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Obesity: A Protected Class?
Since I work in H.R., I have to deal with various cases dealing with discrimination, harrassment, violence in the workplace, etc.... Historically, courts had found that obesity is a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) only when it has a physiological cause. However, recently the court has ruled…
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Whoever Said "Nothing" Is Impossible? LOL
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My One Year Anniversary on MFP Before & After Pics
It has officially been one year since I began my journey towards a healthy lifestyle with the magnificent help of MFP. I started out with no definitive plan; I just wanted to lose weight. Seeing how I looked at my sister’s wedding was an eye-opener for me and I didn’t like what I saw. I quickly discovered that I wasn’t…
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HATERS!!
Hating is the sincerest form of flattery so make sure to thank all your haters for reaffirming that you are doin' the damn thang. I'm only saying this because I just had to check this co-worker of mine who consistently makes negative comments about my weight loss. It's funny how people don't think twice about saying…
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Favorite 80's Movies & Music
I am in a nostalgic mood today, thanks in part to just hearing "I've Had The Time of My Life" from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack. I started thinking about all of the songs and movies I loved from the 80's. If you rocked big hair, asymmetrical hairdos, wore stone-washed jeans with neon colored t-shirts, you probably have…
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When Do You Buy New Clothes
For those of you who have lost enough weight to drop at least one dress size, at what point did you purchase new clothes? I am running out of clothes that fit me properly. I tried to wear some of my business slacks and they are sagging so low that the crotch of my pants are halfway down my thighs. :embarassed: I don't feel…
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Shirt NSV
Today marks the first day in, I can't remember how many years, that I have worn my shirt tucked in wearing a belt and not feeling like Santa Claus wearing a belt! I NEVER wore belts because I didn't want to attract more attention to my bulging waistline. I am loving this new lifestyle! Just had to share. Thank you for your…
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Zucchini Bread Recipe
I have been craving zucchini bread but, I'm hesistant to purchase it from the store. Do any of you have a tasty, healthy recipe they'd like to share with me? Thanks in advance!
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What do you do when you can't afford healthier options?
I am trying to move towards eating less and less processed foods. The problem that I am running into is being able to afford it. I have 4 boys at home, 2 of which are teenagers and even my 10 year old eats like a grown man. We don't eat out at restaurants because it would be WAY too expensive to feed them. My grocery bill…
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This is difficult for me
Hello everyone! Today was my first day actually utilizing this tremendous tool to count my calories. I don't know why I picked today of all days to do this but, there is no better time than the present. Since tracking the food I eat (for one day :) , I have discovered some of my triggers that cause me to overeat. I love…
