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I loved it! I listened to it on audiobook and it was a huge cast creating a chorus. Nick Offerman, David Sedaris, Susan Sarandon, Megan Mulally, so many great voices. It was really a wonderful story.

Started: Ghost Stories for Darwin: The Science of Variation and the Politics of Diversity Book by Banu Subramaniam

You gained weight, you (let's hope) didn't commit a war crime. This is a fixable problem yo.

Hello! Since, you have lots of stuff going on, you'll needs multiple layers of support. My suggestion is to make sure you have solid mental health help to begin getting sleep and feeding yourself, even if It's not the best food, regularly. While you are working on that, begin logging and weighing yourself regularly. You…

I live in Portland (OR) and it's rainy and gross from October to March or so. We are lucky that we have skybridges and tunnels, but we also just end up wet. We get used to it and on the way home, we typically put up with it. But to avoid it, having a gym solution is great. I also am a fan of walking in malls or grocery…

I think when we set up an eating plan that feels like food jail, we want to escape it. Also, who wouldn't want to just not worry about counting? As everyone else has said, give yourself a break. But can I just add: I bet you learned something, didn't you? I'm glad you only fell off the wagon for this long! Now, the next…

Likely the main problem is depression and the side effect was weight gain. Treat the main problem and you will be more able to fix the side effects. Of course you have no motivation. That is not the problem to solve right now. Muster up the energy you do have and talk to a mental health person and get your feelings back in…

I like things that are immersive, so you can't think. I love swimming (it's repetitious and involves timing so you have to pay attention), music because it can change your mood (not just any music but those songs that you can't help but enjoy) and starting a habit of chilling out/meditation (30 seconds every day when you…

Can I just offer an alterative approach? You are doing a good job. You have done a lot of reading and you're here asking for help. That is a great start! Good job! You eat processed food and you're tired and unmotivated. You see a mountain of work ahead of you and all the advice you got was to knuckle down and do some…

I think @tinkerbellang83 is right and you're assuming there is a calorie reporting issue when there is actually a connectivity issue. I don't use MMR but MMW, so here is a shot of when I both manually logged some swimming and used the MMW app to report exercise. The MFP calculation is one line for swimming then the MMW…

It totally counts. Share anything amazing. I'm a fan of the pumpkin bread though it's fairly awful for you.

I love reading them every once in a while! I read some pretty boring crap sonetimes and It's a nice palate cleanser. Also, It's great to read something where you know it'll resolve in the end in a satisfactory way. Pulp mystery, romance and a lot of popular series have that going for them. Sometimes I just want to read a…

Reading Big Science: Ernest Lawrence and the Invention That Launched the Military Industrial Complex by Michael Hiltzik. Very interesting so far!

I saw it and it was a solid c for me. Loved so much about it but they pared so much away that it was tough to give a crap about the characters (even Idris Elba!) and what they were doing. But I'm glad I watched it and I liked it! I just saw a picture of the new Hellboy played by the cop from Stranger Things, David Harbour.…

The Bards of Bone Plain by Patricia McKillip. It's fantasy and I love this author!

I think it can help to see the jagged line and focus on the trend. If you don't log it, you hold on to a perfectionism around that line. You "preserve the perfection" of a downward veering line that is based on only partial info. There is no need to keep the line sacred. It is a reflection of your actual experience.…

Maybe this is not what you are looking for, but: You don't know how to keep on track yet, you are still learning. It's like saying you speak French, how do you do it? Practice, accepting correction, memorization, making it fun. Same thing as any other skill. Log good days, during that day where you are out of control…

Meal prep is a great tool, but everyone does it for different reasons. To save time because you're single and go out a lot, or are in school, or have kids and need to cook for children and adults who eat differently, etc. It's a frequent staple in people trying to save money who want to cook large quantities and freeze…

I like the artisan grilled chicken sandwich with no vinaigrette, small fries and a diet coke/iced tea. I love all these options you guys are leaving on this thread! Super helpful!

I assume you have already considered not drinking it and are asking for ways to make it palatable. A couple thoughts, because one thing that warm liquids can provide is a feeling of satiety. You can read about antioxidants and gut health and hibiscus lowering blood pressure etc, if you want to. I can't help you with that.…

I'm a fan of subbing in seasonal veggies and fruit. I typically have eggs, toast, and tea or oatmeal and tea. Summer brings summer fruits and avocado toasts or a pile of mushrooms with fresh green onions. Fall is here and today I had roasted carrots and swiss chard with apple & cinnamon. I can't have the brain stress of so…

Womanly gift week! Love it. I think what helps is routine. Set the routine before you feel horrible, then do your routine. If you fall off the wagon try to make it something with limited calories (If you are losing weight, make sure it's between your desired calories and your maintenance number). If you are consistent…

Democracy: Stories From the Long Road to Freedom by Condoleezza Rice, The Poisoner's Handbook by Deborah Blum and Pride and Prejudice.

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Also wondering how the Dark tower movie will shake out. I'm 4 books in and wonderung what will be cut and if it'll be good. Fingers crossed!!

Yeah, the book not so much.

I actually liked the movie odd thomas with anton yelchin. Assuming you like the series enough to be reading #3. I've nwver read Koontz. Is it graphically violent or more suspenseful?

I'm so sorry you're having a hard time! It is a g d bummer and it can be super frustrating. I've recently had that issue and seem to be coming out of it. Here is what i did. See if any of it is helpful: 1. i started to carefully choose the entry i was choosing in the food diary. I looked at the options for each food and…

Were you able to get back in the pool? Hope the meds worked and you're on the mend!