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To those of you who read and commented on yesterday's journal...I appreciate it more than you know! It's embarrassing to tell very many people about it, but I felt safe sharing it here. I was talking to a guy on the phone last night, and he guessed my size at about 10 from the pictures, I'm a 12, sometimes 14, so maybe my pictures are a little misleading. No excuse for Dr. though. The pictures on my Match.com profile are recent, but I've added some that I think make me look "fat."
I'm getting back on the horse again tonight for happy hour, and tomorrow for coffee, nothing like being a glutton for punishment, right? Actually, I usually get a pretty positive response, so we shall see.
Plus, my weight is going down quickly again! I'm trying something new, based on my research with Dr. Kruse and leptin. If you are interested in research, and want to have discussions on what we are learning, I'm thinking of starting a group. If you are doing Paleo, this would be of particular interest to you. I'm hoping to find people who are willing to exchange ideas and contribute to the learning.
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wow two dates in a single weekend? in my area men are so sparse i'm lucky to get 1 date every 8 weeks!!!
12 Oct 12 by member: JessWhatINeeded
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Haha Jess, I live in one of the largest cities in America, so there are plenty of them out there. I think there might be a third date too, but I don't know if I can juggle that much. Keeping them short, just a coffee or glass of wine. Screening, I guess you would call it. I would go nuts in a small town! Actually, I did live in Juneau, AK when I was in my 20s and single, and it was awful for a single person.
12 Oct 12 by member: Djburney
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more like 8 dates per week! Come on, Jess! You've got more guys on the string than Illinois roads have potholes. Believe me DJ, you don't have to make yourself look worse to get the right guy. If you do, and then you like the guy, I guess he'll feel like he got lucky. But, the way you look, you should be attracting so many guys, that you could spend a while picking the ones "you" want to know more about. Anytime you arrange a date based on one phone call or email, you might as well just go down to the local tavern and pick someone up.
12 Oct 12 by member: DairyKing
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I'm interested in your paleo discussions. I was on a similar eating plan for a few months but decided to add more carbs to get more fiber in my diet. I'm interested to know what you do to keep yourself "regular" on the paleo diet. P.S. I'm glad to hear you are giving other men a chance this weekend to make up for the knob-head! I agree with DK-on all fronts!
12 Oct 12 by member: Lindsay6384
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DJ, my town has a population of about 15,000. The entire state of South Dakota is around 800,000! And yeah, I'm texting/emailing a handful of guys, but they don't live here to take me out. :) When you're commute for a first date is 200 miles, that's alot to ask for just one cup of coffee!
12 Oct 12 by member: JessWhatINeeded
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DJburney: Good for you - if the guy is that superficial, he is not for you. I was "dating" in my 40's and it is no picnic. BUT, I did meet my dear husband when I was 49 through eHarmony.com so hang tough. I am nearly 58 now, and he was completely loving and accepting when I gained all my weight - and now as I am losing it. If they love you, they should not care as much - my DH was just concerned for my health.
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PREACH ON HCB...look..if they love you they will love you no matter what. Fit or fat, ultimately the soul is what counts. While the weight loss is for health, the love is for the soul.
12 Oct 12 by member: Hildi72
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Ugh, you guys have been out of the dating scene for too long. Ultimately, you want someone who loves you for you, but in the initial stages, it's all pretty superficial until you determine whether there is attraction and affection or not. Ok DK, I've got a few things to say about your post...First, I'm never trying to make myself look bad, just realistic. Whatever that is, I don't even have a good sense of what I look like now, the mirror constantly surprises me. And I do attract a lot of guys, just not ones I would want to date. And as far as arranging a date based on one phone call or email, it's way better than picking up someone in a bar, and I've dragged on the phone/text/email thing before, and it is no better that way. Just get the face-to-face out of the way. Lindsay, Inbox me, I'll give you details about the group. I stay regular with fiber gummies from Costco, they taste pretty good and are easy. Thanks everyone!
12 Oct 12 by member: Djburney
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I beg to differ - I have not been out of the dating scene that long - I just met the best guy for me who was able to see beyond the superficial right from the start. I was lucky. Don't give jerks the time of day - you deserve the best person for you!
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I'm not saying that you can't get past the superficial pretty quick, in fact, I have to get past it. But if there wasn't something about you, something that attracted him before you got to know each other, dead end. It's all complicated, but it's time for happy hour now, ta ta!
12 Oct 12 by member: Djburney
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Hope your meeting tonight went well! I met DH 12 years ago when I was 48 and 195 lbs. size 14. He is taller than me, 6 years younger, has a great career, great build and good looking. He and I met in a night club. We were both there under unusual circumstances, I didn't even drink at the time. We went outside on the patio, talked for an hour then I had to go to get up early in the a.m. He escorted me to the ladies room, waited and then escorted me to the valet to get my car. Took my business card and called me the next day (Sat.) for a Sunday date. It was Father's Day Weekend and he had his boy on Sat and Sunday Day. We knew by our 4th date that we would be married. We are made for each other and our meeting was a true blessing from God. That's just the way true love works...I believe anyway...that you will know when it is right. If you have doubts about ANYTHING then it just isn't right. IMHO. :) Love doesn't hurt and it took me 28 years to figure that out.
12 Oct 12 by member: Neptunebch
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That is just beautiful. Wonderful date tonight, more about it in the morning.
13 Oct 12 by member: Djburney
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Jess, I lived in SD for a while, Yankton - pretty state!
DK - I met my husband in a bar, thank you, we've been married for 2 years this coming wednesday, and he is the most amazing man I've ever known! So, don't be so quick to lump people in the same category...lol
DJ, hope you had better luck, guess I'll find out, since I'm off to the next entry lmao
13 Oct 12 by member: kmkjmomma
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