Goody for you if you're able to do that. I would rather be able to eat and pay rent.

That's somewhat different than living in the States and having the attitude (especially when the wedding date is during a cold weather month) "HEY, loved ones! We expect you all to join us in Mexico or Jamaica." Congrats, btw!

It's ok! I felt like an asshole when a friend (I wasn't in the wedding) got married across country in San Fran and no way, even working, could I afford airfare.....

One of the weddings I was in: You know how the bridal shops upsize the dresses being ordered with the idea that things can be altered in versus taken out more easily if necessary? (Something I always had a problem with- unless pregnancy is a possibiity, just let me order my damn dress in my correct damn size.) Anyway,…

I just can't with Destination Weddings. Elope and then come back and foot the bill for a nice welcome back/congratulatory reception. We will still bring cards stuffed with cash/purchase gifts from your registry. This is a lot more afforable than air travel/hotel/high priced resort meals/using what little paid time off…

That's an excellent point. I do take pride in how strong I am but then something happens like a photo is taken I think will look really cute and fun and appealing....and instead one part of my body (like my arms in a photo last night) looks grotesquely large. It sucks.

Regardless- it really sucks to work so hard and not be able to attain a goal which in this case is thinness..... Sigh.

I would love to see how these mouth breathers would all of a sudden be buying less guns if they had to take 10 mandatory classes on topics ranging from practicality (like usage and aim) to psychology (like an exploration of their own, the ramifications of gun usage, etc.) to a class or two on constititional law.

Marry me! <3

I love how this Onion piece leapt back into the minds of so many of us. I posted it before I finished reading all the comments. Talk about a prophecy....

You beat me to it!

I like this behind-the-scenes glimpse into what we all expected but I remind you all of The Onion nipping it in the bud way back when.... Sigh. I can't imagine this child as an adult. I don't think anyone can.

This does not surprise me..... PS I've met Dolvett and not only is he a huge tool, but his teenage son is even worse. I can't remember the son's twitter handle but if you can find it, you will see what I mean.

When I said all my fat would be lean muscle, I didn't mean literally. I meant (and he meant) that I would weigh the same with the fat gone and lean muscle in its place.

1- That's an awesome accomplishment! 2- You STILL lost 17-20 lbs. I refuse to accept a plateau at 8lbs when I know I have more to lose and was 40 lbs lighter 5 years ago (so I know it can be done....)

Ha ha ha ha YES.

I am 39 and in a ridiculous, non-committed, casual relationship with a super hot 27 year old who tells me crazy things like my body should be made into a marble statue. I don't know if he just has a curvy older woman fetish or needs to see an optometrist ;) Either way, I will take it for now.

Thank you so much! I did lose 8 lbs and my clothes look a lot better. (I am one of those people who actually carries weight in a way that it doesn't look like I weigh as much as I do but I do.) I am also much leaner and stronger....I just want those digits to go down, dammit! It doesn't help that I am unemployed for…

If it makes any of you skinny fat ladies feel better, I am chubby with a lot of muscle underneath. So currently working with a trainer who I truly like. However he is saying (despite that I realistically have 30 lbs of pure fat on my frame) that I am building lean muscle which is why the scale isn't budging yet my…

The trick to not having sausage casing-looking thighs is buying the Spanx themselves in the right size for yout body. Like you, I have no issue once I get them on. It's the women who purchase a size way too small that wind up tortured.