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Ah, ok I gotcha. I think I misunderstood your first post. My bad! I also make things fit into my daily allowances. If I know I'm going out to eat with friends for example, I work my butt off at the gym so I can have that high calorie meal and enjoy it. I don't see the point of not letting yourself have a slice of pizza or…

I really like this!

I'm not a fan of the term, but there's nothing wrong with people having a meal that's more about enjoyment than nutrients. If they want to see it as a 'cheat', then let them. Eating well most of the time and having one 'bad' meal every so often is actually very sustainable, and that's the whole point of it. Eating healthy…

It really depends on the person and the way their mind works. For me personally, I plan them into my calories, workout extra hard that day, and enjoy it! It helps me not blow everything by snapping and eating a whole pizza. Having a slice every few weeks helps keep me sane. It's also been helpful for keeping me from…

I usually don't log it depending on what it is. If I have a few jelly beans I'll log it, but if I'm stealing a small bite of the boyfriend's pizza I won't, which I realize doesn't really make sense lol. I haven't noticed it affecting my weight loss at all though. I also only nibble once or twice a week and only if I have a…

Annnd I'm also done with this thread. It's a real shame that instead of letting the OP vent and offering support and advice (not just telling him to stop making excuses since he clearly wasn't), all you guys want to do is belittle everyone and derail this thread with things that have NOTHING to do with the original topic.…

I understand your point completely! It's been painful reading this thread and watching people continually stick their foot in their mouth. I understand your frustration. 180 lbs is a low weight limit. Maybe it's because of how the machine works, but I still find that weird. There are fit people who weigh more than that!…

I would just let yourself take a break and relax. I'm going out of the country on vacation in a week and I've been having the same concerns, and that's what I plan to do. I figure since I'll be really busy and active I'll probably burn whatever I eat, and I'm going to try to make good choices too, like salads instead of…

I lost 1 lb this week, though that may be a bit low since I weighed myself at a weird time this morning due to a work thing, and when I weighed myself at the normal time I was down another 1.4 lbs lol. I figure I'll go with the higher weight and if the second one is actually right, then next week's weigh in will be even…

But organic farmers very often use crop rotation which is way more beneficial to the land than planting the same crop every single year. Many also grow multiple crops at once which is also better for the land and can help with things like nutrients, pests, and erosion. No-till methods also do wonders for the soil, and are…

I just want to point out that lime is not a harmful substance. It's used to reduce acidity in the soil so the plants don't die since many plants can't survive in overly acidic conditions. I wouldn't recommend bathing in the stuff, but it's not going to turn your food into a cancer bomb either. Lime, aka CaCO3, is found in…

Oh my, so many responses in such little time! Thanks everyone! :smile: I think the mental aspect is what's blocking me right now. Physically I know I can do more, but my mind is stuck at that 5K distance. I have a 10K program picked out, but I sort of got stuck during the 'pre-training' week because of this whole issue. I…

Basically the rest of the thread is people thinking she isn't happy for him and being mean to her, when in fact we're just having a good laugh at the way humans function and the differences between us. It's all in good fun, promise :smile:

...I'm confused. Since when are people not allowed to joke and have fun? We've already established that the OP's husband is on MFP, so it's not like he can't see this. And just because some people are overly sensitive and can't handle sarcasm doesn't mean other people don't find it funny. My boyfriend and I use it with…

Thanks! When I trained for my first two races last year I used C25K and it was really useful. I don't think I would've been able to get to where I am without it. It's a great program! Good luck and enjoy it! And thanks to everyone else too!

Empty calories makes sense. Increased appetite I could see too. But I'm not so sure I believe number 3. I don't know if the statement about the liver is true, but even if it is, once the alcohol has been processed, wouldn't your body go back to burning fat? How does having a drink cancel out any deficit you may have? Are…

To be fair, people are being just as defensive about not using a treadmill as the people who use them. Everyone is high strung about this issue it seems lol. I guess what I don't understand is why does it have to be all or nothing? Why can't I run outside when it's nice and inside when it's not? I get my mental toughness…

I have a headband, but I always forget it or think I don't need it and then totally do. Mine is also fleece and dorky lol. I prefer to not use it even when I do remember because I'm weird about my hearing being impaired even slightly, but usually regret my weirdness when my ears start freezing off. I should probably just…

If you ever find a solution to the ear aches, let me know! It's my biggest issue when running outside, even in mild weather. I hate it! The only solution I've come up with is move to a less windy place, but I can't do that yet due to that whole college thing lol. I also agree with the issue of running on ice and snow. I…

I can't comment on kids because I don't have any yet, but I have done both treadmill and outdoor running, and I think both have their pros and cons. The treadmill was great for me for learning pace control and allowing me to be distracted so I stopped mentally blocking myself. Once I gained those skills I was able to move…

I'm done with you. Enjoy being immature and unable to have any sort of a real discussion with people. I feel sorry for you. Bye.

Did you miss what I said in my first response? "There's certainly a line that should be respected, as in have things covered...". If anything I was agreeing that EVERYONE should be covered properly. But being mad at women for wearing shorts and tank tops is a bit extreme. That was my point to you. The safety comment was in…

On a funnier note, I just found this while surfing the interwebs: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/gym It's not completely related, but it's close enough :smile:

Well it's a problem if they're up in your face and making it a point to show off. My point was just that you shouldn't judge women for going to the gym and doing the same thing you're trying to do. Is there no way you can face to not see other people? The lifters at my gym usually face the wall so they can focus on…

I'm sorry women prefer to work out and not die of heat stroke? What do you expect them to wear, parkas or long dresses? I see men at the gym walking around in tight shorts and tank tops, so why can't we? There's certainly a line that should be respected, as in have things covered, but tight clothes are perfect for exercise…

Today I turned my outdoor 2.8 mile run into a 3.8 mile run without walking! I've never run more than 3.25 outside before, and I've only run 4 miles on a treadmill once, during which I accidentally hit the emergency stop button twice (I really hate that button...) And to top it all off, I've decided to sign up for a 4.8…

I'm up 1.2 lbs. this week, BUT I went down a notch in my belt which is much more important to me, so I don't care much about what the scale says. Progress is progress, no matter what form it takes!

Well I did have a big, yummy taco salad for dinner last night so I wouldn't be surprised if that was the case lol.

I'm curious about this too. Potatoes are a fairly common part of my diet, and it makes me nervous when people treat them like they're as bad as soda or candy. The nutritional information for the potatoes I use agree with the low calorie idea. I think it's around 110 calories for one potato, which isn't too bad since…

No worries! I do eat more than 1,200. That's just the absolute minimum I use. If I'm below or near that from exercise or what have you, then I definitely eat more (as I sit here eating pretzels lol). MFP gave me 1,350 to start with, but I just upped it to 1,500, which is near my BMR. I'm working up to it slowly. I was just…