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| Weight Loss | How many bags of sugar? | Mar 04 2009 20:18 (UTC) |
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If people find out I'm dieting, they ask how much I want to lose. I usually reply, "About two kindergarten children. With backpacks". |
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| The Lounge | Worst Christmas gift ever recieved? | Dec 16 2008 16:32 (UTC) |
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My sister bought me Jovan Musk for Men perfume. She just grabbed whatever out of the bargin bin and gave them out. I have yet to let her live it down. |
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| The Lounge | I got my babies =D | Sep 25 2008 00:50 (UTC) |
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Very cute kitties! Yeah, we went with the couple names for our cockatiels, and instead of Lucy and Ricky, my daughter somehow managed to call them "Lucy and Icky" instead.
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| The Lounge | Your favorite (clean, please) jokes | Sep 01 2008 21:17 (UTC) |
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I hope I don't offend anyone but: What do you call a sleep-walking nun? A Roman Catholic. |
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| The Lounge | Anyone else gain weight by playing too much World of Warcraft? | Mar 06 2008 19:28 (UTC) |
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I only play after the babies are in bed, which leaves me a couple hours before *I* have to go to bed. Hubby still plays quite a bit. I'm more into making WoW machinima than actually playing anymore. :)
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| Health & Support | Why am I getting mouth ulcers? | Mar 05 2008 18:54 (UTC) |
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I used to get mouth ulcers constantly. I used L-lysine supplements and that always helped, along with Orajel for surface relief. Strangely enough, I haven't had an ulcer since I had my cholecystectomy. |
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| Weight Loss | I hate Girl Scout cookies! | Mar 05 2008 18:37 (UTC) |
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As a reward for meeting a goal at work, a box of Girl Scout cookies was the prize! I didn't even answer what box I wanted, no way was I going to be tempted. It's bad when you're trying to get away from food being a reward, and that is what work is using. While it's nice to be appreciated, I was tempted to e-mail back and say 'Just send me a check for the cost of 1 box and shipping, thanks!'
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| Foods | Tuna Salad Sandwich Variations? | Mar 05 2008 18:22 (UTC) |
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That's so funny, I just had a tuna salad sandwich for lunch today! I've always made it with tons of mayonnaise (duh). Today, I made it with fat-free sour cream and sweet pickle relish, put it on some whole wheat bread and viola! It was surprisingly good. I've never tried it with mustard, since I really don't like it. I think you'll just have to play around with it and see what you create that you like. |
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| Weight Loss | co-workers look at me funny when... | Feb 28 2008 23:11 (UTC) |
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Original Post by xosugarbabie05ox: You made me snort water out my nose. I'm so using that the next time someone makes some snarky comment. |
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| Weight Loss | Gallbladder surgery stress | Feb 26 2008 00:41 (UTC) |
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Well, I have to say I gained weight after my gallbladder surgery, but only because I had it when I was 6 weeks pregnant! My mom actually lost weight after having her gallbladder removed, she said she felt so much better and ended up getting around and doing more after she healed. Good luck and happy healing! Edit: Did they mention if they thought it was related to weight loss? My surgeon told me that being pregnant plus having lost 30 pounds probably contributed to mine. *Gross alert* He also compared my gallstones to chick peas. I've never felt the same about them since. |
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| Foods | serving size?! | Feb 26 2008 00:36 (UTC) |
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I bought a set of plastic bowls at the local dollar store for my daughter's snacks to preschool. They have 1.5 cups marked on the bottom, so I now use these as my "portion bowls". When I started eating out of those, it shocked me to realize how much I was putting in my "regular" bowls. No wonder I gained weight! For me now, cereal is not even worth it. |
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| The Lounge | Is anyone here from Alabama? | Feb 21 2008 23:37 (UTC) |
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Blountsville, Alabama We're a bitty town with 1 stop light between B'ham and Huntsville. |
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| Foods | Keeping my dieting & workouts secrets | Feb 21 2008 21:41 (UTC) |
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I definitely get where you are coming from. I haven't told anyone other than my mother about my current attempts at exercise and diet. I mentioned it to my husband, but I think he's forgotten by now, and just made fun of me for wanting to do it. I can never work out when he's home, anyway. For me, admitting I'm eating healthier and/or exercising brings out those "oh, but you look fine!" comments. When you say you're quitting smoking, or drinking, nobody says "oh, you don't need to. Light up another one!". I hate to hear people that I thought truly cared about me lie! I don't look fine, I look fat and unhealthy. It's not a matter of 10 vanity pounds, we're talking about 100+ here. That's 2 kindergarten kids! With backpacks! So, Ntebo, tell us all your ups and downs and know that we totally support you, because, hey, we've been there. |
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| The Lounge | Most attractive male/female celebrity | Feb 18 2008 16:49 (UTC) |
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Okay, I know I'm strange...............but Patrick Stewart (Jean-Luc Picard - Star Trek:TNG) is the hottest bald man ever. I lusted after him before I knew what lust was. I also adore Tim Curry's legs in Rocky Horror. If only!
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| Games & Challenges | Wrong Answer Game | Feb 12 2008 03:00 (UTC) |
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A: Elton John Q: Who was the 21st Vice President of the United States? |
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| New Members | Looking for buddies! 27 Female with 60+ pounds to lose | Feb 07 2008 19:28 (UTC) |
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Julieann, I know exactly what you mean about the back burner!. Between kids, and spouses, and family, and work, and this, and that, I found it hard to justify taking time to "exercise". But, you know, I figured it out. I'm no good to anyone feeling fat and depressed, and being tired! I quit smoking before I had my babies, and never looked back. But, now, since I've been cutting out my "comfort food", they are beckoning me! Sara, you are such an inspiration! Tell us what kept you motivated and your best tips, I'd love to hear them.
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| Motivation | 200 + weight loss buddies | Feb 07 2008 16:13 (UTC) |
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Throw me into the mix. I'm 27, 260 pounds, 5'8". I'm married with a 4-year-old daughter and an (almost) 3-month-old son. Guess what I'm trying to do - Lose that post pregnancy flab and everything else that I had before it! Most counters suggest me at 140, but my goal right now is to get to 200 and work down from there! |
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| Foods | what's the most tasty light ranch out there? | Feb 05 2008 00:57 (UTC) |
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My favorite dressing is the Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch Dressing -- without the mayo. Yep, that's right. Just buttermilk and the packet. Most people think its too runny that way, but I absolutely love it. Make it with nonfat buttermilk and it's pretty much guilt-free. I keep a shaker full of it in the fridge at all times. I marinate my chicken with it, my pork chops, dip vegetables in it, put in on my salad, use it to wash windows....(okay, well, you get my point).
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| Fitness | favorite workout music? | Feb 05 2008 00:19 (UTC) |
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Classic rock (like AC/DC, Led Zepplin, and my favorite, Queen).
Depending on mood, I also love to listen to Funk and Disco. (There's nothing like trying to hit a high note with the BeeGees while you're half out of breath running!) |
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| Pregnancy & Parenting | Ok parents, how did you know when you were ready for another child? | Feb 04 2008 18:36 (UTC) |
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After the difficult time I had with my first child, I joked that I NEVER wanted another. But, things happened, and I ended up pregnant when she was 3. After the shock wore off for me (my husband was thrilled), I miscarried at 8 weeks in December of 2006. I realized then that I was definitely ready for another child, the loss of that one tore me to pieces. I didn't realize how much I was looking forward to having another little one running around. That said, I now have a 2-month-old little boy who is an absolute joy. My daughter is now 4 and she loves him dearly. She also is a great help to me. I think it all depends on the needs of your current family. I don't think anyone is ever "ready" to have children, because everything you think you know goes right out the window when they're born! |
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| Pregnancy & Parenting | TTC and dieting | Feb 04 2008 17:54 (UTC) |
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It was only after I started eating better and exercising that I was able to get pregnant with my first child. I don't know if the weight loss helped, or the fact I wasn't so self-conscious about myself and actually didn't mind having sex during the day, too! (That's probably waaaay too much information, but...) Good luck! |
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| Weight Loss | Uncommon Reasons to Lose Weight | Feb 04 2008 17:48 (UTC) |
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I want to lose weight to be able to ride a bicycle and not look like 2 hams on a toothpick. I want to go hiking and be able to keep up with my 10-year-old nephew and 4-year-old daughter.
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| Weight Loss | Diet Day 1...FAIL!! | Jan 04 2008 00:50 (UTC) |
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It's too late now to agonize over it. Forget it, and be ready to start fresh tomorrow. I have a terrible problem with willpower. My husband is a chronic junk food junkie and always has chips, candy, ice cream, whatever around. It's hard to avoid temptation. If it gets to be too much, I'll measure out a small amount of what's irresistible and take it AWAY from the kitchen to eat it. That way, I won't be tempted to fill up the bowl again! Just keep on plugging along. Don't let one day make you fall back into all the old habits. It's like falling off a horse, right? Get back on! |
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