So I am pretty body confident, and a lot of that came from working out. Not because of the results of working out, but because I got used to being sweaty and gross in front of other people. I knew I had gotten over a big hurdle when I showed up to a pilates class and realized I had only capri workout pants...and I…

Don't let this idiot girl have all this power over you. No matter what size you are, you deserve RESPECT. Unless she realizes how mean and hurtful she was and gives you a real apology, if I was you I wouldn't even go to her wedding. People who only care about *perfect pictures* always have lame weddings.

When I was in HS some jerkface lifted my wallet right out of my back pocket, didn't even feel it...since then I just can't carry a wallet in my back pocket because I'm too paranoid about it getting stolen. I have to have my ID visible at work all the time, so I use my ID holder as a mini-wallet. Lanyards don't work…

If you're low enough income (under $28,750 AGI for single filers) you can get an additional tax *credit* of up to $500 for retirement contributions...if you contributed to a Roth, Traditional, 401k, whatever. Form 8880. So if you contributed to a Traditional IRA you can get a deduction and then a credit on top of it…

Here's a question: if an illegal immigrant used my SS# to work, would I end up getting more SS $ when I retire because a bunch of work was done in my name? Or would I have to pay a bunch of extra taxes every year? What even happens if somebody does this?

Seems like a lot of one's ability to wear heels, and whether it hurts or not, has a lot to do with the shape of your foot. Me: size 10.5, bad arches, narrow heels, wide toebox, with my big toe as the longest. I just...can't...do it. It's like trying to walk on my freaking hands, I can do it for a few steps, badly,…

So in my experience, I can push cardio until I can't do it anymore...and the next day I'll be fine. But weights you do have to be careful, just because bad form can really screw you up. Even if you're only doing 5# skullcrushers you can still do it wrong and not be able to move your freaking arms for a week. That's…

There are different opinions about how much you should be eating. One of my friends, someone who before pregnancy was probably doing 1800 calories / day (she's a small person and she doesn't work out or strength train or anything). She was told by her doctor to do 3,000 calories a day while pregnant and nursing, and…

The way I see it, no harm no foul. If you're working on your novel in a coffee shop and there's 10 other seats available, fine. Work away, Hemingway. Nobody cares...nobody even notices because you're not a problem.

Are you doing any kind of working out besides this program? What about non-cardio stuff like weights, pilates, and core work? Building muscle does help with weight loss (because your muscles demand calories) and it may help with your muscle cramping. Plus a lot of that stuff can be done indoors any time of year.

Why you gotta hate on people who are trying to improve their lives?

AMEN on #1, and I always make sure I have gym-ready clothes, a towel, and a snack in my car so I don't have excuses when I get off of work.

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His statement comes off as sexist because the world is sexist. It's evened out a little, but there are still way more SAHM's than SAHD's.

And in this day I can't fathom judging ANYBODY because of their job. Not that it was OK before, but now? Just read the Gawker unemployed series.

When it comes down to it, almost all "pretty girl" jobs are not well paid, but pretty people are still lucky to at least have that option, in a pinch, to get a job like that whereas people who aren't conventionally attractive don't have that option.

Pro-tip: if your hair is not shiny you can fake a shiny effect with spray-on glitter glue. Just DO NOT INHALE trust me you do not want this stuff in your lungs. I got a good payout from the Mesothelioma lawsuit people for my glitter-lung but my professional yodeling days are over :-(

I wanna attract the guys, so of course I'm gonna do an up-do every day, but I'm already really tall. How high does this thing need to be to work? I don't wanna be whacking it on ceiling fans.

But men love meat and garlic! Maybe rub a dab of BBQ sauce behind your ears, it should help.