Posts by lolita342

Original Post by cb100:

Just an observation. Why do Americans live so close to the edge. People above have kids in private school and they are not working!! Bad descision after bad decison. Pick a degree you dont like but won't just work in that area to pay the bills. Single parent - decision to have a kid but do not have a stable financial background. Barely finished your education and picky about the areas you are interested in. Seems like the whole of America is like a high school. Barely a sensible decision. Your business really, except unfortunately the infantile behaviour of the American dream will cause a five year world-wide recession.

Stop driving around in your big SUVs - one paycheck away from bankrupcy!!

 Not sure where to start... I think you are judging someone very harshly that you don't even know, sounds like you're very bitter about something. I never said that I won't take certain jobs, I will take anything at this point. I've even considered working for house cleaning agencies while waiting to hear from the places I applied. And you know...people grow and change, especially at my age so, after the extremely hard time I had finishing a degree in Biochemistry, I'm not in love with it.  That's not the point...and I didn't choose to become a single mother but, after 3 years of abuse, I had to become one. I do not own anything close to an SUV but, I feel very strongly about private school for my son and I get 50% off tuition. Honestly, I've been living off my loans and parent's help. I do the very best to raise my son and give him what I can. He never goes to a babysitter just so I can go out and have fun like many other single mothers I know. And lastly, I will not be put down and categorized in this way after the blood, sweat and tears that it took to get to where I am today. This will be my last post.

Original Post by fortius:

Haha. Relationships are like the end of horror movies, just when you think the monster is dead, he pops out again and you find out there will be a sequel.

 

She'll get lonely and emotional, then he will call her when he is drunk and sing her her favorite song, she'll cry, and say, "O , I love you!"

That's the problem with dating hot guys, every other woman wants them and they have lots of temptation. What all girls need is a boring ugly NICE GUY—like ME!

 You are very wise! The whole time I thought you were a girl...I guess I consider girls to have more insight into this kind stuff.

My stats are pretty close to yours but, I've never exercised as much as you do. I started out about the same time as you at 145 and after I got down to 135 I hit a short plateau THEN I was 130 for probably 2 months. There have been some days where I ate a little less then 1200 but, not on purpose. Mostly I eat 1200-1400 with a handful of pig out days in between (1700-1900 cals.)  I just started ballet and our class lasted for 80 mins! I've never been so sore, honestly I had no idea Ballet I would be so hard! Well, that day I allowed my self about 1400 cals or a little over becuase CC said I burned over 300 cals.  My point is it may take longer than you had hoped to lose the weight but if you eat normally(1200+), keeping in mind how much you burn, it will come off eventually. I also think that the Zig Zag diet works because almost everytime that I eat a little more than I had planned on, the next day I'm down 1 pound!

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calc ulator.htm#

Just fill it out and click 7 day calorie cycle zig zag to figure out your personal plan. There are also plenty of other sites on zig zag.

By the way, I am so happy today because I'm 128 after nearly a MONTH at 129, so you'll get there!

Good Luck!

I am soooo relieved and happy for you! G-d bless your family.

Original Post by christine072085:

I have REALLY dark circles under my eyes but I use Clinique Line Smoothing Concealer to hide them and it works wonders!  It doesn't get stuck in lines because it smoothes them out (i.e. line smoothing concealer).  It's also a little thicker than some others I've used so it hides more without looking thick.  It's only about $14 and you can get it as Sephora or any Macy's.  Make sure to ask which color would work best for you though so you don't go too light.  Good luck!

 Thanks, I'll try it! But I have to admit that I tend to believe that only more expensive products work.

I don't know if this is helpful but, I've had 2 plateaus too. I'm 10 years older...5'7" and I went down from 145 pounds and then stayed at around 135 for a couple of weeks, then I finally got down to 130 and was there for well over a MONTH. I don't exercise much.. sometimes walking or ballet/pilates but, I do try to eat 1200-1400. Finally, today BOTH=) of my scales said 129 pounds! I think you should just keep doing what you are doing, it make just take some time. Also, have you heard of the zig zag diet? I'm trying it and I think it's working.

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calc ulator.htm#

I know... Those days, my fridge door swings open every few minutes. I usually stay within my cal range but, sometimes I go a little over. I guess if you have to eat a bunch, just have lots of fruit around or maybe healthy cereal.

pumpkin314: I totally agree with you! I mean, when I'd gone down from 145 to 135 (at 5'7") my chunky friends were telling me that I'm obssessed and saying that I have the potential of becoming anorexic! I'm at 130 now and THAT'S not even close to being skinny. Plus, as we all know;it's all biological, each woman wants to be more attractive than the other to compete for men. So, I guess the bag of candy was her way of taking out the competition.

Thanks for all the info! I'm not trying to starve myself. I even eat dessert almost everyday. Real dessert like bavarian chocolate pudding. I don't eat celery all day or anything. I am pretty sedentary... I have periods of time where I'm really into doing the only thing I like: pilates/ballet, and then I don't do anything at all for a while. I know I have to exercise regularly, sooo lazy! The only thing that confuses me is that I've seen 3 different minimum BMI for women on various websites:18.5, 19.5, and now 20. I know this might be wishful thinking but, I want to be 120 (don't think it's underweight), I was at that weight about 12 years ago as a teenager. Is it possible to go back to that weight now? I was the same height then too and I didn't look TOO skinny. And of course I'm not going to only eat 1000 cals a day because I'm soo hungry even at 1200. I just think I'm underestimating, maybe.

How in the world did you lose the weight so fast? I lost the same amount since May. And now I just can't seem to lose anymore. I've been at 130 for WEEKS. Are you close to your goal weight and have you had a plateau yet?

I have had a job where my stomach would hurt every morning because my boss was sooo intimidating and scary. But, right now I'd take almost anything because I'm unemployed and a single mom. I graduated from university in June and haven't found anything yet. I'm seriously considering cleaning houses or something... until I get a real job. And to make it worse after completing my degree I realized that I absolutely don't want to work in my field but, I will if I get hired. So, all we can do is make the other parts of our lives worth living. And nothing is more important than spending time with your children and husband. If you can afford to live on your husband's salary, you might want to quit.

malodets!

bread

favorite...

fruit:watermelon

snack:crackers

cereal(hot/cold):basic 4

smoothie:bluberry or peach

type of cookie:freshly baked gooey chocolate chip

sandwich:caprese(mozzarela,tomatoe,basil)

italian food:lasagna

diet drink:coke

nut:almond

spread:rasp/strawberry jam

bagel:poppy seed

restaurant:any mexican or thai

veggie:cucumber

bar (ex. luna bars):luna

binge food:really good fresh bread

soup/stew:chicken soup or borsch

meat/seafood:lamb

burrito contents:rice,beans,tomatoe,sour cream,CILANTRO.

appetizer:hot and sour soup

icecream:coffee

donut/pastry:glazed krispy kreme

dinner meal:meat and potatoes

international food type:mexican

muffin:chocolate

baked bread (ex. banana bread):challah

juice:tomatoe, apricot(looza)

I totally agree with you! I read your bio and it's amazing how similar our stats are! I was born the same year, same height, was at about 145 until I graduated in June. I lost ten pounds from May 2008 by mid June. And yes, everybody who weighed more than me kept telling me that I was too skinny already and some kept observing my habits and wondering if I was anorexic. I'm not and I could never be, I love food too much. Well, I'm 130 now and I haven't lost anymore for a month or so. I'm lazy too, it takes some major guilt about over indulging to get me moving. I want to get down to 120-125 also.