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Actually, no, I would not rather have a cake made with "real" sugar, butter, etc. Different things work for different people. Personally, I think if one takes themselves too seriously all of the time, they will eventually implode. And you sound like you are on a mission to convert everyone to your way of thinking. No…

All of us are here because we struggle with health and food. Everyone has to find their own way to a healthy body, whether it be to strictly count calories and still eat fast food twice a week, or go vegan. Everyone's body is different, and tolerates different things. If you are getting results, or at least not gaining…

As long as you weigh yourself at the same time each time, with about the same amount of clothes on, it is all relative. Pick a time and stick with it. I weight first thing in the morning naked, because that is going to be the lowest, but it does not matter, as long as you are consistent.

It is a very individual thing when it comes to what we eat to lose weight. I don't watch sodium because I have no blood pressure issues and trade off the sodium for some taste if I am buying processed dinners, etc. I had gastric bypass surgery, so I look closely at protein (the more the better). But in general, you are…

I logged - and I went somewhere for dinner where there was nothing healthy. But whatever - it was about 1500 calories including the wine and the 1/2 piece of pie. Way too much, but it does not mean that all is lost - just back on the plan immediately. I wish I would have skipped the candied yams and pie, but I didn't, so I…

I agree that most people think gastric bypass is easy, and it is very hard. I am determined to lose this 51 pounds, eating healthy and exercising. I went from 325 to 120, then up to 171, but I am not going to beat myself up. Lots was going on in my life - now I'm back on track and that's the important thing.

Boy did I mess up today. Knew I was going to eat a burger (not fast food, homemade at a bbq) and allowed for that, with the bun, even, but then I ate a bratwurst, too. No bun, but still......I am over on my calories and my fat. I did not need it - I just thought I was hungry. Sometimes all of the planning in the world does…

I am logging for sure - for better or for worse.

I do the same thing, and sometimes just spread a wedge of the Laughing Cow Lite cheese on the Flat Out to save calories, then 1/4 cup Ragu Pizza Sauce (only 25 cals) and then whatever - 4 oz of 96/4 lean ground beef is only 130 cals, then mushrooms, or black olives, or onions, or other things. It is really filling, and…

Hi. I am new to your group. My name is Pat, I am from Denver, and I am almost 58. I am not big on joining things, but I really love myfitnesspal. I just started three weeks ago, and logging my food and exercise is really helping me. Talking to women around my age is great - I just can't get with the goals of bikinis, no…

I'm in, although November is mostly over. Maybe we can continue till the end of the year. Holiday food is bad enough without adding fast food. I work and live right by Chik-Fil-A, Burger King, Taco Bell, Arby's, McDonalds, Wendy's, etc. I have to also add Mexican food to my no-no list. I live in Colorado, and went to a…

I am in. This is great. How do you make you diary public? I will do it, through good days and bad days. Tomorrow my church group is doing a "burger and brats" bbq at a home for developmentally disabled women, complete with baked beans, dessert, and probably not much that's healthy. I'm not sure quite what to do, but…

I am almost 58 years old, and would love to try Zumba, but am afraid I won't be able to keep up. I need courage.

I do not eat processed sugar, and the only "sweet" things I eat are fruit and things like that. I am addicted to processed sugar, and once I start with that, and lots of bad type carbs, I can't stop. But if you can get through a few days, you won't even miss it. I am trying to eat most of my foods that have less processing…

I am going to make sure I get to the gym 3-4 times a week as usual, even if I need to switch days/times. Also, to stop and make sure I really really want something before I put it in my mouth. If I do, I will have a small amount. If not, I will skip it.

OK, got it, never mind.

Protein is good!!! I am over every day. But fruit and veggies don't generally have much protein.