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I walk on the treadmill, but have the same problem with boredom. I use the Zombies, Run app. It's fun.

Thanks! Today at the gym I did some triceps pushdowns on one of the machines. I'll give that a try for a while.

@kathygk56: What kind of exercise are you doing for your arms? I'm 58, and have been yo-yo dieting for most of my life. At my highest, I was nearly 275 lbs. I lost over 100 lbs long ago and regained it--I'm sure many of you could sing this song. I'm now at 183. My doctor says another 20 pounds would be good, as that takes…

@CupcakesMom2: You can do it! Have a great vacation!

Followup: I had a great time. I ate, drank (not that much drinking, actually), and was merry. I walked a lot. I came home Thursday evening. Friday morning, I weighed myself and saw a 2.5 lb gain. Some of that was obviously water, because Saturday morning, I had "lost" 1.5 pounds overnight. So I've got a net gain of 1…

@chimaerandi: Thanks for the reassurance. I know these things in my head, but it helps to hear it from someone else.

Same here.

I monitor total calories and carbs per meal. The latter is because I'm diabetic.

And I have another EatSmart model. It's very consistent, and available at Amazon for $35. http://www.amazon.com/Eatsmart-Precision-Bathroom-Technology-440-Pounds/dp/B0032TNPOE?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

@Goul22: I'm traveling alone, so, no plate-sharing. I will just have to find other ways to be moderate.

@Goul22: I assume you use the alcohol wipes to clean your fingers after testing? I've always heard that using it beforehand can throw off the results. I also posted this question on a travel forum, and had several Amsterdamers tell me that they have diabetic friends who test--discretely--in bars and restaurants without any…

I love pizza. Last night I had a mushroom slice and a large salad. Yum! Worth every calorie.

I'm facing a similar situation, as I'm going on a 10-day vacation in mid-April. I asked my doctor (I am a T2 diabetic) how I should handle eating. She said that while I'm in Europe I can eat as I like, since I will be doing a lot of walking, and it isn't long enough to get into trouble. We did not discuss what "as I like"…

The first time I scanned a food package, my phone asked if MFP had permission to access the camera. Once I clicked 'yes', it worked. No extra apps required.

Thank you for the replies. I feel more comfortable now.

Thanks for the suggestions! It looks as though pre--cooking is the way to go, since I don't have much patience for cooking when I come home from work.

Shrimp... yum! Thanks for the suggestion.

I have an interim goal weight, which is to get from obese BMI to overweight. I'll hit that in 20 pounds. Beyond that, I'm not sure.

I had the Edy's chocolate for my evening snack... yummy!

Meh. They are not that exciting. Dextrose, citric acid, and a little bit of flavoring. But they keep me from going low at a minimal expense of calories, and they're cheaper than glucose tablets at the pharmacy.

Like several others here, I listen to the Zombies, Run! app, combined with music (Pandora Classic Rock Power Workout station). I was recently delighted that my gym has some new treadmills with scenic videos on the console. It gives me something to look at that isn't the timer.

Start by reading the posts linked here: community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300331/most-helpful-posts-getting-started-must-reads#latest

Today, I tested just before exercising. I was at 102. I ate 2 rolls of Smarties (12 g. carbs, 50 calories). When I finished exercising, I was at 100. So I guess that was enough to keep me at a safe level.

I save calories for an evening snack most days. Microwave popcorn is something I love and is filling.

It's just one day. Make up your mind that tomorrow will be a good day. Don't try to starve yourself to make up for today--just keep within your calories tomorrow. You can do it.

I belong to the local YMCA.* It's just a few minutes from my house, and directly on my route home from my job. (I usually go after work). * The members are varied in size and shape and age and level of fitness, so I don't feel out of place. * The new treadmills have consoles with scenic videos, which makes it easier for me…

I recently tried oat bran, and noticed the similarity, too. I cook it in the microwave.

@shinycrazy Thanks for the suggestions!