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  • My mom has several serious health issues some of them are weight-related. It's well past the point of no return. She's in a ton of pain all the time. And she has 6 kids to help her out. I may be genetically predisposed to several of these issues, but have to do what I can to head them off at the pass, because... 1) I'm way…
    in What is your HONEST reason for losing weight?????? Comment by auntiebabs August 2014
  • The good news is you don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better. The slower you lose the more like you can keep it off. It's the long haul that is important. It's not the first one to the finish line that wins. It's the one who can be the healthiest the longest. YOLO.... you only get one body, no trade-ins. I…
    in defeated before ive started Comment by auntiebabs August 2014
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    in Name Suggestions for New Puppy Comment by auntiebabs July 2014
  • This sounds very civilized indeed!
    in Four day work week a good idea? Comment by auntiebabs July 2014
  • One study was carried out by a team at Yale University, and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1555133 National Institute of Health (NIH) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21255472
    in Diet Soda's and Metabolic rate Comment by auntiebabs July 2014
  • The slower you lose the more like you can keep it off. It's the long haul that is important. It's not the first one to the finish line that wins. It's the one who can be the healthiest the longest. YOLO.... you only get one body, no trade-ins. I want it to feel good, so I can go out and have fun for as long as I can. I…
    in Hi! I'm new and need all the help i can get :) Comment by auntiebabs July 2014
  • I really only ever dated one guy who did any manscaping.... personally I wasn't a big fan... shaved hairs can get stubbly and uncomfortable... As far our bodies and physical intimacy is concerned it is a strictly form follows function kinda deal.
    in Manscaping... Good, Bad, or ugly? Comment by auntiebabs July 2014
  • Went to a nutritionist years ago who told me that BOTH sugar and artificial sweeteners increase your appetite. I'd figured out the sugar part on my own... but the artificial sweeteners shocked me... when I started tracking I realized that the days I had the hardest time staying in my calorie range were usually the days I…
    in Diet Soda's and Metabolic rate Comment by auntiebabs July 2014
  • I've been advocating this since the late 80s... Was speaking with a friend of a friend who said "I work 4 days a week, BUT I WORK 10 HOUR DAYS" I replied "I'd be willing to cut back to a 10 hour day to get one more day off" At the time I was a hungry young Art DIrector... and long hours were part and parcel of the job...…
    in Four day work week a good idea? Comment by auntiebabs July 2014
  • Maybe it's because you try to do too much too fast? The slower you lose the more like you can keep it off. It's the long haul that is important. It's not the first one to the finish line that wins. It's the one who can be the healthiest the longest. YOLO.... you only get one body, no trade-ins. I want it to feel good, so I…
    in On the Wagon, Off the Wagon... Please help! Comment by auntiebabs July 2014
  • C, F, G or H are all fine by me...
    in What's a good male body type look? Comment by auntiebabs July 2014
  • What's you counter?
    in **Question's Only** Comment by auntiebabs July 2014
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    in Maintenance =/= Promised Land: Advice for new maintainers. Comment by auntiebabs July 2014
  • I'm so sorry sweetie... You Mom may have been a fine person in many other regards, but on this she was just wrong on levels she couldn't even conceive of. (Maybe that's the thing to focus on... I'm sure she had no understanding of what a truly bad idea was and thought it was "for your own good") Aside from that My Mom had…
    in Your biggest fat secret. Comment by auntiebabs July 2014
  • @Bageeta his head was shaped exactly the same as his helmet
    in Why did you dump the person above you? Comment by auntiebabs July 2014
  • She would only look at me through the camera in her cell phone
    in Why did you dump the person above you? Comment by auntiebabs July 2014
  • Here is a ginormous brain dump... I'm sure all the other MFPers are sick of seeing this already, but it's what helped me so I like to share it.... The good news is you don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better. ++Track for a week or two before worrying about losing. This way you'll see where you really stand,…
    in Newbie here....I'm scared but I need to do this now. Comment by auntiebabs July 2014
  • Really 4%
    in Egg Protein Shake vs Egg Whites - Goal: Shredded Comment by auntiebabs July 2014
  • Oh, I'm think you should just got to 200 calories less than the maintenance calories for your GOAL WEIGHT. The slower you lose the more like you can keep it off. It's the long haul that is important. It's not the first one to the finish line that wins. It's the one who can be the healthiest the longest. YOLO.... you only…
    in how many calories are you eating to lose 20 lbs? Comment by auntiebabs June 2014
  • Do your best to eat nutrient dense food so you'll have all the fuel your body needs to gain muscle. (you might have a little body dysmorphia going on, so your perception might be skewed. It's probably best to trust your doctor's opinions and perceptions over your own for a little while to come.) Good luck stay strong. It's…
    in eating 3500- 5000 calories per day, fat or retention? Comment by auntiebabs June 2014
  • First of all you've got to do this for you not for him, no matter how much you love him. Here is a ginormous brain dump... I'm sure all the other MFPers are sick of seeing this already, but it's what helped me so I like to share it.... The good news is you don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better. ++Track for a…
    in Hubs finds me physically unattractive i need motivation. Comment by auntiebabs June 2014
  • Hmmm? you never did answer the question "You've never had to deal with a seriously ill parent, have you?" Different things motivate different people... who is to say what is helpful... In my previous post merely suggested she put her health before an number on the scale. And to cherish the time she has with her Mom.…
    in Motivation is needed BADLY Comment by auntiebabs June 2014
  • Starvation mode is about your body not getting the nutrition it needs and holding onto everything it can to store it as fat... No matter how many calories you eat if they are all empty calories with no nutritional what-so-ever. You will alway have cravings and you will always be hungry... and you will feel like crap too. I…
    in Calories aren't all equal! Comment by auntiebabs June 2014
  • One day I thought of it this way... Hunger is your body's way of saying it needs fuel. if you don't give your body the nutrition it needs. You can eat 3000+ calories a day and still be hungry. You can eat 3000+ and still go into "starvation mode"
    in Calories aren't all equal! Comment by auntiebabs June 2014
  • The huge amount of sugar in some pasta sauces and in most yogurt... now buying plain yogurt and mixing in my own addings so even if splurge I at least know what I'm eating.
    in Unpleasant surprises! Comment by auntiebabs June 2014
  • Also tracking food has helped me to see the connection between what I eat and how I feel... So it's nice to feel that I have more control over how I feel. Nutrient dense food is the way to go!!! I do allow my self treats,,, but mostly I if it's not nutrition, it's probably a toxin. The good news is you don't have to be…
    in Is it worth it Comment by auntiebabs June 2014
  • When I was first here I couldn't hit my target for more than 2 or 3 days. On the days I went over I felt awful. Then one day I realized that even a BAD DAY on MFP I was still doing better than I was before MFP. then i did some math and came up with a range. So i wouldn't have to hit 1 number every day. ++Rather than being…
    in Is it worth it Comment by auntiebabs June 2014
  • Do this each time you weigh in... I think your roommate is messing with you (or at least your scale)
    in I'm pretty sure the bathroom scale isn't accurate Comment by auntiebabs June 2014
  • Rice + Beans! Frozen Green Veg. Sometimes cheaper than fresh and they don't go bad. I have recently fallen in love with MILLET very nutritious, but a short shelf life once the package is open. (Although, Last time I toasted up the whole package then stored in a jar in a fridge that seems to be working well. ) Mushrooms are…
    in Best nutrition plan for tight budget. Comment by auntiebabs June 2014
  • You've never had to deal with a seriously ill parent, have you?
    in Motivation is needed BADLY Comment by auntiebabs June 2014
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