****QOTD 2/8/12****

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight?

All my life I have been chubby, thick, fat.. whatever you want to call it. My weight has always gone up and down. At one point in my late teens I was wearing a size 20! A few years ago though I had lost about 30-40lbs and was feeling great. I was still chubby but I have always loved my curves and I am not trying to get really skinny. I wanted to lose some more though, but instead I slowly have gained it all back since then. Over the last year I have really noticed it. Looking at pictures of myself I just hate it. I never want to take pictures anymore and I used to LOOOVE being in front of the camera taking pix with friends.


#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on?

I am trying to eat better.. more fruits and veggies, smaller portions, not so much friend foods, lots of water. I also recently started working out again. I'm trying to do so at least 3x a wk. Plus I walk everyday to and from work.


#3 Are you happy with your current size?

No.

#4 Do you think you are Healthy?

Yes and no. I know my weight isn't healthy but as far as check ups at the doc go I am. Although they do tell me to I should lose weight. I want to do so, so that my check ups remain good and I don't put myself at risk for getting any diseases like diabetes or anything like that.

#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”?

Sometimes I say I wish but ultimately no, I don't want to keep losing and gaining. I want to remain at a weight I feel good in. The only way to do that is to do it the right way.


#6 What is your biggest weakness? Laziness! Need to work out on a steady basis.


#7 What restaurant is your favorite to go to with FH and does it have any special importance? My favorite restaurant is Sofritos! The food is so YUMMY! FH actually hasn't been there yet though, but I plan to take him soon. I also love the Melting Pot! My new favorite restaurant after FH took me there for my bday.

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Posted by katnwill



7. We love to go to a few restaurants we don't really I have a favorite. I love to go to Red Lobsters only for the biscuits.

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LOVE me some cheddar biscuits from Red Lobster! I could go there and eat just that and be perfectly happy! lol

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight?
I started putting on extra weight right around the same time FH and I started dating. Within ther first two years I gained 20 pounds. I was only 100 pounds so I am not saying I have heavy but I am unhappy with my weight but it all comes from being so happy in my relationship.

#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on?
I havent really done anything until recently. I made an appt to look for dresses so I cut most carbs out of my diet for now and intend to start exercising when
that time of the month is over.

#3 Are you happy with your current size?
I am not happy but I am not upset either.

#4 Do you think you are Healthy?
I am not so healthy, I love bad food lol.

#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”?
I would wait until right before my wedding but sure! lol

#6 What is your biggest weakness?
My biggest weaknesses aew chicken nuggets and chinese food and chocolate LOL

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Posted by katnwill



7. We love to go to a few restaurants we don't really I have a favorite. I love to go to Red Lobsters only for the biscuits.

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LOVE me some cheddar biscuits from Red Lobster! I could go there and eat just that and be perfectly happy! lol

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Lol Jassy me too. By the time the meal comes I'm already full from the cheddar bay biscuits.

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Posted by jassy119

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight?

All my life I have been chubby, thick, fat.. whatever you want to call it. My weight has always gone up and down. At one point in my late teens I was wearing a size 20! A few years ago though I had lost about 30-40lbs and was feeling great. I was still chubby but I have always loved my curves and I am not trying to get really skinny. I wanted to lose some more though, but instead I slowly have gained it all back since then. Over the last year I have really noticed it. Looking at pictures of myself I just hate it. I never want to take pictures anymore and I used to LOOOVE being in front of the camera taking pix with friends.


#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on?

I am trying to eat better.. more fruits and veggies, smaller portions, not so much friend foods, lots of water. I also recently started working out again. I'm trying to do so at least 3x a wk. Plus I walk everyday to and from work.


#3 Are you happy with your current size?

No.

#4 Do you think you are Healthy?

Yes and no. I know my weight isn't healthy but as far as check ups at the doc go I am. Although they do tell me to I should lose weight. I want to do so, so that my check ups remain good and I don't put myself at risk for getting any diseases like diabetes or anything like that.

#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”?

Sometimes I say I wish but ultimately no, I don't want to keep losing and gaining. I want to remain at a weight I feel good in. The only way to do that is to do it the right way.


#6 What is your biggest weakness? Laziness! Need to work out on a steady basis.


#7 What restaurant is your favorite to go to with FH and does it have any special importance? My favorite restaurant is Sofritos! The food is so YUMMY! FH actually hasn't been there yet though, but I plan to take him soon. I also love the Melting Pot! My new favorite restaurant after FH took me there for my bday.

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I love Sofrito as well the food is great and I like the atmosphere. I want to go to Sazon.

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight? When my parents got divorced and I started college. I wasnt playing any sports at that point so I wasnt very active and was going out drinking with friends a lot - not a good combo!

#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on? Its terrible - I'm constantly tired and my knees and ankles always hurt and I know they're weaker due to my weight.

#3 Are you happy with your current size? Absolutely not and cant wait to start boot camp next week and fix it!

#4 Do you think you are Healthy? Not at the moment (as I write this I am eating Sno Caps lol)

#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”? No what would be the point if you would just go back to the way u r now.

#6 What is your biggest weakness? Pasta - i love it so its so hard to take it out of my diet.

#7 What restaurant is your favorite to go to with FH and does it have any special importance? Cafe Baci in Westbury - we went on our first real date there

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Posted by katnwill

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Posted by jassy119

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Posted by katnwill



7. We love to go to a few restaurants we don't really I have a favorite. I love to go to Red Lobsters only for the biscuits.

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LOVE me some cheddar biscuits from Red Lobster! I could go there and eat just that and be perfectly happy! lol

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Lol Jassy me too. By the time the meal comes I'm already full from the cheddar bay biscuits.

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Me too!! I don't eat seafood so I really just go there for the salad and biscuits. I tell FH every time we go, do you think they'd mind if I don't order and entree and just eat the free stuff?

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Posted by katnwill

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Posted by jassy119

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight?

All my life I have been chubby, thick, fat.. whatever you want to call it. My weight has always gone up and down. At one point in my late teens I was wearing a size 20! A few years ago though I had lost about 30-40lbs and was feeling great. I was still chubby but I have always loved my curves and I am not trying to get really skinny. I wanted to lose some more though, but instead I slowly have gained it all back since then. Over the last year I have really noticed it. Looking at pictures of myself I just hate it. I never want to take pictures anymore and I used to LOOOVE being in front of the camera taking pix with friends.


#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on?

I am trying to eat better.. more fruits and veggies, smaller portions, not so much friend foods, lots of water. I also recently started working out again. I'm trying to do so at least 3x a wk. Plus I walk everyday to and from work.


#3 Are you happy with your current size?

No.

#4 Do you think you are Healthy?

Yes and no. I know my weight isn't healthy but as far as check ups at the doc go I am. Although they do tell me to I should lose weight. I want to do so, so that my check ups remain good and I don't put myself at risk for getting any diseases like diabetes or anything like that.

#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”?

Sometimes I say I wish but ultimately no, I don't want to keep losing and gaining. I want to remain at a weight I feel good in. The only way to do that is to do it the right way.


#6 What is your biggest weakness? Laziness! Need to work out on a steady basis.


#7 What restaurant is your favorite to go to with FH and does it have any special importance? My favorite restaurant is Sofritos! The food is so YUMMY! FH actually hasn't been there yet though, but I plan to take him soon. I also love the Melting Pot! My new favorite restaurant after FH took me there for my bday.

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I love Sofrito as well the food is great and I like the atmosphere. I want to go to Sazon.

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I went to Sazon once. Was really nice and the food was just as good as in Sofrito. But since its further downtown, Sofritos is more convenient for me. One thing I didn't like about Sazon was some of the tables were right on top of each other.. like literally only a cpl of inches, felt like I was going to stretch and knock the person next to me.

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Posted by jassy119

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Posted by katnwill

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Posted by jassy119

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Posted by katnwill



7. We love to go to a few restaurants we don't really I have a favorite. I love to go to Red Lobsters only for the biscuits.

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LOVE me some cheddar biscuits from Red Lobster! I could go there and eat just that and be perfectly happy! lol

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Lol Jassy me too. By the time the meal comes I'm already full from the cheddar bay biscuits.

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Me too!! I don't eat seafood so I really just go there for the salad and biscuits. I tell FH every time we go, do you think they'd mind if I don't order and entree and just eat the free stuff?

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I always think the same thing!

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Posted by jassy119

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Posted by katnwill

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Posted by jassy119

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight?

All my life I have been chubby, thick, fat.. whatever you want to call it. My weight has always gone up and down. At one point in my late teens I was wearing a size 20! A few years ago though I had lost about 30-40lbs and was feeling great. I was still chubby but I have always loved my curves and I am not trying to get really skinny. I wanted to lose some more though, but instead I slowly have gained it all back since then. Over the last year I have really noticed it. Looking at pictures of myself I just hate it. I never want to take pictures anymore and I used to LOOOVE being in front of the camera taking pix with friends.


#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on?

I am trying to eat better.. more fruits and veggies, smaller portions, not so much friend foods, lots of water. I also recently started working out again. I'm trying to do so at least 3x a wk. Plus I walk everyday to and from work.


#3 Are you happy with your current size?

No.

#4 Do you think you are Healthy?

Yes and no. I know my weight isn't healthy but as far as check ups at the doc go I am. Although they do tell me to I should lose weight. I want to do so, so that my check ups remain good and I don't put myself at risk for getting any diseases like diabetes or anything like that.

#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”?

Sometimes I say I wish but ultimately no, I don't want to keep losing and gaining. I want to remain at a weight I feel good in. The only way to do that is to do it the right way.


#6 What is your biggest weakness? Laziness! Need to work out on a steady basis.


#7 What restaurant is your favorite to go to with FH and does it have any special importance? My favorite restaurant is Sofritos! The food is so YUMMY! FH actually hasn't been there yet though, but I plan to take him soon. I also love the Melting Pot! My new favorite restaurant after FH took me there for my bday.

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I love Sofrito as well the food is great and I like the atmosphere. I want to go to Sazon.

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I went to Sazon once. Was really nice and the food was just as good as in Sofrito. But since its further downtown, Sofritos is more convenient for me. One thing I didn't like about Sazon was some of the tables were right on top of each other.. like literally only a cpl of inches, felt like I was going to stretch and knock the person next to me.

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Thanks for the review!

Aw girls! I am kind of sad to read some of your answers.
We are all planning the BEST day of our lives right now and I dont want to hear anymore stinkin' thinkin'!!! This is the one day to let all of your insecurities go because this is the day you will be the most beautiful woman ever!

*and to EVERY single girl that said you are unhappy about your current weight- I am sending you an electronic slap!

Im shocked! every girl that I have personally met that had said something, I had previously told FH how pretty, gorgeous, beautiful or cute you are and I'm really surprised!

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight? During my senior year of high school. I was in my first real relationship and we ate out all of the time. I quit my dance classes which I did about 3-4 nights a week. I always thought I was heavy, but now that I look back I was a size 5 at one time.
#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on? I've lost and gained and lost and gained. I've also spent so much money on diet pills, sensa, gym memberships, workout dvds, etc, etc, etc...
#3 Are you happy with your current size? No way! It was a such a wake up call when I started trying on wedding dresses. I always wanted to lose weight before I got engaged so that I wouldn't have to lose weight for the wedding only. I wanted to be healthy and a healthy weight.
#4 Do you think you are Healthy? Yes and no. I do eat healthy the majority of the time, but I can get out of control once I start.
#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”? No I don't think so.
#6 What is your biggest weakness? Overeating in general. Once I start, I can't stop sometimes. Also, not sticking with working out.


For those girls who don’t fit into the above question (and of course those that do can respond too)…

#7 What restaurant is your favorite to go to with FH and does it have any special importance?
We love Gashos. We just love the hibachi rice and the chefs are pretty funny. We go there on special occasions.

*It's really comforting to hear that I'm not alone in my weight struggle. I think all women see some kind of physical flaw in themselves, even if other people can't see it. I'm glad we can all support each other to look our best for our big day and healthy in general.

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight? After I had my son in 2005

#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on? After reaching over 300 lbs. I got gastric bypass in 2008.

#3 Are you happy with your current size? Yes I am. I could deal with tweaking a few parts but overall I am happy! I ahve to lose like 10 pounds to properly fir into the dress I bought without serious alterations so I'll do it but really, it's just for vanity purposes to fit into the dress or else I wouldn't even try.

#4 Do you think you are Healthy? Yes, overall I think so. We eat healthy at home and go to the gym.

#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”? Yes!! The only part I would do this too is my 'pooch' as I call it. Since the surgery I have a little poochlet that I don't really like but the right kind of clothes and you dont see it. But I would opt to have it gone for a few years! :)

#6 What is your biggest weakness? Don't really have one with gastric bypass...can't force food or else I'll get really sick so when I am full I know when to stop.


For those girls who don’t fit into the above question (and of course those that do can respond too)…

#7 What restaurant is your favorite to go to with FH and does it have any special importance?
We love to go to Besito. FH is half Mexcian and this place is just amazing. Their food is so yummy and we have even decided to have our e-party there coming up in March so it will always hold a special place in our hearts!

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Posted by bigislandbride82

*It's really comforting to hear that I'm not alone in my weight struggle. I think all women see some kind of physical flaw in themselves, even if other people can't see it. I'm glad we can all support each other to look our best for our big day and healthy in general.

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This is exactly why I posted these questions... WE ARE NOT ALONE!!!

thanks, court - I know I'm not in bad shape, but I constantly keep resetting the same goals for myself. As a bday gift to me, I'm ordering the Insanity dvds. Then I can't escape my workout, because I can't complain about driving to the gym from work or dealing with traffic anymore.

#1 When did you start to notice you were putting on some extra weight?
Last summer I noticed

#2 How have you dealt with putting this weight on?
Kept saying to myself 'Ill start gym/diet tomorrow...'

#3 Are you happy with your current size?
I would like to lose about another 7 pounds
#4 Do you think you are Healthy?
My eating habits have gone downnn the drain. Im trying to cut out fried foods.
#5 If you could get a “quick fix” would you knowing that later down the road you would be right back where you are today and couldn’t get another “quick fix”?
I think I would take the quick fix a few years down the road
#6 What is your biggest weakness?
CHOCOLATE AND ICE CREAM

#7
We love to go to Cafe Baci in Westbury