Furpaws

I eat an apple, and I don't bring the treats home anymore from the store - in any shape or form. All that does for me is open the flood gates to binge city. :happy:

Kashi Go Lean and Go Lean Crunch are on the top of my cereal list. Uncle Sam is also good. I use Silk Soy Milk - Vanilla (enriched with calcium) instead of moo-cow milk. :drinker:

10 pounds total since starting in October.

Hi .... I'm past the mid-fifties mark. I've slowly gained at least 30 pounds in the last 5 years, so when I started this diet plan a few months ago, I thought I was sentenced to spend the rest of my life wearing "grandma pants" and baggy shirts. It was a slow start, but I finally hit the 10 pound mark this past weekend…

nope, it's not just you. There seems to be a surplus of stupid questions lately, just begging for stupid answers. Makes me wonder if the site has been invaded by ('gasp') trolls.... :wink:

:laugh: I remember that scene from PW every time I run into one of those "haughty" types...... "Remember me? Well, you made a big mistake, HUGE mistake....." :laugh:

gee, thanks for the reminder.....:grumble:

Next time you're in line at the grocery store, take a look at what's in the other carts. Frozen this, frozen that, boxed "helpers", etc. At what price convenience?

Try this one: http://www.bettycrocker.com/Recipes/Recipe.aspx?recipeId=44654

Ditto. Started this just a little over a month ago, and lost 5 pounds. Here's a site that explains caloric needs and how to calculate yours, factoring in age and activity level: http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/how-many-calories-do-you-need.html I figured mine using my ideal weight, not my current weight. Factoring in…

If you're not hungry, then don't eat. Personally, I don't think this so-called 'starvation mode' is worth worrying about every day - unless you consistently eat way less than 1200 calories, every day, for several days. Bottom line to weight loss: the calories/energy your body burns must be more than what you consume. You…

The term "anaerobic" means "without air" or "without oxygen." Anaerobic exercise uses muscles at high intensity and a high rate of work for a short period of time. Anaerobic exercise helps us increase our muscle strength and stay ready for quick bursts of speed. Think of short and fast when you think of anaerobic exercise.…

First of all, if you're serious and sincere about wanting this (quitting smoking) you can do it. So start by convincing yourself that quitting is something you REALLY want and need. I smoked at least 2 packs a day for 24 years. I finally quit, after several unsuccessful attempts, 15 years ago. I believe my failed attempts…

Any runners out there? You probably know about long, slow runs being excellent "fat burners". Well, I read somewhere that going for a long, slow run before breakfast - basically on an empty stomach - will kick-start your metabolism and force your body to run off of your "fat stores". I usually go for my run in the morning…

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Primarily health and longevity reasons. I want to live to be 100 (at 57, I'm past the half-way point) and be a healthy centenarian (is that the right word?). I weigh more now (currently 159 lbs, down from 165) than I have in all my years, thanks to a slowing metabolism and emotional BINGING. So getting my BMI in a healthy…

An easy and "safe" way to vent your emotions is through journaling. While writing how you feel, take a few minutes to explore why you're angry, sad or bored. Then next time you find yourself going for the bag of Doritos, think about how and why you feel the way you do. Something else I find helpful is to stop and…

Have you checked out the body-type and weight calculators? What I mean is, perhaps your body type, bone structure, heredity, metabolism, all of it comes in to play here - will not let you be a size 9. For example, I'm muscular, medium-boned, average height 5' 4". My ideal/healthy weight for my height, age and bone…

How about yogurt in one of those 6 or 8 ounce containers? Or a bagel and peanut butter. Or a banana and a handful of almonds.... and don't forget to drink a glass of water.

Furpaws I have two cats (as you see in the avatar) and one of them is usually hanging around me when I'm on the computer. It also reminds me to keep my comments "soft and fluffy".

For my height and age, I'm 30 pounds overweight. And unfortunately, I'm at "that age" where it doesn't come off easy anymore. And when I'm fully dressed (not bragging now), I don't look overweight - I've learned to disguise it. So when I sit down in the lunchroom at work with my little can of salmon and some triscuits, I…

Try to figure out why you binge eat. I read somewhere that binging is actually "eating" an emotion. I used to start with a full bag of tortilla chips and a half-hour later I was still munching away - until I started asking myself "what" I was eating. Usually it was boredom, or anger, or being overtired. So now I don't even…

This doesn't make sense to me. I thought the trick to losing weight is to burn more calories than you consume. So if we're eating the calories we just burned, doesn't that cancel out the advantage of exercise? I've been logging my meals and exercise here for nearly a month, and I've GAINED two pounds. And I think its…

water, lots of it. :drinker:

Here is some really great information about a condition that's more common than you think. I have ALL of the symptoms - and when I'm following the recommended diet (healthy fat, hi protein, zero or low processed carbs) I can keep my weight down and have a lot more energy!…

Happy Haunting!:noway: I did 'ok" with the candy earlier this week, but after the trick & treaters were gone tonight I was left with an opened bag of Mary Janes (peanut butter taffy). Yum. Ate one right after another (at least 10). So now I'm on a sugar buzz, but I'll get back on track tomorrow. I've been eating a low…

Excellent post! And I have found one more little benefit to working out first thing in the morning: you take one shower and do your hair and makeup once, instead of re-do and repair.

I weigh-in and measure once a week - on Sunday morning before I eat or drink anything. I used to check in every day and it drove me nuts to the point that I finally gave up. Once a week works better for me because it keeps me in line during the week. When I used to weigh every day I felt like I earned an extra snack if I…

Hi. Sounds like you need to eat more protein at lunch - that will fill you up and keep you satisfied so you're not overeating later in the day. My 'work' lunch: one 3 oz. can pink salmon or albacore, one apple, 5 Triscuit (reduced fat), green tea. Pack a Balance Bar or granola bar for a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack.