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That's quite possibly the weirdest fact I can post... It costs $185 to cremate him, which is why it hasn't been done yet. We were originally going to bury him in the backyard, but we got orders to Germany and we'll be leaving this summer... Sounds sort of morbid and maybe amusing... but I bottle fed him every 3 hours for…

1. I absolutely ADORE bugs and spiders (in fact, I have a tattoo of a crab spider inside my wrist and I currently have a pet Emperor Scorpion) 2. BUT.... My arch-nemesis on this earth is the cockroach... which I am deathly afraid of. 3. I once caught a lizard and it was stuck in my hair for a couple hours... I was a kid…

I actually wear jeans to run...because I have some extra junk in the trunk... and when it jiggles around, it starts to itch like mad. When I wear jeans, no more itching and I can't feel my bum/thighs flopping around... So yeah, try some very supportive clothing!:flowerforyou:

How about the guy who smells like he smoked about 10 cigarettes in a confined space and then he didn't wash his hands after using the bathroom... Oh... and when he talks, rancid coffee breath. This person literally makes me want to suffocate myself. And he usually pops up right next to me when I'm really in the groove and…

most people on a calorie restrictive diet eat very close to their maintenance calories. they don't restrict themselves to 1200 a day; it's usually around 1600 for a woman and 1900-2000 for a male. tell MFP you only want to lose .5 lb per week. See what number for your daily calories it will come up with in that scenario.…

how many watts of power does the elliptical need? if other things are working, but the heavy hi-power equip isn't working... maybe you lack the capacity for excess wattage in that part of your house? can you use a regular vacuum cleaner on that outlet? I'm no electrician, but I had an added on room once that only had about…

That is rather awkward... Here's what I "think" I would do... I'd accept it, but say, "you know, since eating healthier, my stomach just can't take this kind of food anymore." I would eat 1/2 of it, tell her thanks and then put the rest down. Later, I'd try to work it off if I had time... but I wouldn't beat myself up over…

Your BMR is not what you burn on a daily basis... it's a minimum you need to keep your bodily functions thriving. Your BMR does not take into account any of your normal activities. Therefore, you are consistently burning MORE than your BMR everyday, even if you don't make it to the gym. You use calories to put on your…

Absolutely not! Why do you think I chose to be a pet sitter? I typically have to meet new clients only once or twice... and then I get to spend gobs of time alone with their pets! I relate very well to pets, especially cats. But people can be tricky sometimes. I did really well in the military, but I'm not a social…

How long have you been working out on a regular basis?

If you love it so much, I am POSITIVE that there are ways you can get into it. Of course, you would want to keep your current job while you are learning and building clients... but ... anything you have your heart set on is worth trying for. I was very lucky that I have a supportive fiance that covered the initial costs.…

I think as long as you're getting some carbs with each meal and snack, then you shouldn't worry too much about it. Your number is definitely not too low.

After 8 years in the Air Force, I decided to start my own business. I became a professional full time pet sitter & dog walker in Nov 2007 and I am LOVING it! Being self-employed is challenging, though...

If your peanut butter isn't full of added sugar and unnecessary oils, it's great for you. Yes, it has a high fat content... but like SBS says, fat is ESSENTIAL. And as you are a vegetarian, you may not be getting enough fat from the rest of your diet. All nuts are healthy in moderation. They are all high in fat, as well.…

My impression is that you need to eat more. Are you eating all your exercise calories? If you started out kind of sedentary before December and now you're regularly working out, you'll need more fuel. I hit a standstill after my firs 3 weeks and found I wasn't eating enough - and I already was eating my exercise cals. I…

90 minutes is a long time to play tennis, so it is absolutely possible that you burned that much. However, your BEST BET is to invest in a heart rate monitor with a chest strap so that you will not just have a ballpark figure based on other people, but you'll get an ACCURATE calorie count tailored specifically for your…

our gym equipment says right on it that it is "Polar" capable... it always picks mine up:flowerforyou:

When I lived in Iceland, I suffered from Seasonal Affective Disorder, which kind of goes right along with a vitamin D deficiency. I used to have to go to the tanning beds a couple times a month. If you like milk, you can drink lots of milk that is fortified with vitamin D. I'm lactose sensitive and I don't drink milk. Now…

I personally strive for balanced meals. I make sure I'm getting carbs, protein and fat with every meal. Ona daily basis, I aim to eat 45% carbs, 30% protein and 25% fats - but I rarely strike a perfect balance. I'm happy if I get close and stay within 100 calories of my daily allotment. I also try to make sure I'm eating…

I love pickle juice. For real. I love how it makes the back of my jaw tingle and makes me pucker my lips involuntarily. When I eat a pickle, I always take a sip of the juice. :love:

I weigh daily only in the mornings. I don't obsess over it, though... I just do it to keep track. If I get the same result three days in a row, that's when I update my progress. Thankfully, I've not had to update it the wrong way. If I weigh heavy one morning, I watch my sodium and water intake all day and usually by the…

You seem to be really low on protein. The balance MFP gives you by default may not be the best balance for you. Women should aim for a ballpark figure of around 90 g of protein. If you aim for higher protein, you'll find you're eating less carbs. One suggestion... take a look at your salad dressing. Does it contain sugar?…

I have to agree with this. You can't take into account only your HR while you are awake. I have tried wearing it while napping and my HR dips considerably lower while asleep than while I am sitting at the computer or watching TV. If you're going to use a "sample" try wearing it for a nap and using that sample to calculate…

In the case of the tuna, you are correct. I have weighed my cans of tuna and they all weigh heavier in the can than what the can states.... HOWEVER... the can of chicken weighs exactly what it states on the can... and yet the label suggests that weight is the edible content.. which it is NOT. Can of tuna says it weighs 5…

Unfortunately I am using a scale and that is why I say the label is misleading... because what is INSIDE the can does not equal five 2 oz. servings (it doesn't even equal four 2 oz servings). And that is why I am asking for advice. Most of the online calorie guides go by what is stated on the packaging... therefore I am…

The LABEL actually says there are "about 5" servings in the can. YET, THE ENTIRE CAN weighs only 9.75 oz.... metal included. So if there are 5 servings of chicken, that would make each serving like 1.3 oz, NOT 2 oz... and even with water, the contents don't equal 9.75 unless they are inside the can.

Okay, so my can of chicken weighs 9.75 ounces unopened. The label says that a serving is 2 ounces and there are about 5 servings in the can. However, once drained of water and dumped out of the can, there are actually only about 6.5 oz of chicken left. So there are actually about 3 servings in the can IF a serving is…

I believe you've described Donkey Kicks. I pair the donkey kicks with the exercise that looks like a dog peeing on a fire hydrant... to help with the hips as well. Love them... and they burn! Also, if you work out on a recumbant bike for about 10 mins at a med-high resistance and actively squeeze your buttcheek every time…

SO then as a GENERAL Ballpark figure, your high end heart rate while working out would be your max, at 188 BPM... but you don't want to keep it up there for long. 85% of your max is considered the cardio zone, where you get the benefits of lots of calories burned AND cardiovascular conditioning for your heart. For you,…

I do this sometimes! (to the Black Eyed Peas) You would be surprised how many cals you can burn in an hour just by dancing... and if your heart rate dips a little, throw in some jumping jacks to kick it back up! It's fun. :flowerforyou: I also like to take the dogs out for some walk/jog intervals around the neighborhood.…