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Although they are not complete meals, I sometimes use Trader Joe's. The frozen fish is minimally processed. Their tilapia takes about 12-15 minutes to bake (you can microwave it too,but I prefer it baked). If you bring a yam or potato and fruit or yogurt, you'll have a decent meal. You can cook it frozen or you can leave…

Fitness: You age, but you don't have to rot. Lift them big bad weights. Impress younger family members with your rendition of Tina Turner's "proud mary." See if they can keep up with you. Gold fringe short skirt included. Act nonchalant if a younger family member found you on You Tube -- Summer of Love at Woodstock.

See avatar-- some dogs are like people--they don't want to be kissed by a dog either.

See my profile pic? That's how dogs react when humans try to kiss them.

Are you an Aggie grad? Don't know about Texas, but no jewelry (exception: wedding band, medical id)-- like college ring knocker jewelry, earrings, bracelets. No weird Masonic handshakes or rings.

I believe in shooting for the stars but not shooting myself in the foot. You say this is your first bike/run race of this nature and your performance time goes down competing in the heat. Look, you are competing in a rigorous race, compete and finish, look at your stats and go from there. There's lots of glory in that…

A change in your fitness and weight management. I've never been a big soda person, but I can imagine how difficult that can be to cut out. Not only are you reducing the sugar in your intake, but also all of the chemicals. I drink lots of water and some beer.

Edamme beans if no one has mentioned them, yellow and green squash, string beans, peas, and all those other good things folks have mentioned.

Dog kisses can't be any worse than eating from one of those public buffet salad bars. Ya think!?

I don't initiate it; but occasionally she catches me off guard.

Both my husband and I worked for conservative businesses in Manhattan most of our careers, and we wore conservative suits. He wore suits and shirts (french cuff) made in Manhattan, and the suit trousers had a flat front, no pleats. He had his shoes polished weekly, and he always wore toe cap tie shoes. Always carried a…

your friends may feel that the "glue" that held the relationship together was being overweight. I don't necessarily think that they are "jealous" of your accomplishment-- they may feel that you will reject them because of their weight issues. They may be struggling with feelings of "failure" in light of your success. They…

Glad to hear younger women (and men) thinking this way. Lots of creepy legislation out there (in the US).

My compassion and mindfulness go out the window. It must be the little German in me. Tick, tock, tick, tock: It's three o'clock.

I haven't anyone in my immediate family who lost their life in combat. However, my husband is a Vietnam combat vet,having served in a recon unit; and during WW2, my Dad served in the Merchant Marines as an officer and ship's medic. Both saw alot of action. My Dad started serving in the Merchant Marines prior to the…

LoniB -- I had seen you were reading, "Gang Leader for a Day." A friend of mine is reading that too and highly recommends it.

I enjoy reading about other people's world view and experiences that are outside of my own. I am reading Lalita Tademy's,"Cane River," about four generations of African American women. I recently finished, "In the Garden of Beasts," by Erik Larson. It is based upon the communiques of the American Ambassador to Berlin…

The book, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking," by Susan Cain is a good read in spite of some of the chapters being a bit on the pop psychology side. I am an introvert, but it is not grounded in social anxiety. It is the way I "process" my environment. What most posters here said is true.…

It's NOT "on a daily basis." It's "daily." As in I work out daily. NOT I work out on a daily basis.

I agree. As a patient, I see it this way. I've been fortunate to have excellent medical care for a rare genetic cardiomyopathy. I imagine that has "distracted" me from judging the size of the health care providers.

How is he helping to smooth these waters? They are children -- young adults, not kids. Their father made a choice and he should be telling them to mind their own business.

Look at you, guy! Waist gets smaller and your smile gets bigger. Much to be proud of and good health to ya!

Box store Gyms vary in quality. If you find one that will give you a weeks worth of passes, or a month to month sign up, give it a try.

I'm joining a bike riding club.

My DH is Cuban and Puerto Rican and introduced me to Bustelo and Cuban coffee. After that, I knew I was in love!

Totally agree, particularly with "it's made fresh and sourced locally."

Your kids are fortunate to have a Mom like you. What a fine example of courage and fortitude you are to them. Not to mention many of us here.

Perhaps the "U.S. apple pie" you had was store bought? My Mom made apple pie with granny smith apples (tart), spiced with nutmeg, cinnimon, and a touch of brown sugar; and crust from scratch.

My husband is slim, the perfect "V"-- broad shoulders, slender waist and hips, 5'8", 145 lbs. He is supportive. He spots for me when we lift weights and occasionally I catch him watching me while I am lifting and he smiles and gives me a thumbs up. Or out of no where he'll say, "lookin' good!" He and I focus on fitness and…