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"There is a war on. How is it you are heading west?" "Well, we face north and real subtle-like turn left." I love everything about this movie. <3

Have you increased your calories since you started exercising? It is not unheard of for people to indulge in a "healthy" treat (such as a smoothie) after exercising that contains more calories than they actually burned during their exercise session.

Congratulations. You've recognized that what you are doing is not working and accepted that you need to make some changes. You may be finding yourself overeating in the evening because you've undereaten during the day. Try to redistribute your calories so that you eat more earlier in the day. Another thing to consider is…

My advice is to try to change your focus from what might be called the small picture, or the details, the temporary stage of losing weight. There are a lot of people who are great dieters. I am one of them. I have always been wonderful at eating healthily, incorporating more exercise, and losing weight. Of course, once I…

Bonus Point Challenge #1 Valentines Day was Michonne's birthday! Read how Danai Gurira stays strong and balanced. How she makes time for a workout and what workouts she does, and then post on your team thread what YOUR plan is to stay strong and balanced through the next eight weeks. I will keep my goal to earn 10,000…

I have always liked to eat a lot. Luckily, I love vegetables, so I add them into most of my meals to keep the calorie density low and my portion size large. So if I am making macaroni and cheese, I add carrots, zucchini, onions, and a can of Rotel. My black beans and rice have equal amounts of black beans and tomatoes,…

Have you always felt uncomfortable eating food in volume? I ask because you mentioned not using the bathroom as often, so if this sensation is new to you, it might be worth a visit to the doctor just to rule out any medical cause. Otherwise, yeah, I would think going with more calorie dense foods would make sense. So…

If you don't like consuming a large volume of food, just increase your consumption of calorie dense foods to reach your calorie goals.

Ounces are just sixteenths of pounds. You get rid of them in the same way that you get rid of pounds, via a caloric deficit. The caloric energy in food is metabolized to support your daily activity, and excess calories are stored as fat. The remaining weight of food is excreted through stool and urine. Water weight is lost…

I like it roasted in the oven. Super easy to prepare. I sprinkle it with a salt-free garlic and herb blend. Last night I made adorable little individual spaghetti squash lasagnas. To save time, I pricked my squash all over with a fork and cooked it in the microwave, which I rarely do anymore because it comes out so much…

Sorry, that wasn't as clear as I'd like. The weight of a food is not the sole factor in determining the caloric value of the food. A pound of food does not always have a value of 3,500 calories, so an ounce of every food does not have a value of 219 calories. You are confusing the idea that losing a pound of fat requires a…

The weight of the food does not determine the caloric value of the food. For example, 8 ounces of water has no calories. 8 ounces of butter has far more calories than 8 ounces of broccoli. Losing a pound of fat requires a caloric deficit of 3,500 calories. That does not mean that consuming a pound of food equates to…

Do you think it is possible for you to have really gained 3 to 5 pounds if you are truly eating in a deficit? If so, how do you think that happened? If not, why are you letting what the scale reads upset you? I am also confused as to exactly what your question is regarding ounces. In your first post, you state that you…

There really wasn't enough time to develop Wolfie's character deeply enough to know with certainty. He showed himself to be quite manipulative, so I lean toward the idea that he was still acting in what he believed to be his own best interest. Given more time to be influenced by people of stronger character, perhaps he…

What benefits do you experience by not linking them? I like having the information regarding my calories consumed and expended in one place, so I prefer to have them linked. I hadn't really thought about not linking them - that is an interesting approach.

I agree, people want becoming healthy to be complicated so that they have an excuse as to why they haven't achieved it. Smile, nod with a neutral "How fascinating. I'm so glad that is working for you.", and ignore.

When I first started running, I used the C25K program. Back then, it was only available as a podcast narrated by some guy with slightly different musical taste than mine. Having the program was invaluable to me in keeping me motivated and progressing. I remember lacking confidence on week 5 day 3 when the first 20 minute…

I have never done a challenge here before, but I love TWD, so this sounds fun. Eugene's character cracks me up, so I'll choose him. My goals are to log all food daily and exercise at least 4 times per week. Off to rewatch the first half of season 6 so I am prepared for tonight's episode!

If you would like to fix them, add a fictional cardio exercise (doesn't matter what values you use). It should trigger MFP to recalculate using the correct numbers, then you can delete the fake cardio entry.

I think the difference between having a dieting mentality and making a lifestyle change may vary from person to person, so my thoughts are based on my own experiences. For me, a dieting mentality is when I focus on the details of dieting. It oftentimes involves me being very focused on numbers and data - how many calories…

Also, to fix past incorrect adjustments, try adding a made-up cardio exercise. This should cause MFP to recalculate correctly, and then you can simply delete the phony cardio.

I set goals for behaviors that will help me become healthier, such as bringing lunch from home each day or running a challenging yet attainable number of miles during the week or month. I know that if I am incorporating those kinds of behaviors into my life, that will lead to me being able to achieve a healthier weight. To…

Personally, I don't set time-bound weight loss goals. Even if I am completely on track, my weight may not reflect that on the scale - my body does not shed weight with anything approaching mathematical precision. So I just enjoy the process and set goals regarding behaviors that I can control, which gives me the motivation…

The fix mentioned in prior posts seems to have resolved this issue for me as well. I made all of the changes yesterday, and things remain correct today. I did not make the change in the app, however. I changed the setting on the website. (Apps--->Steps, then select Fitbit Tracker). I did check, and the changed setting…

I think this is the key to understanding what is going on. Perfectionism leads to black and white thinking, and when applied to the dieting situation you described, it leads you to interpret the situation as only having two possible outcomes - success (adhering perfectly to your plan) or failure (deviating even one little…

Hmmmm, if you don't like the tanginess of yogurt, I wonder if you might like the yogurt products made from soy, almond, or coconut milk. To me, the texture is fine, but they are totally flat - no tang at all. I was very disappointed because I like the tang, but you might find the flavor more to your liking if regular…

If I buy dried beans, I bake them in the oven. No soaking required. Just cover with water, put a lid on the casserole, and bake at 325 degrees for an hour and a half. Check them once in a while and add more water if they are looking dry. Cook a little longer if they aren't tender - sometimes older beans need a bit longer…

I would also caution you to consider setting SMART goals for behaviors that you can fully control, rather than your weight loss. Make sure to choose behaviors that will enhance your efforts to achieve better health. For example, goals such as "I will prepare a healthy lunch to take to work instead of eating out 4 days this…

In my experience, people are motivated to do things that they feel successful at. People feel successful when they are able to achieve their goals. I always liked math best at school because I felt successful at it - I was always an excellent student at math. Motivation was never an issue for me. But art was a different…

Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds video series is great for beginners and especially helpful when the weather doesn't allow for walking outdoors. Several of her videos are available on YouTube, which will give you a chance to see whether they are something you might be interested in purchasing.