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Sheryl you look great in the first picture with the printed blue dress. You look really thin. Your hair looks cute too. I don't like the other 2 as well where your hair is back and not showing. I have a galaxy 5. I don't know if it has a timer on it. I suck at taking pictures. I'd like to try it though. I could try on a bunch of clothes and see what looks best in pictures. I talked to my friend today while we were out hiking. She's a photo nut and I asked her if she would photoshop stuff I don't like. I was shocked she said she would. She's always telling me to give up on finding a man, so I was surprised she said she would help me. I'm going to make it a point to find more to do. There is a group cleaning up the area because people dump stuff in the woods. they post pictures on facebook every day of the junk they take out of the woods. This would be good exercise, as well as it being good for my depression, because I would feel helpful.

I finally told my mom not to say anything to me that she would not say to one of her friends. She had this idea that because I was her daughter, it was okay to hurt my feelings. If she said anything which hurt my feelings, I said, "Mom would you say that to _________"(her friend)

I am going to be 7 years out in April and I've been drinking a Protein drink every morning since I got banded in 06. I love them. You can put all sorts of things in them, besides Protein powder. If I didn't drink one for Breakfast, I doubt that I would eat much of anything before 2:00. I don't get hungry and nothing sounds good other than a shake until about that time.

I have never encountered a married one. I've been doing this since 2002. You wasted a few months on someone, and I wasted 3 years on someone. Things were great for a long time, until he came home from work one day and said he quit his job. Things went downhill quickly and I kicked him out 2 weeks later. Sometimes I do consider moving to Portland. I don't know if things would be any better though, and I would have a lot more hassle in my life. The guy that wanted me to go fishing with him called me last night. I told him already that there was no hope for us. He asked me to go to lunch in a week. He said "what are you doing a week from today?" Good grief, now I am going to have trouble getting rid of him. Sheryl, keep your profile hidden. You can hide it on any dating site. Some of them you have to sign back in and out each time (like hide unhide,) but it's worth it. Then he would not be able to visit your profile every day.

I read that book and found it to be mostly stupid. I am interested in reading some of the other books mentioned here. I made an appt yesterday with my therapist. Last time I was there we forgot to set the next appt but yesterday was really bad with my friend dying. If I were willing to do a lot of driving, I could date more. I live in the middle of nowhere, and most of the men are 80-200 miles away. I am talking to a cool guy in Portland, but I only go there once a month to see my kids. I think I'll make my life interesting and open up my POF profile. Can someone tell me how to take a good selfie? I've never taken one that looked decent. I need some good pictures but friends that are good with cameras are very discouraging about online dating. I had a face lift so I don't look my age, but for some reason, I take really bad pictures. Some people say tilt your chin down, some say look up, etc. Help!

I would tell her that this is the weight where I feel happiest at. Tell her you want a bounce range for weekends, etc, when you end up with a gain. Tell her you have it under control and it hurts your feelings for her to imply that you don't. I wish I had that problem. I was 146 this a.m. I ended up drinking a high calorie frapachino yesterday. I don't seem to have any willpower. 146 is high for 5'2". I am a 10- 12 more 12s in pants and large or x large in tops. I have acquired a belly and my thighs are so much bigger than they used to be. None of my pants fit me. There is no way I could become attracted to the fishing guy. I like him but the thought of kissing him makes me want to stop dating. I've told him we can only be friends so lets see if he calls again. My friend diet at 2am . I'm so sad.

I know what you mean Sheryl. I have been saying this for months. I am much bigger now than when I was this weight before. i am assuming it's because I've lost a lot of muscle. I had no ideal the hell you went through with your thigh. I know you posted your doctor was not answering your calls or emails. Did he finally come through for you? After all the hell, pain and infection, are you going to have the results you wanted? I'm so sorry to hear about it now that I have all the details. I'm still depressed. I went to the beach today with Ralph this really boring guy I met last week. He wants me to go fishing. He's nice, but I am not even slightly attracted to him. I told him I needed a walking partner and if he was up for it, we could be friends. I made it clear that I'm not interested in any other way. It's much better than walking/hiking alone. I am alone way too much. A good friend is dying from liver cancer from Hep C. I feel so terrible. Coops, I am so glad you had a good time at Disney. I went there in 1972 when the theme park was the only thing there. It must be fun to be in another country! I worry about Florinda too, because she seemed suicidal to me. Cathy you're doing so great getting off those extra lbs. I am not doing so great. I can only do well for a couple days and then I have some binge that brings me right back to where I started. I am doing much better getting exercise in though. It was really good to hear from you too Kim. I am glad more of our group are posting again. I feel like I can be more myself here.

I'm not able to get in . I clicked on chat and it kept giving me a list of patients.it's like the chat button is broken.

Click on patients up above then click on chat

I use POF ok cupid and I just finished a 3 month subscription at senior people meet. I have no other way to meet people. I live in a really small town and people my age seem to stay home and that's no way to meet people. I've made life long friends with guys with whom I had no physical chemistry and I didn't want to date, but knew would make great friends.

exactly! It made me lmao!

ok I am going to open the chat window while I go about my business. I can hear the door bell ring if anyone comes in. If others would also pm alex, we could get the chat button moved. There are many alex's listed when you go to do a private message, but all you have to type is alex.

Where is this draining coming from ? I am so confused. I knew you were having your implants worked on, and then you said you had an infection in your thigh. I don't know how I missed that you were having thigh work done too. What did you have done? I should pm you but I'm wondering if the others in the group know why you're still down with all of this.

I have really good success with the 5:2 diet. Mondays and Thursdays I eat as little as possible. You're supposed to try for 500 calories but I usually go over and it's about 700. 12 hours between last meal and first meal, longer if possible. I have almonds at 10pm so I can't eat Breakfast until 10, longer if possible. The other days I eat low carb . I lost all of my regain doing this before, and kept it off for 2 years but last year I had back surgery and could not exercise and the holidays and my birthday bla bla bla I gained back 15 and have lost 5 of it.

I really blew it. I went to the gym and worked out and then went to Ross. I was really hungry and I ended up buying some Peanut Butter Cookies. I'll never go to Ross again when I am having terrible head hunger. I made it down to 145 a few days ago but the last few days I'm holding at 146. I didn't lose fasting yesterday but I didn't do a very good job. I ended up sharing a piece of cake with a friend. I was at her house and another friend brought this chocolate cake over. i can't win.

He is attracted to your looks but are you attracted to his? I would consider anyone just an activity partner if I weren't attracted to his looks. They all eventually want to get in bed, and it's not happening if there isn't the attraction. Most of the time, there isn't any chance I would ever feel comfortable being intimate with most everyone I meet. I always hope that feeling will begin to grow but I've found if it's not there, it's not going to be there. I wish I had more of a pool to pick from . I know the ones I've met, there's not a chance of revisiting the possibility of more than a friendship. There was this one I met a couple of months ago that I'm attracted to, but I've discovered since knowing him better, he's a complete idiot.

Georgia, so good to hear from you. That's so great on the weight loss. It sucks, doesn't it? We will be fighting this the rest of our lives, but I have to admit, it's 100% easier with the sleeve. I'm doing 5:20 right now to try and take the regain off again. Kim, I admire your guts. There is no way in HELL I would get on a bike by myself. It looks like great fun though. I am glad you're enjoying your time without Craig. Sheryl, You and I think so much alike on this issue. I don't want to spend the rest of my life alone either, but I am afraid I will. The chance of finding someone suitable at 63 is slim. I don't want an old guy that just sits in front of the tv watching sports, or having fishing as his only outdoor activity. The guy I met and liked met someone else. I am happy for him. He has more in common with her. I end up spending a lot of time with my friend John. It's ridiculous how much I hate being alone. I did find an interesting guy in Portland that I am going to meet when I go there to see my kids. Portland is not my idea of where I want to find someone though. I really don't want to move. Are you at least feeling better and healing?

I will be out 7 years in April. I am still thrilled with it. I have gained a little bit of weight back because I can't seem to keep sweets out of my mouth. I lost it before and gained it back because I had 3 back surgeries last year. It's easier to diet when I gain weight back because I'm never really hungry. I just like to eat junk when everyone else is, and of course, that causes weight gain.

I will join you for awhile. See , if you want to chat, you have to put up a post so people know you're waiting in there. You can minimize it, go about the net, and if someone sees your post, and wants to chat, a doorbell will ring, so the person who minimized it will hear it and come back. There are now 4 of us in the chat room!

Yes, that's a good idea. I like to chat. We used to chat every evening starting around six, but with the time changes, that needs to be considered. 7:00 here is 10pm on the east coast. If you want to chat, you have to put up a post, either anyone want to chat, as I previously posted, or a post that says Chatting starting at _______ time until __________ time, then people can come in and out. Another option is to pm people that you see posting regularly, and set up a time to chat that works for everyone. It's bad now that the chat room is hard to find.

You have to put up a post "anyone want to chat" Then minimize it and open another window and go around and read and post. There used to be a door bell when someone else entered the chatrooom. Hopefully, there still is. I used to put up posts every evening and people would come in and out of the chatroom.

I do believe in the descriptions of several of the forums, it says to discuss issues related and not related to weight loss. This is copied and pasted from the introduction to this particular forum Do you want to discuss ADULT subject matter with both genders? Questions about love, relationships, intimacy, and general off-topic chat welcome. Get the thoughts and opinions of both men and women here! Please note that there is a singles room if you are looking for love, this is not that place. **You must be 18 to enter!**

Sheryl, What was the thread about that got deleted? There is another post about it called "wouldn't t be nice?" I actually met a nice guy yesterday. He lives an hour away though. We had coffee and then walked in the park. When we got back to our cars, he kissed me, so I think he likes me. I am not going to call him though. I am old fashioned and am going to wait to see if he gets a hold of me. I am going to Country Line Dance lessons tonight, so I am in a better mood. I had a good work out today and so far, a good fast . I really want to lose, and I gained back immediately what I lost after christmas. I can't seem to lose and have it stick. Where is everyone? I hope Coops is having a great time at Disney!

Man I wish I had seen that post. How did I miss it. Instead of following a post, I need a button that says "follow CG Jane" I do have a singles board I participate in on OH. It's not a part of regular OH. It doesn't show up in the topics or anything. I like BP better. Way more topics to cover. What in the heck was that post about that it got deleted?

Well I actually met a nice guy yesterday. The one I met the day before was a disaster. I broke my rule of only meeting for coffee so I can get away quickly if necessary. This guy was coming from pretty far away to go and camp at this Yurt on the beach in a town a half an hour from me.He claimed to be a photographer but he showed me a portfolio of his work and it was terrible. My brother is a professional photographer. I agreed to meet him for lunch and take separate cars to the beach. He wanted to meet at taco bell. He talked with his mouth full and food was drooling out of his mouth. It was gross. He is very intelligent though, but has no social skills. He's very much an introvert. I can talk to anyone and had a really hard time talking to him. I did the thing everyone talks about on their profile. "Would like to walk on the beach" We walked on the beach, then sat on a rock and gazed at the ocean. Luckily the scenery is gorgeous. Then I said my daughter had texted me and needed me to pick up my grandson at daycare and left as quickly as I could.