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It's true - there comes a time when it just clicks and you decide you ARE a healthy person and from that point on it's not really hard anymore. Being a healthy person is exciting and fun! Being a healthy person makes you happy, not sad or depressed or guilty or any of those negative things. I quit smoking 15 years ago. I…

Zella and Athleta are my favorites. I especially like the old style Athleta bettona jeggings for daily wear because they have pockets. I actually have 4 pairs in different colors and prints but they are harder to find these days. I do have some Danskin ones I like and some not so much. I think it depends on the style and…

Yes! Thanks @sandkp! This is the old challenge, so please post on the new one! Here's the link: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10627322/open-discussion#latest

I'm quite a bit older than you, which truly adds to the difficulty. I've come to accept that I will not be the same weight that I was when I was 30-35 but I'm not unhappy with where I'm at. My ultimate goal for my age (57) is still about 7 pounds away. I've tried to get there and gotten close, but my body seems to like it…

WW, and it's newest big shareholder and spokeswoman, will do and say whatever it takes to continue making millions of dollars off of people wanting a magic weight-loss pill. New spokeswoman made 72 million profit for her investment last year. I tried WW twice and each time it was different programs, different points, pay…

I always poo-pooh'd the proper shoe fitting until I finally had one where they video your gait on a treadmill. I went ahead and spent the money on custom insoles. It made a WORLD of difference for me. I also make sure to do stretching before and after a walk/jog or run. I recently had some serious shin splints after a fast…

You go girl! I'll be excited to see your progress!

Born in Roswell, New Mexico! B) But my heart lies here in Oregon!

Jumanji. Cute but kind of forgettable? I found myself reminiscing about the original afterwards.

I love it when I make myself do it. It's a struggle because I feel like I get a bigger bang for my exercise buck with cardio or weights, but I know it's important to include the flexibility component. I have never once regretted a yoga session, so why is it so hard? Love Adriene. She's adorable. Sounds like I need to take…

Of course we don't know all your stats, but 2,180 seems pretty high for a weight loss calorie goal for a woman. If I were eating that many cals daily I'd be gaining unless I was doing a ton of exercise. Even with exercise my daily goal is rarely above 1700-1800. Even so, I'm rarely ravenously hungry unless I've skipped a…

I was going to say protein cheesecake. There's a huge thread dedicated to the above with lots of different ideas and variations AND pictures. I've tried several different ones with all the protein powders that I have. Very yummy and satisfying. I had the thread bookmarked but had to stop because I kept baking cheesecake…

This is ME and MY opinion, not anyone else's. Just going to come out and say it. I hated it. Not just disliked a little, but truly feel it is one of the biggest scams around. I think it can be successful in the short-term for some people but I tried it twice with best intentions and was very disillusioned both times. Truly…

^^^^^This works for me, too! I started doing this several months ago and I'm definitely drinking less and consuming less calories. Still able to have a few drinks without breaking the calorie bank. If you're out at a bar or restaurant, just order a white wine spritzer.

It's true that our metabolisms slow down a bit during and after menopause age. Losing weight isn't such a snap as it used to be when we were younger. However, it's totally possible with watching calorie intake and exercise. Yes, there are people who lose without exercise but I'm not one of them. I know WW is great for some…

Not sure if it qualifies as an appliance, but my favorite kitchen gadget is my stainless kuhn rikon 4th burner pot. I snagged this out of the charity box when my son and daughter-in-law were moving. She said she never used it for asparagus. :D Nary a day goes by that I don't use this little gem with or without the little…

Bacon. Popcorn. Sour Cream. Egg whites. All have been listed, but these were my biggest surprises when I really started paying attention.

Is chocolate sponge pudding like what we would call a cake (in the US)? Because I always think of anything called pudding and custard being about the same thing.

How do you know you're not getting enough? You're trying to lose weight, but you don't provide any idea of what you're eating and whether it's actually a calorie deficit. It's hard to make suggestions without knowing what your basic diet looks like. There are lots of calorie dense whole foods that are plant based. As…

Same time period, but a totally different dynamic at my school. It was so NOT COOL to work in the cafeteria. The kids who were low income HAD to work in the school cafeteria to get their free or reduced lunch. Everyone knew they were the poor kids. It was so horribly ostracizing for them. Even though my family qualified…

Lots of possibilities here. Have you changed your diet substantially? Given up coffee or soda or other caffeine containing drinks? Giving up caffeine containing drinks can definitely lead to afternoon/evening headache for a few days. Are you using artificial sweeteners? Going the keto route? I've heard that people…

With a big family, we only got hot lunch once or twice a month. It was almost always pizza day! So to add to the fun, what was the worst school lunch? At my school they had something called baloney cup. It was a slice of baloney (bologna) with a scoop of fake mashed potatoes in the middle and a sprinkle of processed cheese…

Good advice to talk to your doctor about it if you feel it's a big concern. He/she might put you on a mild sleep aid or recommend something over-the-counter. There are some herbal remedies that can help - melatonin, valerian root, Celestial Seasonings Sleepy-time tea is also good. Because of your weight you could also be…

<<<<<Morning chuckle reading how a fairly simple question has turned into a debate, but 'that's the way she goes' (on MFP). [quoting Trailer Park Boys - 2005 so as not to be accused of plagiarism] :p

Roasted or in curries, soup or egg/veggie scramble. I eat a lot of raw veggies in salads and for snacks, as well.

Having friends on MFP is great, but the most motivating thing I've found is joining team fitness challenges here. Some groups here are just a bunch of people encouraging each other, which for me is not much different than checking in or your newsfeed. However, doing a team competition challenge can really push you to do…

Love it, but have to enjoy only occasionally because I can't just eat a small amount. I use an air-popper and then add a scant amount of butter and salt then munch down the whole bowl. A friend here on MFP suggested adding nutritional yeast and that makes for an interesting "cheesy" flavor without a ton of calories. As far…

You're right and I stand corrected. I was too young to be part of the screaming hoard and only became aware of their music after they became more political. Although it was still good music (IMO) and something new on the music scene.

That really is inspiring for a young person to take all that on. I'm sure it taught you a lot about responsibility and self-sufficiency. Good lessons for any age!

Most every generation thinks the music from older generations is awful. In actuality, the evolution of music through the decades is pretty amazing, speaks to the culture of the time, and carries pretty great historical significance. I wouldn't really call any of it "crap" or "garbage". And to call the Beatles a "fluff…