Quel1970 Member

I have to agree with the OP. Some ppl just feel better about themselves when they are tearing someone else down... What cracks me up are the ppl that feel the need to say 'Oh, this topic again?' Seriously? You're tired of the topic but took the time to read it AND post? I'm pretty sure the TOS doesn't require you to read…

Even though I have been on MFP a year now, I don't post much anymore because I have found that some ppl an be VERY harsh. I wanted to respond to you because I can 'hear' the pain in your post. Read everything but take it all 'with a grain of salt'. You will have to figure out what works for YOU. I do not know how tall you…

That is fantastic! SUCH a healthy way to think too!

Take lots of pictures of yourself (EVEN NAKED) because it's a lot more difficult to have that body after 40...... On a more serious note: When you fall in love at 24, appreciate every moment with that man because God will take him in only ten years....

I feel 100 times better if my protein intake is higher than my carb intake (diagnosed as hypoglycemic at age 15). HOWEVER, it takes my body a while to adjust. No gastric issues (actually, better) but other stuff ie: strong urine odor , very shaky if my carbs get to low, etc. For me I have to increase my water intake,…

Well I entered my stats from the link you provided and was happier with that than with my scale. I had my first real weight loss this week and my scale said my BF was HIGHER. But the link showed a BF decrease. Hmmmm

I was only logging my weight loss if I had it for a week but then I decided I was going to log every time I weighed. Even though I know my loss may be only water, I logged it today. BUT, I will log a gain in two days if it happens too. I think it's just personal preference? Whatever works for you :)

LMAO! Me tooooooooo!

I just read this article and all I can say is 'Are you kidding me???????'! I was on this diet 20 yrs ago- because I was in a car accident and lying the hospital. And no, I would never want to do that again. I believe ppl have to have some psychological screening to get certain surgeries-- this situation should require the…

You look AMAZING! Great job!

You are too kind! Thank you!

I was curious about this a while ago and asked SEVERAL physicians and dietitians this very question. I was told it doesn't matter- that I could even count diet soft drinks (I don't). I drink zero unflavored water and that is why I had asked. To the person who claims only water is water- most tap water in the city is…

I'm in! Body fat% 25.21 (my scale says 26.5%... interesting) Lbs of fat 29.24 Lbs lean muscle 86.76

Thank you for all your kind words. I haven't been lifting very long and I worry that the tiny advances I have made will be lost. BUT I am going to forge ahead. I really am trying to eat. I get upset and my tummy feels nauseated... then I have a hard time eating. And yes, I got on the scale this morning and I am right back…

Can I make this my screen saver? Thank you OP- Best.Thread. Ever.

<single for a whole 7 days. LOL

I love my vodka! LOL - but I have recently started drinking Skinny Sweet Tea Vodka- only 64 calories a drink. I mix with tea but some ppl like diet Sprite, or water. 64 calories a pop- yea, I can do that :)

WOW- you look phenomenal! I would do this but I have no idea how to post a pic in a forum?

How do we sign up for April's challenge?

Thats exactly right! It took me forever to figure it out then I made my own spreadsheets to keep track of my progress.

No lying here. In less you count the fact that I just bought a food scale and realized I had been OVER estimating the amount of food I was eating. It really irritates me too when ppl assume I am not logging something since my weight loss has been nil.

I love avacados too! Prepared ANY way. And this thread is making me hungry :) Have you all heard of Slimcados? We just started getting them around here so I contacted the company to make sure they were not a GMO- they're not- VERY delicious with half the fat and less calories-- YUM!!…

I know runners who always 'fuel up' on pasta or something high carbs 12 hours before a race. I guess thats similar to this? I know I feel better working out after a fast (so I do it first thing in the morning) but I also have more energy if I had a bigger meal the night before. Maybe it's different for everyone?

I've worn HIGH heels for 20+ years- LOVE them! (Geez, I'm showing my age!) Start out wearing them around your house- cleaning or just watching tv, a few hours at a time. Better to wobble at home than at the restaurant/club. Then when you are comfortable you can wear them out :)

Great job!!! You look fantastic! (And the most sincere gratitude for serving our country!!)

Best way I have heard it explained is that a lb of fat is about the size of a grapefruit while a lb of muscle is about the size of a tangerine. No different than say, gold. A 'brick' of gold weighs much more than a brick. Gold is more dense: muscle is more dense. Personally, I want GOLD in my body :)

Here is the 'flaw' I find with this idea---- BMR= 1263 TDEE = 1727 minus 15% = 1467 I set my goal to 1460 every day. When I work out, MFP adds these calories to my goal, raising it say to 1727. I do not eat my exercise calories (because if there is NO deficit, there will be no weight loss). Just as you said earlier----…

It would be nice to lose an ounce! It's like if you went to work every day for eight weeks, and then didn't get paid. "OOPs sorry, I know you thought you were going to get some money for all this hard work but... we changed our minds. You can keep working and MAYBE get paid, not sure when though..."

Bahahaha! Wonder if they would pay me in food?

Fantastic job!