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And the Success Stories! I read them when I'm feeling depressed.

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I've read Pride of Chanur and I started on Downbelow Station - never finished it. I'll pull it out again. Haven't heard of those other authors, so I'll check 'em out.

Favorites... For science-fiction, Heinlein's "juveniles" and most of what he wrote prior to Number of the Beast. Asimov's robot novels and short stories. The "Giants" novels by James Hogan. Anne McCaffrey's "Decision at Doona" and "Dragonriders" books (mostly). The Mars series by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Cap Kennedy…

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Assuming it's not reading for class or for work... I may try to finish a book I'm not enjoying, especially if it's been highly recommended by friends. But if it's just something I picked up, I don't see the point of torturing myself. I don't throw out books, by the way. I donate them to the local library.

Welcome to MFP. I've got another 60-70 to lose. We CAN do this! Feel free to add me as a friend - I don't bite... much.

Feel free to add me as a friend. I'll cheer your progress and commiserate as necessary.

The scale is evil. After a few times of having my self-esteem for the day shattered, I decided that I was only going to step on it once a week at most. It's MUCH less depressing, and gives a better over-all picture of my weight trend.

Someone mentioned hummus - if you like it, learn to make your own. It will be a lot cheaper than buying the prepared stuff. All it takes is one large bowl (for overnight soaking) and a basic food processor.

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Mine was a 1-2-3 punch over the course of the weekend after Christmas. Went to a movie and could barely walk up the stairs to our seats. Huffed and puffed for 10 minutes I sat down. That was Friday night. Saturday night, my daughter tells me she wants me to be around when she and her boyfriend get married. And then that…

Don't like being laughed at. So I walk on my treadmill at home.

OP, that is a VERY excellent post and much food for thought (if you'll forgive the expression). I need to think about it before I define my WHY.

Can I play too? My goal for the month is to try to walk for at least 15 minutes a day.

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In 2015, I am going to: 1. drop (and keep off) at least 20 lbs. 2. start and complete the C25K 3. NOT fall off the wagon during the end-of-year holidays.

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Very informative and useful - thanks, OP.

I drive a desk, so I'm lucky to get more than about 2000 steps in a day.

I recently came back to MFP, so kinda sorta new here too. I'll send you a friend request.

I started here, left, came back, left, and back again for the third time. 80 or so lbs to lose. Feel free to add me as a friend if you wish.

Originally from Kentucky, currently living in central Florida. It was about 40 degrees this morning.

I watch my sodium intake because eating too much plays merry hell with my blood-pressure. Processed foods are the very devil. There are tons of spices that add flavour without adding gobs of sodium.

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I like my coffee sweet & light. My system doesn't tolerate Splenda or aspartame, so I use real sugar and whole milk - 2 tablespoons (more or less) of each per cup. It's not enough calories that I'm going to worry about it.

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