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Okay... YOU ARE AWESOME!!! :flowerforyou: Have a wonderful birthday!

Most restaurants have SOMETHING healthy on the menu, even if it's just salmon with mashed potatoes or pasta. Go ahead and ask to have the fish grilled with just lemon and herbs, or steamed veggies on the side instead of starchy potatoes. Also, red tomato sauces are super healthy. Lots of family restaurants make their own…

In Banksinator we trust. :salute: (also, see the recent discussion I put in my sig)

At about 1lb per week, others probably won't start commentinting or noticing your weight loss until the very end (maybe10 weeks from now). Honestly, we've found on the board that the compliments really start coming around 15-20lbs lost. But YOU'VE already noticed changes and improvements in your body and fitness level.…

Every little bit helps. You're not improving cardiovascular health at that time interval, but you're keeping your body alert and training your muscles to work when YOU want them to, not just when it's "time to work out." I say absolutely go for it! If you have 20 minutes to spare and you choose a healthy, productive…

Okay, I was a model and still do some styling/consulting (let's just say I'm insane). I've tried a ton of the junk out there. Most of it doesn't work. Here's what I've found. If you're willing to spend some $:…

The carrot may kill you before the bleach has a chance to sink in. http://dailydiatribes.wordpress.com/2007/11/04/what-if-i-choke-on-a-carrot-and-die/ Again, :eyeroll: Use your brains, people. It's so simple, it hurts. Veggie = Good.

http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/260034 Baby carrots are made from full sized carrots that have been fed through a machine which cuts them to size. Because carrots are grown in dirt, they are washed in order to be sanitary before point of sale. The sanitization bath DOES contain chlorine. So does tap water. The bleach…

stormieweather's got a MUCH better idea. Your body needs fuel and sleep. I just broke a 5 day plateau by going to bed 2 hours early. Between jobs, kids, chores, relationships, social outtings, etc., we don't get nearly enough sleep (women especially, because we need 1-3 hours more per night than men). Try eating to…

Ask a *certified nutritionist and always consult your doctor before begining ANY new diet. Blood testing catches things that even the most trained eye can't. Always, always, always protect your health and be informed. That being said, 850 + exercise cals COULD be okay... under very strict conditions. If you are "very, very…

I've realized I'm going to have to stop and buy a HRM on the way home if I want to be accurate. Maybe I should get 2? We got engaged long-distance. He's giving me the ring this Sunday, says he has a whole "thing" planned. We have theatre tickets and dinner reservations and he bought a new suit... 300 calories might not be…

SOOO glad you like it! I'm thinking of posting healthy versions of some of my Memere's other recipes... anyone interested?

My fiance and I live 1800 miles apart because of our jobs. I haven't seen him in several months. :sad: The "WHOLE weekend" does not begin to describe.... :blushing: That's why I'd really like to know about the expenditure. We'd BOTH like to eat back the calories as accurately as possible. Starvation + dehydration +…

This is funny, because I'm actually concerned about going OVER my THR. I have CFICS (aka Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), so I have to monitor all my physical activity very carefully. Still, it would be funny to wear a monitor and then compare yourself to medical studies--see if you're "normal by the numbers" ROFL! :laugh:

I don't, but it's a good thought. Thanks! @ Kristen81: This is useful, but not very scientific. 80-200cal is a really wide range. 200 extra cals burned could mean starvation mode for me. I've found "studies" that list calories burned through different [somewhat graphic] activities, but they're not backed up with any…

This may make me unpopular, but.... This isn't a "diet." It's a lifestyle. You can't just "take some time off." I know it's unpleasant and hard, but you just have to treat every day as a new opportunity for success. Monday was bad? Oh well! Learn from your mistakes and move on. Tuesday was bad? What made Tuesday bad? What…

I LOVE pancetta--the key to getting a lot of the fat off (without losing flavor, anyway) is to grill it instead of frying. I use a panini maker, but a George Forman grill would work just as well. The meal sounds wonderful! Enjoy it! (And I'll suggest something crude: it's Valentine's Day, the most *ROMANTIC* day of the…

I measure all of my food before preparing it. I also keep prepared meals in the fridge--the portion is already managed, so it's easy to log on my food diary every time (my tupperwares are only so big, lol). I also use 8" diameter salad plates instead of regular 10" dinner plates. It LOOKS like there's tons of food on my…

You want the A-Team? :laugh: I work for a fashion magazine. I'll bring models. Then your mates will KNOW you're a celebrity!

Live in New York currently, but moving to St. Paul with my fiance next year. Actually a huge football and rugby fan (yes, I mean real football, not American football, lol!), would love to stop by a few games! Now you've got 2 ladies on your butt, Hughesy. Motivated yet? :drinker:

BUMP! Sounds delish....

My crock pot is my best friend. It's very rare that I'll cook a meal on a weeknight--everything happens on the weekend and gets put up in the fridge or freezer for the week. Salsa chicken, borscht, ratatoullie, chili, stuffed poultry, pork loin... anything I can prep in 30 minutes and then walk away from! You may end up…

Eating something healthy at home before I go out always helps me. Also, I try to go online and read the menu for wherever I'm going so that I can choose the best option and log my calories before I leave the house. If you already know what you're eating, it's easier to just order it and stick to it. Just remember: it's now…

I was a ballet dancer for many years. I hated the gym because I thought it would make me bulk up! Still don't have a gym membership, but I am a member of 2 tango salons and dance (in classes and socially) up to 4 nights a week. I walk 5 or more hours a week and do yoga in my livingroom for stress relief. I probably spend…

BUMP This is a really good question that I don't have an answer to. Anybody?

I've also tried greek yogurt--it's super healthy, but I'm not a big fan of the texture. That's just me, though--I don't like bananas or applesauce for the same reason. Content to be in the minority on this one, though. Everybody likes it, so go ahead and give it a shot! Personally, I stick to Dannon Light & Fit. The…

It's great that you're eating more fruit! Just eat until you feel full. Idealy, you should be eating 5 or 6 small meals throughout the day to keep your body fueled, but not stuffed. Fruit is also a great source of your daily H20. I honestly can't tell you to eat less fruit. You may want to keep an eye on your sugar,…

Start by making small, positive changes. Stop drinking soda, or committ to eating a fruit and vegetable with every meal. These are things you'll be able to do every day and will give you a sense of accomplishment over time. It's hard to change your lifestyle--you have to take it one day at a time! The program here really…

The 5 week predictor is a huge motivator for me, too! It helps me set goals and gague my progress. It's all basic math, though, and super easy to follow! Congrats on your accomplishments! :drinker:

I'm so hapy I don't have television. It seems like this show is giving the average person a distorted perception of weightloss. I wish they'd explain the numbers, like our stickies here on MFPdo! Maybe then folks at home would understand how to get healthy for themselves and not need to go on a show like this.... MFP…