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  • I use something that isn't recipe-specific, but I absolutely love it: Evernote. Allows me to clip from any website, then it saves in Evernote (which I can access from anywhere - computer, android device, etc). Also indexes everything and uses OCR to give great search functionality, plus links back to original site. Also…
    in Online recipe storage with sync to Android app Comment by Laurab2125 October 2012
  • Having friends looking at my food diary will sometimes force me to reconsider what I'm about to put in my mouth. But - if I made the decision to eat it? Then yea - it gets logged. Wouldn't life be grand if the calories wouldn't show up on our hips if we didn't log them here? Since that's not the case ... and since I'm here…
    in Do you lie to your MFP friends about what you eat? Comment by Laurab2125 October 2012
  • Some people have already mentioned this -- planning out food. I actually take about 1-2 hours on a weekend and cut up vegetables into snack portions, make homemade yogurt, make healthy breakfast sandwiches, etc ... that way during the week it's all grab-and-go. If I had to prep every night or morning, it would never…
    in New, trying to lose 30 lbs and gain more confidence! Comment by Laurab2125 October 2012
  • Motivation can be such a tricky, elusive thing and it's different for everyone. I thrive on a couple of things: -- accountability and a community ... I'm far less likely to go off the wagon if I know other people are checking in on me -- competition ... what can I say? I'm a competitive person... with this kind of thing,…
    in need help in the motivation department... Comment by Laurab2125 October 2012
  • I love having friends across the pond! Add me as a friend if you'd like!
    in Hi im a newbie from scotland Comment by Laurab2125 October 2012
  • I agree with everything here, but one thing to add ... I used to use a headlamp, but didn't care for it. Found these and love them to death: http://www.knucklelights.com/ Some of the streets and paths around my house are NOT well lit, and these do a great job. Also - like someone else suggested - carry the cellphone making…
    in running at 5am? Comment by Laurab2125 September 2012
  • Thanks for the replies! Even after only a few days of joining in, I already love it here. :)
    in Chicago area gal looking for friends in this journey! Comment by Laurab2125 September 2012
  • I just joined MFP and I totally need this challenge! Current weight: 158 Goal weight: 143 Eat clean -- one cheat meal a week. Keep sugar, snacks (chips, etc), processed foods to an absolute minimum. Keep bread/pasta to a minimum and use whole, healthier grains when I do eat it. Shoot for 1600 or less net calories/day. Do…
    in ONLY 15 WEEKS TO NEW YEARS!! Challange Comment by Laurab2125 September 2012
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