Posts by teedlehee

Hey, everyone.  I was a little busy yesterday and didn't have time to post my list on here. :( BUT, on the other hand, I did reflect on all of the good things about that day.  That's something I never used to do. 

Heather! haha, I totally understand.  This is when we'll have to be appreciating our healthy organs! :)

Gibbit - Welcome! You will do wonderfully, and you can check in here whenever you'd like.

Mr. Neville - Thank you so much for your comment!  It's really nice to have your support and you had some really great points and examples.  I MORE than agree with the fact that people are bombarded with staying "humble", so much so, that they think it'd be out of character to recognize the good they do.  Honestly, I've realized that it's just not enough to praise yourself quietly.  I've bashed myself for so long (I, too, was afraid of coming across as arrogant or conceited), so now my friends and family are surprised when I'm verbally complimenting myself.  I'm also noticing, just since I've been writing these lists, that I have much more mercy and empathy for others.  I know now that it's impossible to love others if you don't have true love for yourself, as cliche as it sounds.

Again, thank you so much for your response, and I will definitely start to promote this "self love" concept more. :)

Good for you, sugar_and_spice. :) It's gotten so much easier to make out these lists, just after three days of doing it! haha

Yayayay!! :) Good for you!  It sounds like it was a very nice day for you.  It's the same for me, it seems like suddenly, something just clicks, and I realize that I actually HAVE improved.  It's such a great feeling, and I'm so glad you're feeling it. =D

You're awesome and I think you look fabulous.  And about the arms being even too muscular, that's ridiculously easy to fix. haha, you know how.

Make out those lists, guys! :)

deflepfan16- I'm the same way. I always tell myself that I'll start thinking better of myself, but it never happens. SO, I figured this was a good start. :) Aw, and thank you! I was a blonde baby, but then again, I grew up in California. I was always outside, so I'm sure the sun had a helping hand in the matter. Although, I have to burst everyone's bubble and say that it's not going to be blonde anymore. You see, I have to get a part time job, and I'm afraid my hair will be too "out there" for a conservative boss. haha. You should go blonde! I think it'd look really cute on you.

First of all, I am so so sorry. :( It's so sad when you really put your trust and heart into someone, and they do that to you.  I feel I can kind of identify with what you're going through, although, my boyfriend hasn't actually slept with another girl (that I know of). 

My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 19 months now.  He was always the more "open minded" one, but I didn't think much of it.  I was really happy with him and leaving him would never cross my mind, until about six months ago.  He told me that something had really been bothering him, so I told him to tell me about it.  Because, you know, I thought we should had a pretty open and loyal relationship with each other.  So basically, what he told me was that a polygamous relationship would be VERY important to him in the future.  He said something about how when he would be older, he might "regret" not screwing a bunch of girls, basically.  I was PRETTY upset.  He blamed me for forbidding him to do this.  But as I saw it, he was just using me to fall back on.  I was loyal to him and he KNEW that.  I broke up with him and we were apart for about a month.  Then, we started talking again.  I felt so terrible because he'd start balling his eyes out and tell me that he'd never have sex with another girl and that I was the one for him.  You know, those manipulative and desperate type of words.  So long story short, now I'm with him again, and he still wants to sleep with other girls (go figure.), while maintaining a relationship with me.  It makes me feel terrible about my body.  I was never the jealous type and I let my boyfriends have as much of freedom as they needed, because I trusted them.  But now I feel extremely jealous if he even mentions talking to another girl.  It's terrible.  I know that this relationship is harmful, but it's SO hard to break off from him since we've been together for almost two years.  It really makes me sad, and I'm so tired of being blamed for not being okay with him not being loyal to me. :(

Anyway, my point of the story is... DON'T GO BACK TO HIM. It will only get you in deeper, and to be even thinking of a fourteen year old sexually is disgusting.

Lots of hugs.  You are WAY too beautiful to be insecure over a jerk like that.

Definitely normal.

When I first started running, my lower shins were sore the next day, just because they weren't used to being used like that.  I mean, honestly, when am I actually running for more than 30 seconds in everyday situations?  Not very often, if ever.  The soreness will go away as your body adapts.

I would think the contrary.  Why does it matter anyway?  This isn't a political forum, is it?  If someone is liberal and another is conservative, what does it really matter in the end?  True though, it's annoying if a forum is leaning more towards a certain party.  Especially a calorie count forum. haha

Thank you for your advice!

Whole wheat bread.  Homemade, hand kneaded, fresh-out-of-the-oven-bread is the BEST.

I want to lose 25 lbs by Christmas, but if I make 30, that'd be neat too. :) I too, will check in tomorrow. I'm excited! :)

I've been doing Power 90 on and off for about three years (Power 90 is also directed by Tony Horton, the creator of the 10 minute trainer program) . This is, by far, my favorite video exercise regime I've tried. Currently, I run three miles three days a week and lift weights with Power 90 three days a week. I haven't tried the 10 minute program, but I'm sure it's great. Tony reeeeally gets on my nerves sometimes, but the workouts are very well formed and smart. Good luck and keep with it! :)

I'm 16, 170 lbs, and 5'9. I'd like to be around 145 by sometime in July.

I would love to have a buddy :). Preferably someone who has similar stats.

Anyone works! I'm nice, I promise.