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I am completely in favor of genetically engineered people as long as they can be programmed to clean house and mow the lawn...

Maybe it depends on why you're doing it? I have a friend who had to get it because she had to lose the weight quickly to save her life. It worked and she's doing wonderfully. And then there's those for whom weight loss is a major issue (see MY 600 POUND LIFE) where there's also a time factor in saving the life or in…

I hope its okay for a lady to input? I am in the over 60 crowd and yes, I get soreness. Some is from prior injuries, like the lower back injury I sustained catching a man who was falling into a seizure. But at least he didn't hit his head! I'm scared of pain medications because of addiction. So I use a portable tens unit…

I used to shop Kroger but they don't have them here. So, its WalMart and HEB and sometimes Aldi now. Well and the Commissary on base. The problem is they all are so different in what they carry. I really have no favorite since I go to each for different reasons. And I hit a local farmers' stand and meat market.

Listen, there's way too many "experts" online (and offline). If you're not anorexic or something then screw 'em! A size 0 may be appropriate to your bone and height and as long as you're not sick, who is anyone else to tell you how thin to be? [Post edited by MFP Mods]

You know I hesitate to respond because I'm concerned it will sound like I'm giving medical advice and, to be honest, I don't think people should "diagnose" anything online. Having said that, https://www.everydayhealth.com/cold-and-flu/colds-and-fevers.aspx may be your best bet on how to eat during illness. My go to for…

Here's my resolution for the issue. RESEARCH out the places you go to or want to go to IN ADVANCE. Many now list their menus and nutrition online. 1) I never do take out or carry out. I eat IN the place. 2) I never take home the left overs. 3) I DO ask about substitutions. 4) If the place is known for large helpings, I try…

Wow! So many inspirational ideas! I'm especially glad to see the rewards don't include food in most cases. I think for me, food had been a reward. So I look at using it as a smoker rewarding themselves for not smoking for 10 days by having a ciggy. Rewarding with food seems kind of like that. I had to make a decision this…

I have to feed husband and son and so, after recruiting them to the program I'm on, I decided to pre-prepare meals. What I do is this: I make out a menu for the seven day week. Included in that meal are at least THREE meals I'm able to freeze all in one container. Then I went to the local Dollar Tree (or any Dollar store)…

Very good idea! I was wondering what to reward myself with incrementally and it was a toss up between several things. I can't really do Oddities, since that's been a hobby for years. But jewelry? Sure can! Think I will start that goal this next 10 :)

Oh go for Europe! You will see so many wonderful places!

Don't worry- you'll get there!!! Back when I weighed nearly 300 lbs, I never thought I would see the day when I could get back into some clothes I can now. And I'm SO looking forward to buying new stuff. I can do it--- YOU CAN DO IT :)

I really like the idea of an incremental reward that isn't food related. Maybe I'll start doing that too!

I did that today as well. Hit the 21 pound (I was going for 20)lost mark and feel fabulous! Now to keep it up!

Well, one of the best ways to keep it simple is to get a list of things and quantities fitting your needs. Perhaps sharing with us what MFP says your caloric intake should be could help us help you :)

Texas! Where men are men and cattle are skeered! Yeehaw!!

Tonight's dinner was pan seared salmon fillets (skinless) with mushroomed green beans, and a small side of seasoned basmati rice. Very basic and simple.

I have batwings so bad I could probably poop guano. Also I have sagging skin inside my legs and some residual stomach flab (significant) I realize as I lose, much of this will go away. I am working out and hoping to tone though.

I already had mine. Poor fella. When I'm stressed or down, I talk to him like he's my therapist. But he doesn't mind all the petting that replaced the nibbling. Meet Oscar Meir. The All American, Kosher Wiener Dog :)

Not a lot but some. I get cold easy because of my condition and so its tempting to eat more hot foods which are usually more caloric and to drink less cold water.

I've tried those noodles and they always came out rubbery no matter how long I soaked or cooked them. Have you been able to fix the texture issue? If so, please do share! Thanks!

Could you tell me how to work that into a gravy recipe and whether or not it would carry the same cautionary note about choking? I am always looking for ways to replace the more fattening with the less fattening. Thanks!

Thank you! I was thinking about this the other day. I realize better health is its own reward. But I still wanted to treat myself to a non-food reward that was sustainable. Getting my teeth whitened under the supervised care of the dentist would be SO awesome. I'm getting cataract surgery on both eyes (several weeks…

Unsalted peanuts are mine. But I have to measure them and limit to 2 tbsp.

I also think support is important. Find a place where other pregnant women gather.Talk with them and share your feelings. I bet many feel just like you do. Knowing you're not alone can go far.

THANK YOU SO MUCH! On behalf of my husband (22 years Navy, retired Chief); my sons (Army and Marine Corps respectively); my Dad and Father in law (both now gone, career Navy and Marine, respectively, both served in WW2 and Korea); my Mother in Law (WAVE, USN, WW2); and my brothers in law (both Air Force.) God bless you for…

Meanness. I'm not talking about the snowflakes' definition of it, I'm talking about the person who is always putting people down, making fun of people who have disabilities, etc.

In all honesty, I think it depends on why a person is losing weight as to how much their caloric intake should be. For example, if you have an immediate and dangerous health condition that requires you to lose weight relatively quickly, the person may have to go on as low as 900 calories a day. I knew a woman who was in…

Preachers need to preach about gluttony. Seriously. They preach against everything else but that! (and my opinion could get a person kicked out of any Baptist church in town! )

Gal! You're amazing! I hope you get that ride!!!