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These are really good ideas. Thanks guys!

Thanks! Yes, shoes are always a high priority for me. I replace them often. A heart rate monitor is a good idea, too. I'm still working up to working out more, so that would be a good investment.

thank you!!! thats a good one. for now I usually count by volume or I calculate based on the package weight.

No one bought anything? Ever? :huh:

The blog says that the men were put through extreme caloric restriction but also had extreme physical exercise the whole time among other things. I don't think that the study can be applied to everyone. It makes sense that they would not lose muscle because they were forced to workout so heavily. The body needed to do the…

this is good. also, i make my own sorbet. Freeze chopped up fruits, like strawberries or grapes, etc. Then put them in a blender/food processor with some milk or soymilk or whatever milky thing you like. I throw in just a drop or two of vanilla extract and blend away. No need for any added sugar it tastes just fine on it's…

Congrats on being persistant and getting so far. I think I'll cry my eyes out when I see that number. :blushing:

Not sure if I can help since I don't have any health issues that make me count carbs. But I think if you eat more carbs it will be fine, but just stick to the high fiber, low glycemic foods. Like an apple has carbs and sugar, but it is full of water, nutrients, and fiber which is also important. It would be preferable to…

I've been looking for something to do with my new food processor. This sounds easy and healthy and tasty. Thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

I've been stuck on veggie quesodilla taco thingys. It takes some time, but most of the time is just waiting for the veggies to roast. 1. preheat oven to 475 2. chop up a bunch of veggies - I like broccoli, onion, pablano peppers, mushrooms, black beans, and potatoes. Put veggies in casserole dish and toss in olive oil,…

I kinda see where you are coming from. I just generally don't like it when someone comments on what I'm eating. I had a salad once and I ate it with dressing and someone said "doesn't that defeat the purpose?". I was mad because at that time I wasn't even watching what I was eating. So... since I'm fat, I wouldn't enjoy…

Friday fitness: My back is still in pain, so I'm sticking with the swimming until I can go to the gym and come back without any pain. I am able to do more laps now, so I will begin tracking how many laps and length of time that I'm swimming so that I can see my progress from now on. I'm hoping by the end of the month that…

sounds nummy. bump

ahahhah. nice.

The fact that you were able to do more than you were able to before means that you have more than succeeded. Instead of your friend saying that you failed, they should say that next time you do it you will get even farther. Try and try again and you will reach the end. I've never tried such a feat, so therefore I never…

Maybe a london broil. I don't know about side dishes to go with it... It depends on what the family eats, cost, time to prepare, etc. But london broil can be cooked start to finish in 15 minutes. Just marinade it during the day or even over night. Let it sit on the counter until it is room temperature (or as long as you…

mmmmmmmm bump

I wear a bra under a tight sports bra under a t-shirt. It just ends up making me look flat chested, but it does the trick :smile:

Don't worry about what others think. When I see someone running I usually HATE them because they are more fit than me. I used to avoid the gym because I am shy. Eventually I got over it because I'm not the center of the universe and everyone there is concentrating on their own workout. So get out there. I look forward to…

I tried walking outdoors, but hated the heat/cold/ uneven pavement, etc. Then I joined a gym with a pool. Now I can't go a day without working out. So find whatever it is that you are addicted to and then do it furiously. You might have to try a few things before you get it.

Ok. I am a VETERAN at this. I've been to 3 doctors for this problem. Finally one doctor had the right idea. It took me a year to fix my feet. I know it sucks... but PF is a result of tight tendons. Tendons don't stretch as easily as muscles. So you have to be vigilant at your healing. Also, if you have PF once, chances are…

lol.. oh snap.. yea I agree. I don't get to cook dinner until 6pm, eat around 7. I look at cals over the coarse of a week, then check if what I did during the week helped or hindered.

I second that. I treat food and exercise as separate entities, but look at them together to get the big picture... if that makes sense. Like I record my food, but not my exercise on mfp and, to answer your question, I don't eat back my exercise cals. If I'm losing/gaining/stalling/hungry/tired, then I'll change it up until…

I think he might be afraid to lose you. If you lose all the weight, maybe he thinks you won't stick around. so he could be intentionally (but maybe not knowingly) sabotaging you. Since you are on this journey and serious about it, it is up to you to look out for #1. Maybe he will be ready to make a change at some point,…

I am really sorry that your dad's chances of success are long gone and you have youth, beauty, and a whole life of possibilities ahead of you. Even I'm jealous haha. I wanna be a pretty young 18 year old. Some people have an unhealthy need to be better than other people and bringing someone else down is a way of keeping…

SW: 247 :( CW: 243 :/ GW: 238 :) Weigh in Dates: 8/1 243 8/8 240.8 8/15 8/22 8/31 Total weight lost: 2.2 lbs woot Just for fun: i want to go to warrior dash

nice list and BUMP

What an amazing difference. You look fantastic :smokin:

This is exactly what I do, and I am very happy with it. I understand why some would want to weigh less often. But I find that by weighing myself each morning, I remember that I have a goal and work to do and I see how far I've come and realize I don't want to see the number go up (That sets the mood for the day). I expect…

Yep. I agree. Although I do weigh at the same time every day, BUT I don't mind seeing the fluctuations. It helps me understand how my body is reacting to what i'm doing. I only really count the weight on one day a week. I look at the whole picture at that time... how much calories i had, if I ate whole foods or if I'm…