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Eat less, eat better, move more.

Sugar, like most foods, can be part of a healthy diet. As a T2D I can eat an occasional serving of full strength chocolate ice cream (with all its sugary goodness) without spiking my blood sugar or adding so much as an ounce of fat. What I can't do is eat 3, 4, 5 servings (as I used to) and not suffer the consequences. But…

Absolutely not! I don't want to be stuck anywhere!

Yup, have a coffee, swap weight loss war stories. Not so sure about the person below me. 🤣🤣🤣

I'm a walker. I started, again, in December, when yet another diagnosis of a chronic illness pretty much knocked me on my can. I was 70 pounds over my fighting weight, and it was obvious that losing a grunch of fat would improve my health, perhaps even eliminate the need for some of the medications I take each day. I…

Eat less. Seriously! As you adjust your food/calorie intake, your body will adjust with it and become accustomed to less food so you feel full on less and aren't craving more. It just takes some patience. When losing weight, one will feel hungry, but that is, most often, a psychological feeling rather than real hunger. And…

When MFP recommends a daily calorie intake it is just doing the math based on the user's input. 1200 calories, or less, per day, can be a starvation diet, and even it is not, most people taking in so few calories will exhibit some of the symptoms of starvation such as tiredness, etc. I could not stick to a 1200 calorie/day…

Without calorie deficit (eating fewer calories than one uses) there will be no weight loss. Counting points, avoiding certain foods, etc. may work, but it's the calorie deficit that causes the weight loss. Being simple-minded I have to keep processes basic, and counting calories is about as basic as it can get. Eat Less…

https://healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/scapular-stabilization-exercises#1

I walk 3.3 miles/day most days. It takes me about 70 minutes so that is about 3.5 mph. According to MFP that is a calorie burn of around 330 calories. If I walked 4 miles in one hour (4 mph) I'd burn about 440 calories. Although more intense (faster, harder, etc.) exercise will burn more calories in a given time span than…

If my bride of 39 years, 11 months, 1 week gave permission, why not?

If you can afford one and will use it as part of a balanced exercise program - why not? But, if plans are to use it as the sole or primary exercise - no.

Seeing some really grand looking flavors, but no one,and I mean no one, will ever convince me there is any ice cream flavor but chocolate.

Next month it will be 40 years of most of the letters in the original post. Relationships of any kind are not static - things change, it's how life is. Sort of like the weather; if you don't like it at the moment just wait a bit and it will change (maybe to something worse than you're now experiencing, maybe something…

Maybe consider yoga and/or tai chi, or even pilates. If you're capable of those HIT sessions, do them, too. Don't limit yourself to one type of exercise, though. Bottom line, it sounds as though you need to work on form and core more than anything else. To lose fat one must eat fewer calories than they burn. EAT LESS EAT…

Sugar is sugar, so that can be problematic - quick energy but not so good if there are any underlying medical conditions, and too much can be a contributing factor for many problems. High in potassium which can pose serious risk for anyone with heart problems. Bananas can be a good choice as PART OF A HEALTHY BALANCED…

Yes, it happens. This morning I was 1# heavier than yesterday. Yesterday I was 1# heavier than Wednesday. Don't get on the cycle of trying every weight loss fad that comes around. Instead, make the goal one of developing a healthy life style that include healthy eating, sufficient exercise, and a healthy emotional state.…

It is very common. The human body fights weight reduction tooth and nail. Some suggestions:* Be precise in your food tracking - use a kitchen scale and weigh everything. Seriously! * USE your MFP, or other, tracking software to see what's good and what's bad about your diet - and act upon that information. * Eliminate ALL…

It is very common. The human body fights weight reduction tooth and nail. Some suggestions:* Be precise in your food tracking - use a kitchen scale and weigh everything. Seriously! * USE your MFP, or other, tracking software to see what's good and what's bad about your diet - and act upon that information. * Eliminate ALL…

What I say when I've lost some: "AWRIGHT! Ice cream tonight!"

Keto, like any other diet, is just a fad. That doesn't mean none of 'em work in the short term, but, I think folks should be working towards a healthy lifestyle and not just weight loss. Diets don't work in the long run - one always falls off the wagon. Instead of dieting: Eat less Eat Better Move more

As long as she's buyin'. 😋

Running Wheel Reel by Katy Adleson, and overly-talented beauty living in Colorado. Actually, I'm listening to her latest album which has the piece on it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGdzj29zzdc

If they haven't started getting soft and mushy they are an OK bouquet. Your logic is good. Many people seem to think putting fresh veggies in the fridge will make 'em last forever, when, in actuality, refrigeration isn't needed at all. Asparagus will keep 7-10 days stored just as described in temps as high as 70 degrees…

My suggestion is to walk those 3-4 miles daily. After a couple weeks or when it becomes "easier" add some more. At some point start walking faster, then build up to a jog - a little bit at a time. And it doesn't have to be all at once. Split up the walks throughout the day if that works for you. MFP told me 1200…

One scoop protein powder, 4 oz ice, 8 oz water, 1.5 tbs cocoa powder. Blend for a killer chocolate shake. Or replace cocoa with peanut butter powder.

I prefer the "tasteless" shake powders because I make 'em taste the way I want. Peanut butter powder is an excellent additive, but Hershey's cocoa powder is fantastic. If more sweetness is wanted, a touch of Stevia works fine. Or blend in some berries or fruit.

Yesterday I fried mine in a cast iron skillet in the grill's fire box while smoking some pork steaks. As other's have suggested I use olive oil, salt and garlic powder. Overcooked 'em because I left them in the pan with lid too long and they ended up wilted - but still tasty. Think I'll go back to wrapping individual…

Eat less - MFP can help by helping you track your calorie intake, but it's up to you to input the data and choose the foods you eat. Eat better - MFP can help by giving you information on the food you choose, but it is still up to you to make the choices. Move more - MFP can help by helping you track your exercise, but it…