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I am in South jersey - Ground Zero - it's getting nerve wracking, they are already in Emergency Management mode - have never seen anything like this before. Thanks for the thoughts, hopefully it will weaken.

Mosquitoes are attracted to carbon dioxide and nonanal produced by the body, not bananas sorry... http://www.snopes.com/oldwives/skeeters.asp

Natural Fructose in fruit is not bad for you. Health issues and weight gain arise in over consumption of simple refined sugars (like soda and HFC). I eat 1-2 bananas every day along with strawberries, blueberries and apples. Their sugars fall within my macro numbers and and the other phytonutrients that fruit contains make…

Just got my Nutri Bullet - this one is awesome: 2 cups baby spinach 1 whole ripe avocado (scooped out of skin) 1 ripe banana 1 tablespoon of Flax seed meal 1 small handful of chopped walnuts 1 scoop of your fave whey protein powder (I like HerbaLife Formula 1) 1-2 cups of Almond Milk a small drop of honey if your avocado…

^^^^Could not have said it better myself - Bravo

Ridiculous... people actually pay this place? Bah

^^^ Exactly

It's different for everyone and you may need to experiment on MFP a couple weeks to find what works best. For me, I set an MFP goal of a .50 pound per week weight loss which currently gives me about 1780 calories per day. Realistically (and eating fairly healthy stuff) I will take in about 100-200 more than this on a given…

I shop based on 3 things: Staple foods I eat every day. Items I need for specific meals and items for recipes I want to make for that week: Staples: Almond Milk Apples baby Carrots Yams Spinach Avacados Salad bag Tomatos Berries Oatmeal Walnuts Flax Seed roasted peppers artichoke hearts fetta cheese canned tuna chicken…

Will be buying my 2nd soon as a result of a divorce and I learned SO much from the first experience. Where I am at 45 now, I am looking for a home in move in condition, so I will pay a bit more for it. But If you are younger, you certainly can take on some stuff on your own, but definitely watch out for these things (based…

^^ I had the guy version of this - I dropped 40 pounds and I had to re-buy all my pants and jeans twice. Not complaining at all, but it just sucks having two bins of brand new pants that I barely wore. So yeah - properly fitting clothes are a really cool reward - they make you look great and feel great about yourself

One of the best tweaks I made to my fitness! I use a Polar FT-7. before I got it, I was over estimating my burns - not a huge deal, but I really wanted an accurate picture. Easy to use and although I was skeptical of the chest strap, I got used to it after 3 times and now I feel naked working out without it.

LowFatmama - 8.5

^^THIS

Ya know the feedback from the ladies here on guys in their 40s who are fit definitely makes me feel good, however my experience in the "real" world as a divorced guy is quite the opposite! Seems to me that most women (whatever the age 20s, 30s, 40s) are looking for 25 yo Bradley Cooper look alikes and not really willing to…

Avocados are amazingly satisfying for breakfast! Here is what I have: 1 whole avocado (use a half to cut the calories) cut in half, scoop into dish, dash of salt mash with a potato masher until nice and smooth 1 slice of 12 grain bread (I like mine toasted dark) - spread on mashed avocado - SO good!!! I also eat a banana…

Old yes! Hot? I guess that's up to the ladies - I would classify myself as "fit but average" ;)

Personally, I have found interval training at 70-80% of maximum heart rate the most effective for burning fat and transitioning to building muscle. The workout I do is P90X - it's awesome and combines, cardio, strength, plyometrics and stretching to achieve results. There are a few such workouts (most people are really…

Orange Juice. Like liquid candy. Haven't drank it in a year...

Power meal replacement shake 1 Scoop whey protein powder (I use Herba Life Formula 1) 1 Bananna 4-5 large strawberries 1/4 cup blueberries 1 Tablespoon natural peanut butter 1.5 cups ALmond milk 1 cup of crushed ice about 394 calories - I meal replace with it

^^^^ EXACTLY...

I hear what you are saying but my I think by it's nature there is a negative element suggested by the term "cheat day". Webster's defines "cheat" as: "To practice fraud or deceit; to violate the rules and regulations". And I think in terms of committing to one's health and fitness this is true. Eating is one of the most…

^^^ THIS. Cheat days imply you are depriving yourself. Depriving yourself leads to failure. Just my 2 cents...

"Man Boobs" are actually a condition called Gynecomastia. Generally speaking, results depend on the severity of the condition. Some guys can put on weight without getting significant "man boobs" while other guys can be thin and fit but still display signs of them. Weight loos and exercise can help, but if the problem is…

Awesome - thanks for sharing man - I think I am sold!

So you mean it chops through ice, frozen fruit/veggies easily?

^^^ Agree! This can be challenging. I know my buddies will all meet out at a bar or pub occasionally to watch sports. Most of them are married and have let themselves go, so they mindlessly over-indulge in super fatty bar food and heavy beers. They will also razz me if I don't indulge with them (misery/failure loves/seeks…

^^^^ Awesome!

Great feedback folks - thanks - Also to clarify - not concerned with age as a factor for how others see it - specifically I wanted to know if age causes any issues with the results or healing (I think I still look pretty young, but I know our skin changes...)

YAMS! Stab with a fork a few times, wrap in paper towels, microwave for 6-8 minutes (depending on size) - YUM