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Thanks - that is a big one that I should have remembered right off. Hmmm...not letting me edit original post. I'll add it to my list, and if needed, put them all together in a new post.

For me, it was multiple things that convinced me to lose weight and get back into shape. I scared the heck out of myself when my blood pressure climbed to 159/98. There is a family history of high blood pressure and strokes, so I know where that was leading. I have a son now, and I want to be around as long as possible for…

The most I will do if I dial a wrong number like that is apologize, and maybe, if I am sure I dialed the number correctly, verify the number with them. No 20 questions - just the one, and only after I apologize.

Decision Support Analyst for a state-wide healthcare/hospital system. I make reports that tell people what they are doing wrong - and if they ask me, I'll tell them how to fix it. :tongue:

Listen to your body. If you really aren't hungry, and you are having trouble eating that much - don't. I am an advocate of eating back your exercise calories, but your body is unique. I'd recommend eating 1/2 your exercise calories back, then see how your body feels. You also don't have to eat them all back at one time. If…

100% committed, but I have only been working on it for a couple months - and only found MFP early last month.

Best results for MOST people (your mileage may vary - you need to find what works best for YOU): - Cardio is better for burning off fat - Strength is for increasing metabolism (lean tissue takes more energy to keep around than fat) - You can do cardio pretty much every day, but strength exercises work best if you don't…

Wife convinced me to grow a mustache before we got married...afterwards, she told me to grow a beard as well. Have only shaved it off once since then - and grew it right back in because I got in trouble for shaving it off in the first place. I keep it fairly short, and shave it off the neck. I have a twin brother without…

I enjoy my wine, but I rarely have it in the house. The wife doesn't drink (or almost never), and there is an alcoholic tendency in the family. That said, with the studies touting the benefits, and how I enjoy it, I have been thinking of getting it and having no more than 1/2 a glass a night a few times a week. All about…

Depends on the person. Some people are just fine with not eating right away - others need breakfast to be their largest meal of the day. You'll get plenty of people chiming in from both sides of the fence. I personally don't think it really makes a difference in metabolism, given the conflicting results from different…

As a general rule, 1oz = weight for non-liquids 1oz = volume for liquids Like was said earlier 1oz water (volume) = 1oz water (weight), but water is the only substance I know about where that is true (others are close, but not quite there)

I agree...if you are losing faster than MFP says you should, there are a few things that might be happening. 1. MFP's goals are based on general guidelines...your body may have a higher BMR than MFP is calculating, so you are burning more calories at rest, and you can bump your calories up until you are losing weight at…

Ignoring the discussion about starvation mode, I have a few good reasons to eat back your exercise calories. 1. MFP has already calculated the net deficit you need to lose weight. Eating back your exercise calories will not take you over this net number, so you will still lose weight at the rate you set as your goal. 2. By…

I wouldn't say my wife is unsupportive, but she is unmotivated. She wants to lose some weight too, and start eating healthier, but she hasn't reached the point where she is motivated enough to do it for herself. She'll eat what I cook, but if I'm not around and cooking, she goes right back to the quick and easy meals…

Subjects/skills I wish they taught: - Fiscal responsibility (credit cards, loans, budgets, etc.) - Financial planning (long term and short term) - Business basics (including teamwork and cooperation) - Etiquette and courtesy (should be taught at home, but a lot of parents apparently don't know it, so can't teach it) - Home…

You are never too young to learn good habits. That said, for anyone still growing (I'd go as high as 25, depending on the person), I would generally not recommend going on a weight loss program without a doctor's recommendations. Particularly if you are only slightly over (overweight but not obese), focusing on healthy…

Old classic: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

3 Musketeers and Reeses Peanut Butter Cups in the freezer, dark chocolate in the pantry, milk chocolate in the fridge (summer) or pantry (rest of the year).

Easier at work because I don't carry cash - so I can only eat what I bring. Since I prepack it at home when I am not hungry, it is healthier. At home, I can raid the fridge and pantry - and there are things not on my list there since we have them for our toddler :blushing:

I have to agree - yes and no. Usually, if I ask someones advice, it is because I really want to know, or I am not sure myself what I want to do. If they recommend something different than I think, I'll "argue my case" and see if they agree. If they can support their recommendation or can counter my arguments, I'll usually…

I can't speak for others, but when I have had similar things happen, it has usually been due to one of the following: 1. Too much of a calorie deficit due to the extra workout - I didn't eat enough earlier in the day. A protein bar or snack just before I start, and possibly snacks as I go, depending on how hard a workout…

Not there yet, but working on it!

Net calories is just your total intake after adjusting for exercise/extra burn. Net Calories = Calories In - Extra Calories Burned MFP already adjusts your net goal for the rate of weight loss you want, so KISS - try to get your net total right around the goal. If you exercise, eat the extra calories (at least half of them…

I'm 6' and have my daily goal set at 1700 calories (between 1 and 1.5 lbs per week loss rate). However, one thing to remember is that you need to add the calories you burn from exercise to this total - this is a net number, not a max. If you are at 1610, I am assuming you have an aggressive goal (around 2 lbs per week?),…

Same here.

A lot of people say "at LEAST 1200 calories or you go into starvation mode", but from what I have seen, it depends. As far as eating your goal, if you are close to your net calories daily (over or under by less than 100 calories), you should be fine. You have to experiment, as everyone is different. I can't see what your…

Unless it was a truly abusive relationship, I do not see anything wrong with what you did. You are not trying to rebuild the bridge - just put some closure on it. If he is still pining for you, the letter may be what he needs to find closure himself, and let him move on. It could do the opposite too, depending on how he…

Currently, my only "sport" is commuting to work on my bike. However, one of my goals is to get back into soccer, as I've played it for more than 12 years, and I love the constant action. I'm slowly expanding my biking to longer rides, and increasing my pace. I also hike/camp/backpack occasionally.

I wish I had the link handy, but recent studies show coffee and soda still hydrate. They are diuretics, but the water they cause you to eliminate is more than made up for by the water in the drink, unless you are drinking more than 8-10 cups a day. As long as you are properly logging what you drink, the calories (and carbs…

I am a mix of planned and ad hoc. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are preplanned during the week, as I prep the night before, so I do not have to do it in the morning when I am getting ready for work. I don't log them until I am at work, but I usually have a pretty good idea where I am in terms of calories. On days I bike to…