Thanks so much, and congrats to you, too. Yes, I worry about every pound, and it seems everything I eat with any kind of carb content puts weight on me, so I have to maintain constant vigilance, lol. It really sucks, but that’s how I’m made. And yes, curvy is usually a code for overweight, which is too bad. To me, curvy is like Marilyn Monroe. Your take on the average man is interesting. When I was younger and single, I never felt like the guys looked my way because of my weight. Then again, my husband did, and I was chubby when we met.

Anyway, thanks for commenting!

Women who brag about being ‘curvy’ –which is generally a code word for overweight– is no different than me bragging about being a chronic drinker. Women who are overweight generally have no problems finding male suitors, and unfortunately, that makes them lose touch with reality. Fact is, the average man hardly discriminates against women, so he will take a heavy woman or a skinny woman. Whatever comes his way, to be brutally honest. When overweight women notice that their weight has no effect on their sex/social lives, they start thinking that weight is not an issue, and continue living an unhealthy lifestyle.

I blame both men and women for this problem because it has glamorized and trivialized unhealthy lifestyles.

Fage is wonderful, too. I get the lowfat kind in cherry and strawberry. Yes, if you’re looking for protein, it’s definitely better. And I think it’s more filling. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen the full fat kind. Aw thanks so much, you too. Although most days I wonder where my willpower went, lol.

I am awed that you lost all this weight. It’s not an easy thing to do, and you rock for keeping it off. 😀 I’m glad to be your friend.

Hi there, and welcome. Like you, I’m a writer and spend a lot of my time sitting. Great idea to make sure you’re up walking around often – it’s so easy to get involved in the book and forget to move. How fun for you and your hubby! Good luck, and thank you!

Thank you, and definitely drink more water. Makes you feel full and has wonderful results on the skin!

Thanks so much! I worried I would offend people. I’m so sorry to hear about your mother, and I can completely understand. I’m so glad my post had a positive effect on you, and I hope you’re able to curtail the junk food train. Trust me, that’s something I deal with on an hourly basis. Good luck!