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  • Not a compliment and inappropriate to comment on your body.
  • I put in my own calorie goal which should be maintenance for my activity level and aim to eat somewhere between 1200 and that maximum number- usually in the middle. My activty level is pretty much the same every day. My goal is to mostly not gain so it is fine. In the past I just went with MFP calculations to lose 1 lb a…
  • My dd likes minestrone, macaroni and cheese, hamburgers, roasted potato slices, baked potao, mashed potato, creamed spinach, most pasta dishes, pasta with pesto or Alfredo sauce, stir fries, chicken noodle soup or beef noodle soup, tacos, burritos, chili, fassolatha soup, meatloaf, meatballs, beans and rice, gyros, grilled…
  • I also order online and pick up at the store and have no arguments. Family members can add to the grocery list up until I start ordering the day before pickup day. Same day every week. If they don't tell me they want something then they can't really complain. I have a pretty firm budget. If the total is too high I start…
  • I've always liked cooking. I hate cleaning up after. The rest is fun. I tend to listen to music or podcasts while I work in the kitchen.
    in Cooking Comment by Lounmoun March 2019
  • I would be going from laying on my bed to falling 2' or so to the bathroom floor and probably crack my head on the wall or tub. I don't know how injured I would get but it would not be an improvement. My cat would be mad because she was cuddled up with me on the bed.
  • Beauty means that something is attractive or pleasing to the senses, mind or spirit.
  • Ask her what she put in the dish and use the recipe builder to enter the recipe and log it. I would be most concerned about amounts of calorie dense ingredients like cheese, oil, pasta and less about if she used 1/2 tsp basil vs1 tsp basil or 6 oz spinach vs 8 oz spinach. If she does not follow a recipe or will not tell…
  • Decided to stop with one mainly because that is what we felt we could afford and could parent. We made a pro and con list but in our hearts we knew we did not have more to give another child. It was the right decision for our family then and now to stop having children. There are plenty of families who are happy with 2 or…
  • I live in a small town. I think a lot of people work outside of town. My dh has about a 25 minute commute to his job in another town. Pros:small town, rural areas so less traffic, nice scenery. More job options in other towns. Low crime and low cost where we live. Cons: use more gas, more wear and tear on vehicle, no…
  • My own child has not necessarily been an easy person to be around so I might bring some more understanding to being around a difficult kid. I think some kids can be annoying enough that it would be cause for not getting more involved. It might depend on how the parent sees their child's behavior. If they think their kid is…
  • Is the person being weighed immediately after eating cake or after the 4 oz of cake has been digested? Are they not eating and drinking anything else within a week that might impact their weight? Body weight or just fat gain? Because body weight can include things like undigested food and water fluctuations. If you hop on…
  • How did you cook it? Did you follow a recipe or just chuck a raw plain boneless, skinless breast in the oven? It sounds like it was mainly cooked too long. If you are baking chicken breast maybe start checking for doneness with a meat thermometer about 25 minutes. It should be about 165° F. Add some liquid to your baking…
  • Once my sleep adjusts I am awake the same number of hours and light does not really change much about my eating. In what way does it create more temptation for you?
  • I have a fairly low tech pedometer and a somewhat modest step goal. It does not give me reminders or sync to anything. I don't look at it constantly but having it helps me make sure I am more active than I would naturally be. The only app I use is MFP. I don't do as well managing my weight without a food diary. I could not…
  • I would not mention dieting or call the food unhealthy. If offered food you don't want I would just say I don't want it or I am not hungry. If you think the comments are coming from a place of love and concern you could sit down with the person and explain your goals are not unhealthy and how you are working to acheive…
  • For me, pooping once a day is more normal than multiple times a day. from https://www.continence.org.au/pages/bristol-stool-chart.html
  • Baked chicken, roasted vegetables or salad
  • When my daughter needed to gain and had trouble eating shakes, smoothies or whole milk with Carnation Breakfaat Essential powder mixed in was easier. We would blend up a banana with milk, a bit of sugar, a bit of cinnamon and vanilla. A chocolate, bannana, peanut butter smoothie or shake was very calorie dense.
  • I weigh myself every Sunday morning regardless of if I have my period or went out to eat or there was a holiday that week. It is data on what is happening with my body that I can look at over time. My weight might go up 1 lb during my period due to water retention. I know this from weighing myself once a week for years. I…
  • I usually pair the 2 pieces of pizza with a low calorie salad. A smaller amount of pretzels or popcorn is more satisfying than chips to me. I'm not a big dessert eater but if I take my time and really savor a small dish of ice cream or a cookie it is more satisfying. I hold the food in my mouth for a bit and really try to…
  • I think it is not rude and it is a common issue. Do a search on the forum for the word sabatoge. A number of people feel upset that their family does not follow their diet plan. I live with my dh and dd who do not need to lose weight. When I decided to lose weight I did not ask anyone to change what they ate or brought…
  • I think you should try to relax. You won't know or have everything or really be ready and that is okay. You'll figure it out. Be prepared to let go of things that you think you will do as parents. Children don't tend to go along with your plans or what someone else's baby did. Be flexible and do what works for your kid.…
  • I was the kid always being sent to school sick. We had limited number of sick days. I stayed home sometimes but my mom hated me missing school and would tell me to go if I wasn't on death's door and if I didn't feel better I could call home. I would never go to the office to call home even if I felt horrible because I…
  • I always thought it would be fun to take a train trip. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/lists/transportation/16-scenic-train-trips/
  • My dd weighed 86 lbs and ate whatever. I would have sworn she was eating a ton too. When she tracked her actual intake it was pretty obvious she needed to increase her calories to gain weight for her age and activity level. She increased calories and gained about 20 lbs over 6 months. Your roommate would gain weight if he…
  • It happened. Right before a holiday meal as I walked in the house. From one of my dh's family who patted my stomach while saying it. I had thought I looked okay that day. I just said I wasn't pregnant and she apologized. We were both embarrased and awkward. I felt like leaving and crying the rest of the day but did not. I…
  • We tend to just do one day car trips instead of a whole weekend, week or longer. We might go stay at a cabin overnight and do some stuff in the area and then drive back home the next day. We might travel to go to a zoo, botanical garden or a couple of museums this year near where family live so we can visit them too.
  • Do adult people really worry and force themselves to eat at the start of their day because of a study when they don't want to? Eat if you want to. Don't eat if you don't want to. If you have energy and are functioning well without breakfast then don't worry about it. In my house we have breakfast eaters and non-breakfast…
  • Less fruits and vegetables. Much higher sodium. Less protein. More calories than I needed. I still eat a lot of the same foods. I did not drastically change my diet just changed amounts.
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