AlwaysInMotion Member

Well, shucks. I already do this list. <need angel smiley> I need some additional resolutions! I admit I have rolled a few neighborhood stop signs... working on that already. Any suggestions???

Thanks for sharing a little of your backstory, greytfish. I appreciate it. It's more difficult to interact with or relate to someone when you don't know what's an interest or a trigger topic. (I've hit a few too many triggers in my day. Unintentionally.) I try to remain optimistic about folks on MFP. I believe people have…

Don't be silly. If you didn't like something consumed previously, then don't tap that again! (This holds true for lots of things you may have tapped and then deeply regretted the next day.) Seeing it in your DB doesn't condemn you to the same horrid fate another day. The entries in your "recent" list are fleeting anyway -…

My assumptions are not misplaced. Quite the contrary. I realize my personal experience only counts as anecdotal evidence, but... I was morbidly obese. I lost 120 lbs and have kept most of it off for over 10 years. Realistic, incremental changes to my diet and lifestyle over the long term is what has enabled me to keep the…

In all things moderation. I don't encourage daily over-indulgences with anything (chocolate or otherwise). Again, moderation. After glancing around, most MFPers are not competitive athletes on performance-tuned diets. They're average people who don't typically "eat clean" anyway. When an average person elects to eat 250…

Oh, man! Say it ain't so.... Damn you, Tempur-Pedic!

Realizing I blew a perfectly good Saturday afternoon surfing the internet... :grumble:

About my weight loss, thanks for noticin'... (Does best Eeyore impression). When you figure this out, let me know! It's driving me insane. I try to tell myself it's like a workout cuz I'm all sweaty (don't I wish).

For you! And me, too... :heart:

In case you haven't noticed by now - we've got all kinds here on MFP. Good and bad. Try not to let the negative/rude ones get to ya. (What am I saying? They get to *everybody* now and then.) And figuring out quotes? Wait til you try to embed your first animated cat gif...

Oh, geez! Running amok, running amok. We (you and I) are OKAY!!!! :flowerforyou:

What the feck, OP? I said this statement below... ... because there are some really GREAT weight loss and diabetes management & support groups available both on the Internet and in most communities - way better than what you'll get here on MFP. And perhaps the OP might get really valuable assistance from these groups -…

Okay, true. I kinda jumped the fence with the "demonizing sugar" statement. I think I/we lost track of the whole point of this tread anyway (a common demise of most threads.) I guess the roundabout point I'm trying to get to (rather aimlessly) is that 250 cals from a high sugar and fat food (most chocolates) isn't going to…

Sadly, I think if we read a little deeper, there is fear here. It's not about the treats. It's not about being undermined. It's the fear that bad things will happen to those we love and the feelings of frustration and powerlessness that comes with it. I think the OP's just venting because her concerns likely fall on deaf…

Actually 250 cals of nearly pure simple sugars *does* put me ahead. Miles ahead. I hit my macros most days, but before a big endurance event, I (modestly) carb load. Endurance athletes often suck down mixtures & gels of glucose during events - cuz the body metabolizes - and then utilizes - glucose very rapidly. And if you…

Mom's plying their loved ones with tasty treats? Say it ain't so! (Man, I would kill for my mom's fudge right now.) My friend, she's not sabotaging you - she's helping you learn how to deal with the inevitable temptations in life, to develop your fortitude and resolve, and for you to figure out what's truly important to…

Chocolate gives me superpowers. I eat it daily or else my power fades. What power you might ask? It makes me go hella fast on my bike - sometimes blisteringly faster than those silly menz (bwahaha, wheelsuck *this*.) Eat chocolate. Discover your superpower. Then go burn it all off using your newfound superpower (biking,…

Same problem here. Has been and issue for years also - mostly after I lost a ton of weight and became more athletic. I'm 37, female, no major medical issues, I don't take any Rx's (except for BC) and workout 4x week (cardio & weights). I notice that I tend to overload on blankets when I tuck in. I also have a Tempur-pedic…

It's possible he rode his bike to the gym. Not unheard of. Some triathletes ride to the gym for brick workout (pool, treadmill, etc.). If that's not the case, then full kit dude may have not wanted to sweat up a 2nd outfit after spin. Seems practical, albeit odd.

I always wear SPD shoes. I have PTSD-like flashbacks whenever I strap into those damn death cages, so not going there... Since my spin class is only 45 mins, I can't justify sweating up a pair of good bike shorts. That and the spin bike saddle is rather huge and squishy (compared to what I'm used to) so I forgo the extra…

I recommend investing in some additional life insurance, er... a decent stockpile of good chocolate at home.

<<<FULL STOP>>> Twinkle, Twinkle... dear Twinkle... What's this about saving the good stuff?!? QUALITY over quantity. Girlfriend, you and I need a little theobromine therapy. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Chocolate is necessary for survival. Not mine, everyone else's... Eat it, savor it, log it, carry no shame about it.

I'm (anecdotal) proof that the ship can be turned... It's just a long process. In my mid 20's, I was supposedly "set" at 260-270lb (globs of those impossibly persistent fat cells and all). Then got a little stuck at 180-190 lbs for most of my 30s. Now I'm working on programming my body to be happy at 150-160 lbs. I'm…

Foot numbness is usually the result of the nerves in the foot getting compressed somehow. First, make sure your shoes are not too tight and have adequate foot/toe space. Also consider wearing shoes that have good foot support and have a more rigid sole (i.e., avoid flexy minimalist shoes). It's possible that your foot is…

Hmmmm, I could see a smokin' hot vegan pulling that one off. It's all about presentation!

Crack open the caramel egg. Smear a tantalizing bit of the caramel across your bare collarbone or decolletage (your choice). Lean over to your dear BF and whisper something sweetly seductive. Tremble a bit as he devours said caramel. You then purr into his ear "We should do that again with the creme eggs sometime." You…

I lost 120 lbs, then gained back about 45 very slowly over multiple years. Luckily I'm losing that now, too. During my "maintenance" period, I simply stopped being diligent with exercising and portion control. Small changes (good or bad) add up. Rebound weight is insidious and creeps back slowly. Trust me - if 50 lbs came…

Bob Costas on the TV in the other room talking to Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir critiquing the Sochi women's figure skating medalists (NBC Olympics late night coverage). I'm a geek - what can I say?

Just to give you the high-voltage jumpstart you need, start with this post below. And good luck to you! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants