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This. Chris may potentially be manipulative, but regardless if you are thinking of dating other people than Chris obviously doesn't mean to you what he should if he's suggesting marriage. Alternately, you could let him move and do the long distance thing for a while since it's such a new relationship- you said you "need to…

True, actually. TNP would voluntarily spend an entire paycheck at Target.

Intersted- let me know more please.

I am struggling with something like this now too- I lost a lot of weight in the early part of last year, and gained a little of it back (15 lbs) and am trying to get back into that super-dedicated mindset and it's just not happening yet. What you and I both need to remember is persistence- it pays off. I remember how I'd…

Completely agree with all of this. Well said.

My undergrad major was psychology with a minor in sociology. Later, I got my Masters in Education- specifically administration, though I work in curriculum and instruction. Considering going back to school, but for something totally different- ultrasound technician. Though someday it'd be damn cool to get my PhD, I have no…

This

True. TNP is so excited about what they planned for lunch that they want to eat it for breakfast instead.

The BF and I have been talking about this a lot. My first choice would be Canada or Spain, but he's from Russia, so that's a legitimate possibility. Also of interest would be Germany or Italy.

Awesome work, both physically and on your own internal things. And can I just say? I'd do you too. ;)

This.

This. Up cals with more healthy food and lots of protein.

I'm not a fan of protein powders... Until I found Manitoba Harvest Dark Chocolate Hemp Protein Powder - Protein Powder. Bonus, if you care: it's vegan. I blend with Silk Light Chocolate soy milk and some frozen berries (usually blackberries) or ice and maybe a frozen banana. So delish. Want to try one with spinach or kale.

From my time here on MFP, I've often heard that the protein settings are low. Is there any reason it would be bad to have a lot of protein?

I'm in this group as well. I was always chubby growing up and then suddenly it was more than chubby. My mother often said that it was easier to not gain than to lose, and she was right... Even though it's my fault, sometimes I'm angry that she didn't do more to try to control my eating or provide healthier food when I was…

I live in San Antonio, about an hour away from Austin and go there every so often. Where are you moving from and what are you most looking forward to about the move?

Sounds good, I'll have to try.

Negatory. Maybe if she could actually act, it would make her seem more attractive, but that is not the case.

Ooh. I've seen recipes like this on pinterest... thinking i'll have to finally give in and try this one!

Seriously! You see it coming with the breadsticks but the salad is a bit of a surprise.

awesome work, girl!

She sounds like a crappy friend. For starters, the "who to pick" comment, in addition to disrespecting the time you two have invested in creating and maintaining the friendship, implies that she doesn't value you because she's even thinking (and enough so to voice) this thought. Had she come to you and explained things,…

I'm a little taller, closer to 5'5", and was about a size ten earlier this summer at 160 lbs.

Almost all cheese is processed in some way, shape, or form- even "natural" cheeses that start as yogurts have to take some work to get to that point. Anyway, I'm not sure which is healthier, per se, but lighter-colored cheeses tend to be less caloric, in my experience. But I'm sure with some of the way-fancier cheeses that…

Congrats to you! Double props for your positivity- I would be *****ing about this girl's backhanded compliment. Keep up the great work!

Awesome job, great achievement! You look amazing, keep it up! :)

You look great! Good job!

You phrased it that your "longest days" are 9-7: is this every day, or just a couple of days a week? I work in school administration and often work 7-5, and waking up early is simply not an option for me, but getting to the gym at 5:30 (when I hate how busy it is) is pretty much my only option. But when I don't want to…

I kind of feel your pain- although I'm stacked, my boyfriend is a butt guy. He's all about the *kitten*. And I don't have one. And I know how attractive butts are... so it makes me feel doubly bad, if that's possible. But he doesn't make me feel bad about it and doesn't bring it up or anything, it was just something we…

I'll kill for your eyebrows!