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Thank you so much. My problem was that I didn't know those comments were called "news feeds." That bar across the top that said, "NEWS FEED," should have been a clue, but I thought that was something you clicked on if you wanted actual news, like Google News. Sigh. I'm learning.

The opener made her mistake saying "younger," without saying younger than what. I'm 69 but I'm younger than my 85 year-old friend. If it's for teens only that's a different thing but I got to tell you, I can say awesome with the best of you.;)

I quit a long time ago, but I still remember it as the hardest thing I ever did. I used the nicotine patches. I'm sure I couldn't have done it without them because I had tried and couldn't sleep for the nightmares. I had smoked two packs a year for a long time so my brain was well and truly hooked on nicotine. You can do…

I've always had a slight roundness to my lower abdomen even during the years when I only weighed 110 pounds. My doctor said that women who have a healthy amount of estrogen will store it in that area. In other words -- women aren't really supposed to have six-packs.

The idea that "sugar feeds cancer cells" is misleading because sugar feeds all cells so it isn't targeting the cancer cells in particular. However the research that says sugar can increase the risk for certain cancers is fairly conclusive. https://mdanderson.org/newsroom/2015/12/sugar-in-western-diets.html

It sounds like you're doing fine, JayZ. The spoonful of brown sugar probably doesn't make you go over 45g for the day anyway. The amount of sugar in their diet does matter to some people, though. Sweet foods can cause blood sugar to spike and the pancreas to produce lots of insulin to try to handle it. This insulin in the…

That's a great article! It really sounds like me and the fudge thing, because it's not really a matter of being hungry but just wanting the pleasure. Thank you!

It's very funny. but the singing is really amazing!

If I go off Christmas Day, I'll probably tell myself to go ahead and stay off a second day to clean up the left overs and things I didn't get a chance to try. After that, I would probably just say, what the heck, stay off the diet until January first and make it a New Years resolution to get back on. By that time I could…

There was a time when my scale was wonky -- I could get on and off three times in a row and get three different numbers. Before I could afford a new scale, I stopped in once a month at the county health clinic and used their scale. It was nice because the nurses were around to encourage me and applaud the good readings. :)

Have fun!

There are some pretty good, "chair work-outs" on You-tube for while you let your ligaments heal. I tore my ACL and MCL a few years ago at the same time that I broke my femur and tibia. The ligaments took longer to heal than the bones, so try to be patient with yourself. Also remember that protein is the great healer so eat…

Your diary looks like you are keeping meticulous accounts. I can't imagine why you aren't losing weight. In the past, I've followed 1200 calories a day and was still losing about a pound a week even after a year. Like you, I started at about 200 lbs and went down to 140 (10 stone) in that year. My only exercise was a 30…

I'll stay within 1200 calories on Christmas Day because it's a day when I'll be a little stressed out by cooking for the extended family. If I'm going to indulge myself, it will be after it's all over, the decorations are down, the house is clean and I can relax and enjoy the splurge. Probably December 29th or about.

Another Buckeye here. I don't like to have to fight the wind, rain, snow, or summer heat waves. That's why I've always preferred indoor workouts. I love the workout DVD's whether it's Leslie Sansone or some other type, those workouts are timed for me, paced along with music to keep me at a good cardio level, don't require…

I would much rather read an interesting rant than a smug little statement that starts with a derisive "erm." "Cheat meal," is a term long used in magazines and diet books to refer to a day planned to go off your diet and eat whatever looks good. I agree that it's not a good term. A few alternative suggestions: Free Day.…

I want to party with you, buddy. I didn't think anyone loved dip like I do.

Every post on a thread doesn't have to answer the OP does it? Can't we have a naturally flowing conversation where we talk to the other posters as well?

I hear you Midwesterne, I have a large appetite, too. I can easily eat half a pie in one day along with three large meals and a gigantic bedtime snack running from about 7PM till the post prandial stupor sends me off to bed. So no, no cheat days, planned re-feeds, maintenance practice, curve replacement meals, or anything…

Oh I know it can be done. Many times I've gone to a party and stopped after only one small piece of cake and friends have been know to offer me a piece from their box of assorted chocolates while I've managed to stop myself from wrestling them to the floor and stealing the whole box. I just find life easier at home, if I…

Sorry, I guess I thought the "and"s were understood. To be clearer: One slice from a medium Pizza Hut veggie pizza and one slice bread and one slice bread and one 5 oz. can tuna and one tablespoon mayonnaise and one dill pickle slice and one dill pickle slice.

Here's what I have for dinner every Wednesday: One slice of pizza (250 calories) sandwich made with two slices Kroger sandwich whole wheat bread (100 calories) one can tuna, less a bite for my dog, (100 calories) 1 tablespoon mayo (100 calories) dill pickles. Sometimes I have ham instead of tuna. That sandwich is so…

I only weigh myself once a month, first thing in the morning, no clothes. That way I think I get a pretty accurate weight and, if I'm dieting, a guaranteed loss. Otherwise I feel upset, even though I know there might be water weight reasons for the gain

We eat lunch out every day, so that includes burritos, pizza, Chinese buffet, and many more. The only restaurants I make strictly off limits are the ones that don't post their calories anywhere. My favorite food is Mexican, so I order the large chicken and rice Burrito covered in melted white cheese with a salad on the…

I quit smoking and told myself I wouldn't worry about weight gain until I was well past the urge to smoke. So I gained 60 pounds in 8 months. I had always been thin and my own family didn't recognize me! I then went on a diet and lost it all but it came back as soon as I quit dieting. Thus the yo-yo. I've lost and regained…

I've done three day, water only, fasts from time to time. For me that seems like a safe period. I like the idea of giving my digestive system a rest, and forcing my body to burn body fat for fuel, but I think the biggest benefit for me is mental. It reminds me that I am not a slave to food, that the world doesn't end if I…

Wow you guys! Here I was feeling a little puffed over my 40day streak. Now I can't wait to be you. The only thing I can imagine keeping me from logging my food at this point is if, for some reason, I can't get to my computer -- I don't have a cell phone or lap top.

Agree 100%. I track two numbers, calories and sugar. If the sugar goes too high, even from fruit, I get overly hungry and binge. Sugar causes insulin to flood your system and insulin is a hunger hormone. Watch Dr. Lustig's videos on you-tube if you need motivation to cut sugar.

First: Congratulations on 30 days logged and starting such a successful thread! I think you've already found the one most important tip and that's logging your calories. It creates mindfulness and puts us in control of our food. Now that you're in the zone, I would ignore all other tips because they can quickly become…

I've been doing 1200cals per day for 40 days now. I find, for me, it's best to divide my calories this way; 50 for breakfast (that's the milk in my coffee,) 500 for lunch, 500 for dinner, and 150 bedtime snack. If I don't save up for dinner and late snack, I go to bed hungry and can't sleep.