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I agree with the tips about getting a water bottle you like. You might also want to consider adding flavor to it. You can get different kinds of drops or naturally add fruit (berries, lemon, cucumber, etc.). They also sell special "infuser" water bottles that keep the fruit separate if you're worried about ending up with…

Perfect response. Lol.

^^^ This! This right here! Left hand lane is the "passing lane", if you're not actively passing another car, do not drive in this lane! Doesn't matter if you're going the speed limit or not. I've driven a lot in Europe where it's against the law to 'travel' in this lane, it makes the traffic so much better for everyone.…

I'm 35 - feel free to add. Always looking for motivated friends.

Take the face pic. You don't ever have to show it to anyone if you don't want to but you might find yourself happy to look at it once you've hit your goals.

Congratulations!! :flowerforyou:

AMEN 15 deg F this morning walking to work with wind chill in the single digits. NOT how I like to start my day. The walk home is usually worse (except tonight where I plan to bar hop my way home).

I'm really sorry to hear that. Dealing with weight is stressful enough without added pressure. You've already gotten a lot of great advice so I don't think I have much to add. One question though, do you think it would help to show your mother this website? You could explain how you've made your progress and the plan…

I think they're made from Brachiosaurus patties after they've had a lot of berries.

I don't think they called you fat. They just told you to take a hint.

Honestly, for me, I think I have the opposite of negative body issues. I look in the mirror and think "eh, not bad" and then I see a picture of what I really look like and... well here I am, trying to lose weight. Personally, there's a real disconnect between what I see and reality. I wish I could blame my camera but it's…

Need to watch that gif while I'm on the treadmill! However, to get back on topic, I'm actually a pretty big baseball fan. Have my first fantasy draft on Monday (yes I'm a nerd like that). Not ready for it at ALL and have been swamped at work. Wish the start of the season was actually 2 months away. Go Red Sox!

@PghPensFan - I was going to post some sort of snarky reply but I've been too distracted by your previous post and the familiar sight of a pretty blonde running away from me.

I was hoping this was going to be about pancakes. :grumble:

This actually just made me LOL at my desk. Literally. :laugh: :blushing:

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Google just told be that "SW diet" = Slimming World. Never heard of it. No interest in reading about it. But at least I now know what the heck "SW" stands for.

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You can add some Greek yogurt to your diet for a good source of nonfat protein. You should also remember that fat is a necessary, healthy, part of your diet and the body needs a certain amount daily. As far as setting your macros, I'll leave that advice to others in the forum who are far wiser than I.

Thanks to the OP and thanks to all the 'bumpers' today. Glad I saw this.

Beautiful!

Yes! I do this all summer long. So good. [Jumping in to see what other recipes come up.]

Turkey, cheese, lettuce on wheat sounds pretty healthy to me. It's one of my staples. If you're grilling it, just be careful about adding butter or oil. I guess you could also consider cutting out the cheese but I like it as a source of calcium and always put some on my sandwiches. Tuna salad is also a good suggestion (I…

Honestly, his comment sounds like pure jealousy. There is absolutely nothing "weird" about taking care of your self and the fact that he says he doesn't care about about any aspect of your life, let alone your great workouts, tells you all you need to know about his character. Congratulations on taking charge of your life…

I like to record every day. I try to weigh myself around the same time, put the scale in the same spot, etc. Even though I hate the days when it spikes up, seeing an overall downward trend is very motivating for me and I've gotten use to the fact I may be up for a couple days before hitting a new low.

OP, sorry, I'm an oatmeal in the morning person. Just jumping in so I can find some of these recipes again if I decide to mix it up.

Probably my favorite show on TV right now. Absolutely love the way it's shot and the methodical way the characters have been developed. This past week threw a couple interesting wrinkles. I can't believe there's only two episodes left! I feel like there's so much to be answered.

Honestly, if you're happy with your pancakes & eggs, stick with it! I dream about being able to eat that every day but I don't have time in the morning to cook anything. The other thing you could do is switch it up to 3-4 times a week and then have a more indulgent lunch/dinner on the off days. I've been drinking a lot of…

I typically have a smaller breakfast than you (usually just oatmeal and coffee) so it affords me a little more leeway with lunches. Luckily my office is surrounded by options so there's a number of places I can go and stay in the 5-600 cal range. I also try to get different kinds of protein bars or shakes to have as…

Recently back on MFP, always looking for new friends to keep me motivated and inspired.