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  • Unless you're on a deadline - having to fit into a bridesmaid's dress, etc. - enjoy taking it slow, What you really want to do is change your habits for the long term and improve your health. I think they say it takes about 6 weeks to change a habit. If you can just get into the habit of making better choices and tracking…
    in How Motivating, MPF! (sarcasm) HELP Comment by choicewords July 2014
  • The whole "8 glasses a day" thing has been disproved by more recent science. If you just love water, go for it. Otherwise, remember that fruits and veggies are full of water. I consider unsweetened tea water also. I have found that I like spring water if it's super duper cold. Also, I like a pitcher of fruit-infused water…
    in How much water do you drink Comment by choicewords July 2014
  • Not a fish lover by nature (full disclosure I love tuna casserole and tuna salad), I've developed a great fondness for Tilapia - oh so not-fishy. I live alone, so I get the frozen filets, individually vacuum packed. After thawing, I brush them with some sort of butterish substance - usually melted Land O Lakes spread…
    in Fish for beginners Comment by choicewords June 2013
  • I'm 4'11, fat and 58 years old. 2.5 is a brisk walk for me. Anything faster is nearly impossible. But with such short legs (more strides to walk 2.5 mph) and increased weight wouldn't I burn off more than the standard charts indicate? If my taller younger friend is taking a stroll and I'm working it...?
    in 4.5 mph is not walking, it's running for a petite female. Comment by choicewords May 2013
  • I try to keep to 1200 calories per day and avoid starches. But sometimes I surpass that daily goal by A LOT. So I also keep track of my calories per week. Whatever my overage is on a day or two, I try to make it up by eating less calories on following days to even things out for the week. So somtimes I do eat up eating…
    in People that are Starving themselves Comment by choicewords May 2013
  • Just joined group. One month from 58. First diet at age 11. Up and down via every method from diet pills (Rx) to Jenny, WW, Nutrisystem, hypnosis, acupuncture, decades of therapy/analysis and, finally gastric bypass. 8 years since surgery, still still 88 lbs lower than top weight - but nearly 40 lbs more than lowest…
    in Joining the group! Comment by choicewords May 2013
  • In my dept. (back office), casual. No blue jeans, sweat or yoga pants,shorts, flip flops. Otherwise anything goes.
    in what is your dress code at work? Comment by choicewords April 2013
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