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Orville Redenbacher was from Indiana! There is also a city, Popcorn, IN. :smile:

That is an interesting story. I believe it. I wonder if maybe the cashier didn't even notice she was doing it.

Well said! I love going out with my husband on our date every week, and would seriously miss the experience (not just the food, but the entire act of going out and having a good time!). And occasionally people at the office want to go for lunch, etc. I either save calories up for a couple days and splurge, or pick…

Agreed that slow is best. Though if you're heavier, as a general rule, you tend to lose weight faster; and as you get closer to your goal weight, you'll slow down. For what it's worth, I've lost 3lbs since I started tracking with MFP near the beginning of December, so about 40 days. And remember, ANY loss is a loss that…

Unless you're allergic to something or have other similar dietary restrictions, or you have moral objections to eating meat, I think it's good to enjoy things in moderation. Ice cream is my hugest weakness. I don't keep it in the house because I'll go crazy and eat the whole dang carton. But occasionally I'll let myself…

Welcome! Great attitude!

You can do it!

Wooo! Congratulations! Doesn't it feel awesome? Keep up the good work! :flowerforyou:

It's so hard for me too, when well-meaning workmates bring treats in. I just have to be sure to keep a good supply of healthy snacks for myself so I don't feel too deprived when I see other people munching. And sometimes I do let myself have a little treat--as long as I can stay within my calorie limit for the day. Don't…

Hey, great job so far! Same as you, I lost about 110lbs elsewhere, then moved here last month. I think it was a great decision, and hope you love it here as much as I do!

If you think your professional relationship with your boss is strong enough, why not bring the promotion up sometime? If you've talked about it in the past, I think it's entirely reasonable to ask if that's still going to happen. (There's always a chance someone is going to get mad if you bring it up, so you'll have to be…

Teacher isn't specifically one of the examples, but you can just make a best guess... Sedentary: Spend most of the day sitting (e.g. bank teller, desk job) Lightly Active: Spend a good part of the day on your feet (e.g. nurse, salesman) Active: Spend a good part of the day doing some physical activity (e.g. waitress,…

Mm, stove top popcorn is delicious. Sure, most things are ok in moderation! It'd be a great treat (full of fiber too)! Put a little melted real butter on top... delicious! Like the previous poster said, just keep within your calorie limit and you're gold.

Thanks guys! I guess I just gotta suck it up and keep on schedule for a few weeks until I start noticing results. Goal 1: Get up to 11 reps per set! (Hey, start low, go slow, that's what the author of my book says.) Also, kettlebells look interesting... I might have to check those out sometime.

Thanks, I needed this! Just started a weightlifting regimen (my most hated exercise).

It's good to start easier on something that's challenging for you, and work your way up gradually. I think you have the right idea there. If you aren't burning enough calories doing the Shred and wish to burn more, I think riding the stationary bike is a good plan. And the 2 pounds you've gained are probably muscle! Don't…

Tuna with olive oil Apples Peanut butter Eggs Almonds (the soy sauce wasabi ones are my current favorite... yum!) Coke Zero (not getting into an argument on how bad diet soda is for you... if I'm out of calories but want *something*, I drink one!)

I don't think it's necessary to cram in a bunch of food right before bed today, especially if you aren't hungry now. I'd just try tomorrow to eat a little more (nutritious!) food spaced throughout the day.

Ooh you could make a microwave quesadilla. Just sprinkle some shredded cheese into a tortilla, roll it up and put a toothpick in to hold it together, microwave for a few seconds until the cheese is melted, then put some salsa on top. Yum! I suppose that wouldn't be low fat, but I don't personally watch fat grams...

Sounds like you aren't doing anything wrong... plateaus just happen. I recommend staying off the scale for 2-4 weeks and instead measuring yourself to see if you're losing inches. Keep doing what you're doing, and you should break out of the plateau eventually! :smile:

400 calories is definitely not an irreversible amount of snacking. Good job for catching yourself before it got worse, and for exercising to make up for it!

The more you eat fresh fruits and veggies and lean proteins, the better they taste--really, it works! If you fill the majority of your diet with the "good" stuff, you can still have the "bad" stuff occasionally as a treat. There's no reason you can't eat junk food sometimes in moderation, especially if you can stay under…

It's completely normal to lose a huge chunk of weight at first, due to water weight coming off. It's important to be patient with yourself. The weight isn't going to all fall off in a week and a half, and weighing yourself too often runs you the risk of falling into a dangerous and frustrating trap (your weight fluctuates…

A week and a half is not too long; give yourself and your body more time to readjust to your new routine. :smile: I recommend you keep going for a month or so. Eat at least most of your exercise calories. Take your measurements now, and at the end of the month, see if you've lost any inches. :flowerforyou:

It sounds like a good way to get sick from lack of nutrients, and screw up your metabolism...

I did not personally gain weight on hormonal BC, but my sister-in-law gained 25lbs after receiving the shot. It might be helpful also to note that if you are already quite overweight, certain types of hormonal BC may be less effective. You'd have to talk to your doctor. If you are considering an IUD, the copper IUD is not…

My favorites: Peanut butter + apples Avocados (sometimes I mash them up and dip sliced carrots) Tuna in olive oil (either plain, or over lettuce with a little balsamic vinaigrette as a salad) A couple cubes of cheese

I think most people tend to be more critical of themselves than they are of others. It's entirely possible you're judging yourself too harshly.

Yep, after two years of losing weight sometimes I just wish my body would hurry and catch up with my brain, which has already made drastic changes! But it's well worth the wait. I think of it this way... even if what I want takes a year, I'm going to be living my life whether or not I'm eating right and exercising. I'll…

I loved that. Thanks for sharing.