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Breakfast: didn't have Pre-Lunch Snack: another 1/4 of the bottle of the super coffee...going to finish it off tomorrow Lunch (at Thai restaurant): *vegetable tom yum soup (just vegetables in spicy broth) *tofu pad Thai (with egg) *a pot of oolong tea Snack (at local coffee shop): *croissant *hot chocolate Dinner:…

Breakfast: didn't have Lunch: (went to Chili's with my husband): *Alex's Santa Fe Burger with black bean patty instead of hamburger patty -- contains "avocado, pepper Jack, red onion, roasted jalapeños, tomato, pickles, cilantro & spicy Santa Fe sauce"...it is very good. *substituted the fries for a side of Mexican rice…

Yeah I just get like, social anxiety about those pickup services. Like if they don't actually end up wanting the stuff I'm donating, then they'll get mad that they came all the way out there. A lot of them have very specific lists about what they do and don't take. On Craigslist, people see a picture of it beforehand and…

I've started another round of getting rid of stuff again. My main problem isn't deciding to let go of stuff...it's actually bringing it to where it needs to go. I don't drive so I can't just go over to Goodwill to drop it off, because the Goodwill is a 20 minute drive away. And I feel bad asking my husband to do it during…

I didn't drink (or smoke, use other drugs, etc.) for about a year. Not because I had any substance use problem, but because I just lost interest in recreational substances (I think I told the story of this in this thread a long time ago...tl;dr I saw an alcoholic guy during a night out and it depressed me so much that it…

brunch: vegetable omelette (broccoli, green pepper, mushrooms, tomato, onion); turkey bacon; sweet potato fries; whole-wheat toast with butter; decaf black coffee snacks: iced green tea with stevia, chocolate croissant dinner: lentil rotini with tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella

Breakfast: didn't have Lunch: Sandwich from local Italian place -- grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, pesto sauce, roasted tomatoes, on Italian bread. Also a bite of one of the rice balls my husband got. Snacks: *Vita Coco coconut water with coconut puree in it *mug of jasmine green tea *some sugar-free chocolate chips…

Breakfast: *omelette with spinach, tomato, mushrooms *two slices whole-wheat toast with butter *sweet potato fries *two mugs of decaf coffee, black Snack: *iced coffee with milk Lunch: *sandwich -- grilled chicken, pesto Greek yogurt dressing, lettuce, tomato, on ciabatta bread *iced tea with one Sugar in the Raw packet…

Breakfast: *chia pudding (chia seeds, unsweetened soymilk, frozen mixed berries, cocoa powder, vanilla extract) *homemade coffee-flavored yogurt (plain whole milk Greek yogurt mixed with decaf instant coffee and a stevia packet) -- this is one of my new favorite things *mug of decaf English breakfast tea with unsweetened…

Well at least one person in this thread has basic respect for me. I am actually going to stop responding to this thread now because I am disappointed in how many people liked that comment and this will be my last post on MFP. I've been on several forums in my life and, while MFP also has some great people, there is also a…

Meal 1: *plain whole-milk yogurt with frozen mixed berries *protein shake -- Vitamin Shoppe PLNT vegan chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cashew and oat milks *two slices Wholesome Pantry sprouted whole grain bread with Pure Blends coconut vegan butter *Clif bar, nut butter filled chocolate hazelnut butter version…

That is the one drawback to it. I don't find that it's impossible to wash off with a cleanser but it does definitely adhere more than other sunscreens, which is why I also use it as a foundation primer.

I don't know what that means. That people don't like me for no reason?

Why? What did I say that is promoting pseudoscience?

There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane (I watched it in 2011 but it was being discussed on another forum I'm part of so I ended up rewatching it). HBO makes the best documentaries.

I eat all leftovers within three days typically. Four is the absolute limit.

He did want to live in the house while it was being renovated. I told him that was not feasible. He still doesn't believe me so I told him when the contractors come in to do an estimate, ask them. I don't know how he possibly thinks we could live there while they're re-wiring, putting in new appliances and fixtures,…

Oh there was tons of physical abuse from my mom too. My dad just let it happen and eventually abandoned us. She only stopped after CPS investigated her. Which she blamed us for. I am dealing with it. I have actually been making progress every year. MFP people may not think it's fast enough for their standards. But they…

Are you sure about that? Clearly you didn't read critically because we live in an apartment. There are no lawns, gutters, or hedges. We could afford to buy a house but have chosen not to at this point for a variety of reasons. I do the cleaning, cooking, laundry, household management, and so on. In fact my husband has no…

I believe that I have legitimate reasons for not liking these things. I don't think anyone likes having to listen to music they hate blasted at top volume with no way to escape it, especially when they are already doing something they're not a fan of. I love many kinds of music but generally not most pop music which is…

One of my friends swears by acupuncture. It is pretty expensive though which is the main reason I've never done it. I didn't even know this was a thing. Thanks. The main reason doesn't have to do with my husband, but rather because I'm a hypochondriac and want to reduce the risk of disease. Diabetes runs in my family, my…

Breakfast: *1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt with 1 cup frozen mixed berries *protein shake -- 1 scoop Vitamin Shoppe PLNT chocolate vegan protein powder plus water to mix, 1 cup unsweetened extra creamy oat milk *two slices Wholesome Pantry sprouted whole grain bread with 1 tbsp Pure Blends coconut vegan butter *1000 IU…

Clif bars, which include Luna bars and Builder's bars, aren't marketed as diet or health foods. They're intended for people who are doing physical activities such as hiking, kayaking, or outdoor work. That's why the form factor is: fairly high calories, no low-calorie fillers, easily digestible ingredients, a good balance…

Meal 1: *the rest of last night's leftovers -- half a block of crumbled Lightlife flax tempeh sauteed in olive oil with turmeric and paprika, with a tomato on the side *two slices Wholesome Pantry sprouted whole grain bread with 1 tbsp Pure Blends coconut vegan butter *1 cup plain whole milk yogurt with 1 cup frozen mixed…

(warning, descriptions of deaths and injuries in following links) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrollton_bus_collision https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_Taconic_State_Parkway_crash https://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/30/nyregion/30leandra.html and https://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/13/nyregion/13crash.html Did these people…

Thanks, this is good advice. I will try adding things in slowly and not be so hard on myself if I can't work out for an hour straight like other people.

I've been in the same range of 10 pounds or so since I was 15 (currently 27) and have been having this problem for as long as I have been working out. I've worked out at different times in the day, sometimes in the afternoon, sometimes in the evening, at various times of my life with different schedules, and it's always…

I don't drive and that adds plenty of exercise opportunities: *Walking to places in my town -- restaurants, library, post office, bank, pharmacy, etc. This is a 1-2 mile round trip depending on where I am going. *If I have to go somewhere using public transportation, walking to and from the train, bus, etc. Sometimes this…

Breakfast: *1/2 cup of plain whole-milk yogurt (was finishing container from last week) *1 cup of unsweetened extra creamy oat milk + 1 cup of unsweetened cashew milk *leftovers -- whole-wheat spaghetti with a tiny amount of sauteed tofu/radish greens/spices, topped with a tomato and nutritional yeast Lunch (out at local…

Dance classes are something I have been thinking about, but I'm not sure if I can find a non-expensive dance or burlesque class. Historically though when I took dance at summer camp as a kid I was terrible at it so I think it might have the opposite effect on my self-esteem. I'm sensitive to caffeine and can't even drink…