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| Weight Loss | june issue of allure magazine... | Jul 17 2008 22:00 (UTC) |
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| The Lounge | 'hun' | Feb 01 2008 16:25 (UTC) |
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| I hate "ma'am" more than anything... but hun and sweetie/sweetheart are pretty annoying as well. I don't mind babe or baby. My bf and I have some pretty ridiculous nicknames for each other... I call him pooky, pookybug, potato, nerdybug. He calls me princess, little Dee, dorkybug... And we're not even one of those annoying couples that's all smoochy and cuddly all the time. |
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| The Lounge | ...too thin? | Jan 30 2008 06:41 (UTC) |
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| The models on the Victoria's Secret swimsuit section are much healthier looking in my opinion. | |||
| The Lounge | ...too thin? | Jan 30 2008 06:40 (UTC) |
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| The first girl is pretty skinny (and not in a good way), and her pose doesn't help... lifting up your arms like that makes your ribs stick out even more. | |||
| The Lounge | Women and Self Image - A Rant full of spelling errors | Jan 29 2008 22:41 (UTC) |
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| I'm not sure to what extent that double standard exists anymore... I think men and women are judged just as critically and are equally hard on themselves. I know just as many men who are as obsessed, if not more obsessed with their image than a lot of girls I know. As evidence, just look at the increasing rates in cosmetic surgery for men (cheek implants, chin implants, calf implants, plugs, lipo, etc). And look at all the new skincare and makeup that's available for men - Clarins, Neutrogena, Boss, Zirh... etc. There are a lot of men that appear to be confident in themselves despite their "flaws", but I think there are just as many women out there who are happy with their bodies and aren't afraid to flaunt them. |
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| The Lounge | anyone ever given themselves a makeover? | Jan 21 2008 21:32 (UTC) |
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| My only advice for the microdermabrasion/chemical peel is to go to someplace reputable... even if it means spending a bit more money. The last thing you want is for someone to burn off a layer of your face! It happens... Re: teeth whitening - I did Zoom! whitening a few years ago. It worked well, but it hurt like an SOB for the next day. It beats the strips and the gel trays (which make your teeth uber sensitive every time you use them). At least with the Zoom! you get it over with in one day. Re: hair - like someone else said, try hair gloss or a shine enhancer. I used Herbal Essences. It lasts for about a week (if you wash your hair every day) Other fun stuff to spice up your look - bronzer, new lip gloss, new perfume or body lotion, some cool new jewellry... etc. The good part is that you don't have to spend a fortune on those. |
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| The Lounge | Quick question. What brand of eye cream do you use? (no drug store brand pls) | Jan 21 2008 18:45 (UTC) |
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| Usually, clothing companies (like Chanel, Dior, YSL) who branch out and start making cosmetics don't do a very good job. The colours might look pretty for make-up, but the quality is just not that great. You're better off going for a company that specializes in cosmetics (except La Mer.. that stuff is so overrated. It doesn't work that well and it smells like Nivea). My favorite undereye cream is by Clarins, it has SPF 30 in it. Smells nice, and goes on smooth. |
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| The Lounge | Any compulsive hair straighteners out there? | Jan 18 2008 16:37 (UTC) |
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| Get a good straightener... I have a CHI, it's awesome. Oh, don't get one of those straighteners that take you from wet to dry right away, those are even worse for your hair than regular straighteners. Also get a good protecting cream, I have one that I use by Kerastase. It's nice and light, and smells really good. My typical hair straightening process is this: - let hair air dry for a bit - put in protecting cream - seperate hair into sections and straighten with a blowdryer and a big round brush - go through with flat iron just on parts that need it |
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| The Lounge | For your viewing pleasure, the Secret Tom Cruise Raving Psycho Scientology Video!!! | Jan 17 2008 17:47 (UTC) |
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| http://gawker.com/5002269/the-cruise-indoctri nation-video-scientology-tried-to-suppress Try this one. I don't even know wtf he's talking about in it, it's the ravings of a lunatic. |
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| The Lounge | New Canadian Airline Policy re Obese and Disabled Travellers | Jan 11 2008 20:47 (UTC) |
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| This is bullsh*t, you know the rates are gunna go up now right? As if traveling wasn't expensive enough in the first place. Why should I have to pay just because someone else is taking up two seats? |
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| The Lounge | Banned from Buffet: Is it fair? | Jan 11 2008 20:45 (UTC) |
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| "all you can eat" says - "here's the food that's been sitting around for a while so we're trying to get rid of it by feeding it to you rather than throwing it out... enjoy" |
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| Weight Loss | How would you describe me? | Jan 09 2008 19:39 (UTC) |
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| Nice hair... no roots showing, the colour suits you, nice makeup... not too overdone, and the red lipstick looks great with your black dress, I also like that you don't have too much eye makeup on (that I can see anyways). Looks like you care about your appearance, which is always a good thing. I'd say the same as all of the other posters, maybe tone up a bit but other than that I'd say you look great. |
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| Foods | How do you treat yourself on your birthday? | Jan 09 2008 03:51 (UTC) |
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| My birthday is on the 10th, but I don't plan on going nuts. The only thing I want that's out of the ordinary is dinner at Tony Romas. I love their ribs and I haven't been there in probably a year (maybe longer than that). | |||
| Weight Loss | gym equipment reality | Jan 08 2008 04:50 (UTC) |
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| Most machines are set to calculate the calories for a person of average fitness who is about 150lbs, and they assume that you are doing the exercise correctly (i.e. not holding yourself up using the handrails on the stairmasters, using both arms and legs on the elliptical, not holding on while walking on the treadmill, etc). So assuming you weigh 150lbs, are of average fitness, and are doing the exercise correctly, you would burn approximately what is shown on the machine (again, it's just an approximation). | |||
| Motivation | GAP...vanity sizing gone mad? | Jan 08 2008 04:35 (UTC) |
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| Does vanity sizing hold true for shoes too? Cuz I swear in high school I was a size 9, now I find myself fitting into an 8... I'm pretty sure my feet didn't shrink! Sizing is messed up, I don't get how I'm an XXS in one store and an L in another store. How does that work? I agree that our sizing should be more like men's, but even with men's clothing now it has become a bit ridiculous (my bf is a medium in most brands, but in some, especially D&G he's an XL). |
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| Foods | what's the deal with hummus? | Jan 07 2008 22:41 (UTC) |
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| The ingredients in hummus are very good for you - chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice - you really can't go wrong. It appears to be high in fat because of the olive oil and tahini, but both contain good fats that you need. Just keep in mind not to go overboard. It has calories, just like any other food. As for a serving size, I'd imagine it's a quarter of a cup or something? Just check the container. |
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| Vegetarian | deodorant | Jan 07 2008 21:51 (UTC) |
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| I had tried a few after hearing all the news about the link between breast cancer and anti-perspirants... Tom's of Maine seemed to be the best (in terms of scent). I tried another one by a company called Green Beaver, it was unscented but it had this really weird smell (not perfume, probably just the ingredients). They're hard to get used to, I ended up going back to regular anti-perspirant, but it's worth it if you don't mind them (in terms of decreasing your exposure to potential cancer-causing agents). |
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| Weight Loss | Hating your skinny friend for being skinny | Dec 31 2007 07:04 (UTC) |
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| I used to be that friend who could eat everything and stay skinny... don't worry, metabolism catches up to almost everyone! | |||
| The Lounge | A tall girl who can't find a guy | Dec 27 2007 19:56 (UTC) |
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| Maybe some guys are intimated by taller women, especially shorter guys (short man syndrome) but that's only a small percentage. I'd love to be as tall as you! I'm just under 5'8'' and I love wearing high heels so I can tower over everyone, lol. You are a very pretty girl so you gotta flaunt it! (I don't mean walk around half nekkid, just strut your stuff!). Shyness can be interpreted as being cold/rude, so just remember to smile lots, especially if you don't have anything to say. Smiling is contagious. The last poster was right about confidence being key... that's the best tip anyone can give you. |
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| Weight Loss | 10,000 calorie 2 day holiday | Dec 27 2007 19:16 (UTC) |
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| Call it a cheat day(s), you're already back on track. This may even rev up your metabolism too... Also "3500 calories = 1 pound of fat" is an estimate, if you're a fit person who overindulged for a couple days, I don't think it will turn to fat. |
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| Weight Loss | Am I the only person NOT agonising over what they ate/got/didn't eat for Christmas? | Dec 26 2007 22:17 (UTC) |
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| I've been everything in sight for the last few days and I don't feel the least bit guilty for it. I love this time of year and I want to enjoy it, and if that means eating half a bag of Chipits (hehe) then so be it! I'm not even counting calories. It's not worth it! I know it's not going to kill me and I'm already back on track today! | |||
| The Lounge | The best gift I got this year was: | Dec 26 2007 03:44 (UTC) |
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| A trip to Jamaica!!! :) I love my boyfriend! | |||
| Foods | Tea | Dec 19 2007 00:18 (UTC) |
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| I love ginger tea (helps with digestion!) and peppermint tea. Both are herbal teas.. so no caffeine. If you do like caffeine, there are tons of yummy green and black teas, personally I LOVE Earl Grey (even though it sounds like an old person tea), and peach flavoured tea. I haven't tried Gingerbread Spice or Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride but I bet they both taste pretty good. I have tried one called Yuletide Spice which sounds like it could be similar, and it was great! I recently bought two teas that I am in love with...(like drinking 2-3 cups a day at least): Vanilla Cream herbal tea (it's got a hint of lemon in it too), and Raspberry Vanilla rooibos tea. Both are caffeine-free. |
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| Weight Loss | does TANNING burn calories?? | Dec 19 2007 00:11 (UTC) |
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| *sigh* I know, I think I'll just give up my search for now. I wouldn't fake n bake if we had more sun, but I live in Canada... right now I get to work when it's dark (8:30am) and I leave when it's dark (5pm), so no sunlight for me. If I don't get SOME sunlight I'm not a pleasant person! LOL I'm not advocating spending 20 minutes a day in a tanning bed, and I know my risk for skin cancer is increased tenfold by fake n baking, but I don't go overboard. I just like a hint of color. As for the repercussions, well I guess I'll cross that bridge when I get there. Dammit I'm Mediterranean! I was made to be in the sun! :P |
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| The Lounge | advice on breaking up... | Dec 19 2007 00:06 (UTC) |
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| Re: the Christmas thing - you could always give him the gift back... unless it's something really nice ;) (kidding) You're right, he will be happier without you if you're not 100% into the relationship. Put yourself in his shoes, would you want to be with a guy who doesn't really want to get physical with you, and is thinking about/has been with other girls? Probably not. Please don't take this the wrong way, I'm not criticizing anything you've done (hey I've been there too), but breaking up will be for the best, for BOTH of you. You can both move on and find someone who you're compatable with :) |
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| The Lounge | advice on breaking up... | Dec 18 2007 23:59 (UTC) |
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| You already have the answer in your head... you know that you need to break up with him. There's no easy way to do it, just accept it that no matter how you do it, he's going to be hurt. But that's life. Just be respectful, and spare his feelings. And don't do it on a post-it note!! :P (reference to Sex and the City). Be strong, it's not easy but you're going to feel like a huge weight has been lifted from your shoulders once you're done. |
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| Weight Loss | does TANNING burn calories?? | Dec 18 2007 21:33 (UTC) |
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| Has anyone tried any self tanners that actually don't smell gross and don't make you turn orange? And ones that fade evenly? The one time I tried one (it was Clinique), it faded more slowly on my elbows and knees (dry spots) so I looked like I had dirty elbows and knees for about a week... it was lovely. No amount of exfoliating helped. P.S. Please don't recommend Jergens and those other moisturizers that gradually build a tan... they smell funny too. |
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| The Lounge | Who's your favorite comedian? | Dec 18 2007 18:19 (UTC) |
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| Chris Rock Russell Peters Dave Chapelle Eddie Murphy Dane Cook ... sometimes... |
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| Games & Challenges | The Worst Bands/Singers Of All Time - Survivor: ROUND 10 | Dec 18 2007 03:57 (UTC) |
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| Ugh... Celine Dion makes me want to gouge my eyes out with a plastic knife... and she was SOOOO rude on Ellen! .. And her "son" looks like a girl. Yuck. Celine Dion +1 Michael Jackson -1 (the guy's talent is undeniable) Barry Manilow - 7 Michael Jackson - 5 Celine Dion - 13 Britney Spears - 10 Vanilla Ice - 11 New Kids on the Block - 12 The Backstreet Boys - 10 Milli Vanilli - 10 Yoko Ono - 10 Kenny G - 10 Michael Bolton - 11 |
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| Weight Loss | does TANNING burn calories?? | Dec 18 2007 01:15 (UTC) |
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| ... and now I want to go tanning. :( | |||
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