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Dentures, over bad teeth. Bad teeth can make you really sick, but dentures from what I can tell are not fun either. Dental implants are apparently the best, but very expensive, I would imagine. simple jewelry or lots of bling?

Nope, I had no plans for tomorrow. The weather here is supposed to go bad late afternoon tomorrow. Bad is relative, of course. The cold front coming through will drop temps from the mid-80s, to the 50's and it might rain. Booga. The person below me is working today, like I am supposed to be doing.

It's nothing personal. You have a better self-image than I do, and that's good. Just telling me not to care - because you can do that and feel great about yourself - doesn't help me... although I am sure your intentions are good. I can't just erase the comments I get from people (who shouldn't matter, yes, yes, I know). It's hard to ignore the fact that I do not get results from working harder than 99% of people I know at trying to look better and lose weight. I keep trying, but the definition of insanity is repeating the same actions over and over and expecting a different result. It's amazingly discouraging. I am sorry if I didn't accept your advice and just say the Hell with it, I don't care what everyone else thinks. I do care. I wish it was a simple as just saying who cares? I have no support system -- other than the trainer who I pay to tell me I am a good girl. All that shows from my efforts is, well...not much. I am not bigger than I was, but I am not leaner, either. I am as fit now as I was 2 years ago... but no progress otherwise. It's frustrating to see and hear others making HUGE strides and losing weight, and counting calories and having it actually work... when it doesn't work for me. I feel like I am doing it all wrong and all of this incredibly hard work is for nothing. Can you understand this at all? I probably should just quit posting here. Good luck to all of you! I really do wish you the best.

Well, I will just try to stop caring then. I am really glad you don't have a clue what I am saying, Jack. For real. I am glad.

Since it's not likely they will all be going to the All Star Sham, I wouldn't worry about it. The event hasn't had real stars in it for at least the last 8 years, it's a media event. Period.

I think 2.5 years of working out six days a week is showing proper attitude and stick-to-it-iveness. It's hard to watch others gloat over progress when I am making none. I am strong and medical tests are perfect, aside from my weight. I guess you really can be fat and fit? But I would like it if all my efforts actually showed so that people don't assume I am lying when I say how hard I work. I am sick of the skeptical looks and So I don't tell anyone anymore. Usually what I get is some story about how they just drink one less beer a night and lose 20 pounds. I don't drink. I don't overeat. Yes, people judge, Jack. It's a fact of life. I am glad you're not a party to it or a victim of it. Perhaps others here understand what I am trying to say. I will continue to slave away at the gym, as I can only assume I will look even worse if I don't. I enjoy my time there, just wish there was some pay-off. People don't say, "wow, she's strong!" when I walk into a room, but I bet they do judge the way I look.

leave a post or delete whatever you said?

Well, I work my ass off (literally, I wish) every day, sometimes 2 hours a day...and I am still fat. Go figure. I don't snicker at fat people trying their best to do better and try to get into shape -- I know how it feels to work hard and have it not show. Tonight, I did a full workout, upper and lower body, heavy weights/heavy reps, ran sprints and hills for 30 minutes, and cooled down with 30 minutes of inclined treadmill. I sweated like a pig. I am willing to bet it didn't make a dent. Oh, well...

Quoth Barbara Bush, re: Sarah Palin: 'I sat next to her once. Thought she was beautiful. And she's very happy in Alaska -- I hope she'll stay there.' Me, too. :hockeysmile:

no, not today. I am sorry if that happened to you, Dawn. ((hugs)) The person below me has a mole in an interesting place on their anatomy.

I have no opinion, really, since I don't do either, but I would prefer to be married. Throw a big showy wedding or elope (and spend the money on a trip, house, etc.)?

nope, no plans. The person below me dislikes holidays (aside from the fact that it's a day off from work).

smart ass, as long as they are not hurtful or mean. I like witty people. elbow or knee?

I love snow, even though we get very little here. I disliked living where it snowed, mainly because it's so messy to live with for months on end. I am not telling you anything you don't know, eh? The person below me would have enjoyed sleeping in this morning.

Our Danny is a tough Newfie hockey dude. He will be just fine.

funny how no one saw that or mentioned it. I saw it. Poor sport all around - can you even picture Lidstrom doing that? I can't. I can understand why they are bitter toward the Wings, but hey... play better than the Wings in the third and we wouldn't have anyone from Calgary complaining.

Calm down. We won. Who cares what his stats are for two games? The Edmonton/Quacks clip is hilarious. I hope that never happens to us, or perhaps it has and I missed it somehow.

Michael, I guess. I am not an Office expert, though. flat tire or run out of gas?

yes, I do. Never liked blue ink pens. The person below me does crossword puzzles in ink.

No one would judge you on your choice of workout, Jenny. I used to do Richard Simmons' tapes years ago. But, you know what? If you really threw yourself into those workouts, they were tough!! He isn't famous and rich for nothing - besides maintaining his weight for 30 years. I have come to the conclusion that soy is bad stuff. Someone told me that the Chinese grow it for animal fodder and think we're crazy for eating it. There has been a lot of money made by those pushing soy-based products for years - selling them as a healthy alternative to other real foods. Whatever floats your boat, I guess, but I avoid soy when possible. I am feeling a bit pudgy after my week on vacation and too much wine and carbos, neither of which I would normally indulge in. Back on track, I hit the gym Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Did yard work all day today. Thanksgiving isn't an issue for me (over-eating-wise). No plans to do that, or go anywhere I would be tempted. Good job figuring out what your tummy is sensitive to, Jenny.

your post made me laugh. Wings earned that game, despite allowing pretty much every PP chance to elude them. That must burn a bit, if you're a Calgary fan, eh?

I was surprised to see Iginla with a game star, after slapping that puck down-ice like a pissy little midget player. Bad form.

I knew in my heart they would win this, despite getting behind and messing up the PPs... the magic charm worked tonight. Whew~ I love the Wings! Wooo!!!

that's the way you do it... My God, this team is amazing. Iginla as second star? What the puck?? Boooooooo~~ I am inordinately happy with this win. Someone said, our stars needed to step up. Well, they just did. Z, Dats, Nick -- amazing, amazing.

That was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nick is my hero!!!