Women Only Forum?

[Kitty]

Anyone else notice that this is basically going to be a women's health forum?

[maxwell78]

Nope, hadn't noticed. :neutral: ;)

[Deadend]

Well maybe the first couple threads... but you know I wouldn't say that that first one was completely irrelavent to me.

thanks mainly to someone who will be nameless that I may or may not be dating

[Desiderata]

Well maybe the first couple threads... but you know I wouldn't say that that first one was completely irrelavent to me.

thanks mainly to someone who will be nameless that I may or may not be dating

Way to remain ambiguous... always keep 'em guessing!

[abby]

Actually you will notice that my description of the forum states that "All sexes and ages are welcome here" so men post away!

Should I add a sports forum or something else so the men of qlc don't feel left out?

[paiger81]

We are slowly starting to pull men in. I think the "My period:huge:" kind of scared them away. :googly:

[biodork]

I think if there were a "Hooray for Boobies" forum guys might take to it better. :rolleyes:

[mishl982]

I think if there were a "Hooray for Boobies" forum guys might take to it better. :rolleyes:
Yea, but then I would break in and start talking about how my boobs are annoying me.

[biodork]

Yes but i think guys would rather hear about our boobs than our periods haha

[maxwell78]

I think if there were a "Hooray for Boobies" forum guys might take to it better. :rolleyes:
Here, here! :D

Thanks for the offer, but no need for a sports forum, Abby. Half of the guys don't even like sports.

However, this might be a good time to mention that MY BALLS ARE KILLIN' ME TODAY! WHEW! :razz:

[biodork]

However, this might be a good time to mention that MY BALLS ARE KILLIN' ME TODAY! WHEW! :razz:

lol

do be do be dooooooooo

[tina1979]

However, this might be a good time to mention that MY BALLS ARE KILLIN' ME TODAY! WHEW! :razz:
:rolleyes:

[Deadend]

Yes but i think guys would rather hear about our boobs than our periods haha

Go on......

[maxwell78]

:rolleyes:
All's fair in love and war, darling. :twisted:

[paiger81]

I was always confused why men "rearrange" their balls in front of other people.....do you think we don't notice? You don't see me "rearranging" my boob when a bra strap gets twisted, you know?

[maxwell78]

You don't see me "rearranging" my boob when a bra strap gets twisted, you know?
What are you talking about? I see women...granted, mostly middle-aged, so that's disturbing in itself...do it all the time!

[biodork]

I gotta admit sometimes i get an itch so bad on my boob, it just can't wait until im in private to get to it. TMI? :rolleyes:

[paiger81]

Max-
So your defense :p is that since others do it it's ok for you to do it? J/K

Anyway, folks, I've gotta go drive to Houston now. See y'all Monday!

[Morgan81]

If you ladies ever had the feeling of sweaty scrotum stuck to your leg, you would know why we find the need to "rearrange".

I gotta admit sometimes i get an itch so bad on my boob, it just can't wait until im in private to get to it. TMI?

Not at all, rock it out. :cool:
These types of things don't gross me out, except if someone was to pull a two-incher out of their nose and... I'll stop there.

[maxwell78]

Max-
So your defense :p is that since others do it it's ok for you to do it? J/K
LOL! No, that's not my defense. My defense is that you guys have NO room to get upset about us rearranging stuff when you do it too. What's the difference? Everybody is rearranging something. :cool:

[LakeJay]

Not at all, rock it out. :cool:
These types of things don't gross me out, except if someone was to pull a two-incher out of their nose and... I'll stop there.

A two-incher?! Come on...that's something to be proud of. :huge:

[maxwell78]

If you ladies ever had the feeling of sweaty scrotum stuck to your leg, you would know why we find the need to "rearrange".
LOL! Exactly, but you know they are going to beat you on that. They always manage to come up with something much more gross. :D

[MonaLisa]

Shifting a strap an inch over on one's shoulder is NOT the equivalent of digging in one's crotch!!! :eek:

[Jedi of Zen]

I can feel the love in this room. ;):

[k.monster]

LOL! No, that's not my defense. My defense is that you guys have NO room to get upset about us rearranging stuff when you do it too. What's the difference? Everybody is rearranging something. :cool:

The difference? When we "rearrange" guys stare - when you do it we turn away in disgust!

[biodork]

Hey I'm sure girls dig around the crotch area too. You get itches everywhere you know! (But I'm very subtle about the "itching" lol) :razz:

[mishl982]

I gotta admit sometimes i get an itch so bad on my boob, it just can't wait until im in private to get to it. TMI? :rolleyes:
Sometimes I'll strategicly brush my boob with my arm to cure an itch, hehe.

do you think we don't notice? You don't see me "rearranging" my boob when a bra strap gets twisted, you know?
I can't tell you how many times I've seen my friends grab, rearrange, scratch, whatever their boobs in public. Almost more than I see guys grab their balls.

This thread is too funny. I LOVE ones like this!

[biodork]

Michelle, Cos grabs our boobs everytime we see her. lol

[mishl982]

Michelle, Cos grabs our boobs everytime we see her. lol
And I grab hers too!

[biodork]

Nobody likes a uni-boob!!

[maxwell78]

The difference? When we "rearrange" guys stare - when you do it we turn away in disgust!
Yeah, but why the disgust? What's the difference?

[Morgan81]

What's the difference?
Sweaty scrotum, compared with wonderful boobs. I wonder why one is acceptable and one isn't.....

[mishl982]

Nobody likes a uni-boob!!
*boop*

(inside joke, hehe)

[biodork]

Sweaty scrotum, compared with wonderful boobs. I wonder why one is acceptable and one isn't.....

Boobs suck! as soon as I can I'm getting them reduced!

[maxwell78]

Boobs suck! as soon as I can I'm getting them reduced!
I'll trade you...boobs for balls. :p

[biodork]

I'll trade you...boobs for balls. :p

Good luck finding shirts that fit with these things! Oh and back problems. Gotta love the back problems.

[mishl982]

I'll trade you...boobs for balls. :p
Hehe I know it wasn't directed towards me but I wouldn't give a thing for balls!

[Morgan81]

Boobs suck! as soon as I can I'm getting them reduced!

Ever get drunk and have a "zipping accident" after you relieve yourself?

Didn't think so... plus if you're ever in a real hurry and sit down real quick you've never sat on your boobs and had a stomachache all day.

I doubt if I had a pair of boobs I would spend so much time and effort chasing after them, which is half the fun. :bigger:

[biodork]

You know how many times I've knocked stuff over cuz of my boobs? That gets annoying really fast. They get in the way of everything! I was even carrying a bunch of long stem roses once and one hit my boob and broke. Luckily the florist was nice and gave me a replacement (after I had to tell her how it broke!) I honestly wouldn't be complaining as much if they were smaller, but I feel like mine are WAY too big. At least if you have a zipping accident the pain doesn't last forever. I have had back problems since I was 16. Gymnastics started my back problems, my boobs have continued it. I've actually gotten USED to having back pain as a part of my life, it's constant.

And to all you women who lose their boob mass when you lose weight, you are so damn lucky! Because mine don't! :0

[maxwell78]

Ever get drunk and have a "zipping accident" after you relieve yourself?

Didn't think so... plus if you're ever in a real hurry and sit down real quick you've never sat on your boobs and had a stomachache all day.

I doubt if I had a pair of boobs I would spend so much time and effort chasing after them, which is half the fun. :bigger:
Right on! Excellent points! :cool:

[and1grad]

Didn't think so... plus if you're ever in a real hurry and sit down real quick you've never sat on your boobs and had a stomachache all day.

Ok, I just about coughed up a lung at this.
You know how many times I've knocked stuff over cuz of my "boobs?"
Dont you mean "knockers?" :razz: How did they break flowers?

[biodork]

Haha yeah "knockers"

I picked up a big bunch of them and my boob hit the top of a flower as i picked it up and broke it off!

[Morgan81]

With big breasts come big responsibilites.
:D

[paiger81]

And to all you women who lose their boob mass when you lose weight, you are so damn lucky! Because mine don't! :0

:cry: This has happened to me, and I miss my boobs :cry: 28 pounds to go, then I'm getting a boob job, cause I used to be a 38 Full C, now I'm barely hanging on to my 36 B.

[Kitty]

are you for real about getting a boob job?

[paiger81]

Yep. My mom saw me naked a few weeks back, and made me feel worse by yelling to my dad that my boobs were flattened.......gee thanks, mom. They agreed to help out with the cost if I get to my goal weight.

Oh, and I'm not going for anything like DD's I've just always had a big curvy butt and nice boobs. Now I'm all ass, and it makes me feel uneven.

[Kitty]

Yeah, the one thing people rarely talk about is how losing weight can really ruin your body. For me, most of my weight was in my stomach, so after I lost all my weight I had a shitload of extra skin...

So, I had surgery to remove it.

It sucks after losing so much weight that you body isn't the way you might have imagined it would be.

[paiger81]

Yep, starting working out and my boobs shrank really quickly. Unfortunately my legs are where most of my weight is, so I might have to have the skin tightening done there, I guess I'll come to that when I get there.

[pisces2473]

Yeah, the one thing people rarely talk about is how losing weight can really ruin your body. For me, most of my weight was in my stomach, so after I lost all my weight I had a shitload of extra skin...

So, I had surgery to remove it.

It sucks after losing so much weight that you body isn't the way you might have imagined it would be.
You did? How was the surgery?

[Kitty]

It was expensive, with a long recovery. However, it is probably the best thing I ever did for myself - I couldn't be happier now. I had it done almost a year ago.

My one piece of advice would be to realize what you're getting into and FULLY research your procedure, doctor, etc. People tend to think its no big deal, that the recovery time is super quick, they aren't prepared for complications, etc. I would not recommend it for everyone, but if you've done your homework and you know what you're getting into - then go for it.

[pisces2473]

Wow...did you just have it done on your stomach? Or other areas? I fear the extra skin thing when I lose weight...but I am doing weight training to build some muscle to take up that extra room...

[Kitty]

I just had it done on my stomach, which was really the only area effected. There is a little bit of extra skin on the inside of my thighs (way high up) - but it would only be noticeable in a bathing suit (which I never wear). I can still pull off mini skirts. My boobs, ass, arms, etc. look fine.

What I had done was fairly extensive. I had 5 pounds of extra skin in my stomach!! It was crazy. My stomach is completely and totally flat now. It's pretty awesome.

Also, I lost around 80 pounds, which is really extensive. I doubt the extra skin factor would have been that bad if it was just like 30 pounds.

[pisces2473]

Wow Kitty! Good for you! I weigh a lot, but I do have a lot of lean muscle mass...so the extra weight I would lose HOPEFULLY will not mean a lot of skin left over and sagging. But it's good to keep in mind.

[Kitty]

How much are you trying to lose?

[pisces2473]

HAHA. Well, the BMI charts say I should be like 175 or something, but I have 180ish lbs. of lean muscle. So go figure that. 30 lbs would be a nice start.

[Kitty]

How tall are you!?!? According to those stupid charts I'm on the large end for my height (which I think is retarded). I'm supposed to weigh like 123-145 or something. I cannot imagine weighing 123 at 5'7 with my frame. I would be skina nd bones.

How do you know if you have lean muscle or not?

[paiger81]

A lot of the charts do not take into account your build(small, medium, or large) I used to read that I was supposed to weigh 95-105:eek: There is no way!

When I talked with my doc, he said that even though I am short(5 ft) I have a large build, so I should weigh 115-135. My goal is 125, so in total I will have lost 67 pounds when all is said and done.

[pisces2473]

I'm 5'7" and I DEFINITELY have a large build. Add my metabolic probs. in, and it would be a MIRACLE for me to weigh anything less than 175/180.

[Kitty]

When I went to my cosmetic surgeon i weighed 150 and I asked him if I needed to lose more weight before the surgery. He was like, "No way, you have a very large rib cage and your weight is ideal." After the surgery I weighed 145 because they removed so much skin. So, I think my weight is fine...however, my regular doctor told me it would be ideal to lose 10 more pounds. WTF? She was basing that on one of those charts and my age. Lame..

[pisces2473]

My trainer told me I have an average build due to the wrist/finger test (where you put your thumb and index finger around your wrist)...but my ankles are HUGE and there's barely any fat on them. I also have a size 10 foot! I'm not a small girl. My rib cage is pretty big too...

[Kitty]

my wrists are extremely skinny. So are my fingers. I can almost never find bracelets/watches that fit me. So, that test says nothing, IMO. How does your wrist account for your entire body??!?!

[biodork]

I have had the same problems-I have a scale that does your BMI, and it says i'm "overfat" and I have 33% body fat. I do know I used to be in the lower 20's so I think I'm a bit overweight because I've done like NO exercise at all in the past several months, but it's still discouraging. My wrists are really tiny also, but i've always felt like my thighs were huge. Its how my mom is too. I think I have scraggly arms also heh.

[pisces2473]

my wrists are extremely skinny. So are my fingers. I can almost never find bracelets/watches that fit me. So, that test says nothing, IMO. How does your wrist account for your entire body??!?!
I know--I take some of the things he says with a grain of salt. I do have fat fingers though :razz:

Elyse--35% and over body fat IS overfat. I'm around 33% right now.

[biodork]

I think I need to post that as another personal goal...get myself back down to mid 20's body fat.

[pisces2473]

What cracks me up is when thinner people have higher %'s of body fat. It's like, "Now who's the fatass?" My mom is about 2 sizes smaller than me, but has more body fat. :lol:

[Kitty]

I think my body fat was 25%. I used one of those little machines that you hold and it supposedly calculates your body fat. i really don't know how accurate those are though....

[pisces2473]

My trainer uses those caliper things, apparently those are accurate.

[biodork]

My trainer uses those caliper things, apparently those are accurate.

When I had a trainer (a very long time ago!) she used those, they were def accurate, because it's actually measuring what you have there instead of taking from averages.

[Kitty]

but then why do you have to enter your height and weight into them?

[biodork]

Because you still need your height and weight to figure into the whole calculation, but you are also taking measurements of i guess fat you have there so it becomes more accurate for you.

Of course my scale says its "extremely accurate" because you have to weigh yourself with no socks or clothes on, and it sends a very light current through your body and measures your body fat that way...not 100% certain about just how accurate it is but it seems decent.

[Kitty]

OMG, your scale does that? So does your body fat actually change?

I have a scale obsession...i'm going to have to look into this.

Where did you get yours?

[Tayl405]

I would love to get a trainer, but they're so expensive! Do you guys pay a lot?

I started losing so much weight (which was weird because I lost a lot of it in my fingers, face, and boobs!), but I'm gaining it back because I can't lay off the sweets. It's all in my tummy :(

BTW, the re-shaping cream is working! :huge:

[pisces2473]

Mine's $55 + tax per session, so it's like $58.30?

[Tayl405]

Wow that's a lot! How often do you do it?

[pisces2473]

LOL I used to go every week, but I slacked off the last few months...I'll be returning to once a week soon.

But this is coming from the girl who whines about not having money for clothes. If I didn't have Jason (my trainer) I'd have some more extra money floating around. But he's worth it--he motivates me, gets me off my ass, and helps me find ways to get stronger.

[Kitty]

Also, you'll look better in the clothes you do have!

[pisces2473]

HAHAHA RIGHT!!!!

[Kitty]

btw, i've only bought one sweater ($17 bucks) in two weeks. This is a serious record for me. Two more weeks to go!!!

[pisces2473]

btw, i've only bought one sweater ($17 bucks) in two weeks. This is a serious record for me. Two more weeks to go!!!
Two more weeks until what? Kitty, I think I've spent more money in the past two months on clothes than I have in a long time (says the girl who was excited to get $50 in grocery gift cards for Easter so she could food shop w/out putting it on her credit card, lol).

[Kitty]

Oh, well, I have this new plan where I only go shopping every other month. I cheated a little bit and bought that sweater because it was regularly like 80 bucks on sale for 15. So, I got it. But other than that I have been so good!

My plan is that the month I don't go shopping to pay off a HUGE chunk of my credit card. This month I paid off $500.

[pisces2473]

Oh, well, I have this new plan where I only go shopping every other month. I cheated a little bit and bought that sweater because it was regularly like 80 bucks on sale for 15. So, I got it. But other than that I have been so good!

My plan is that the month I don't go shopping to pay off a HUGE chunk of my credit card. This month I paid off $500.
Congrats to you!!!! Just think, after you pay off your debts, if you continue to shop every other month and put money away in the off months, you'll have a nice chunk of change for a sweet vacation or a new car or to put away in retirement (gulp).

[Kitty]

I know, thats the plan. My shopping was out of control. I wouldn't go out and spend huge amounts of money - but I would casually go shopping during lunch breaks and on weekends and it was adding up fast! Buying a pair of jeans here, a sweater there is dangerous!!

So, yeah, I am making dramatic changes.

[pisces2473]

That's so great!!!! I almost went to Barnes and Noble on Friday just to buy whatever books I wanted. I had to stop myself. Clothes--I'm okay on right now...although I did see some cute stuff last week that I would never get to wear to work, so I had to say no...

I'm just trying to save more money period.

[Kitty]

My new thing is buying really nice stuff if I do buy anything. Like, clothes that will last a long time and go with as much stuff that I already have as possible. It's working well.

[Tayl405]

That's what I've always done--spend more money on a few things that last a long time. Over the years I've built up a nice wardrobe. Too bad I wear the same things over and over, lol.

I did just get a new bathing suit though (I sucked it up and went shopping for one!). It's so cute, but I REALLY need to cut back on the chocolate now!

[paiger81]

With the weight loss it's kind of hard for me to buy pricey stuff. I know that in a few weeks/months it won't fit. For instance I have on a size 10 pair of slacks on today that I bought 4 weeks ago. Motherfuckers are start slipping down my waist when I walk :mad: People keep telling me that it should make me feel skinny, but all it does is irritate me cause it means I need to go buy newer clothing. I hate waisting money on shit like this :mad:

On the bright side, most of my tops still fit...though obviously less boobies.

[Kitty]

Yeah, its annoying because you want to buy new clothes because you weigh less and its fun...but it is also a waste. I had to get a new wardrobe after my surgery.

When I was losing weight I didn't buy any clothes. I think I wore the same couple of jeans and hoodies for like 10 months. Then when I did go shopping it was like HOLY FUCK THIS IS AMAZING! I was in college, so it was easier to wait..but if you work it sucks because you still have to look nice.

[paiger81]

Yep. When I'm at home, I'm wearing my old sweat pants and stuff, but at work it sucks.

Today as I was coming into work, I saw 2 college aged girls jogging. I kept thinking to myself "Yeah, I should have had this whole weight loss epiphany in college. I had so much time on my hands back then" But, whatever, better late than never.

[biodork]

OMG, your scale does that? So does your body fat actually change?

I have a scale obsession...i'm going to have to look into this.

Where did you get yours?

Yeah it does that! And it calculates your body water too heh. I got mine at Bed, Bath and Beyond.

Here's the scale (http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=13033102&RN=444)

I had a 20% off coupon, which if you sign up for it online they will send you it like all the time.

[Kitty]

wow, that is really awesome. I want one!

[shimmer728]

My new thing is buying really nice stuff if I do buy anything. Like, clothes that will last a long time and go with as much stuff that I already have as possible. It's working well.

That's how I've been lately. When I was in college and even in the last few years, I would go shopping at least every other day. Now I rarely shop, but when I do, I buy the good stuff, instead of tons of OK stuff that probably isn't very professional-looking anyway. I'm actually saving money that way.

I, too, am trying to pay off bigger chunks of my credit card debt.

[pisces2473]

Today as I was coming into work, I saw 2 college aged girls jogging. I kept thinking to myself "Yeah, I should have had this whole weight loss epiphany in college. I had so much time on my hands back then" But, whatever, better late than never.
Me too, Paige, me too.

[Kitty]

Yeah, in college I bought super trendy stuff that would look good with like one other thing in my closet. I also bought really ridiculous shoes that I could barely walk in and also only matched one or two outfits. It was dumb.

It's funny how buying a jacket that costs $400 can actually save you in the long run.

[pisces2473]

Yeah, that's how I am now...it has to be able to go with a few things I already own instead of "let me just get a shirt to match these pants" and "can I wear it to work?"

And the shoes HAVE to be comfy.

[biodork]

I used to just wait until around xmas time and my mom would take me out to buy a whole bunch of new clothes for presents, and then she'd wrap them up and i'd get to open them back up on xmas. That didn't happen this year though :( Now I stick to to Kohls (with the occasional expensive thing thrown in if i absolutely love it and must have it! aka $70 black express jeans :) )

[Kitty]

I convinced two people at my work to buy the Express Black jean!!

[biodork]

I convinced two people at my work to buy the Express Black jean!!

I really wanna get the regular color jean now too! (Dark blue) They are so comfy! But I do have to wear them with a high heel because they are a little long on me. I dress it up a little though so it makes me feel nice :)

[Kitty]

"can I wear it to work?"



When I go shopping now this questions constantly runs through my head. I'm always trying to find stuff I can wear to work and also on the weekend.

[Tayl405]

OMG, I bought these shoes to wear to the wedding on Sunday:

http://www.ninewest.com/s?namespace=catalog&origin=viewall_category.jsp&event=p.shoe&pid=8117&cid=1044#

I have to practice walking in them, but they're so worth cause they make my legs looks GREAT!! lol I figure if I can master this, I can master anything :)

[MetFanL]

I bought those too, Tayl!! They came last week. I think they're really comfortable (I've been wearing them around the house cuz I'm a dork)... And, they don't have that ankle strap thing that makes everyone's legs look chubby... That's why I love them...

[Tayl405]

You think they're comfortable?! Wow, I'm impressed :huge: I wore them to lunch yesterday and almost cried. I don't think I'll be doing much dancing at this wedding, lol.

[pisces2473]

When I go shopping now this questions constantly runs through my head. I'm always trying to find stuff I can wear to work and also on the weekend.
Yes, me too. Luckily, we don't have to get super-dressed up at work and we can get as casual as we want...so most of my clothes are for 7 days/week wear.

[and1grad]

I hate waisting money on shit like this :mad:

Hilarious! I guess those pants freudian slip on you.

Just a quick fyi, dont trust the BMI. Its flawed. I think I heard that the hip to waist ratio was a more accurate measure. Something like that.

[mishl982]

When I go shopping now this questions constantly runs through my head. I'm always trying to find stuff I can wear to work and also on the weekend.
Me too. I've started asking myself these questions when I want something:
- Is it work appropriate?
- Can I also wear it out?
- Can it be paired with a lot of different outfits?
- Does it require me to buy something to go with it? (If yes, then don't buy!)
- Do I look totally hot in it? (if yes, then there's no question about it)

Let's just say since implementing this new rule I have spent a lot less money on new clothes!

[pisces2473]

I've been doing a lot of mixing things around and making new outfits :)

Plus, I PURGED like crazy...so now I have less but am doing more with it.

[Kitty]

I also try to make outfits in the store. I used to never do that. I'd just buy pieces that I liked. Now, I try to buy entire outfits while shopping. It's really very helpful.

[Stormshadow]

you can wear "the shirt" on our first date after the operation Jen :)

[pisces2473]

you can wear "the shirt" on our first date after the operation Jen :)
After the op. EVERYTHING is after the op!!!! LOL

[and1grad]

Sounds like "Whatever happens after the op, STAYS after the op."

[pisces2473]

It's a running joke with us...so as a joke I made him a fake Valentines Day card on a napkin...the outside said, "Happy Valentines Day!" and then on the inside it said, "Maybe after the op."

[Kitty]

Jen - When did the op get moved to??

[pisces2473]

Jen - When did the op get moved to??
Tentatively April 4th. They just have to make sure that all the doctors (2 surgeons, plastic surgeon, anesthesiologist) can fit him into their schedules. *sigh*

[Kitty]

That is very frustrating. I don't know how you psyche yourself up for that only to have it moved.

[pisces2473]

It's really hard...

[Kitty]

I know how hard it is!!

My ex-bf had a lung collapse. We were actually on a date when it happened and I could tell something was seriously wrong. He was totally out of breath and could barely walk a few feet without having to stop and sit down. He kept saying, "Oh, I just haven't eaten" and "Maybe its a headache coming or something.." but I could tell it was something seirous..

Finally he said he needed to stop somewhere and rest awhile. Then he suddenly passed out and we had to call an ambulance.

He was very close to dying. His lung had collapsed and he wasn't getting enough oxygen.

He had to lay in the hospital for almost a month waiting for them to operate.

So horrible..

[pisces2473]

Oh that's horrible. Why did they have to wait a month???

[Kitty]

Oh that's horrible. Why did they have to wait a month???

Because it happened in Canada..there's weird issued with healthcare and stuff there.

[pisces2473]

Say no more. I'm the health care admin. student, remember? :)