gdunican Member

Maine

Well, after 3 months I am back. Foot has healed up nicely. Putting one foot in front of the other again... God Bless our Vets!

Glad you are my niece and my personal Dietitian!!!

My niece is going through school to be a nutritionist / dietitionist... She said to try this site and I have been here since Dec. Lost over 20 lbs so far with 30 or so to go! Watch out summer! Here I come! As a disabled Vet - exercising is tough for me, but I do what I can. Some days are better than others, SO - watching…

Band of Borthers, Most Definitely!!

Welcome aboard Andy! Fell free to post here anytime!

Well said Rach!

Didn't realize that FITBIT updates MFP!! Going to have to look at FITBIT today... Thanks!!!

I have been rambling since my niece turned me onto this site. She is a dietician major. So I thought that if she is using this site - it would be wise for me to as well. I always ate what I wanted - but as an ex Navy Seal (disabled since 2006) - my burn was ALWAYS so much more than I ate. AND I did eat allot of Red Meat!…

Another good search to do is on Conjugated Linoleic Acid. Conjugated linoleic acid inhibits fat storage by enhancing the ability of cell membranes, other than fat cells, to open up and allow the absorption of fats and other nutrients. It also promotes the growth of muscles by letting nutrients into active muscle cells.…

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-facts-on-leptin-faq?page=2 I suggest reading this article on Leptin. Leptin is controlled by what we eat and how much we eat. Your brain may be telling you that you are hungry, when indeed you are not... Great article. Of course Leptin was only discovered in our body's functioning in…

Such an inspiration! Way to stick with it! Congrats!!!!!

I feel the same way... My niece turned me onto this site, and I am very motivated by it. The people here are awesome. I find the tools just awesome, and I keep my diary very honest and OPEN!! :-) Add me if you would like.

Coast of Maine!

I'm in!

I don't know what to say, other than thank you. I did not expect friend requests nor the outpoar of words that mean ever so much to me! I am a proud veteran with many friends still on the front. I will support them, but now I support them from home. God bless them and each one of you! Greg

Thank you... your reply is an inspiration all by itself! A very Happy New Year to you as well!