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| The Lounge | Best bra for small boobers | Jun 20 2008 23:23 (UTC) |
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I don't know if it will be helpful since I'm 3 inches taller than you, but I like Maidenform. I've always been an A or B cup. This is my current favorite: http://www.barenecessities.com/Maidenform-The -Smooth-Unlined-Underwire-Bra_product_Maidenf orm7689_,search,.htm And this is my old favorite: http://www.barenecessities.com/Maidenform-One -Fabulous-Fit-Racerback-Bra_product_Maidenfor m7919_,search,.htm Love the racerback since the straps never fall down. I usually buy mine at Kohl's or Mervyn's, who always have them on sale.
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| Weight Loss | When the stupid people around you try their damnedest to ruin your plans to lose weight | Jun 20 2008 21:13 (UTC) |
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Moderation is tough. Sometimes I'm really good at it and I can stay on plan no matter what's around me and other times I totally cave. I'm trying to figure out what triggers it, because it really sucks. At the end of the day, though, I have to admit that it's ME putting the food in my mouth and my choice whether or not I do so. My standard response to people trying to feed me is either 'I just ate' or 'I'm not hungry at the moment' and then I thank them for whatever they're offering. If I'm at a restaurant I always eat as healthy as possible (I figure with all the added fat in restaurant food that's the best approach - for me anyway). I still socialize and enjoy people's company, though - I just don't let them focus on the fact that I'm not eating or I'm not eating junk. My advice is let it go and do better next time temptation arises. We all struggle with this - don't let it get you down too much. |
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| Weight Loss | How do skinny people sit? | Jun 20 2008 20:59 (UTC) |
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Wow - you look great and your pics make me miss Ptld (I grew up there). You're an inspiration! I'm within 20 lbs of my goal and I've noticed I can't sit comfortably for as long as I used to either. I consider it a good thing!!! |
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| Weight Loss | Off the wagon:( Help!!! | Jun 20 2008 20:50 (UTC) |
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That was me 2 weeks ago after we threw a pool party and everyone left tons of bad food at our house. When I weighed myself I was up almost 7 lbs. Not pretty. I'm almost back to where I was pre-party, though, so it CAN be done! It's so stupid, though, because I felt like crap while I was eating all that junk but yet I just kept eating it. Duh! We all have our moments. Just don't make it a way of life. Good luck! |
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| Weight Loss | I'm Sorry to get all mushy but I'm just having one of those mornings where I feel worthless | Jun 20 2008 17:49 (UTC) |
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I'm sorry you're feeling this way. Give yourself time to wallow and then move on. Because wallowing and negativity sure aren't going to solve your problems! I'm 40 yr old female and can honestly say I feel better about myself and more confident as I get older. When I look back on my teens and twenties I see how immature I was and how I was focused on all the wrong things. You're awfully focused on the 'physical' you. Maybe it's time to work on your confidence, your career path, hobbies, friends - anything to keep you from focusing on how you look (except of course you should continue to eat right and exercise so you live to a ripe old age as healthy as possible). In the end it's not how you look that will be the reason a man will love you and be with you long term, it's who you are on the inside (it really is true!). People get real as they get older. It's a good thing. And don't take this the wrong way, but youth truly is wasted on the young. You'll look back at yourself at this age and you'll see how beautiful you were and how many opportunities you had right in front of you but didn't even see. Been there. Done that. A very sobering moment. |
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| Weight Loss | tall club 5'10'' and over ladies who want to lose 20-30 lbs... join me for weekly weigh-ins and motivation!! | Jun 20 2008 17:30 (UTC) |
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Happy Friday everyone! Welcome to all the newcomers! I fell WAY off the wagon food-wise 2 weeks ago and I've been trying to get back to where I was ever since. I gained over 6 lbs (sodium/carbs - not my friends), but I've lost most of it again. Focus, focus... SW 197.2 CW 173 GW ~155 I do really well on my own, but it's difficult with more social activities and so much food around and the reality of the fact that I'm not exercising as I should. I'm also in high gear getting ready for our trip to Italy (we leave next Friday for 2 weeks), so I'm working more hours than I normally do. Such a problem to have, though, right? I keep reminding myself of that! I figure if I can stay 175 or under until the middle of July I'll be doing well, considering I'm going to fully enjoy italian food on the tip. When I get back I'm doing a week long cleanse and then incorporating physical activity into my weekly schedule. It's good to have goals! |
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| Weight Loss | Measuring calf size!!! | Jun 09 2008 18:20 (UTC) |
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Wouldn't it depend on your height/build? I'm 5'10", have lost 25 lbs and have about 16 lbs to my goal weight and my calves are down to 16". I've noticed calves shrink very slowly, but the 25 lbs I've lost have contributed to a 1" loss in the calves. I'm not unhappy with 16" as it seems proportionate.... Of course, I'm tall and didn't ever think my calves were 'huge' for my heighth/weight in the first place, if I thought about them at all. People have started to call me 'skinny' again, and I'm still sporting 16" calves! I think I'd look pretty crappy with 10" calves. Talk about sticks! I'm just not sure you can successfully generalize women's calf measurements.... Maybe focus on your overall athleticism/health instead? |
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| The Lounge | Do you shut the door on Jehovah's witnesses? | Jun 07 2008 08:06 (UTC) |
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I open the door (with the glass security door still closed and locked) and if it's a stranger they have about 10 seconds to explain why they're knocking on my door. If they're selling anything (religion, politics or actual products) I close the door on them without a word. Ditto for telephone calls - if they mispronounce our last name I hang up on them because it's clear they don't know us. I have no obligation to these people and don't feel bad about it at all. |
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| The Lounge | What's with those guys wearing the pants 10 sizes too big with thier butts hangin' out?! | Jun 07 2008 07:47 (UTC) |
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The pants these days are hysterical!!!!!! Seriously. We live close to a high school so I see them all the time. When I'm driving I can't help but think '50 points if you can hit 'em!!' in my head, since I know they can't run (not that I'd do that in a million years). But they look sooooo stupid. I agree that when you have to hold your crotch AT ALL TIMES your pants are not functioning properly. I know it's a generational thing, but I can't help but think it makes them look like they're unintelligent. I heard from a friend that the baggy pant thing originated in prison, since they aren't allowed belts and the clothing isn't always the right size. That's also (supposedly) where the tennis shoes without shoelaces came from, since they weren't allowed shoe laces in prison. Since one can hang oneself from belts and shoelaces.... It's a sad day in America when most male youth, no matter what their race or economical status, are emulating convicted criminals. Personally, I can't wait until this trend passes. |
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| The Lounge | No longer an emergency!! We need pet help! | Jun 07 2008 07:22 (UTC) |
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I don't have any advice, but just wanted to say I hope he's OK and pulls through. I know from personal experience that dealing with pet illness is really traumatic. Let us know what happens. |
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| The Lounge | Who's day sucked? | Jun 07 2008 07:12 (UTC) |
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I had a pretty good day until a 'friend' called to share gossip she heard about me at 11pm tonight. Now I'm annoyed and pissy and not feeling like sleeping. I hate it when people feel entitled to get in my personal business!!!!!! OK, I'm going to my zen place now.... |
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| Weight Loss | tall club 5'10'' and over ladies who want to lose 20-30 lbs... join me for weekly weigh-ins and motivation!! | Jun 07 2008 06:28 (UTC) |
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Friday weigh-in: SW 197.2 CW 171.2 GW 155; down 3.8 from last Friday after jumping around 175 for a long time. Slowly but surely... I'm getting really close to the 160's too!!! Have a great weekend everyone! |
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| Motivation | Workout Music | Jun 05 2008 22:43 (UTC) |
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Women's health magazine has an article this month that talks about music/working out and the scientific findings. Bottom line - music helps! Duh. Here are links to their playlists for different types of workouts, but the article doesn't appear to be on the website. iTunes has lots of playlists too. http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/runnin g-playlist http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/yoga-o r-pilates-playlist http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/spinni ng-playlist http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/streng th-training-playlist |
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| Weight Loss | Freak this! | Jun 05 2008 22:15 (UTC) |
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I feel 'ya. But... After looking at your pics I 'think' I'm a bit older than you (40), so I'll share a personal experience that sort of relates to this. Recently my parents cleaned out a bunch of old picures (some I had never seen b4) and sent them to me. It was actually shocking to see them. DAMN I looked great. And I had no idea of that because my body image was so poor. Sometimes I wish I could go back in time and shake my 19 yr old self and say 'stop it! Be good to youself in thought and deed. Live your life and don't worry so much about how you look!'. I know that's easier said than done, but there it is. That old saying that youth is wasted on the young is SO true. I know it's hard (been there), but try being a little nicer to yourself. Do some ab work if you don't like your tummy. And for god's sake don't skip the lake because you think you look bad in a bikini. Not a good enough reason!!! I loved summer days at the lake and wouldn't trade the memories for a lot of money. Don't miss out. You'll regret it. |
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| Weight Loss | I used to be fat... what do you think | Jun 05 2008 21:38 (UTC) |
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What a jerk! You were way too nice IMHO. Continue to ignore him. I second the comments that fat sometimes has nothing to do with stretch marks. My hips have had stretch marks since I was about 14 b/c I got so tall so fast (5'10" by that age). That was way before I was overweight. |
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| Weight Loss | Thyroid levels? | Jun 05 2008 21:13 (UTC) |
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If you're concerned you should have your thyroid levels checked. I actually had blood drawn for this yesterday since I've been sleeping way more than normal and have lost approx 25 lbs. The doctor said weight loss/gain can have an impact on thyroid. It's a bit different for me, though, because I'm on thyroid replacement meds. The doctor also said it could be adrenal glands, so if the thyroid levels are OK that's my next step. It can also be lack of vitamin B12, which is my case I know it's not since I take a B complex every single day (makes a huge different energy-wise). I know you won't want to hear this, but you may be carb sensitive like me and it may have nothing to do with thyroid. If I ate the amount of carbs you do I'd gain weight. I eat 100% whole wheat bread at breakfast only (more time to burn it off if I have it early in the day), I stay away from yogurt since it has so much sugar - a better choice might be fruit (I know you'll say that has carbs, but more complex carbs so it digests slower), a better choice on your english muffin would be real peanut butter (more protein so digests slower) especially if you're using the low fat kind of cream cheese (higher in carbs), stay away from alcohol, stay away from starches with dinner (even brown rice, potatoes, etc). For me that's just too late in the day to eat starch and it causes me to gain. It's these little tweaks that have helped me lose weight. Also, if you're gaining when you don't work out you may need to recalculate your maintenance level for calories, which changes (gets lower) as you lose weight. I don't know if this will help, but it's what I've learned thru trial and error. I hope you figure it out. |
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| Weight Loss | tall club 5'10'' and over ladies who want to lose 20-30 lbs... join me for weekly weigh-ins and motivation!! | Jun 05 2008 20:50 (UTC) |
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It's been a good week so far. I've been getting more activity in in little ways and doing laps in the pool now that the weather is officially hot. It seems to be making a difference. I'm down 3.6 lbs from last Friday. We'll so how weigh-in goes tomorrow, since I my weight tends to go up and down every single day. I've GOT to start getting the weight training in, though. I know that will help a lot. monkeyfish - have a great time in Paris!!! I remember walking everywhere there, so you should have no problem maintaining or even losing on your trip. dplatzer - congrats on 155! That's my goal weight so it's nice to see someone 5'10" get there. I may re-evaluate at that point to lose more. You'll look great after all the marathon training! I can't run myself due to bad knee/ankle joints, but wish you the best. |
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| Weight Loss | Did anyone watch Martha Steward today ? | May 30 2008 19:28 (UTC) |
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I googled 'martha stewart show' and clicked on the tab for 5/29 and there it was (recipes and video of the segment). Here's a link: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/snack-pa cks?lnc=38f9cf380e1dd010VgnVCM1000005b09a00aR CRD&rsc=showmain_tv_the-martha-stewart-sh ow |
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| Health & Support | constipation | May 30 2008 19:12 (UTC) |
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| That's no fun. You might try adding magnesium pills into your diet. I read somewhere (it might have been Dr. Oz) that most americans are deficient in magnesium, which helps keep you regular. I now take 2 a day with my vitamins. If things get too loose I reduce to 1 or skip magnesium for a day. It's made a huge difference, although, I eat plenty of fruits/veggies every day and really never had an extreme constipation problem. Be sure to take in enough fat in your diet (lubrication for the system, no joke). | |||
| Weight Loss | "you have a hobby... it's food" | May 30 2008 19:06 (UTC) |
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| That's my hobby too! I really enjoy learning about food, health, cooking and trying new recipes/foods. And bonus - it's helping me get healthy (my hubby too) and will benefit me the rest of my life. Not a bad hobby to have :) (I look at labels, but I don't count any more - too time consuming) | |||
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