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The distance. I love my gym. They have plenty of equipment and it’s an affordable price. My kids love the kids’ room with computers, flat screens and video games. The distance keeps me from going. It takes 20 minutes to get there with no traffic and most days that is not doable. I would go every day if it was only a little…

If he is otherwise supportive and just started complaining, you may want to make sure you are not putting MFP in his face all the time. If it is the subject of every conversation and he has to be overly aware of everything you eat and shape his life around your eating habits, it may be alot for him. I logged for months on…

My son was looking at old photos my parents dropped by during a visit. It showed my husband and I before kids hiking, camping and rafting. My son asked "Who's that" and pointed to me on a bike racing. He had never seen me active or that thin and didn't recognize me. It was time to get more active and change some habits so…

I joined MFP because I had high blood pressure and needed to track my foods. The hardest part was accepting that if I wanted to eat low sodium, I couldn’t eat convenience foods. Once you get past that, it’s not too bad. Anything that’s canned you can probably make in the Croc-pot. I make my meats on the GForeman grill and…

They are slimy no matter what I do to them. Very low in calories but I'll only eat them in soups to combat the texture.

Normally, my husband watches the kids while I get to take a hike. It's nice to get together with friends and go hiking and chatting but it takes most of the day. Although he has no problem watching them while I get away, I save this request for when I've kept my sodium in check for 28 days.

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I take it one meal at a time instead of one day at a time. If I go off the rails at lunch I know I can rally by dinner and make good choices. If you take it day by day the urge to blow dinner because you lost it at the vending machine is too strong. Don't let a weak moment haunt you. I'll jump rope for a few minutes.…

I'm African American and my husband is Nigerian. Honestly, he has never sent an email stating he was an exciled prince. Make sure your daughter knows about some Mexican role models. Tell her about some of the historic accomplishments of her father's country. My kids know about their heritage and think racist people are…

I put it in a pony tail or hair clip, anything to keep it off my neck. I work out at night so work hair won't be a problem. When I am done I comb through it and put it in rollers. It's fine by morning but I do have to wash it every 4 days to prevent salt build up. I co-wash (wash using conditioner only) so I haven't…

Thanks! I love a good Miso Soup.

Champion bras are great. I'm a bouncy DD after nursing 2 kids and I can cross train running, kickboxing and step aerobics in the Champion bras with no pinching or pulling. I find them for less than $30 at TJMaxx, Ross and Marshalls. The Fiona by Moving Comfort works well but is a bit more pricey.

When you plan ahead, have a contingency meal in mind if you miss your workout and can't eat those extra calories. For example, if I don't workout I'll have a smoothie for breakfast instead of bananas or I'll swap out my dinner for a frozen meal with 300 calories.

I am a stress eater who is the daughter and granddaughter of stress eaters. Get some Altoids and keep them everywhere! You won't be able to rinse the taste out your mouth or eat anything for hours. Also keep some low cal noshing food on hand and keep the bad stuff out of reach. Dice up fresh fruit to make it last longer…

I know in the Facebook age it seems weird not to air your personal life to the entire world but feel free to share it on MFP where you can get support and encouragement. No one else has a right to know unless they come bearing a protein shake!

It's called setting "mini" goals and that's fine and works for alot of people. If losing 100 pounds is intimidating, just focus on the 40lbs at a time. I used to buy new workout music for every mini goal I reached and it made losing tons of weight more bearable. Before you know it, the majority of the weigh loss will be…

Right now my son is loving a bagel with peanut butter or any nut butter. He's been topping them with raisins, bananas or cranberries which I think is gross but at least he's not eating cheese pizza every day in the cafeteria. I think the MFP version of this would be a whole wheat bagel thin (100) calories and a nut butter…

For me I pack: Veggie egg salad with crackers or in pita. (Egg whites, Dijon mustard, vegenaise, red onion) Salads packed in pitas or wraps constantly changing Pizza - I love this cold but no one else does. For hubby: Cold udon noodles or any noodle dish sometimes with tofu with different veggies bought frozen then steamed…

Honey, you did not put all that information about his years of support in your initial post. Out of context, people could only comment on what you wrote and how we would handle it. If you want help on how to explain your feelings to him you should have written that instead and I'm sure those are the responses you would…

He can't hook up with a chubby girl then hound her until she's skinny. Maybe he doesn't think he can get the type of girl he wants so he's the one with esteem problems. If he wants a different girl, he needs to go get one and leave you to a man who loves your company. Rethink if this is someone who has an attitude you want…

My brother needed money to pay his speeding ticket or he was going to be locked up for 10 days because he is a dummy and keeps speeding. He went to a neighborhood and went to each house with his lawn mower asking to mow folks lawns for $20. Took all day but he got the last $200 to stay a free man. With meningeal jobs, you…

I've never had a problem with my Polar F7.I set it up right out of the box without reading instructions. Works great!

Champion bras are great. I'm a bouncy DD after nursing 2 kids and I can cross train running, kickboxing and step aerobics in the Champion bras with no pinching or pulling. I find them for less than $30 at TJMaxx, Ross and Marshalls.

Thanks! I am always looking for dumbell workouts.

I agree with the above suggestions of grilled chicken, after dinner walk and no appetizers. I usually order steamed veggies as an appetizer so that may help fill you up as well. Definitely, order the house salad and eat it before your entree. Drain your water glass before the main course as well. Since you are eating out…

My Polar FT7 changed my workout habits. I keep going when I am near a landmark number. It also makes me put more effort into my workouts. When I am having a lazy day I check my watch and see that I've burned less calories than the day before, I step it up. As my fitness level changes I can make sure I am burning the amount…

Thanks for the tip! Bought the kettle corn bags in bulk and was getting a little sick of it. I have all those ingredients on hand so I'll try it tonight.

My cousin is a doctor that smokes and she preaches to her patients about not smoking all day. I told her she was a hypocrite and she said that it is her job to tell folks about their health, not be a role model. Your doctor should be trying to save your life. Period. If she doesn't seem to do that, then bring up the issue…

My homemade salsa. It comes out to around 10 calories for 3 tablespoons. Let's be honest, I'm not chubby because of salsa.

Sounds yummy!