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I struggle with sugar too. I get into a bad cycle of binge-crash-craving-binge. Once I'm in the cycle, the cravings are practically impossible to overcome. I, too, live alone and have made that aweful 10pm store trip for "something sweet and crunchy" because I was climbing the walls, couldn't sleep, couldn't think about…

I keep a fixed number of hangers and shoe boxes in my closet. If I want to bring something new in, then something has to go. It makes one of those nice tidy closets where it's easy to see everything. if you already have too much jammed in there, you can still implement this system. 1. Take handfuls of clothes out of your…

I agree that Pinot Noir is a good choice for a white wine drinker who would like to transition to red as it is often smoother than other varietals. Another good one to try would be Chianti which is made with Sangiovese grapes. Gamay/Beaujolais wines would be a good option too because they tend to be light and fruitier than…

wow, athryn, you look spectacular. it's not just that you're thinner, but your shape look tighter and more athletic too. All that hiking must be good for your core and that elliptical must be good for your arms. all that consistency with your diet and daily exercise sure is paying off. I can see in your ticker that, as of…

5'4" SW was 217 CW is 166 GW is 149 For 5"4' women, the BMI charts say that a health range ends at 145. I set my goal at 149 because it felt possible to me. I was originally aiming for 155 , but when I broke the 200 barrier, I adjusted down to 149. When I get there, I will see how I feel. When I was in college, I was in…

I'd love to hear from anyone that has one too. It sounds good, but does it work well?

I found a low-fat strawberry flavor at whole foods. This one is only 160 calories a cup so a bit more manageable. 8 grams of protein and 4 grams of fat. Brand is Helios. Tastes just as good as the full fat one.

Can't help it. The anime is due to that video game influence. It was that or Lego.....

Me = lifts weights + plays video games + loves to cook + throws a mean superbowl party Alas, I am Single :sad: Why, you ask? Because I also believe.... guys who lift weights > mamas boys guys with a passport > couch potatoes guys who like sex > guys who wear skinny jeans smart guys > guys who drink Busch light According to…

I very much prefer swimming on my own. I get a much better workout. Actually, I could say that for any kind of workout--running, biking, weight training--I always push harder on my own.

That stinks! You might try different brands than you normally wear. I've found that my shape has changed and different designers fit now than used to fit. I've lost inches around my rib cage and waist, but my boobs, butt and hips are still huge. Basically, I've become even more hourglass-y as I've lost weight so simply the…

great suggestions eveyone! @vypeters, great list. I've read a couple on there but many new ideas too. By the way, I'm reading "The Signal and The Noise" by Nate Silver right now. I agree that it's definitely a recommended read. It's a vey timely topic with all the election polls in the news. I have been a long time reader…

I saw some on sale at my grocery store and tried it. It was fruit flavored. It tasted yummy but was full fat and very in calories from being over sweetened. Something like 200 cals for a cup. If I was going to try it again, I'd look for a non-fat plain brand so I could blend in my own fruit like I do with greek yogurt.

I've lost over 40 lbs and only a few people seem to notice. I even had dinner with a friend I hadn't seen in a while and they didn't see it. When they didn't mention it, I went out of my way to bring it up and ask if I looked different. The person was like "not really, well maybe a little bit? you just look like you." At…

This is one of my favorite NSVs! I've started working on building up to doing pullups. It's one of my top fitness goals. I'm excited to hear the negatives worked for you. I am just starting those now. So far, I have been building up my strength using the lateral pull-down. I've used the assisted pull up machine with a…

a couple more (which you've probably read!): The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary - Winchester More Sex is Safer Sex: The Unconventional Wisdom of Economics - Landsburg The Napoleon of Crime: The Life and Times of Adam Worth, Master Thief - MacIntyre…

wow, I guess we do have similar taste! Any recos for me?

you may have already read some of these, but here are some good ones: The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives - Mlodinow The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-eye View of the World - Pollan Predictably Irrational - Ariely Broker, Trader, Lawyer, Spy: The secret World of Corporate Espionage - Javers Connected: How…

I am hourglass shaped and have always had pretty big thighs, even when I was slimmer in high school and college. I would sit next to a gal who theoretically wore the same size pants as me and my thighs would be huge in comparison. My waist seems to get smaller before my hips and thighs. I always struggle with that…

According to Quantcast, the site is about two thirds women. This is a measure of website traffic, though, and not membership. Other interesting factoids about MFPers: - we tend to be 25-44 years old - we're a rather educated bunch. - most earn over $50k per year, with over half earning over $100k - lots of white folk -…

I've used light therapy before to help with getting up in the morning. I used one of the "sunrise" alarm clocks that slowly fills your room with light for 30 minutes before your alarm goes off. It really helped. A LOT! I was surprised how much difference it made.

Congrats on your loss so far! When I first joined my gym a year and a half ago, I started off with a pretty limited range of exercises and then slowly added a bit more by doing one new thing each week. In the beginning, I hadn't been to a gym in over 15 years and was out of breath within 5 minutes. Now, I can do 3 sets of…

I "play" MFP weekly like playing an old school video game. in PacMan or DonkeyKong or Mario, you first want to just be able to complete the level. Then, you try and do it without losing lives, getting more points, finishing faster, achieving bonuses, etc. Completing the Level For me, acheiving calories (under) and protein…

Thanks for this tip. I'm doing the lat pull down right now because I can't yet do pull ups...but I want to be able to do pulls ups!

this. I'm more frequently inspired by someone else who struggled or is still struggling, than I am by some skinny young thing who may have a beautiful body but never had to overcome a challenge to achieve it.

It's because of how you are entering breast feeding. It's entered as a negative calorie food with no associated negative macros. I think some of the other breastfeeding entries have negative macros. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/nutrition-facts-calories/breastfeeding

I LOVE to go on vacation alone. I've taken solo trips to South Africa, Thailand, Switzerland, Poland, France, and throughout the US. Some places (like Vegas or Napa) are better with friends, but lots of places are better alone. Resorts are especially great alone - so much more relaxing. You always hear about people coming…

Thanks for sharing your workout. Your arms look spectacular! I'm trying to work on getting rid of my "bingo wings". I'm halfway through my weight loss (SW 217: CW 176: GW 149) and have lots of underarm droop. Your before and after shows that you were able to make it all go away! That's exactly what I want to acheive. I'm…

When you don't want the "tang" of Greek yogurt, ricotta cheese works well as a mayo substitute too.

Lack of passport.