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The first place to look is at how you are measuring your food intake. Are you weighing everything and using good data about the actual caloric count of the food you eat? In the MFP database, I see such incredible ranges for the foods I have sometimes that it's hard to believe. If you are eating any pre-packaged food, you…

Good morning. Sunny and 40, high of 59 later. Finally. Sara, I love the idea of sending cards. I *never* do, and yet I buy them all the time. I will order stamps and get started. If anyone wants one (or more) from me, just send me your mailing info in a private message. How's everyone doing? I'm going out in about 20…

With "only" a few lbs to go, it's going to be really slow, I would think. You are in the healthy BMI range. You don't say if you have been "stuck" or for how long, or if you are just losing slower than you thought you would. And switching up your macros won't change the CICO equation, so to speak, so unless you are…

Sara and Lana, thanks. I am hoping to find where to send a donation in her name; she would love that. Glad to hear the computer issues were fixed. Shopping tomorrow and not taking time today to think about it. Well, I still have time in the morning before I go. Both my kids said they went to bed around the time I got up…

My aunt died yesterday--89, heart disease, not Covid-related. She was morbidly obese her entire adult life. I felt bad at times for her--lack of mobility, etc. But she lived to 89 and chose to end life support measures--no food, meds, or interventions for the last couple of days. She passed from being relatively chatty to…

Lana, I wish I was in NC right now--and then on my way to Florida. Our schools are now closed for the year, so I can work from anywhere--heading to Florida was my first thought. I'd like to see my mom and sibs there. And, I'm tired of the chill; I just want it to be spring. Deep breath--I'm ok. Whine over. Sara, how odd…

@cmriverside "But then the amount of tom-foolery-you're-not-the-boss-of-me going on here cannot be over-stated." This made me laugh out loud. I pictured an enormous 4 year old (the "you're not the boss of me" stage, generally speaking) like Baby Hughie, stamping his foot, turning red in the face, and trying to buy . . .…

Looks like a busy morning here already. Happy Thursday. I've been grading and responding to email for almost an hour already. Pup woke me up too early. Praying for warmer weather. Woke up to 22F yesterday. 26F today. Sigh. PLEASE let it warm up soon! I'll still take out the dogs for a walk each day/visit a dog park, but it…

Goal setting comes to us from studies of successful people. The assumption is that goal setting helped these people become successful. I often wonder if they were able to set goals b/c they are somewhat obsessive people in the first place--in other words, the goal-setting was an effect of who they were, and while it helped…

Good morning. Hoping all are doing well. Up and at it--lessons to plan and post. I spent 2 hours staring at myself on zoom. We have "office hours" where students can drop in. No one came -- not surprised. My group is chronically disengaged. Hoping they try at least once b/c some of them might like this and could then do…

Regarding the schoolwork -- as someone else has said, teachers do not determine what expectations they must meet; the admin does, with guidance from the district, which takes guidance from the school board. SO--if you are ticked off, call/contact your local school board member and complain. Daily. Send that school board…

So, I'm thinking there cannot be anything much more stupid than the planned protest. First, announcing when and where--any who wants to avoid it, can. So the only people involved in the gridlock will be the protesters themselves. Generally, the point of protesting in pubic roadways is to disrupt normal traffic/routines.…

Good morning, all. Feeling more or less back to normal. Dawn, I'm sorry she has to go for surgery; that's stressful at the best of times. Sending hugs your way. Sara, sounds like you are making progress in the right direction. I'm regressing-3 lbs as of this morning. I know it's not all a real gain, but I also know my…

Thanks, Lana; all went well and there was nothing to worry about with the results. Except for the time I was asleep, I have been working from my phone, haha. But when kids need help, whatcha gonna do? Take care all.

I'm in Madison, WI. It was 90 degrees on April 23 when I started having premature labor for my 1st. 2 days later he was born. I went home May 10 and it was snowing :) He was huge for 32 weeks and did well, came home 2 weeks later. Now almost 30, 6'2", and built like a Viking warrior. With glorious red hair--like mine when…

yes, my most fervent prayer is that it is quick and easy for her. It was very hard to watch my dad die last November, but I was so, so glad to be there and help care for him in his last few days, with my sisters and brother and mom. A very old-fashioned death at home. What made it hard is we could not get enough morphine…

I can relate. I started back on MFP about 3/01 and was figuring out how many cals w/o being too hungry, etc., for the first couple weeks. Then schools closed and I'm home with nothing to do for 2 weeks (Spring break and my district preparing to get us ready to go online). So I went from exercising every other day, ~4…

All good possibilities. I've noticed over the years that people post most during the week, and a lot less on weekends. It's really noticeable in the summer, when I'm online more in general. I don't post from work, so I post on weekends or during summer weekdays. Bottom line is, a lot of folks post from work. Perhaps b/c of…

Hey, Lana. My shoes do need to be replaced, but I'm not jogging and they don't make this type of difference for me. My arches and knees hurt in a very specific way when jogging with shoes that are too old. I realize now that I went from exercising every other day--before school shut down--to exercising every day, and…

On this blessed day, my ill, elderly, and beloved aunt has decided to stop all treatment for her heart failure (not Covid related). My heart is breaking. She is alone in the hospital. I don't know how I will bear it.

Sara, your activity makes me feel tired. I'd rather walk a few miles than have to sort out a mess of yarn or cook. Lana, how go your adventures in tax land? Any hope of escaping to the beach soon? Welcome, mdr. I've never lost much weight but have started over many times for the same 10-20 lbs. My legs are tired…

Some WI state parks were closed by the governor's order this week due to "crowding, vandalism, and littering." What does that tell you? Our county parks and dog parks are still open. And it is cold today and supposed to snow on Sunday, so maybe folks will stay in for Easter. I noticed considerably more traffic on the roads…

Sara, sorry about the beefcident. What a mess. Hoping Ms. T weathers it well. Lana, thanks. I will not likely stay in the hospital. It's a possibility if they have to put in a stent, but since I'm hoping that won't happen, I'm planning to come home. And even if it does, they prefer to get me out same day b/c of Covid-19. A…

Sara, I didn't mean your flooding was "fun." Just to clarify. I was completely empathetic b/c one side of my sink has flooded a couple times now and I really need to get a plumber in. I keep putting it off for absolutely no good reason. Your story is motivating me to make the call. And thank you for your good wishes.…

Sara and Lana, adventures and great stories. Fun to read after a LONG day working. Holly, sorry to hear that--but we may be able to salvage something eventually. When would school normally end for you? And what are they telling school leaders that the rest of us don't know? WI schools tend to end in the 2nd week of June…

Good morning. I've been up for a while and haven't accomplished as much as I'd like Sara, that's a great song. And it seems very appropriate in the circumstances. Lana, he will do. :) I've got a full day of work ahead but have got to work on taking breaks. I worked straight through 9 hours yesterday, moving only to change…

You mean that only 9 people have tested positive in your county. Unless there is universal testing, we cannot assume that the number testing positive is actually the exact number who have it. I think it is important to remember that about 25% of all colds are caused by other coronaviruses. I have been really sick with…

I'm one of those people who responds to invitations with, "Oh, how kind of you to think of me, but sorry, I already have plans," and the plans are to stay home alone in my sweats. I have pets and adult children at home, so social distancing has been a pretty easy task for me; I don't need other company. I went shopping…

Good morning. I finally remembered to stand up and get breakfast after 2.5 hours of working. Man, I was hungry. Cottage cheese and fruit cocktail. I love it. I am also making a special effort to "protein load" as early in the day as I can b/c it is consistently the one thing I do poorly on. I try not to eat meat. So…

Sara, can we vote on your pup's picture? That was one seriously cute photo. I'd be happy to vote for your baby. Lana, at least we know you are live. Drive by visits are better than none. Tracey, I feel for you. It's hard to feel like you have so little control over so much, and then to know that the one thing that…