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Forum: Weight Loss Surgery 02-02-2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,085
Posted By Desiderata
Shocking. Shocking and so very sad. Yet reading...

Shocking. Shocking and so very sad. Yet reading through this thread would bring a smile to her face; I hope she realized in life just how many people she had helped and how many cared about her.
Forum: General chatter 10-17-2014, 04:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,460
Posted By Desiderata
Coolmom - depends on if you want your associate's...

Coolmom - depends on if you want your associate's from the CC (if yes, then GED needed). The test is so extremely easy, it's a "might as well" for me... (same for associate's, which is not necessary...
Forum: General chatter 10-17-2014, 04:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,460
Posted By Desiderata
Homeschooling --> GED --> couple years at...

Homeschooling --> GED --> couple years at community college --> transfer to a top tier school

For talented/driven students, this is a very do-able formula -- I can testify to its success. (For...
Forum: General chatter 09-12-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 900
Posted By Desiderata
I thought of this thread when I saw this article...

I thought of this thread when I saw this article on Jezebel just now:
http://jezebel.com/how-to-get-over-an-ex-by-obsessing-about-them-even-mor-1633093045

(It's about a website called Exaholics...
Forum: Featherweights 08-22-2014, 02:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,017
Posted By Desiderata
I'm not sure why the two would be related, as...

I'm not sure why the two would be related, as long as you are adequately hydrated. Do you have family medical history or medical conditions that would warrant sodium restriction? Because otherwise,...
Forum: General chatter 08-22-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,253
Posted By Desiderata
I came here to say something similar. I...

I came here to say something similar. I definitely don't assume that newer construction = better. And there's a world of difference between cosmetic issues (dated look) and structural ones. My...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 08-21-2014, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 935
Posted By Desiderata
I am glad you are appreciating where you are...

I am glad you are appreciating where you are right now, twinieten. When I was at this weight before, I was thrilled! Felt so skinny! I kept going - lost more - but gained back to here. Now this...
Forum: General chatter 08-15-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,687
Posted By Desiderata
Ohh, cashback rewards are also a good way to save...

Ohh, cashback rewards are also a good way to save money.

AmEx's Blue Cash, for instance, gives 6% back on groceries (and gas).... $6k annual spending cap (for rewards), and an annual fee of...
Forum: General chatter 08-15-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,687
Posted By Desiderata
Our grocery bill can fluctuate pretty wildly -...

Our grocery bill can fluctuate pretty wildly - Mint is showing me anything from $350 to $700 a month for two people. (I suspect our period Costco stock-ups help explain the big variance.) Shop...
Forum: Vegetarian Chicks 08-13-2014, 03:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,012
Posted By Desiderata
Make sure to expel liquid from the tofu before...

Make sure to expel liquid from the tofu before marinading it (I use tamari or teriyaki sauce) -- I stick it between clean kitchen towels and chopping boards, then weight it down and leave it for at...
Forum: Food Talk And Fabulous Finds 08-11-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,399
Posted By Desiderata
Yep, I've done this before - did wheat, dairy,...

Yep, I've done this before - did wheat, dairy, egg, soy-free for a year (but did not drop 20 lbs, as Inkrid said. Calories still matter. :)) I'm still wheat-free but back with dairy now. Munchy...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 08-07-2014, 11:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,433
Posted By Desiderata
I apologize - because this is definitely...

I apologize - because this is definitely off-topic, but John... I wouldn't trust your own experience as a reliable anecdote. Your statement is true as far as you know. Someone in my family might...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 08-06-2014, 12:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,433
Posted By Desiderata
Your whole post was gold, but that in particular...

Your whole post was gold, but that in particular struck me as... really empathetic and insightful. Thanks, Ian. Very astute reflection there.
Forum: General chatter 08-06-2014, 12:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,012
Posted By Desiderata
It's funny to step back and think how (relatively...

It's funny to step back and think how (relatively quickly) we shifted to ready-to-wear from hand or home-made, tailored garments. Sure, fast fashion / ready-to-wear was a revelation and a boon in...
Forum: General chatter 08-03-2014, 11:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By Desiderata
Thanks for the update, GG - I've been thinking...

Thanks for the update, GG - I've been thinking about you. While I'm sorry for the loss of your one child, I am happy you got some good news about your other baby. Fingers crossed for you - please...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 07-31-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 482
Posted By Desiderata
Welcome back!! Missed seeing your posts! Good on...

Welcome back!! Missed seeing your posts! Good on you for coming back. :) I remember your Easter post :/ I hope future holidays aren't quite so awful for you!
Forum: Chicks in Control 07-31-2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,310
Posted By Desiderata
I've done this in the past. I've learned that...

I've done this in the past. I've learned that avoiding the site is a sure sign that I'm off-track and in denial about it. The last eighteen months, even as I slowly regained some weight and...
Forum: General chatter 07-24-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,012
Posted By Desiderata
But it's not a smaller size - and what's...

But it's not a smaller size - and what's happening is the opposite of phasing out larger sizes. The entire range of sizes has been shifted larger, creating the need for this "smaller" size that's...
Forum: General chatter 07-24-2014, 10:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,012
Posted By Desiderata
nonameslob - I may be wrong, but I feel like the...

nonameslob - I may be wrong, but I feel like the problem's become endemic -- nearly every one does it, and of course, they all do it a little differently. I don't know where one would begin to find...
Forum: General chatter 07-24-2014, 09:27 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,012
Posted By Desiderata
This doesn't bother me. Vanity sizing is out of...

This doesn't bother me. Vanity sizing is out of control and it seems like it'll be impossible to put the genie back in the bottle. In the meantime, women who used to wear size 0 and haven't changed...
Forum: Body Image and Issues after Weight Loss 07-23-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 52,291
Posted By Desiderata
This is totally an off-topic on my part, but ITA...

This is totally an off-topic on my part, but ITA - this drives me crazy, and I occasionally run into misunderstandings because of it. Last year I was told that using "you" as a generic meant I was...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 07-23-2014, 01:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 757
Posted By Desiderata
I can relate a little bit - I've been slowly...

I can relate a little bit - I've been slowly drifting upwards for months (or a year, really), now about 16 lbs above my low. That doesn't sound like much, which I'm grateful for, but the behavior...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 07-23-2014, 12:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,029
Posted By Desiderata
My only advice would be to pick and choose your...

My only advice would be to pick and choose your splurges. Not every single meal has to be decadent or special. Even if you don't have the best options, try to choose the better choice for some...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 07-22-2014, 08:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 856
Posted By Desiderata
To be honest, I don't think it sounds terribly...

To be honest, I don't think it sounds terribly likely - not without severe restriction into crash dieting levels. But you know what? Shoot for the moon, and if you miss, at least you'll land...
Forum: General chatter 07-22-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,705
Posted By Desiderata
Congratulations, Melissa - really happy for you!

Congratulations, Melissa - really happy for you!
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