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Are you certain about the calories you are eating? Do you record everything? Do you measure and weigh your foods? How are you measuring your calorie burn. Love your commitment and dedication. I'm sure you are healthier, stronger, have more stamina than before you started exercising. Keep focusing on your health!

Hi Fbmandy. The website was cut off, but I tried to search for the stats and couldn't find what you have posted. I googled it and went on the FBI website. In any case, I am glad that we are not like countries that settle political differences violently. Thank goodness our system of government allows smooth transitions with…

I don't know, their sides seem pretty healthy and if the main portion is appropriate serving size, it may not be so bad. Well that is assuming they only get one main item. Looks way better than when I went to school. But I will agree, school lunches definitely aren't known for health benefits. By the way, found this…

That blurb of an article didn't provide enough information. I am not inherently paranoid so I couldn't answer whether or not it was indeed an invasion of privacy. (I don't automatically believe that the government tracking data is automatically an invasion of privacy) So I tried to find out more. I found an article with…

Yes, he should be charged with rape. Child molesters aren't the only ones raped in prison and allowing ANYONE to get away with only perpetuates it. I think there are even circumstances the prison officials should be held liable for turning a blind eye.

Call bodymedia to see if he device is possibly faulty. Have you been weighing all along or just at the end of the month? If at the end of the month could be water retention. Could anything be going on medically? I would rule out medical and equipment malfunction first, then look at everything else.

Good luck on your journey. You will definitely have to work on the guilt and shame issues. People will notice, and the sooner you wrap your head around that the better it will be for you. I know it's scary to be so vulnerable and it obviously means a lot to you to lose the weight. So, it can be painfully to have set backs.…

I do believe Romney suggested the America's reputation and influence has diminished since Obama took office. This at least offers a counter argument.

I watched the debate on CNN. I had a hard time following that tracker. Not to mention these sample groups are what prompted me to ask who these undecided voters are and why can't they find the information they need to make their decision. It will be interesting to see if there are any telling questions in tonight's debate…

You look great! And I love how you told your story. Keep being true to yourself, it's working for you.

Blujay, you re right that at the time of the debates in 1992 he did not have 15% (7-9%), but he did have much higher previous to that. I am not pretending I have this knowledge in my head, I had to go look it up. I couldn't quickly find national poll numbers for Gary Johnson. I also found that 15% rule was adopted in 2000.…

Well that makes sense that you are trying to figure which issues are more important. We all have to do that though because there is unlikely to be a perfect candidate, one that represent us completely, as they are not us. I do think more voices (third party) should be included in the national discussion/debate. But if they…

Had to look this one up. Was not familiar with sequestration. For anyone else that might be curious, tis gave me a pretty good explanation. The previous article didn't help me much in understanding what it was. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-blady-md/sequestration-department-of-defense_b_1819341.html The following…

Regarding cutting work requirement for welfare. "Under the new policy, states can now seek a federal waiver from work-participation rules that, among other things, require welfare recipients to engage in one of 12 specific “work activities,” such as job training. But, in exchange, states must develop a plan that would…

"Last year, Akin joined with GOP vice presidential candidate Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) as two of the original co-sponsors of the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act,” a bill which, among other things, introduced the country to the bizarre term “forcible rape.”"…

I am not well versed on the complexity involved with the coal debate. But after reading the article that you posted, I don't see the problem with the requirement. "Still, the new limits will make it impossible to build new plants that are not drastically more efficient.". I don't see efficiency as a bad thing. "The…

Another agree. I truly think things could have been so much worse than they are now, and I believe that Obama was instrumental in stopping the bleed. I think things could have been better, if there was more cooperation in Washington. This is not a dictatorship. I find it so crazy that you can have elected officials…

I agree with you Debra. The intention of my statement, including the "they" was to make the point that I don't necessarily support the two party system, but I do support making the tough decision, choosing a candidate, and vote. Yes it might be frustrating and it may be daunting to dig for the truth and for clarity of…

I'm in Florida also, and this is so true. Scott getting elected is what happens when people vote AGAINST someone instead of FOR someone. Take the time to parse the issues people and don't just run with sound bites and party lines. It is amazing to me how many people vote against their best interests and those of the…

Yes, but this kind of blatant stuff should not be so easy to do. And saying both do it and basically calling it wash is not necessarily true and does not make it better/right. We should fight against things that tamper with our rights, even when it mostly affects an opposing side. Once the precident is set, it makes it…

I think undecided voters like those are on one end of the spectrum that has people who are choosing not to vote out of "protest" or vote for a third candidate because they can't decide on the other end. (not speaking of individuals who vote outside of the two major parties because they are truly behind a candidate whose…

I am glad I bought it. I do exactly the same as Steph. I continue to use MFP database and just enter the total in the bodymedia website. I've not been logging lately food or otherwise, but I wear my bodymedia daily. They are currently having a great deal on the bodymedia advantage for $99 including a 12 month subscription.…

Looks like they pulled it. Maybe it went too political :-)

I just went through a post on this in the chit chat forums. It is interesting to see the different views and opinions depending on where one is from. Our world view definitely colors our interpretation of situations we come across. We are indeed very political in the US and seem to have a hard time taking politics out of…

Thanks for the clarification on FTW, now is FTL for the loss? That being said. I do not understand, why one would want to totally dismiss studied and informed opinion (experts) based on gut feelings and opinions based on gut feelings of others. I can appreciate skepticism and a desire to find out the "agenda" and the…

Why not? I mean I expect some wouldn't and some would, and still tohers wouldn't care, just as in any other top paying positions? I expect no real difference in the variety of opinions from quarterbacks vs. whoever

What does FTW mean? I don't get the Diverse economic experts = university professors either. The response follwoing gives me the feeling it is not a good thing? Or is it that a "duh, of course" kinda thing?

The numbers between the website and the fitbit don't seem too far off. I would go with the fit bit as it shows the variability of your tdee depending on whether you exercise or not. If you want to lose a pound a week, just maintain a 500 calorie deficit from whatever your fitbit says. If you want to do 2 pounds, do a 1000…

If you think that matters then say, the incidents I know of for sure occurred when he was 15, since then there have been questions, but I have no first hand knowledge." once you have said something it's up to them. Mandy, at the very least call the 1 800 number and let them advise you. This is said in the least offensive…

This! I am not sure what state you are from, i am assuming it's the above. But in the state of Florida, unless you are a mandated reporter (counselor, teacher, etc) you are not required to give your name. You will want to have as much information as possible, I.e names, addresses, etc. If he was prosecuted before it is an…