So, I’ve actually managed to drop 8 pounds. I have to be honest, though—I haven't been skipping breakfast. My mornings usually consist of some homemade sandwiches on this great sourdough from Robert Mueller's bakery. For lunch, I'll have some soup, and if I get hungry at work, I just grab an apple or some other fruit—anything except bananas. Plus, I've been running! Well, okay, I've actually been resting for about five days now because I pulled a ligament, but I'm getting back out there tomorrow. I could never survive on just soup alone; breakfast is absolutely vital to me. I need that morning fuel. Anyway, girls, my goal is to hit 64 or 65, since I'm sitting at 72 right now. Though, honestly, with my body type, you wouldn't even notice the difference. 😁 Fast forward to today: I polished off a whole loaf of sourdough this morning. Around 1:00 PM, I had a small bowl of soup, and then by 5:00 PM, I snacked on those garlic rolls from Grandma Moses. I also drink about four large bottles of water throughout the day, along with three apples. Honestly, sometimes I feel like I'm gaining weight just from the water! 😁 😁 😁
Total Catastrophe. Honestly, my favorite people are those who claim to be these massive, hardcore patriots, but then you catch them at a local dive bar every Saturday night blasting Mexican folk music. And then they have the nerve to lecture me, acting like I’m some kind of traitor to the country just because I don't listen to certain anthems or mainstream American pop hits. You know how it is. :2up: :2up:
Waxing and all that other stuff right after a tanning session? Absolutely not. You really don't want to do that because it opens up your pores way too much. I tried doing it once and my skin looked like an absolute disaster afterward. If you're looking for a decent spot, there's a really good tanning salon over near the Potomac. I usually go for the stand-up beds, but I’ve noticed the girl there always disinfects everything with a spray and wipes it down perfectly every single time.😁
Emily Phillips16 said:I just keep chewing my gum; I don't ever spit it out. But once I hit about seven minutes in, my jaw starts acting up, so that's when I finally toss it. Then it's back to square one again.😁
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I usually just grab the Orbit Winterfresh—you know, those dark blue packs. Sometimes I even get a bit of a headache from all the chewing.😁
So, I actually managed to drop 15 pounds! Honestly, though, it was mostly because I’ve been living on chicken noodle soup lately. Plus, I’ve been hitting the pavement for runs and snacking on tons of fruit. I can't touch yogurt, though—it gives me instant heartburn. My stomach just isn't a fan of dairy at all. But, I haven't skipped breakfast once! I usually have some whole grain toast with two slices of ham and cheese. And oh man, I drink so much water. I'm out running every single day, sweating buckets like it's my job. 🙄
Sometimes, I’ve actually ended up with a bit of a headache just from chewing too much. But, honestly? I can't seem to stop. 😬 I guess I’m officially part of the gum-chewing addict club.
To be honest, I just don't see what the big deal is when someone makes fun of people struggling with bulimia...
I mean, it’s kind of like watching someone slash their wrists and then acting surprised when they start bleeding...
Sorry, everyone, really, but life is already packed with enough garbage and misery as it is. I don't think we need to spend our energy crying over people who are being foolish enough to sabotage their own lives even further...
Look, sorry, but if someone starts digging a hole for me to fall into, I’ll happily swing back at them... But when I’m the one digging my own grave—on top of all those other pits people try to dig for me—well, man... you can't really expect anyone to come along and offer you a shoulder to cry on...
Man... I haven't been rejected by a woman in over two years... but hey, I'm certainly not going out to buy some ridiculous designer sneakers, slather three pounds of hair gel in my hair, and act like a complete moron just to get a chance...
I've been a bit of a loner with the opposite sex for as long as I can remember... but still, I refuse to act like an idiot just to get attention. If someone chooses to do that, well, that's on them—they knew what they were doing, so they shouldn't complain afterward...
Personally, I wouldn't have any right to complain if I got jumped in the middle of downtown at 2 AM while wearing flashy shoes and looking totally ridiculous... because deep down, I'd know I was asking for it...
Whoa, slow down there! You’re looking a little shaggy, almost like I saw a Golden Retriever at the park last week that hadn't seen a groomer in months. 😬
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I mean, come on now, we are seriously debating weight here... 😬
lust4lif3 said:No, I’m saying people are only stupid if they’ve actually proven it multiple times. Since I haven't met you, I can only guess based on how you react—and honestly? You give off major "thick legs" vibes. As for whether I'm getting turned on by you? Hell no. I can't stand stupid people; it's just, like, eeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwww And I honestly think you’re just pathetic, needing to suck all the attention away from everyone else and onto yourself.
What on earth does getting off have to do with someone's weight? 😬
Well, to be honest, I’ve been out there running every single day for about three weeks now, and I've been really mindful about what I eat, too. Though, you know, people always say that if you're a runner, you don't actually need much of an abdominal core. But then again, I suppose it really just comes down to how your own body reacts to the training. Personally, I manage to get my miles in every single day 3.1 miles. Not to sound like I'm bragging too much, but I guess I am a little bit 😁
Jeremy Cox44 said:I’d have to disagree there. I personally know plenty of joggers who still carry a bit of a gut around.🙄 As for the idea that sit-ups don't burn fat... well, that really just comes down to how you approach your workouts and what kind of intensity you're bringing to the table.
From my own experience, running definitely helps shed the weight. 😉
But again, it’s one of those things where everyone is different—metabolisms aren't one-size-fits-all. That said, any doctor you talk to in the States will tell you that jogging is great for losing pounds. Sit-ups? Those are mostly just going to build muscle.