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Dear UrbanBaby community,

Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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Thanks so much,

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[ - ] everyone knows we are pissed 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:50 PM Flag
[ - ] How long after you received the letter saying you were getting a Tax Stimilus check did you get it? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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within 30 days, more like three weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:18 PM Flag
[ - ] Weird. So we bought a place with another couple as a TIC and we are waiting for it to be condo-ized. when we did the rennovations we kept saying we were going to get a washer/dryer in our place and we just never did- neither did they. so we both use the one in the basement. anyway, i saw her this morning and she was wearing one of my hoodies (zip up sweatshirts). I know it was mine- but i looked anyway and mine is no where, i must have left it in the dryer. How do i say something? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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maybe she thought it was hers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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"You wouldn't happen to have seen my hoodie, would you have? I'm dying to find it." and then describe it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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dont. just be more careful next time with your clothing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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That is EXACTLY what my DH said. He was like "please, please don't say anything..its awkward and it was prob a mistake and she will feel silly. go to the gap and get a new one!" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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your DH is a wise man [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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say "wait, is that my sweat shirt? our laundry must have gotten mixed up" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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what is a TIC? sounds like this woman likes your style... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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they are common in SF. we bought a big victorian that has 2 large units in it, but it is technically the same address. we are i the lottery to get it condo-ized which can take a few years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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what deos TIC stand for [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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what's a TIC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:51 PM Flag
[ - ] So who has seen SATC yet? I want to discuss..... 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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no spoilers, please! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:48 PM Flag
[ - ] dh here - any suggestions for alternatives to "no gifts, please" on an evite for a 1 y.o. birthday bbq? 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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nothing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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bring books to donate to such and so shelter for women and children... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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its a birthday party, not a book drive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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Maybe lots of plastic crap that serves no purpose ? books are great gifts... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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just say you get there is no gifts, but is there anything the hosts would like you to bring, some food or juice boxes or wine..... that would be nice if you feel compelled to bring something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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no, no, no, no, no... it's MY kid's party... trying to find a better way to phrase "no gifts, please"... or is there a better way? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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people feel weird not doing "something"... let them do something that can benefit a better cause... I like the book idea above... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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Just the pleasure of your company is desired. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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thanks... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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OR - you're welcome. You know, it may be nice if you ask people to only bring a copy of the children's book they loved the most as dc, for db to enjoy when older. Not a board book, but a regular children's book. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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:( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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i said something like "don't bring presents, just your presence" which is kind of corny but i was trying to be nice. many brought gifts anyway, so i gave up after that. but i do so hate plastic crap [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:34 PM Flag
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i tried that at my third dc's party and people still brought presents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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People always bring... more and more and more... and then you are found passed out under a pile of broken matchbox cars, wedkinz, and deflated basketballs gasping for life as your kids watch Nick and plan what they want fort he next holiday/birthday/treat... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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do a food drive for a local food bank or a book or toy drive for a shelter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:11 PM Flag
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don't do it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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UNICEF donation in honor of birthday child? Can be done online, you get a nice card for the b'day child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 08:49 PM Flag
[ - ] So White America....are you ready for a Black President? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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News 05.30.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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What is the big deal? We have already had key decision makers in positions close the president who are black. They were probably more influential behind the scenes than any president will be. We are so hung up on appearances. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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BNot all of White America feels we're White America... We're ready for an honorable president if he's black, white, or anything else... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Had sex 3 days before ovulation. What are my chances for conceiving a boy? Pretty slim, huh? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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50-50 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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no -- it's about 50/50 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:42 PM Flag
[ - ] Showing my house tomorrow. Which would you rather see: we have a small garage that is pretty empty except for strollers and some storage. Would you rather see that or see that a car can fit in there (but it's tight)? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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empty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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agree. everyone will assume a car will fit, and the emptiness will make it seem bigger. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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and put all the extra crap from the garage in the car trunk to make it look even bigger [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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I would not want to see a car in there if it's a tight fit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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I would prefer empty, because chances are I would use it for storage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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empty [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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empty - definitely [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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OP: Thanks everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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empty is better i think [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:38 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone out there who lives in forest hills? if so, do you like it? are you in a house or a n apt. thinking about leaving Manhattan in a year and FH seems like a good compromise between what I like about the city (museums/live music/walkable community/etc) and living in the 'burbs. Thoughts? TIA 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 05.30.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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FH was recently named one of the top communities in NYC for raising children. Move as close as possible to Forest Hills Gardens on the south side of Queens Blvd. Walk through there and you'd never think you're still in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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I live in Forest Hills Gardens in a 2 family townhouse. We LOVE it. It feels like you are living in a beautiful, lush green suburb. But in reality you are a 20 minute subway ride from midtown...or a $30 cab ride. Schools are great (elementary). Junior high is more questionable. Lots of families in the area. Austin street, the main shopping street, has anything you need within walking distance...fish store, gourmet/natural store, cheese shop, a few chain cloting stores, nysc, childrens dance studio, children's cooking school, music school, gymboree, etc etc. Museums are in the city for the most part, but there are some others that are w/in driving distance such as the science museum in flushing meadows park that is about a 7 minute drive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:39 PM Flag
[ - ] I hate when one of my kids acts up in public and some childless person finds it all amusing and then tells me that is why they never had kids. What is the point of that? To make me regret my choice? Really kind of annoys me. Has happened more than once. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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they must be really bad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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they are justifying and affirming their choice or lot in life, and belittling yours. it makes them feel better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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My girlfriend has a great retort to these things. She sweetly says, "What do you mean by that ?" and everyone is taken aback and has to scramble and feels like a shit... and she looks great... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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That happened to me once and I said "at least I'll get to spoil my grandchildren someday and won't live my older years lonely and bitter" and that shut the person up pretty fast, smile faded quickly from his face [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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i would say "it's too bad you concentrate on only the negative and are losing out on one of life's most rewarding experiences" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:47 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone here had braces as an adult ? As an aduklt who has an active and minorly "visible" social life ? It isn't a cosmetic thing, bit a jaw thing... would you do it again ? Suggestions ? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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yes. did it. would do it over. i was self conscious about it but they look great now and i never realized before how many adults have awful teeth [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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I have to say that I am dreading it but tring to get myself to the place where I can say "it's just braces..." I am embarrassed to say that i think i will be embarrassed... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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yeah, but you'll notice other adults with braces and wonder why you'd never noticed before [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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Thank you... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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i have two friends who did it -- one had invislign and the other had regular ones and both were so happy that they did it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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I thought you decided against it a week or so ago, when you were certain you couldn't deal with looking like a dork for two years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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I must be a new dork... I just got the news... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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Interesting, because your question is almost exactly as it was posed back then. Not cosmetic, but a jaw thing. Hmmm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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The orthodontist said to notice that when I bite down, my lower front teeth disappear. In a regular bite you see half of the lower teeth. he asked if I hate my smile in photos and when I said "yes" he said that that explains part of that... i have an unnatural bite... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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I also am a bit uipset that all but two girlfriends and my MIL (not always kind, but in this case kind) laughed at me... They got a hoot out of it... I'm really having a hard time - silly or not - but they laughed... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:45 PM Flag
[ - ] what's your single best weight-loss tip for me? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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Get a scale. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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got one... what to do next, other than weigh myself? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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no carbs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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My secret was having more babies and breastfeeding till I dropped while being really neurotic about everything in my home. It basically left me no time to eat. Worked out well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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Get a book and a pedometer. Write down everything you eat and drink. Everything. Do whatever you have to do to take 10,000 steps per day and write down your steps daily as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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thank you -- very helpful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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go to bed early and read instead of UBing and watching TV [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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count calories!! It's the only thing that worked for me - lost 40lbs and have kept them off for most of a year now. Only had to count for a few months until I learned to judge my intake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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what was your starting weight, and how many calories per day did you eat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:47 PM Flag
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NP: Calorie-count.com is a free site that will calculate all this for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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thanks, just tried it, and it said 1900 per day. seems reasonable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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GL! I've been using since late March and have lost (and it helped me make smarter choices). I track my weight and my food and browse the boards, but don't use the other features (if it seems overwhelming to you). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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195 lbs (5'11"). 1600 calories on average. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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wow, seems low for that height/weight. were you hungry all the time? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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1600 calories is a very healthy amount. that's actually plenty of food. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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but for a big-and-tall? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Overheard the saddest conversation today sitting in a coffee shop with dcs (across from a local high school). 3 high school kids were talking about life after graduation, their families etc. They were so articulate, funny, and insightful. One girl talked about how her parents (each on their 3rd marriage) fight all the time with their spouses about "ridiculous shit," and how she'll never be that way etc. Then a boy asked the others, "Seriously, what do you think you're going to do after graduation? There's nothing I can do, really. I would have joined the Air Force, but I didn't make it. I could become a cop, but they're thug. I could try to make money fighting, but I want something better for myself. My parents won't let me stay with them - what am I going to do?" 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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where was this? It sounds awful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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Chicago, Roscoe Village (Lane Tech high school). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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i'd call the guidance counselor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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Are you for real? WTF can the guidance counselor do about the limited life options of those young people? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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I was wondering the same thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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People are so naive. This is how the lower class rejuvenates itself, young people like those [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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tell themwhere to look for jobs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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Were they black? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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No, one girl was caucasian, one girl was latina, and the boy was hispanic/latino. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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Because if they were Black, it would mean....? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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Nothing, I was just recalling that once on UB someone got yelled at for saying someone who happened to be black was articulate...I am going off on tangents.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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