BrettWithPKU Member

The "What are you reading currently?" discussion is semi-active. I do wish MFP would purge groups with no message board activity for some-odd period of time (perhaps 6 months). Welcome to MFP.

Smart Grids: Advanced Technologies and Solutions. Yes it's a textbook. No I'm not in school, but it directly concerns the direction I'm going in my career.

“Life’s too short to be serious.” I’ve used that exact sentence before, did you get that from me? Anyway, yes, ‘simplest’ referred to my very predictable lifestyle at the time. I’ll add you because there’s not enough silliness on my newsfeed.

It doesn't take long looking at the statistics to see that 'normal' is overweight. So really, 'weird' is the goal of pretty much everyone you're bound to meet here. Everyone, even TFNG. Add me as a friend: Friendship with me includes daily text-based (newsfeed) interaction with: - Ancestry.com proclaimed 5th cousin of…

Rich Kid Smart Kid by Robert Kiyosaki (book about financial literacy education for children)

Delete your Facebook account. Problem solved.

You gotta have a protein. I'd go ahead and eat any meat that 1) isn't mostly breading and 2) isn't drowned in sugary sauces. I'd eat vegetables and fruit (most Chinese buffets have a surprisingly good fruit selection). As long as you're not doing keto or something, a little bit of rice or lo mein never hurt anyone.

The obvious thing (though probably not a 'hack') is to use seasoning, or cheese (which does wonders for broccoli). I like potatoes, but I eat them Baked with hot sauce. I'm weird like that though.

I used to drink like a fish but I cut back considerably. I recommend, whenever you have an occasion to drink, stop at one. If you have "one drink here or there" and can't lose weight the drink's not the problem.

I like my 3-days-without-shaving look MUCH better than when I'm clean shaven. My profile pic was probably right at 3 days.

Losing 30 pounds would make one feel like a new person. 30 pounds is attainable; make that your goal.

Echoing OP, I've found the phrase "I do what I want" to be my favorite retort. You can use it in response to almost anything. Anyone who criticizes your choices doesn't understand what you're doing--and I personally prefer not to have to explain it.

My gym has a 0.1 mi track, and an older gent runs at a pace such that I pass him walking (I walk at about 4mph). But at least he's running, he does it every day, and he's in decent shape so who am I to judge?

This year I broke from the pack and started my diet in November, which means I'll go into January with some progress already made (11 of 50 pounds lost). The goal for 2019 is to finish the job. I've got other goals too, mostly related to my estate and my professional career, but they're not worth boring people on a…

Whether the number is 100, 1000, 10000, the important thing is: Hit your goal today. Don't worry about making up the calories you overate, start today with a clean slate and hit the goal.

From the experience of my wife (we have a 12-month-old), she exercised very little, ate in a way that would cause her to 'maintain', and lost her preg. weight gradually through breast feeding. If you're 263 pounds, and assuming there's extra weight there to lose beyond general 'baby fat', you could probably manage losing a…

Wife likes frozen desserts from Dairy Queen at least once a week. Due to my focus on losing weight I've switched from a Blizzard to a classic Orange Julius--which is OK but it's no Blizzard.

If I recall, I think MFP paints with a broad brush and says no more than 2lb /week. I tend to say 1% body weight per week. But, give it a few more minutes and I'm sure you'll hear differing opinions.

This suggestion is for all life goals, including your weight/fitness goals. Go to YouTube and search 'Ray Dalio 5 Step Process'. The video I'm talking about is about 3 minutes long. It's part of a longer series of videos which I think is all worth watching. Step 2 is as critical to success as it is counter-intuitive:…

Body confidence doesn't only come with weight loss -- but it often helps.

Echoing others' input, you've GOT to focus on the way your clothes fit. If you rely solely on the mirror your head will *kitten* with you relentlessly.

Meteorologist. I even went to a university with a good met program and studied . . . electrical engineering.

This app takes some getting used to. Some people never find the forum. For ‘support’ of all kinds, you could simply post to and read this forum. But—even better—add friends. Tap a person’s name, then tap the person’s name again, then tap the icon that looks like a person with a plus sign (+). That’s how you send a friend…

Ooh, there's an analogy there. I'm thinking of the sleigh from Elf powered by Christmas spirit, with a supporting engine for when Christmas spirit fades. That's fitting on several levels--which I won't go into detail on as I've typed enough already. Anyway, accountability and successes you shall have. --as soon as the…

I had typed about half a page and decided I needed to make this concise. So I'll do it in bullet points. This is all my opinion, but opinions are made to be challenged. 1. The first step of motivation is Desire. In my analogy it's difficult to place desire, but let's go with a 'bellows', that old-timey hand-powered fan…

I'm a man of analogies, so consider this: It's winter; you're in a private cabin in the woods, in front of a fireplace. Motivation is firewood; you either have it or you don't, and the wood you do have will be used up before long, so you need to figure out how to keep well-stocked on that wood because it's a long winter.…

The question of whether it’s easier to maintain or lose is one best suited for the Debate category. Not here. And yes, because the OP left no useful details to go on we can assume he was just venting. So relax😎.

Daughter's 1 year+5 days old so, so she's not saying much yet. But she does say "Hey Dad" to get both my attention and her mother's. Seems both of us are 'dad'.

I'll go a different route and ask the following: Is there a particular time of day when you find yourself susceptible to giving in to these temptations? If so you could rearrange your eating schedule so you're not as hungry during those weak times. Historically, my weakness comes in the mid-to-late morning, between my…

All I Have to Do is Dream - Everly Brothers