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Tall women and dating
I just recently started dating again after a long break. Losing some weight has helped boost my self-confidence so I figured "carpe diem." In any event I met up with a "6'0" guy on a date. I showed up and I was clearly 3-4 inches taller than him. I, by the way, am 6'0 tall. (Note: I'm not against dating shorter guys; just…
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Emma Watson's Speech on Feminism
Did anyone else watch the Emma Watson speech on feminism? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-iFl4qhBsE Thoughts? However, the response pissed me off beyond belief: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/11114920/Emma-Watson-targeted-by-hackers-who-say-they-will-release-naked-photos-in-four-days.html
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One Year Difference
I pulled out my summer clothes and found this outfit from last year. What a difference a year makes! I am 6'0 tall, do modified Paleo, exercise doing Jazzercise, have PCOS, have dealt with binge eating, and am down 80 pounds since last summer. July 2013: July 2014: July 2014 - New Dress:
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Down 75 Pounds
I am currently down 75 pounds and want to share my progress. I am 6'0 tall, have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), eat modified Paleo (50-100 grams of carbs of day, with 1-2 days were I go above that), and do Jazzercise 4-5 days a week. I have lost and gained many times before and have had issues with binge eating.…
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Wednesday Warriors - NSVs Anyone?
Anyone have any NSVs* this Wednesday night? For me... I always have "goal jeans." Right now my next mini-goal jeans are a 16T (I'm 6'0 tall). I put them on this morning and they zipped and buttoned. Granted I have some serious muffin top going on, so they can't be worn out in public yet, but I'll take it! *(NSV = successes…
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64 pounds down
I am a work in progress and have been in a slump lately, so I wanted to take a minute to reflect on my progress, and share some pictures. About me: I am 6'0, do Jazzercise 4 days a week, eat modified Paleo, have struggled with binge eating/emotional eating, and have PCOS. July 2013 - Pre-MFP (I started tracking again in…
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Sophomore Slump
I am happy with my MFP progress, but I feel myself slumping a bit. What are your best strategies for "keep the magic alive" during the MFP process?
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Adult Children of Emotional or Binge Eating Parents
I am an adult child of parents who both in their own way had disordered eating. I remember still being in a car seat (the bigger kid kind) and seeing my mom go on a food run to get jelly donuts from Foodtown, which she ate in the car. I think she assumed I was too young to know what was going on. My dad used to sit in the…
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Dating as a Feminist
This is a tough one. I just started dating again after a long break. I admit that I have a strong personality, but I was told by one guy that I was "scary." Assertive "yes," but "scary" -- no. How does one successfully date as a strong woman and a feminist? I found this article and I think it suits me to a T:…
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Books, Programs, Lectures That Have Helped You?
What are some resources/strategies you've found helpful in understanding and controlling the urge or binge or emotionally eat? **I'm going to share some tools I've found over the years that have been helpful to me. I don't work for anyone below. I am sharing links for informational purposes only.** Emotional/Binge Eating…
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Jezebel, Lena Dunham, and Girls
I generally like Jezebel, but I am interested in people's thoughts on them hunting down and publishing Lena Dunham's untouched Vogue shots. Good move or mean spirited? Related Links: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/lena-dunham-slams-vogue-photoshop-controversy-article-1.1583070…
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Shock and awe?
I had to go to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription and while waiting I could see this older couple looking me up and down. I did a self-check to make sure that my fly wasn't down (lol) or my hair wasn't standing straight up. From their conversation I gathered they were talking about my height/size. I normally would get…
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What type of feminist are you?
What type of feminist are you? There are so many versions of feminism and for me it is about being able to make choices; not someone or society telling me who I want to be and what I want to do. I am also one who speaks up when I see, hear, or read something that I feel is overtly or covertly sexist.
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NSV - (nearly) winter edition
Last winter I purchased a winter coat that I really liked, was significantly reduced in price, but honestly didn't fit. Two days ago I pulled it out of the closet and lo and behold it now fits with room to spare. Anyone else with (nearly) winter NSVs?
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Has anyone seen this meme?
This meme is making the rounds: http://imgur.com/t7wxOoe Anti-feminist, fat-shaming, image shaming... There has luckily been response from the woman in the picture: http://www.xojane.com/issues/my-picture-was-stolen-and-turned-into-a-fat-shaming-anti-feminist-meme Also a larger response:…
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Interim Clothes
I have to buy my pants in long, as I assume many of you do. As you continue to to lose weight where have you had success finding reasonably priced pants in long length that you know you might only be wearing a few weeks/months? On the main boards a lot of people suggest Goodwill or Thrift Shops. In theory this is good…
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Tall Club International
Has anyone ever been involved with Tall Club International (http://www.tall.org/)? If so, what have been your experiences? I love the tall ladies of MFP, but I am looking to meet more tall people in real life.
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Another first NSV
I was just away for a few days and I was going into my apartment as my neighbor was walking out and he asked/said, "Are you losing weight? You look great." (Note: It was very genuine and not creepy at all.) Also it was just the boost that I needed at the point where I am now. Also it is helping me in another way -- I am…
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Anyone belong to a tall club?
I was at an event and someone brought up an organization called Tall Clubs International (http://www.tall.org/). Has anyone heard of this? Does anyone belong to one of these chapters? If so, what have been your experiences? I greatly enjoy this group on MFP, but I'd like to increase the number of real life tall friends I…
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Tall Ladies with Apple Shaped Bodies
Any other tall ladies out there with apple shaped bodies? With apple shape weight is mainly in the stomach area, with a larger bust and thinner arms and legs. I am 6'0 tall, size 11/12 W shoes, and am definitely an apple. I have a large chest (D cup), long thin arms and legs (finding long shirt sleeves are a special…
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Has anyone ever....
left/stopped a weight loss program or group because they expected you to be a weight that you knew was too low for you 1) to get to and/or 2) maintain? Although I think Weight Watchers is a sound program it happened to me here. I lost 125 pounds with them over 10 years ago, but the highest weight I "could" be was too low…
