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Hi! I just started recently too. Today was my first day of tracking my food online - love that part! And everything I ate was IN the database so far. I love it tracks the fat/protein/carbs, etc. It's taking awhile, but lots of good things here. Glad I found it - glad you did too!!

I was told that it is normal to replace your tennis shoes after about 300-400 miles. Six months was what I was told I needed to do and I walk 20 miles a week. I start to notice break down of the shoes at the four month mark. I recently got a new pair of New Balance for walking and they should last a little longer due to…

Last month I found a really good Whey protein at Kmart. 110 cals per serving. I have blended it with many things, but my fave is with 1/2 cup YoJ (rasp/orange) and a cup of spinach. If I want to have it a little thicker, will use frozen banana. I really like the thought of squirting Hershey syrup with the vanilla protein…

I was also on an anti-dep for anxiety after a cluster of emotional things that happened. Felt great, but gained 15 pounds - doc warned me that it will make me hungrier - affects the leptin release. Less Leptin, more hunger. It really stinks. I am walking 4 miles a day and it keeps it at bay, but I can't seem to lose for…

Hi - I'm new too as of last night. Trying to go through it all and figure out where things are that I'm looking for. Nice to meet you and hope we have success and support!!

Hi - also new here. Looking to lose my last 20 to 30 pounds. Highest was 210 over a year ago. Used to float around 145-155 range for years. Had a car accident where I was rear-ended on the interstate at 55 in a construction zone. I stopped - they didn't. That lead to lack of exercise and more eating because there was…