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Reading about protein dense vs. calorie dense on labels has made me rethink a lot of my snacking. Foods that I thought were good choices, like chick pea chips, aren’t really that great of a protein source. And watch out for trail mixes, too!

@aalley5 I watched the video because I was confused by your statement "if it is higher than the calories, then it's not a good protein choice." I think you have it backwards. If, after adding the zero to the grams of protein, the number is HIGHER than the calories/serving, it IS A GOOD choice. In the video, she uses a…

@Tabatha_Cain, your puppy is too adorable for words! And, I feel your pain, bother figuratively AND literally. Our Luka (purebred Golden Retriever) just turned 5 and he was a MONSTER from day one. High value resource guarding and a real bully with me. It has been a long road and we've done lots of training, behavioral…

Happy to be back here after taking a "sabbatical" from March until now. I couldn't sign up for spring or in between because of a three week trip to Malaysia and then a six week controlled feed study which just ended today. Hurrah! The study was very interesting to say the least. I found out TONS on info on my glucose, gut…

Sign me up, please!

What do you like to be called? Patrice How did you learn about the 5% Challenges? right here on MFP about one year ago How many 5% Challenges have you done? this will be my 3rd one What do you like to do for fun? walk, quilt, and sing in a barbershop chorus What major city do you live in or near? State? Tell us a bit about…

I have changed my diet to "plant focused" and I've never felt better. I still eat fish and shrimp, and once or twice a week have lean protein. I have stopped eggs, butter, cheese and red meat and only have homemade kefir as dairy. My total cholesterol has dropped 40 points in three months (have to go back at the end of…

Hey there! I am new to the group and your post caught my eye. I have borderline high cholesterol and one of my biggest fears about the carnivore diet would be high cholesterol. Any issues for you?

Hello @Ceriusly1 . I have looked and looked for my invitation but can't find it. I'm sorry to bother you.

@Ceriusly1 if there are no more openings please let me know.

I would like to join a team. I did the Summer challenge but took a break this Fall.

Thank you for your honest and inspirational post! I was thinking about how the challenge occupies "too much of my mental space." But you know what occupies even MORE of my headspace? Worrying. Worrying about how I have fallen off the wagon, worrying that my clothes will be uncomfortable again, worrying that all my efforts…

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Because of this post, I joined my first challenge! I am TERRIBLE at maintaining my weight loss. Since I recently hit goal (too far ahead of schedule...too quick for healthy weight loss), and do NOT want to lose anymore, I am desperate to find a way to maintain and I am hoping this will help me.

Hello everyone! I am new to the challenge! I have been off and on (mostly off) MFP for ten (!) years now. I almost always hit my goal and as soon as I stop logging my food and exercise, I gain it all back. Sadly, I have noticed an upward trend in my highest weight with each cycle of "dieting". I am the very definition of…

This is my first challenge!! I love to go camping with my hubby and my Golden Retriever I live in southwestern part of Virginia...in the mountains. My goal is to add strength training and more freggies! My pet would describe me as the Beta (lol). My friends would say "energetic and opinionated" I let a stylist at a…

I am new here and so excited to have found this challenge! My big goals are to incorporate strength training into my daily exercise (even if it's just squats in the living room!) and more fresh fruits and veggies as snacks.

I am new here. Please find me a team. Any team will be fine. Thanks!

I have read the post!

Yes, I believe this is right on target. When you are PHYSICALLY uncomfortable, it takes away from the MENTAL/EMOTIONAL pain. The brain cannot process both at the same time. It gives your brain a respite from your emotional issues. I have read that, for many, getting a tattoo is a similar mechanism. The temporary physical…

This makes me miss my Golden SO MUCH.

Same problem here! I went from burning 173 calories on my morning walk to 63 calories! Hope to figure it out soon.

Hey! I just got back on the program three weeks ago. Fell off the wagon 18 months ago when back surgery sidelined me from all activities except indulging on too much food and wine! Went right back to my starting weight and had to dig out my old, fat pants. Really sick of this yo you stuff. Not good for our old bones OR…

"I do not believe Nike-branded (or any brand) clothing should be in state run/government funded schools. The government should not be associated with any product." If you are going to make a logic argument...think it through.

Yeah, that going backward thing sucks but is bound to happen...it is only a blip in time and you are right back on track!

Air Bud :) back in H.S., Marie Osmond...all the time

100% correct...different brands for different feet/strides

Good for you for posting this! It sounds like you are really being accountable for your current situation...doesn't sound like a pity party to me at all! Pat yourself on the back for recognizing your situation and starting to make positive changes!

I walk, first thing in the morning, with a few friends and our dogs...built-in accountability. We do a fitness tape 3x a week right after that...none of us wants to be the one to say "no". Buddy system has worked for me for five years now!