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  • Socrates must have been a bundle of joy to hang out with. Reminds me of my husband rolling his eyes and huffing over two guys getting bent out of shape over a political discussion at the Kiwanis luncheon today. Sounds very Socratic, since each was determined to prove the other wrong.
  • Good job! I’m guessing from the tone of your -very short- post, that you’re scared of going back. I get it. I lost a large amount, too, and feel like it’s always nipping at my heels, waiting to throw a fat suit over me again. I know I’ll be logging, weighing and recording for the rest of my life. I don’t mind. It’s a small…
  • IMHO, I think that it’s all relative, as in, “damn! She had that baby fast!”, while I felt pregnant for years. When you’re in the middle of it yourself, it feels slooooooooow, while to others, you’re melting before their eyes. Time continuum for me versus you can be equally a thief of joy. Patience is its master.
  • Speaking for myself, I search the person requesting to be a friend. If they just joined a few hours ago, or have no meaningful posting history (ie no board posts at all, or post junky or generic rah rah posts) I’m probably going to decline. Too many faked profiles looking to strike up a convo and move to asking for money…
  • The app and whole “loss” mentality can be overwhelming. I couldn’t handle calories and macros at first, so I focused on calories, since experienced users here made it clear that “calories in/calories out” was key. As I learned more, got some practice logging under my belt, , developed new tastes and put old ones aside, I…
  • Well, I’ll be in the Netherlands next week, with, among others, a Dutchman, who has a thing for cheese markets. I can’t wait.
  • Oh, well put. For me, that’s probably subliminally why I publicly berate myself on my friends feed for lapses. Hadn’t thought of it that way, but so so true.
  • Third party hug here for your wife. I totally get that. We shop at (USA) Lidl. You can buy individual rolls, and we get exactly what we need. No more, no less.
  • It was faster than I thought tbh. In my head, I thought this would take years. But with application and dedication, it only took “a” year. I guess it depends on your expectations. I was obese so many years, I kinda assumed it would take as long to reverse the process. Maintenance, otoh, nobody tells you the application (of…
  • I was telling someone this morning how awesome one of my friends (you!) is, and how it’s possible to be proud of random internet people you don’t even know. Keep on. I can’t wait to see you meet your goal. You are blooming awesome!!!!
  • I, too, used to blow through a family pack of Doublestuff in a sitting. I’d much rather double the calories but then spend them on a bakery cookie from a local French bakery. Otherwise, if fewer available, I’d spend them on a Nugo bar. More satisfying and tastes better. Although I can still scarf chocolate with the best of…
  • It’ll crank back up again. I had a long stall. What kept me going through it was the NSV thread. I’ve read that thing from beginning to end, all four or five hundred pages of it. It saved my sanity when the scale stalled.
  • You select an activity level when you set up your account and goals. This takes resting calories into account. That’s why it’s important to make sure you have your initial activity level correct: If you are using certain fitness trackers, you can also set it up so you don’t get double credit for steps or activity recorded…
  • ^^^^ beat me to it. One thing, though, if you go on holiday or don’t eat something for a while, foods will drop out after 10-14 days. The best way to retrieve trusted foods that have dropped off is to find a food still in your frequently eaten list, scroll down, and you’ll see a list of foods frequently eaten with that…
  • And hey @MargaretYakoda nice to see you active on the boards again! It’s been too long. Or else I’ve been on the wrong board, lol.
  • Am I paranoid? That url has a .ru in it. Why would Russian influencer be targeting an English speaking viewership? And have their location marked as “earth”? No way I’d click on that sucker. And,no, I’m not a conspiracy theorist. Maybe I just listen to too much Darknet Diaries. (Awesome podcast btw, even for someone…
  • I don’t know your age, but some health insurance plans provide free membership to Planet Fitness or similar under Silver Sneakers.
  • @PAV8888 what a great post. MFP gold there! May I please add: Lack of Education: for those of us who attended school in the 70’s - and probably for years after that- our only education about nutrition was maybe a ten minute film reel about the food pyramid during a bi-weekly or monthly “health” class, screened by teachers…
  • There is no “quick workouts that produce results” despite what clickbait would have you believe. Sorry. Like most of life, you reap the results of the effort you invest. Instead of worrying about finding the perfect compound movement, and being frozen to inaction til you do, just find something you enjoy doing, and get off…
  • That’s 50 pounds you no longer have to tote around 24/7. That’s improved health, better stamina, less tiredness, probably better feeling joints, maybe better A1C or whatever else you’re tracking. Flip it on its head. Would you rather have the 50 pounds back? I thought not. The cup is half full, honey. May the next ten…
  • I don’t think @neanderthin was being rude. That’s not his style. His posts are usually well considered and informative. So pardon me if I sound rude as well. Based on the fact that you’re worrying over three Oreos versus two, and your previous posting history over the last few months, maybe you should reevaluate how you’re…
  • This sounds very similar to an Apple Watch adjustment. I’m set as “very active” on MFP. The means there’s the expectation I’ll take a certain number of steps, and a lot of “NEAT” movement. I record each workout- including most intentional walks. I also get steps during other workouts. For example, I got about 3,000 during…
  • While “only” down to a size 18, I found a pencil dress I loved at TJ Maxx, in a size 8. I hung that dress sideways in my closet. To get dressed, I had to push it aside to reach my clothes every time I went in my closet. I would talk to that dress every day. The day I finally got the nerve to try it on and it FIT was a red…
  • I started on MFP in a confused haze. The haze clears. May take a month or two or three, though, to get in the rhythm of the app. One of the best things I did was log a few days of what I had been eating before starting, for an idea of what calories I’d consumed on an average day. To say I was shocked doesn’t even begin to…
  • Just an aside, never ever use your email address as a user ID. It’s like inviting spammers and scammers into your front door. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I remember in the dark ages when eBay forced me to change mine. Boy was I mad, but in retrospect, boy was it necessary. Sorry, it’s the grandma in me coming out.
    in Hi. Comment by springlering62 March 22
  • I’ve been having a quart sized decaf iced coffee with sugar free syrup and a couple Servings of fat free half and half. Delicious, refreshing and an appetite suppressant for me. For breakfast I make sure I have two or three glasses of water to get my day off to a good start, because I’ll forget later in the day. One has a…
  • Hi @KymDalton Welcome to MFP! I started at 56, currently 61, lost 40% of my body weight and have successfully been in maintenance over three years. Don’t let people eye roll you or tell you you can do it, or that menopause is an ogre that will prevent you from losing. Log faithfully and honestly, and record/weigh foods to…
  • For the iOS app, swipe left to delete a single entry. If you need to delete multiple entries or a whole meal, there’s an “edit” button at the top of the food diary. Touch that to make editing available for all foods and simple press the radio buttons of the ones you want to remove. Be VERY careful not to hit “all”. It will…
  • PS: it’s possible to build a nice starting point with things as simple as a mat, Bosu, elastic bands, and a few small dumbbells. I splurged on a set of pricey adjustable dumbbells during the pandemic. 🤦🏻‍♀️ there’s a strong case for “try before you buy”. You can find inexpensive equipment on Marketplace, Freecycle, or…
  • Walking is the easiest way to start. It requires no equipment other than a pair of quality shoes. Being outdoors can equate to mood lifts, there’s things to see and smell, and the sun can provide a nice boost of Vitamin D. But, really, the best exercise is the one you enjoy the most. Power yoga was my starting point. I had…
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