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LARPs the Series
My new favorite show! The actors also live stream on Twitch and are incredibly cool. I've never been in a LARP, but the situations also apply to RPGs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QixQzsVdsxk
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Severe pain in chest
Here's a question for those with a LapBand. I've had mine for a few years. The day before yesterday, I ate pizza (yes, I'm bad occasionally). Usually it's OK. However, this time, I got a sharp stabbing pain in the right side of my chest. This is not the normal place for pain when something gets stuck (which is more in the…
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Advice needed from Mass Effect fans
I'm think about getting this for my husband for Christmas: https://www.etsy.com/listing/106608816/mass-effect-inspired-nerf-proton?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=mass+effect+nerf&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=mass+effect+nerf It's not a reproduction of a Mass Effect…
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How's it going?
So how are you doing living lob carb? I finished my first two weeks doing Atkins phase 1. My hunger was pretty low. I lost 10.5 pounds the first week and 1 pound the second week. I'm going to add a few berries and nuts to my diet and stay under 30 carbs. I might go up to 40 if necessary.
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Checking in
My current try at LCHF is going better than the previous one. I haven't gotten headaches, just a little dizziness and weakness (though that could be from the Texas heat!). The better results could be because I upped my calories from 1200 to 1600. I just finished week one of Atkins induction. No ketones in my urine yet, but…
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Marvel Superheroes
Anyone playing? I'm liking it because it's low stress and really easy. Very much like Diablo II, but I love playing Scarlet Witch, one of my favorite characters from my childhood. I'm also considering playing Ms. Marvel so I can punch stuff. so far I've only gamed with my husband. It doesn't seem like a very social game so…
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Planetside 2
My husband's been playing PS2 and really likes it. I tried it and was pretty bored because all I did was die. No shooting or healing, just dying. Anyone play it? Any ideas for having fun if you're incompetent at FPSs like me?
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How long did it take you to feel better?
I've been on a calorie-restricted diet for a few months and have been losing slowly. I tried to keep my carbs down, but three days ago I decided to give LCHF a try. I'm still watching my calories because I'm paranoid -- it's hard to break the habits of a lifetime. Still, it's fairly easy to keep the calories down and still…
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City of Heroes to shut down
I'm gutted. This was my first, favorite MMO. I haven't played in a while, but I thought it would be there when I decided to go back. Gonna go have a mope now. http://na.cityofheroes.com/en/news/news_archive/thank_you.php
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Paranormal romance
I need recommendations for paranormal romance/urban fantasy authors, stat! I go on vacation tomorrow and have nothing on my Kindle! Fair warning, I have read quite a bit. Stacia Kane, Nalini Singh, Kalayna Price, and J.R. Ward are my favorites.
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Would you pay
Would you pay $350 to get a photo with Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, Jonathon Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Michael Dorn, and Levar Burton? They're doing a photo op at the Austin Comic Con. Seems like a lot of money, but wow, all those people who shaped my younger years. Seems hard to pass up!
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People amazed at our strength
Let me preface this by saying that short women can be just as strong as tall women. It just seems that tall women can lift things, etc. more easily without having to be super fit. Am I off base? Anyway, I'm just now getting into exercising, but I've always been pretty strong. I had a boyfriend amazed once that I could lift…
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Contemplating a water aerobics class
I found out the YMCA is offering a water aerobics class. I love swimming, but I'm a little hesitant. I'm very large, and I'm afraid of looking like a fool. Has anyone taken a class, and how did you feel about it? My husband says not to worry about what other people think, but that's easier said than done.
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Haven't lost in a week -- need help
At my husband's urging, I'm posting this. :) I haven't lost weight in a week, even though I've eaten under my allowance and have done some mild exercise. I thought it was salt, but it's been several days now, and the husband has lost weight. It's not my TOM either. Any idea what's going on? My food log is open.
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Starting over
I had LapBand surgery two years ago. I lost 50 pounds right off the bat, but then we went on vacation and I started having junk food again. Ever since I've maintained my weight but haven't been able to lose anything. I'm carb addicted. So I'm starting again. I'm finding that writing down everything I'm going to eat for the…
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How's your stride?
My husband teases me that I stomp around the house (I'm both tall and heavy). I tell him that I just stride with purpose. So what is your natural stride like? Do you take small steps, or do you lengthen your stride to take advantage of your long legs? Are you even conscious of the length of your stride? How about during…
