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On the weekends, I make a more concerted effort to go to the gym both days in order to make up for bad behavior. And at the risk of sounding like an alcoholic, it helps me to think of the calories in terms of drinks that I can or can't have. For example, only eat half of the dish - hey that's another drink! Get the healthy…
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Definitely agree. I like a lot of the suggestions that others have made around ways to reduce the cost, but if there's anything you can do to increase your food budget, I think that's also important. It might hurt a little at the cash register every month, but what you spend now you'll save later on in healthcare costs and…
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I'd beg to differ with the folks who say timing doesn't matter, because timing does indeed affect your metabolic rate. The calorie targets MFP (or any calorie counting system) sets are based on averages and "normal" metabolisms. When your body goes into starvation mode from not eating in the morning, you no longer have a…
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Haha, I like the way everyone has flocked to this topic. Feels like a confessional. I just joined MFP today and also have had a glass-a-day habit, that occasionally turns into two. Was married about two months ago, and we still have 15 bottles from the reception, which makes it harder to resist since I don't even need to…
