.E. class. Then I had kids..... She's probably had to work to look like that now. ;o)

Do you use them as paperweights and clothes hangers like my mom does? LOL

Because of my herniated disks, I ever can't run or jog (per my doctor's orders) because it causes the disks in my back to compress. BUT he told me "you'll burn far more weight walking briskly than you'll ever burn running". I sure hope he's right. LOL

We must all be on the same schedule, because I've heard more complaints about it this week.... I agree though. I've been cranky and starving for almost a week. I can feel TOM coming to visit any minute now.

I've used just about every haircolor on the market. Unless I have to get highlights, I almost always do my own. What's funny is the best haircolor I've ever used so far is Revlon, which is about $3.99 a box at Walmart. I've used Feria with good results as well (and it makes your hair smell AMAZING). Loreal has good…

For me, having been thin in the past, I know what looks good on me. My minimum weight should be 125. When I weighed that in high school, I looked skeletal and gross. The maximum I should be is 150 and when I weighed that amount, I looked healthy and vibrant. So, instead of trying to hit 125, I'd hit 150.