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Response to the above image posted by ckmnacln, "Find the three consecutive even integers...etc..." Answer: 22, 24, 26 :smile:

I used to HATE brown rice. I'd complain and gripe every time I had it. Because brown rice is healthier, I got rid of all the white rice in my house and bought only brown rices (basmati and short grain brown rice). By doing that, I forced myself to eat the healthier brown rices. I learned to like and appreciate them to the…

Haters gonna hate. Some people do better with more exercise allowing them to eat more calories and some people do better with eating lower calories. Some people think that their way is the best and thus ONLY true way to lose weight, when in fact everyone is different. If eating 1200 calories is working for you, keep on…

What about TVP? Textured Vegetable Protein. It looks kinda like dried mushroom pieces and is flavorless. You can add your own flavoring or after re-hydrating it, mix it with ground meat to make your meat go farther. There are all sorts of recipes for this online. I can get it in bulk for under 5 bucks a pound where I live…

Tags (the dog) and Mr. Guy (the cat) caught in the act of snuggling.

Is the whiskey the reason you want to eat this everyday? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

You can't tell by my make-up-less profile photo, but I am a make-up addict! Products that I cannot live without: Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer, Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil, and MAC Face and Body Foundation. If you'd like new make-up styles to try check out the YouTube channel "Pixiwoo." It is run by two sisters from the…

Hey! You've lost 53 LBS! That is AWESOME! It is hard to not beat yourself up, I beat myself up too. With every little bit that I lose, I can see the changes in my body and that has lead to changes in my attitude. I still get down some days, but I have to focus on how far I have come not on how far I have to go. I am slowly…

I started a couple days after New Year's. I am unsure of how much I exactly weighed in the left photo. When I did finally weigh myself I started MFP at 198 LBS. I weigh 150 now. My goal is 130. I am 5'6". I went from a size 18 to a size 8. I can't believe how helpful this website (and users) are! I hope to be using this…

Fantastic job! You look great!

I NEVER want(ed) to go for a jog/run but then I do and it is the greatest feeling when I'm done. As I get into better shape, I am finding that I can run longer and actually miss doing it on "rest" days. Who knew? Sometimes I can't believe that I am becoming the person that I want to be...

'Sup fellow Tennessean! I am right there with you; as I was also shopping for size 8 clothes on tax-free weekend! You look great! Congratulations!

I love, love, love my fitbit. It really works for me. It will track your steps and stairs as well as your sleep. I haven't gone a day without using it since I bought it in Jan. Also, Fitbit's customer service is awesome. I broke my clip that attaches the fitbit to my clothes and their customer support is sending me a free…

I am loving this thread!

My favorite purses are my Kate Spade bags. I love her leather purses! I buy them at TJ Maxx when I can find them.

I'm 5'6" SW 198 CW 163.6 Mini goal: 155 GW: 130

WOW! Great job!!!!

I've had mine for months. I've lost over 35 pounds since Jan 2012. I think it is awesome and highly recommend it. It syncs to MFP and tracks all sorts of things. It is not a replacement for a heart rate monitor so keep that in mind. It will however keep track of your sleep patterns, the amount of stairs you climb, all the…

I just discovered Kedem Tea Biscuits. They make them in chocolate and in vanilla. They are slightly sweetened and only 32 calories for two biscuits. They are .69 cents a package (a package has 15 servings) and I found them at my local Kroger here in Tennessee in the world foods section. They help with my sweet/carb…

Hahahahah! This is me! I am addicted to ice! It is a frozen treat and ensures that I drink the water my body needs.

Fitbit because you do wear it all day and night. It tracks your sleep, stairs, allergies, food, exercise and it syncs with MFP. A HRM is good if you are lifting or doing lots of excercise, otherwise you won't regret the fitbit.

sounds delicious!

You should listen to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJRzBpFjJS8 "Pregnant Women are Smug" by Garfunkel and Oates

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Grams!!! I did a test with my measuring cups and found I was measuring too many calories because my measuring cups were not accurate (at least with milk). I still use my cups because it is faster, but now I know not to reach surface tension when measuring with the cups.

This above states it pretty well. Don't eat more carbs just because you're a vegetarian. As for being ill, I have had NO adverse effects from not eating meat. In fact, I feel much, much better. I have never been sick after not eating meat and I did when eating meat (even while using MFP). I have severely limited my meat…

This is exactly what I was thinking! I can't decide between Bobbi Brown and MAC though.

Take the SAT's seriously.

Greek yogurt, fresh broccoli, carrots, brown rice, dried beans (any/all)

I must have missed something... I think recently there has been a lot more anger in the world, and the MFP forums are no exception. It is too bad, because I read really inspiring stories and have learned a lot from people's posts here; I have also had bad experiences where I have had to "walk-away." I am not ready to give…