This can cut both ways, as physical changes usually take place relatively slowly and it is easy to adapt to what you see, making it appear as if no change is happening. Have you ever looked at an old picture of yourself and been surprised by how you looked because the change had taken place slowly and you hadn't…

I see the advice to weigh weekly often, but given that weight can fluctuate by several pounds and most people will be shooting for only between 1-3 pounds a week, there is a decent chance that over several weeks you may appear not to be losing or even gaining if you're unlucky on your weigh-in days. Very demotivating.

So if I get bored waiting, I should try to amuse myself?

There's a difference between "not getting it" and "playing along". Perhaps that difference followed the trajectory you suggest in regard to your own head?

I use 'em to get the dead bugs off the front of my car. Those tiny little carcasses can be very stubborn, but come off almost immediately with a dryer sheet.

Depends on how many STDs she has, I guess.

You, sir, are responsible for my first hearty laugh of the day. Thanks!

Also, if you look under Thorin's byline at the top of the page, you'll see the word 'CREATIVITY'. If you hover over that, the other tags for the article show up.

Mine is similar, although I use Philips Hue lights (which gradually brighten) and nature sounds gradually getting louder and then when it's really time, a song (usually something upbeat & energetic).

Were you abused... by smurfs?

...and painful.

... and painful.