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This should be required reading for ANYONE starting out here on MFP... 'cause it's all TRUE!!! Great work, both the writing and the changes you've made! :flowerforyou:

Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Salted Caramel Truffles... satisfies just about every sweet/salty/creamy craving all at once. All it takes is one and I'm good!

I know, right???? :frown: I *totally* get the point of the article, and it's worth reading. But once in a while I need a little something fast and "bad for me" just to keep me sane. If I thought of food as merely fuel and fuel alone, why go on living?

"Morally wrong?" :huh: And the computer you typed this on was made locally? It wasn't transported using fossil fuels and was constructed of 100% organic materials, right? Didn't think so. Morality doesn't have any bearing on what *I* eat, but you're entitled to your opinion. ETA: BTW, there are lots of fast food places…

Let's see... I'm having a Five Guys cheeseburger (with extra cheese, of course) and fries for dinner tomorrow night. Will it fit my macros? Hellz, yeah! Will I eat good, wholesome, healthy food the rest of the day before that? Of course! Will I regret "ruining" my day with that burger and fries? Nope. 'Cause I'm not…

We could be twins!!! :flowerforyou: Quite honestly, there are days when I work out harder so that I CAN enjoy that meal at Five Guys/McD's/local pizza joint. The OP needs to get that barbell out of his *kitten* and face it -- this is real life. It isn't religion... there is no "one true way." Whatevs, OP... best of luck to…

Here's some "motivation" for you -- a "Where Are They Now?" article. I see they all learned something from being on the show. :huh: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/40423712/ns/today-entertainment/t/biggest-loser-where-are-they-now/#.UOo7FbZ06x4 Sorry, got better things to do... like watching reruns of "Pawn Stars."

I was going to say this... or maybe puree the fruit before putting it in?

I was in the same place as you once... I'm 5'2" and weighed 222 at my heaviest. I was so sure that I would fail at this that I never took any real "before" pictures, so you're a step ahead of me there. You just need to have patience and perseverance -- if you want it badly enough, try hard enough, and realize that you…

Bodice-gasm FTW! :laugh: While I don't do corset training, I *do* wear them for Ren faire and cosplay events. I LOVE all of my corsets and bodices, but while they give me a nice shape I wouldn't say they make my waist look ridiculously small: A well-made and properly fitted corset won't be uncomfortable or prevent you from…

I'd say go ahead and aim for 170, then reevaluate once you get there (and you WILL get there, if you want it badly enough). I had originally set myself a goal of losing 50 pounds, which I didn't think was possible as I had also been rather heavy most of my life. Once I got into the rhythm of regular exercise and eating…

I never said I did it "perfectly" -- I was merely pointing out that someone *can* work against nature and still find success. Kindly don't attribute words to me that I never stated, and don't accuse people of "ranting" when telling their own story. OP, you're making a great start by cutting back little by little... small…

I wear mine all the time (except when showering) -- even during my workouts. However, I also use a HRM when doing my kettlebell/cardio, and those calorie burns are entered here on MFP. When the Fitbit syncs up, the information you enter here on MFP overwrites whatever the Fitbit recorded with the slightly more accurate HRM…

I'm 43 (soon to be 44) and had a hysterectomy 3.5 years ago due to complications from infertility meds. I've been in perimenopause for just about two years now -- coincidentally, the same amount of time I've been on MFP and have gotten into the best shape of my life. IMO, menopause is just an excuse for *some* people. Yes,…

Red wine used to be one of my triggers, as was dark chocolate. and pretty much everything else on the lust the doc gave you. I'd say it would take about half an hour after eating one of those things that I would start feeling the migraine come on. Strangely enough, once I dropped 100+ pounds, the migraines just... went…

1.) I use almond milk in my protein shakes and a lot of my recipes (makes AMAZING overnight CrockPot oatmeal!), but as a previous poster said if you stick to low-fat organic milk and drink in moderation you should be OK. 2.) I'm now a convert to natural peanut butter -- it's MUCH more flavorful and satisfying than the…

And then when you're done with the documentaries and YouTube videos, here's a bit of light reading for you: http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/GuidanceDocuments/Sanitation/ucm056174.htm#CHPT1 Impurities are *unavoidable* unless you live in a completely sanitized environment, so it's best not to…

Not everyone. I'm a pretty reasonable, responsible adult who has learned to be capable of making my own choices, and am accountable to no one but myself. If I want ideas on something new, I look for it or ask a general question of my FL. I don't need to go creeping through peoples' diaries to get it.

I think I love you. :flowerforyou:

:huh: Is that like believing in Santa or the Tooth Fairy? And ZOMG, you're right! I'm never gonna find a man now with my smaller *kitten*!!!! Oh, wait. I've been married for almost 21 years to a man who loves me for who I *AM*, not what I LOOK like. He loved me at 222 pounds, and he loves me now. Beauty and curves fade,…

Unless I'm mistaken, don't ALL people have curves in some way or another? Haven't seen too many two-dimensional or completely angular people walking around... In all seriousness, I get what the OP is saying -- I really do. But speaking as someone who went from looking like an ad for Michelin tires to a much slimmer figure,…

Yep, these -- they're the only workout pants I wear. If you can find a Nike outlet store near you, get to it and get some!

I didn't realize that food had age restrictions on it... does that mean I now have to give up my PB&J sandwiches, chocolate chip cookies, and Tater Tots?? :frown: To the OP: as a few people have said, no food is totally "unhealthy" by itself. It's all in how much you have, how often you have it, and how well you are eating…

Yes, overplayed -- in the stores, elevators, TV commercials, you name it. Yes, overrated -- they are the Justin Bieber of orchestral music. And yes, overprocessed -- maybe it's because I'm a classically trained musician with over 30 years of playing under my belt, but synthesizers and pyrotechnics aren't in my definition…

Not a fan at all... overplayed, overrated and overprocessed. Ick. Guess I'm in the minority here :)

*stands and applauds* :flowerforyou:

Really? This BS again?!? Hey, OP: /ignore

Being an avid (and pretty darned good!) baker, *I* am one of "those people" who bring treats into the office on a regular basis. This time of year I do it more often, as I like to experiment with new recipes for the holidays. No, I am not trying to "sabotage" anyone -- it's just impossible for my husband and I to eat…

Sorry, have to disagree with you there. The Fitbit is surprisingly accurate at calculating calorie burn -- I have several friends who have the BodyMedia Fit as well as a Fitbit, and the calorie burn estimates are nearly identical. I credit *my* Fitbit with helping me lose the last ten pounds to reach (then surpassed) my…

DISCLAIMER: I haven't read through all the posts, so I'm not sure if any of what I'm about to say has been addressed. I've had a Polar FT6 for almost two years, and found it to be surprisingly accurate -- even tested it with my doctor. But 109 *does* seem a tad low for a good calorie burn on a larger person. I'm 5'2", 43…