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The thing I had to get through my thick skull is that this is NOT a "diet" - it's a way of living. We don't get fat from eating a pizza one day, and we don't get thin from eating a salad one day. It's just an ongoing commitment to paying attention to what we eat, and how we move our bodies. Less of one, more of the other…

Another plate of Buffalo wings...! 'Scuse me while I light my spliff, Oh Lord I want to take a.....

This is basically what I was going to reply. The age difference makes the gender roles difficult to change, but if he starts lifting too I think it will make *both* of you happy - in more ways than one!

I weigh every day, but I only log the losses, so MFP shows no fluctuations - only the downward movements. That way when my friends congratulate the losses they're always real losses. Even though I don't log the upward moves they're still good reminders to step up my exercise and watch my calories more closely in order to…

You look marvelous!

I am exactly 5'5" and 139 lbs at the moment. Not unhappy - but not satisfied either. My starting weight was 166.2 and my original goal was 145 lbs. I lowered it to 140 lbs. and now I'd really like like to get to 135 - if I can do that, my ultimate goal will be 130 lbs. For me, the more I've lost the more I can see the…

Raising my hand! oh, wait. Was that my fist? :laugh: :laugh:

Wait. Wait... It's a SCAM??? I'm not actually going to get that $785,000.....??? Nothing good ever happens to me. :sad:

I know some people don't like to eat "fast food" but I find that a small Wendy's chili is extremely satisfying, lots of protein and beans are good for you too - and it's only 180 calories. For me, something hot sticks with me longer than cold foods.

Now THAT is funny! :laugh:

Pecans, then cashews, then pistachios, then hazelnuts, then almonds (unless they're the Blue Diamond smoked kind in which case they're number 2 in the list!), then peanuts, then brazil nuts, then black walnuts, then English walnuts, then hickory nuts, then beechnuts --- ok. I don't *really* get to eat those but if I did…

I never eat candy, but am staring at a jar of M&Ms right now!

I'm surprised that this question has been asked and addressed many, many times on MFP but I've never seen anyone bring up one of the possible causes of the "look 6 months pregnant" problem. Some women who have had children have Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation) This is a separation of the rectus abdominis muscle into…

Looks and sounds absolutely fabulous! I've copied saved the recipe and will definitely be making it soon. Thanks.

^^^^THIS! plus I'd add canned sardines ($1 can makes a good dent in my lunch!), canned beans and a bag of kale, with some chopped onion, garlic, and chicken broth makes a big pot of yumminess that can provide lunch for a week.

Yeppers... and here's how to get there! Original recipe makes 4 servings 4 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon salt 2 large red onions, thinly sliced 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced 1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth 1/2 cup red wine 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 sprigs fresh parsley 1…

PB Fit! or regular peanut butter.

It was my son's first day of school. The most beautiful, clear, blue sky I've ever seen. That memory is crystal clear. I was working on an art project and watching TV out of the corner of my eye. When the first plane hit I heard about it and became riveted to the horrific scene that unfolded. I phoned my husband at work…

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You CAN quit! My birthday present to myself was to quit smoking, which I did 20 years ago this month! I had smoked for 25 years. I did gain about 10 lbs. at the beginning, but was able to lose that after a few months. In my experience, if you can make it without a cigarette for 30 days you have a good chance of being…

Speaking of "Jacques" I also happen to be a huge fan of Jacques Brel.... FW that's W. :smile:

OH YEAH!!! love both of them! I saw Frank Zappa 3 times before he died - wish I'd seen him 3 dozen more times.

I'm starting out with The Best of Cher. So far it's working. :wink:

Maybe some Ace of Base.... along with the ABBA...!

If I had calories to burn I'd be eating CHEESE, nuts, sunflower seeds, olives, and maybe follow that up with some CHEESE! :smile:

I actually had a man chat me up and then ask me for my phone number! This hasn't happened in decades - literally - since I'm 61 years old and married. Of course the man was probably 65 years old, but HEY! it was still fun to be noticed. :happy:

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This has to be the most logical, well-reasoned post in this thread so far. Thank you for not being a dogmatic jerk!

From what I've read, women need a minimum of about 50 grams of protein to be healthy. If you are burning a lot of calories, it should be more. Here are some of my frequent protein sources. Canned tuna mixed with romaine lettuce, onions, and tomatoes with a bit of salad dressing is pretty inexpensive. I eat canned sardines…