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There's this little-known Nashville-based artist I stumbled across named Maddie Medley, her song Buzz is one of the best lyrical works I've heard lately (okay, I've been listening to her for 2ish years). Check out the song (it's a bit lovely dovey, but hey) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NCgU8xAU7g My favourite lyric is:…

Unfortunately, not really. Crystal Lite has water enhancers but I don't think they have caffeine in them, and they are a little sweet, I usually use one stick for double the amount of water (to be fair, I did that with fizz sticks too). But I do have a water carbonator so sometimes I put a Crystal Lite in fizzy water and…

Hi future pals! Looking for some friends that also prioritize healthy relationship with food and won’t idolize coming in under all the time. I’m hoping to lose 10-15lbs (already lost ~30lbs) in a healthy long term way (even though I want fast results!). Semi-active on this app I guess?? Maybe more if you friend me? 😜

A flight of beers 🍺🍺🍺🍺

Oh my goodness, I hadn't thought of how there could be an increase chance of food bourne illness because of fruit in water. Eww... Yes, part of not wanting to buy fizz sticks in the waste and cost (it's $65 for a pack of 30, over $2 for one! stick). I have a Sodastream which makes water fizzy. . . wow, why didn't I think…

This!! A forum is not a replacement for mental health expert advice. I say that lovingly. ❤️

I’m so sorry to hear you’ve not been feeling well. No matter why we feel a certain way it can really be not a fun experience. If you have certain dietary/medical concerns I suggest seeking the help of a registered dietitian. They can help in many ways, including looking at the underlying reasons for what may be causing…

Yes, 100x over! Fitnessblender is the best, and they're so down to earth. I also like EMKfit on Youtube for some silly easy-HIIT videos. She's a goof and encourages her followers to embrace their silliness. For the past 6ish months I've been following https://sweatnationfitness.com/ . I signed up for the year membership…

Wow, I appreciate your insights SO much, thank you for this thoughtful comment! I feel a little justified in the assumptions of my body changes (not that we need to justify our body changes, bodies change and that's normal) and also am able to say I understand a little better WHY some things haven't changed. I do do…

The only reason I think I've gained muscle is that I see a bit of definition and I am stronger than I used to be. I can do 7 pushups from my toes now which I could not do at this time last year. But I haven't been tracking my macros so I can say with certainty that I've gained muscle. Protein intake is something I will…

Chewing on a carrot is a brilliant idea! I am going to try and remember that, thank you. It also is kind of funny. Which I love!

Oooo. . . polls are fun. I'm surprised the term "ambivert" hasn't come up yet. I think I fall in that bracket, or sometimes I like to call myself a social introvert. I like to interact with people and even meet new people, but I need my alone time to recharge. One interesting thing I've discovered is that SOME people fill…

A ) You can't spot reduce fat (you can build muscle to certain areas) B ) You can learn to appreciate your body for what it does and focus on moving for joy and pleasure. I will never have a thigh gap (and so will always wear through my jeans faster!) but I've come to accept that. My ~23-24 inch thighs do amazing things- I…

This is so great, thank you! I always am waffling on the forums in MFP because some people view diets as a one time thing, when I don't think that's true at all. Solid advice for, and some important things that OP (and everyone really) needs to think about in their health journey.

Grated cheese, love the crispy melty bits. Hawkins Cheeseys or the regular puffy kind of cheesey?

Love the idea of just aiming for a deficit rather than precise logging. Unsustainable things are a recipe for failure, that's what I learned in my last year of this journey. I think now I need to transition since I am at a lower weight etc etc. "Anything that doens't work is new data to help you find out what DOES" is JUST…

This is really insightful, thank you. Your questions are good ones for me to evaluate. I think my annoyance with tracking is I don't want to weigh every single thing that goes in my mouth. For example I usually eat berries with plain greek yogurt and ~tbsp of chocolate chips for breakfast. I know this meal sustains me…

Definitely one year, not one month! Thanks for your concern 😌. Okay, I was away for the long weekend and now I’m catching up with the comments.

This may have already been mentioned, but the trainers and videos that say “do XYZ to lose the belly fat/love handles/bat wings etc”. You can’t spot reduce fat! Of course you can exercise those areas but as for actual fat loss, stop prying on people! Oh and just gonna say 3 letters: M L M

Cheese. Duhe. Cabbage rolls or spring rolls

Thanks for your tips. I’ll think about starting my own post. Carry on as you were OP 🙂

Piggy backing off of OP’s question! I’m 5’5 CW: 150, started in June 2020 at 190. I have 10lbs to go to get to my goal weight. I just can’t seem to drop these last 10. Granted I’ve been REALLY slack. Logging everything is starting to annoy me but I know the data makes it easier to achieve. I am beginning to resent the…

Hey - I haven’t posted in quite a few months but I’m still here!

Ooo! A pull up is on my list of goals too! Just one damn pull up. I SOO relate. I’ll send you a FR - seems easier than trying to explain it. 😊

Modern Art Museum curator.

I feel ya, I feel ya.

I think this is key for so many different things, not just relationships. People need to find out their core wants and needs. It’s hard in a world that is telling us what we need and how we should be. Definitely important when it comes to relationships though. Something I realized about myself is I’m a searcher. I’m…

Woohoo! Let’s go!

In want to reply to this with a gif but apparently because I use the 😂 for laughing, I’m old. Which is to say, I don’t know how.

Mostly just quoting this for the Kim's Convenience gif. That show deserves more worldwide praise! Thanks for sharing your experience! Also tbh: my partner and I have talked about it in a very very theoretical way. Heard each other's opinions on it, they have actually been really good and strengthening discussions. (Edited…