Started Slim Fast diet today, and I'm hungry!

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Hey Elisabeth Shue, I mean Dawn, I did peek at your husband too. I know it's not a full body shot, but he is no better than average. Just a nice looking middle-aged man (unless the hair loss thing is early). Don't let him get you down!!!! You are very pretty.
 
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He is nice looking, isn't he? Unfortunately, he's been losing his hair for the last 10 years; he's only 32. I wonder if it's related to being married to me...


Thanks for saying I'm pretty. I'm fairly sure I'm average and fine with that. Now, my daughter is gorgeous if I do say so myself!
 

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Your daughter's curls are to die for!!! Don't worry, it's not you. My brother started losing his hair by age 18 or 19. He's 35 now and has nothing left. Just yesterday I saw a hat in a catalogue that said "Wishing You Were Hair" on it. Had to bust his chops with that one.

Is your husband sensitive about it? Because if so, you could explain that the weight thing makes you feel the way the hair thing makes him feel.
 
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Unfortunately, Doug doesn't care about his hair. I've tried that before in anger, and it had no effect at all. Now, I guess I could start making some comments about his hairy back! (Ugh.) He's VERY sensitive about that. :LOL:
 

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I've had a weight problem all my life. I have never been small (petite in height yes 5 feet, no more, no less). I spent alot of money on Jenny Craig and went from 160 to 138. The food was okay at first and I was diligent about walking 3 times a week. I looked great. Bought all sorts of new clothes and felt like a million bucks. 2 years later I had to have a hysterectomy and my weight ballooned to 173. Haven't been able to take it off. They say that the older you get the harder it is to take off. They are so right. I WANT to lose the weight but have absolutely no motivation. I see the same pattern in my daughter as well and I feel bad for her because she does work out, but eats alot junk food.

I think the main problem is all the hoopla about being thin. Did you ever notice that on commercials for health spas and gyms there is not one fat person in the group. It's not very realistic. There is way too much emphasis on being thin in my book.

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Donna - I agree about the commercials. I work out at 24 Hour Fitness and I know for a fact that most of the women look like me. Unfortunately, there are a number of women there that I think were on the commercial! Also, I agree that there's way too big an issue about being thin. Sometimes I wish I lived a few hundred years ago when being thin was not "in." I've been very thin all my life. It wasn't until I hit 30 with two kids that I started to gain weight. It's pretty depressing simply because I know my husband is attracted to slender, firm bodies. Too bad for him I guess.
 

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I would do exactly what Kittyfoot said.

I probably wouldn't say it as nice, "Go on it with me or shut your 'fat' mouth."

Sorry, you probably love him, but I would certainly question his motives. You cannot possibly be too heavy with your height and weight unless you are a high fashion model.
 

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Dawn and Donna:

So true, so true. Men also don't ever have to worry about rebounding from childbirth.

I, like you, Dawn was thin my whole life. I never watched what I ate. At one point, after my divorce I was actually too thin. I was doing the Ensure thing on top of eating in order to gain weight. No help.

Sometime around 40, my metabolism crashed and burned. I gained weight until I hit a plateau where I sit now. It's tough to change an entire lifetime of eating habits. I don't actually eat hardly anything, but no change.

I suppose I should do the gym thing, but the motivation is seriously lacking.

Hope your husband comes to realize it's not all about the body, Dawn. He's not perfect either.
 

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It doesn't sound like you need to lose any weight at all, but maybe gain a few lbs. Before kids I was 5'5" and weighed 125 and my whole family told me I looked anorexic {spelling?} I did the slim fast thing, and I did lose some weight, but I did it because at the time I was a weight obsessed teenager and wasn't eating but one meal a day, so my mom said I better start eating. Instead we compromised and she got me the slimfast just so I was at least getting some nutrients and felt like I wasn't really having to eat. I almost wish I was that obsessed now, so I wouldn't have to be so worried about the weight I carry now. But I must say, I'm at least doing something right with this pregnancy. I've only gained 25 lbs so far and only have 6 weeks left to go, unlike my first 2 I gained over 50 lbs with each one! I hope your hubby realizes that for your height, you could actually make yourself sick by losing weight. Good luck!
 

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Dawn, its sounds to me like you are with-in the ideal weight. All that really matters is that you are happy with your body. If you are happy then don't worry about it. If he doesn't like it.. he'll deal with it. Nobody is perfect and nobody ever will be.

I also think there is too much emphasis on being thin, however, I don't think there can ever be too much emphasis on being healthy. (This is my opinion and I am in no way trying to offend anyone) I think there is a difference between thin and healthy. You don't have to be thin to be healthy. Eat healthy foods with the essential vitamins and nutrients... and work out every other day.

I'm overweight. (5'1.5" and 145 lbs.) I'm chubby.. and I'm not happy with my body.. and through Craig's positive motivation and encouragement I'm trying to eat healthier and work out. Catarina is also helping. Craig is not just encouraging through word of mouth though.. he's also doing it with me. He's gonna eat the same healthy foods and work out with me. So its gonna be a team effort which will be much easier. I don't want to be "thin" or "skinny".. I just want to be with-in an ideal weight range.. and mostly in good health... I don't want to have heart problems, high blood pressure, or any other thing that can come from eating unhealthy foods.

So, Dawn... its what YOU desire. If you want to lose weight.. then go for it girl! If not.. thats cool too! If you are happy with yourself then I say that you should stay the way you are! If you are interested in eating healthier then do so. It's your body and your life and you should live it the way you want to.. because you only have one life!

A persons beauty should be judged on personality. I've seen people that have killer bodies but the absolute CRAPPIEST personality.. and that makes them ugly. I've seen people with an average body have the most wonderful personality in the world.. and it made them soo beautiful and not so average! I think you have a wonderful personality Dawn.. and you're a beautiful person regardless of what you look like!


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Cassandra,
In your picture you don't look overweight by any means!! I am 5'8 and weigh around 170lbs. But, it is because I eat fast food 99% of the time
I try to cut back on food, but I don't cook, either!
However, when people find out how much I weigh they say I don't even look near that because I am tall, which I guess is a compliment and a good thing????? When my hubby and I were dating, I weighed between 125-130!! Gee, was I happy then, and I would love to weigh that again. I have been working on it, though..... we bought a treadmill back in May, which I am trying to use more often. I know that it is up to me...... and damn it, I am going to get there! If not, I would like to lose atleast 10-15 lbs!

Dieting is hard......... I bought some of those Ultra Slimfast bars, and they are good!! It is sooooooo hard to eat good!

And, it is true about the personality thing...... I have met people like that who think they are the greatest, but their attitudes really do suck!! And, that is too bad
for them! Then, you've got the people who do look good and act like they are all that, but then they aren't either. "Normal" sized people don't act like that, or atleast I haven't run into someone like that.
 

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Dawn,

If you were any thinner you'd be anorexic! And Cassie is right, a person shouldn't be judged by what they look like. What's inside is what is important. I may be overweight, but I have tons of friends and for the most part, am a happy person. I too have a problem with motivation. I wish I had someone that would go on weight watchers with me. Unfortunately I live alone and don't like cooking for just me. I also agree that if hubby thinks you need to lose weight, PUT UP OR SHUT UP!

Donna
 

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Dawn; I have never met you; but that does not affect the fact that I like the person you are inside. The one that comes across to all of us here at the site. I agree with those who have said that being healthy and liking yourself is what really matters. I wasted too many years trying to conform to what I thought others would find attractive. As a result, I am old and out of shape due to years of functioning on zero to little food and depriving my bones and vital organs from the calcium and other minerals they needed to ward off things like arthritus and osteophorosus. (sp)

I plan to ask Catarina if there is any hope for me 'cause I am "sick and tired of being sick and tired". . . .
 

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Always keep a positive outlook, Darlene. If you weren't the way you are, there would be no Wonder Bed, and you'd only have cause to drag out the Holiday Lights once a year.
 

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Thank you, Deb! I really mean that. You have managed to make me smile (you always do) I owe you a whole weekend pass on the "Wonder Bed" (you and Colby and Cleo) Tell me, do you think it is too early to add a few ornaments to the light string?

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I imagine it's never too early. By December, it will look like Snoopy's dog house in "Charlie Brown Christmas".

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Maybe I can get the City to make it one of their stops for the "Historic Neighborhood Holiday Lights" tour. I think there is prize money to be had as well!!!!


AP, don't forget the glitter on the maccaroni ornaments!!! Do you think I could get you to burn me a special CD of Holiday Classics?


Don't you just love decorating and getting in the "Holiday Mood".
We should all consider "lending our touch" to Deb25's new house. . . . .
 

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Darlene:

If I keep you laughing, it will save lots of wear and tear on the vibrating feature.
 
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