evanblove Member

Cockapoo/Pom (15 y/o blind and deaf but has the best nose in the house) Lhasa Apso (5 y/o and moody) Cavipoo (3 y/o rescue; just loves having a family and the only one that plays with the big basket of toys we bought for the other 2)

My daughter is the artist in the family. If I think about it, I will post some of her stuff when I get home from work.

shorts Favorite alcoholic beverage

My accupuncturist did the same finger-thumb demonstration using Ginseng and another root from Korea. My wife, youngest daughter and I tested strong on the Ginseng and weak on the other root. My oldest daughter was the opposite.

I have been drinking smoothies for a while. I switched to green smoothies recently to increase my veggie intake. Here is a good site for ideas: http://simplegreensmoothies.com/ I make them the night before so I don't wake the family in the morning trying to grind up the ingredients.

Make it a conversation. Make small talk when you enter the room. If it is somoene's office, look for something personal (pictures, plaques, trophies) and ask the interviewr about it. This will change the tone a bit from a Q&A session to a conversation. At the end of the interview, ask what the next steps are--unless…

Start here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read

In for the great ideas

Don't think of it as a diet, but a lifestyle change. You don't have to forego food, just moderate how much you eat. Here is a good plce to start: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read Also check out this MFP tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M65dXyXtJbA

Here's a good place to start: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read

False TNP is drinking a green smoothie

Try this website for other smoothie ideas: http://simplegreensmoothies.com/

We were eating at a friends house and my 10 y/o gave me the rest of her ice cream, which I ate (can't let ice cream go to waste). But as I was eating it, the host said "no wonder you can't lo....." as his voice trailed off I realized he stopped himself from saying "lose weight." Since I didn't know him that well, I…

46 and would like to join

Crock Pot Sweet Garlic Chicken http://www.ziplist.com/recipes/1750207-Crock_Pot_Sweet_Garlic_Chicken?return_to=%2Frecipes%2Fbox

Sleep. I actually watch more "TV" since I use my tread climber at home and watch Netflix while I walk. Once I lose ~10 more pounds and it gets a bit warmer, I will be sacrificing Netflix for running outside.

Check out simplegreensmoothies.com They have good recipes and tips on their site. You can also sign up for a 30 day challenge and they will send you shopping lists and recipes each week. They do have things for sale, but you can get what you need for free.

Here is a video showing how measuring versus measuring calorie dense foods could sabotage your daily goals: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVjWPclrWVY I have a digital scale that measures in grams and ounces and has a zero button.

I do smoothies for breakfast. Today's consisted of 85 G Mango .5 cup almond milk 1 cup spinach (I don't really measure it, I just stuff the blender cup with it) 4 oz sweet potato (baked) smallish banana (today's was 118 g) All for 279 cal.

I am also considering the same thing--more for boxing workout than kick-boxing. I boxed in college and know a hanging bag can swing a bit without someone holding it. The swing isn' too bad though. It gives you a bit of a moving target. Unfortunately I don't really have anywhere to mount a hanging bag and have seen mixed…

46 here and keep gaining/losing the same weight. I blame my lack of discipline more than my age. Add me if you want.

This is a good place to start: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read

Here is a thread with some good info. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read I have been on and off with tracking my intake. I am trying to make this more of a habit than something I let slip and then restart over and over. Good luck and welcome to MFP

Here is a link to a thread of helpful links. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read

Welcome! This link will take you to a list of the posts that you should read as well as other informational posts that should be useful to have to hand http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read

Thanks for the inspiration!

Good stuff--thanks for the Monday humor!

Pure awesomeness. Thanks for the inspiration!

Try this website for some good ideas: http://simplegreensmoothies.com/ My smoothie this morning: 3/4 cup frozen blackberries 1 cup celery (I prefer spinach but was out--I heard kale is good too) small banana 1/2 cup blueberry green tea

1 small banana, 3/4 cup frozen fruit, 1/2 cup different frozen fruit, 1/2 cup greek (or other) yogurt I put this together in my blender cup at night and blend in the morning. If blending while fruit is still frozen, you will need a liquid I started doing green smoothies recently: 3/4 cup frozen fruit, 1 cup baby spinach,…