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  • I'm lactose intolerant too. My local grocery store just stopped carrying lactose free yogurt. I use avocado as a spread, in place of mayonnaise or butter. I do use lactaid milk.
    in Non-dairy Comment by smariba May 2016
  • I try to have a treat everyday. I love me some chocolate. And McDonald's caramel sundaes. Mmmmm. Today I had a bag of peanut m&m's which was upwards of 450 calories. I don't usually indulge that much but I was trying to appease the monthly monster. I try to stick to 100-200 calories a day. As long as I have them available.…
    in How many calories do you spend on treats? Comment by smariba May 2016
  • I have RA, osteo and fibro. Yay me. I was diagnosed young (18) because of chronic pain and my dad has RA so it sent them in the right direction to look. Staying active is the best way to fight against the pain. It's not easy and I've had some bad years and some good ones. I've been really pushing myself lately which…
    in Psoratic arthritis and severe fibromyalgia Comment by smariba May 2016
  • So I essentially do the same thing. On days I know I'll be eating more I exercise just so I can eat the calories burned...... or in this case drink them if needed.
    in Do you eat calories you burn off? Comment by smariba April 2015
  • I am in the same boat. I just restarted MFP a month ago. I have zero support at home, and have lost 9lbs so far. I couldn't have done it without the motivation I've received on here. Feel free to add me :)
    in Need more MFP friends Comment by smariba April 2015
  • Tiny little town in northern new York near the Adirondack mountains.
    in poll: Where is everyone from? Comment by smariba April 2015
  • I've been an on again off again member of WW since 2009. I lost 20 lbs, gained back 30, lost 30, and gained it all back again. I decided to give it up for good and use MFP. It's free, the Barcode scanner makes it easier. No calculating points. And the community is great. The thing about WW is unless you plan to pay for it…
    in Anyone using weight watchers or have used it in the past? Thoughts? Comment by smariba April 2015
  • Congratulations! That's great for one month! Keep up the great work
    in Lost 12 lbs. in 4 weeks - Wow! Comment by smariba April 2015
  • I've used this app for awhile also, but literally just started exploring outside of my profile yesterday. So much more than I realized. So I am all in for fitness friends!
    in Looking for Fitness Friends! Comment by smariba April 2015
  • I've gained 20lbs since November. So April will be my starting over month. I'm in!
    in April Challenge- Lose 5-10 pounds Comment by smariba April 2015
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