Skinny versus Plump - who is happier?

Well I reckon this will start some fires...Hope I don't get burned. 

In your experience, ladies and gentlemen, who is happier?  Skinny people who are afraid of a calorie/carb/fat gram?  Or plump, curvy individuals? 

Having been skinny once upon a time and now having more curves than a country mountain road, I have to say I like myself so much better now that I weigh more.  It has been an experience, I tell you that much. 

So what do you all think? 

HC.

• Skinny versus Plump - who is happier? - HappyCat
  • As someone who has been 235.5 pounds and now to 115 pounds (sm) - Apple Scruff
    • This vegan agrees! Veggies and no animal products are the way to go! nm - Trying for improved health. NM
  • Definitely happier thinner - sm
  • I am personal trainer in addition to an MT - Jo
    • Hey, awesome I'm also a trainer! It is a great balance!I also compete in figure/fitness. nm - Cali girl (nm)
    • I agree with the gym part - Anon
      • I'm probably addicted to working out! - Jo
  • Well, I'm right in the middle, not skinny just healthy - sm
  • Happier when thinner - sm
  • What do you consider skinny?.... - phillychik
  • its different for everyone. i've been thinner, - momMT
  • Never been skinny - sm - mammamt
    • I don't think you can be happy at any weight sm - Bella
      • ***** LOL, that should say I think you CAN be happy... **** - Bella
        • you made me laugh Bella - mammamt

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My other neighbor has a wild Merlin falcon (a girl named Helln Fury), who he caught and trained himself.  Very cool bird.  Can't say I've ever seen one 'round here but I guess they do exist, you just have to know what you're lookin' at when they are up in the air. 

Love the wild critters and glad so many others on here appreciate them too!

was driving by and saw me outside when we first moved here.  She pulled in the driveway, got out of her car, went back in her car and pulled out a bag of carrots, walked over to me, and introduced herself as my new neighbor.  She of course brought the carrots for the critters and it was the nicest gesture.  She said she had them in her car for almost a week but she had no idea what our schedules were (I worked 3rd, husband worked first) and didn't want to bother us.

I'd leave maybe a little box of Milk Bones or some other fairly benign dog treat and a "welcome to the neighborhood" card with your name and maybe even phone number in case of any emergencies and let them know how much you like their little pooch.   Ambassador of good will kind of thing.  I can't imagine the bread did any harm but it's always best to check first.  Personally I wouldn't mention it though, just in case of some bizzaro coincidence with the dog's health status. 

Hope all goes well with your new nay-ba's!

but I didn't want table size tree.  Got it last year and was really amazed at how pretty it turned out. 

Here is a quick question for all of you that think that the spanking from the school is okay and before any of you make any snap judgements, I was spanked as a child and when my children were smaller, they too were spanked(BY THEIR PARENTS)....Do you all realize that this school that uses these "swats" as punishment, would be on the phone immediately if they saw you or found out that you "swatted" that same child as punishment for deeds done wrong at home? Since nowadays they want to tell you what you can and cannot do as a parent to acutally parent your child( and then of course complain about said kids nowadays), that by alloing them to do something to your child that they would gladly report you for is quite ridiculous.

How long is this ISS.  For five tardies..it sure as heck shouldn't be a whole day or even a half day..it should be something realistic.  Yes, I do know what it is like to have to deal with school principals who are jerks, just remember that this is your child and not theirs and that it is your job to look out for them.

If you really feel that just to get this over with right now, you want to let them swat her, that is your choice but since she is so obviously not interested in ISS, I would definitely make sure that she and the school knows that this is a one time pass and yes, I too would either make her do some work around the house or take something away if only for the hassle.

Btw, five tardies in 4 or 5 months is really not that terrible IMO.  That is about one a month.  My goodness, we all assumed it was cause she talks anyone think that maybe the girl had to use the bathroom during her time of the month.  I would also find out when she was tardy and how tardy.  My son was given a tardy cause the bus was late getting him to school and I called and let them know that that is not acceptable in my book.  They had given several kids on his bus tardies and after several phone calls and a check with the bus company, the tardies were removed.  Yes, if my son had been chatting or something,  I would not have bothered to call, I would have just remind him that tardiness of his own making is not acceptable.

Best of luck. 

If you had a choice between a Motorola cell phone or LG cell phone, which brand would you choose?  I had an LG and a Motorola several years ago and I really liked them both.  Everyone seems to prefer Motorola, although I hear a lot of complaints about battery life, etc.  I only renew my contract every couple of years so I need to make sure I get one I really like.  The one I have now is Samsung and I can't wait to trade it out.  The Motorola Razr V9m seems nice, but expensive, even with rebates and discounts.  If I know I'll like it, I wouldn't mind so much.  Everyone used to rave about the Razr phones and I know one of them has been discontinued now so I have to wonder how great they really were. 

Thanks!!!

Hi,

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Thanks!

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I am considering getting one of these but don't know which one to go with.  Thank you!

Doctors

   (A) The number of physicians in the U.S. is 700,000.

   (B) Accidental deaths caused by Physicians per year are 120,000.

   (C) Accidental deaths per physician is 0.171.

Statistics courtesy of U.S. Dept of Health Human Services

Now think about this:

Guns

  (A) The number of gun owners in the U.S. is 80,000,000. (Yes, that's 80 million)

  (B) The number of accidental gun deaths per year, all age groups, is 1,500.

  (C) The number of accidental deaths per gun owner .000188.

Statistics courtesy of FBI

So, statistically, doctors are approximately 9,000 times more dangerous than gun owners.

Remember, 'Guns don't kill people, doctors do.'

FACT: NOT EVERYONE HAS A GUN, BUT ALMOST EVERYONE HAS AT LEAST ONE DOCTOR.

Please alert your friends to this alarming threat. We must ban doctors before this gets completely out of hand!!!!!

Out of concern for the public at large, I withheld the statistics on lawyers for fear the shock would cause people to panic and seek medical attention!

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DH doesn't think so, but I'm inclined to disagree with him.  If you do save on your electric bill, how much? 

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Just wondered if anyone out there is as irked as me at Mr. Billy Mays.

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Thanks for any input!