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365 days counting calories; hardest and easiest thing ever
Sometimes people ask me what I did to lose weight. In theory it's pretty simple; calories in, calories out. That's all there is to it. On the face of it, it seems fairly simple. And it is, from a logical standpoint, but humans are rarely logical. We feel and crave and want and admire. We are lonely and eat, or depressed…
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Not new, but looking for German-speakers/students
I was a student of German two years ago. I don't want to forget! I've done a search or two for groups but haven't found any (perhaps due to user error). Looking for groups or for German-speaking or German-learning friends!
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Stalled and needing a pick-me-up: Comparing old pictures
Sometimes it's hard, when stalled, to concentrate on anything but losing more weight. I'm kind of feeling that now. I keep reminding myself that I HAVE made a lot of progress. That I didn't get fat overnight and, as a result, I'm not going to drop the extra pounds in the blink of an eye. What helps me in this situation is…
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Cute little NSV
This morning I was playing around, trying to pick up my boyfriend. He grinned and then proceeded to pick me up! I don't think that has ever, ever happened. I was always worried I was too big and would hurt him, so I'd tell him not to try. He ignored me this morning, and was able to do it. He wrapped his arms around my…
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Skin Irritation (Sorry if this is in the wrong section)
I have sensitive (aka crappy) skin. I've noticed that lately, since I've been working out with more oomph, my skin has been breaking out in certain places: my elbows, my forearms, and behind my ear. Behind my ear I could understand, because I wear headphones and I'm sure sweat gets trapped back there. But my elbows? Maybe…
