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@mjbnj0001 - By all means, please ramble on! Back to the original question about protein - yes, it's sometimes tough to get 86 grams from plants. I love to cook dried beans, and they can pack the protein, but they come with plenty of calories. Same with nuts. Keep experimenting. I don't think anyone has posted a link to…

I have been reading about why people add bread to things like meatballs and meatloaf. I've still never made either one. The bread helps keep it moist. So maybe DO add some bread crumbs or oats. The egg can help bind it. Don't expect 5% fat beef to stick together all that much. If you have some bacon fat, you could boost…

Did you get to keep your vehicle?

@ninerbuff If you don't mind the cosmetic damage, take the check. Even better, see if you can get an estimate that is a couple dollars less than the value of the vehicle so you don't have to get a salvage title. Then decline the repair and get the insurance company to cut you a check and keep driving an ugly vehicle. I did…

I buy wheat flour without conditioners or any ingredients other than wheat. I can get hard red, hard white, soft white, bread, or pastry flour that don't have anything other than wheat. Look around; you can find it. Check your local food co-op. I buy in bulk so can just buy a bit at a time and keep it in the freezer so it…

@drmwc Us mere mortals need far more rest days than once every week and a half. It's such an important part of the overall routine; bodies need to take some time to recuperate.

@AmandaPotechko Most likely your goal of 86 grams of protein is reasonable. How far are you from that goal normally? The MFP fiber goal probably should just be seen as a minimum. It's probably not bad to go over, especially if you're eating a mix of soluble and insoluble fiber. And I am not a dietician, so take anything I…

Fermentation requires microorganisms. From yeast that makes bread rise and makes beer delicious to the bacteria that ferment sauerkraut, it really just depends on where you draw the line on what is or isn't an animal. Honey isn't an animal; it's essentially partially digested nectar, but most vegans avoid it because of its…

The sad truth where I live is that perhaps the best pizza is from a grocery store's kitchen. Their slices are quite large; one works for lunch especially when my other option is to skip it altogether. Now I want pizza.... A couple times a year I do a lunch buffet at a place that makes "just OK" pizza. I always regret it,…

How much protein are you getting on average per day? How much do you think you need? How did you determine that this was the right number? The D3 supplement I get at the co-op is "mostly" vegan. It does have gelatin but the D comes from rice bran oil. Your body absorbs the D3 better if you take it with food, especially…

Ain't that the truth! I had pizza last week at a kayak club meeting. They ordered far more pies than we needed, and some people ordered their own pies. I did my share trying to destroy those pies, but there was still quite a lot left. The club encouraged everyone to please take some home. I wrapped some in foil and put it…

I'm starting to see some blossoms. I planted some crocus bulbs the fall before last. They bloomed a bit last year, and I think they're doing better this year. A few have opened. I have one daffodil open out back and a bunch more that are getting ready. I can smell someone in my neighborhood has a Daphne. I sure miss mine.…

Heaviest weight: 175.4 in early 2013. Original MFP starting weight (January 2018): 168.2 December 31, 2024 Weight: 158.0 (10-day average 157.2) March 1 (Starting Weight for this challenge): 154.2 (10-day average 154.0) March goal: Get below the top of maintenance weight range (153 pounds) Ultimate goal: Stay in maintenance…

Heaviest weight: 175.4 in early 2013. Original MFP starting weight (January 2018): 168.2 December 31, 2024 Weight: 158.0 (10-day average 157.2) January 25 (Starting Weight for this challenge): 153.8 (10-day average 153.5) February goal: Get below the top of maintenance weight range (153 pounds) Ultimate goal: Stay in…

@SafariGalNYC That's what I call a braised egg. Oil or butter in the hot pan, add the egg, add just a bit of liquid, and cover. I should try it without adding the liquid. The last two times I made eggs on the stove, I skipped the lid. It wasn't because I didn't want a braised egg, it was because I didn't want to wash the…

[@SafariGalNYC Nice job on the egg. Is it braised? I've been a little apprehensive leaving my eggs "not quite fully cooked" lately since I've read that there's a virus that can be transmitted that way. It is still hard for me to let them cook all the way. Today's eggs still had runny yolks even though that wasn't the plan.…

I can't even bike around the block in forty seconds.

For a while when I would input a recipe, the default entry for garlic was something like 1800 calories per clove. For sure you have to choose carefully. Panko bread crumbs are all over the place. I buy it in bulk and had to do a deep search to find an entry that was close enough.

I'm interested to hear how the electrolyte ice works for you. I never thought of that. I get really thirsty in the gym and afterwards in the sauna. I drink a lot of water. I usually drink plenty of fluids, but not always water. Sometimes I wonder if I need extra electrolyte after drinking so much water, but then I realize…

@Overheadfan It is not uncommon for sugar cravings to decrease after you've been avoiding or abstaining from sugar for a while. Things that you used to like now taste too sweet. The same thing happens with salt; if you reduce your salt use, you crave it less. It's important to get enough electrolytes, but most of us get…

No longer a liar!!!! My plan was to spend some quality time on the ergometer or elliptical. Maybe even the treadmill. I looked into the pool, and there was ONE lane open. It was next to my favorite lane. I decided to spend my hour in the pool. I got my jammers on and went out. The lane was still open. Not wanting to risk…

@nossmf It's great that you got to have "a good read" on how far you've come. I've thought about bringing a book when I do cardio. I don't want to sweat all over it though, and I'm not sure how well I could concentrate while trying to move my body at the same time. Maybe I should try it, but not when I'm on the ergometer!

I am making a liar of myself. I went to the gym today. There were two lanes open in the pool. I went upstairs. It was a good day. Finished almost all reps of all sets and even added in a few extra reps on some before adding some weight for the other sets. I only failed to complete reps on third set of fly; it's one of my…

You're doing more than trying; you're challenging yourself. Slow progress is still progress. A little more each week even if it's just a minute or two is more than last time. Keep sticking to it. Give yourself credit for your success!

So I don't forget to do it later this week, I went ahead and posted the March challenge. You can find it here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10933639/march-2025-weight-loss-challenge/p1?new=1

@nossmf Thank you for this perspective. It totally makes sense. It might be counter to some reasons to do things differently, but the idea of injury prevention really should be high on the list. If you're hurt, you can't lift nor run. Stay healthy and do both. I plan to keep doing both!

@KevinD6112 To follow up on what @AnnPT77 wrote, cardio may have some negative effect on the value of your strength training. It doesn't have to though. It also depends on your goals. Cardio is great. It supports a different part of our fitness from lifting. Lifting is great. It supports a different part of our fitness…

Heaviest weight: 175.4 in early 2013. Original MFP starting weight (January 2018): 168.2 December 31, 2024 Weight: 158.0 (10-day average 157.2) January 25 (Starting Weight for this challenge): 153.8 (10-day average 153.5) February goal: Get below the top of maintenance weight range (153 pounds) Ultimate goal: Stay in…

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I did what I claim I don't do; I went to lift and saw three open lanes in the pool and I still went upstairs to lift. I'm glad I did. I was able to complete all sets. I'm thinking about changing some things up. I grabbed a library book for inspiration. I want to focus on things that will help me when I'm on my next…