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This is true. Eating too many calorie dense foods is unhealthy. That doesn't mean that calorie dense foods are "unhealthy".

What is an unhealthy food? I have never called anything an unhealthy food.

I'm going to derail this thread for a second because I have a question for you. I am new to running in the winter. It looks like you do a good job protecting your face. Do you do anything to protect your eyes and around your eyes? Looking for ideas. (sorry for getting off topic)

I agree. That is why I stated "a healthy lifestyle sometimes includes calorie dense foods".

I have nothing against calorie dense foods...in moderation. I think it's safe to say that most people don't like to be unhealthy. I also think it depends on your definition of "unhealthy". In my opinion eating too many calorie dense foods is unhealthy. Having those calorie dense foods in moderation can be a part of a…

I think it depends on the person. For me it's easier to juggle one day at a time.

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Human nature also says that if you are continually fed those calorie dense foods it becomes a habit. The point I think most people are trying to make is that these foods do not need to be in the house all the time. It is okay to have them occasionally and in moderation.

Like others have said, it's a personal preference. For me it was much more necessary in the beginning of my journey when it took more willpower to do the right things. Now that I have healthy habits, I don't really need a buddy to support me (as much).

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Which question in particular would you like me to answer?

You do you and I'll do me. I'm not forcing my family to do anything and they would agree with me.

The OP said "Your family should not be forced to diet with you". I stated that I am not dieting. Dieting implies that you are trying to lose weight. I am NOT forcing my family to lose weight (diet). The only change happening is that I am not enabling an unhealthy lifestyle anymore. If they want to be unhealthy, that is…

I think you missed the part where I said that I am NOT dieting but changing to a healthy lifestyle. Yes, a healthy lifestyle sometimes includes calorie dense foods. I am not making them do anything. If they want a moon pie, they can go out and buy a moon pie. I won't stop them. I just won't be buying it for them.

I'm not dieting, I'm changing to a healthy lifestyle. If I'm doing the cooking and the grocery shopping, then yes, my family will be changing to a healthy lifestyle, too. If they choose to continue with an unhealthy lifestyle, I'm not going to stop them, but I'm not going to enable them either.

I eat my oatmeal flavored with a BBQ dry-rub spice. People think I'm crazy but I love it.

Spaghetti squash Black bean pasta

Breakfast: oatmeal and pink grapefruit juice Snack: jalapeno hummus with celery Lunch: falafels on a flatout with yogurt dill sauce Snack: vanilla greek yogurt with fresh strawberries Dinner: black bean soup Snack: frozen fudge bar

I don't see drinking caffeine as a problem. If this is a strategy that works for you, I am all for you using it. Personally, I found that once I got off caffeine (after the initial pain of not being able to rely on it) I tend to feel better and don't feel the need for it. This is probably more in my mind than anything…

I think the way it was approached from the teacher could have been changed. Instead of these basic exercises as a punishment, the punishment should be no games. This would have the same result (the kids doing the basic exercises), but doesn't put the negative outlook on those exercises.

Peanut butter and Pickle sandwiches Carrots dipped in spicy mustard BTW: I put cottage cheese in/on so many things. I love the stuff.

STARTING WEIGHT WITH MFP : 270.8 DATE: Aug 22, 2016 CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 193.2 Sept. 4 - Out of Town - No Scale Sept. 11 - 188.2 (-5 lbs) Sept. 18 - 187.4 (-0.8 lbs) Sept. 25 - 184.6 (-2.8 lbs) September goal met! September goal: 185.8 September loss -12.4 lbs Oct. 2 - 180.8 (-3.8 lbs) Oct. 9 - 180.6 (-0.2 lbs) Oct.…

Doing something, no matter how little, is better than doing nothing. If you struggle at the beginning, do what you can and gradually build up to more.

On a baked potato (instead of sour cream) with a little salsa for spice.

It took 60 lbs before anyone said anything to me. I think people notice but don't feel comfortable saying anything.

You are clearly missing my point. There needs to be restrictions/warnings in order to keep rides safe. I'm not arguing that at all. What doesn't make sense is having 2 different restrictions for men and women. If the weight matters, it should be the same weight. 200lb man = 200lb female. If the size of a person matters to…

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Thank you! That was the point I was trying to get across.

Breakfast: Oatmeal Snack: Apple Lunch: Turkey Pot Pie Snack: Cottage Cheese and a granola bar Snack: Baby Carrots Dinner: Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup Snacks: Frozen Fudge Bar