We hates the Body Image Demons, we does. And the nasty orcses that trample good friendships and makes them dry and dusty. Yesss, we hates them, precious.

And yes, Trudy, consider yourself deputized on behalf of all Elementary fans to preserve Mr. Miller's health and wellbeing by keeping him warm and cozy.

Trudy, insent.

I did provide her with a freshly brewed cappuccino, knowing that the waiting room coffee was likely to be bad, but it seems insufficient.

Please! It was fun, and I got to spend time with you. I miss you! (which is ironic)

He's 6 1/2 and I'm not sure what he has in terms of books he can read on his own. Any suggestions on that?

My niece loved the Magic Treehouse books at that age (http://www.amazon.com/Dinosaurs-Before-Dark-Magic-House/dp/0679824111/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1418582841&sr=8-9&keywords=magic+tree+house) The first book is only $5, although you can get a set of the first four for $12.

I don't even have the stones to motivate myself right now. I was so public about my journey, and I've fucked it up. I want to hide in the house and never leave.

Did the exact same thing. Have slacked and gained weight. But, you helped me get on the horse, and you continue to inspire me, so lets get back on the bandwagon together. We bought all of these damned clothes, we need to get in them again!

Yay Vortex and Maria--you can do it! I've been on a diet almost two weeks now, and I feel like every day there is something I have to use ALL my willpower to resist. And I haven't even been like, going to cookie exchanges or anything! More like I went to karaoke last night and was fine having diet coke...but then some friends decided they should go get a pizza and cheesy bread and share with everyone! I'm proud I didn't partake, but I hate that every dang day is such a fight....and it'll still be weeks before I'm at a weight that's not higher than ever. Ugh.

I have a crap diet and don't exercise, and I'm very lucky that my weight hasn't changed in years. There's way too much to me, but at lesat it's stable. Now if I can introduce something more healthy and stick with it, I should be able to make an impact.

but I hate that every dang day is such a fight....

Indeed. I've gained 40 pounds in the last year. (on top of the 50 I gained in the past few decades) I've now managed to drop 9 of them. My mantra has been that there is damned little in this life I have control over, but what I eat and how much I exercise is totally my choice. It seems overwhelming to have 80 pounds still to go, but I am feeling more hopeful about it than I have in years.

Going to the gym the last couple days after cramming my bulk into too tight workout clothes and/or bathing suits has been humiliating, but damned if I am going to buy bigger gym clothes.

Short version, gaining weight is a whole lot more fun than losing it.

I do not want to be a responsible adult and at work today.

I do not want to be a responsible adult and at work today.

Co-signed. Though for me it's still 7 or 8 hours away. Still Do Not Want.

Steph - Received your package this weekend - starting experimentation!

Also Steph - What was that recipe for peanut butter cookies you liked? I think it was only like 3 or 4 ingredients. I've been in the mood for PB cookies for an age and I've got a party on Wednesday I could make them for (thus saving myself from eating the whole batch by myself).

Also Steph - What was that recipe for peanut butter cookies you liked? I think it was only like 3 or 4 ingredients.

Super easy!

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder (although people say you can leave this out if you want)

Mix the peanut butter, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl, and then add the egg to the mixture. It's kind of a pain to mix it all up -- the peanut butter makes it very stiff, so you have to work for it.

Make little balls of the dough, roll them in more sugar, and then put them on the baking sheet and make that criss-cross pattern with a fork. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Take the tray out of the oven and let the cookies rest on the tray for at least 5 minutes. Afterwards, let them cool on a rack for at least 10 minutes.

Unrelatedly, did you get the makeup I sent? It should be there by now.

Peanut butter cookies are my all time favorite. Then again, I have a deep love of peanut butter anything.