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Personally, I followed what MFP told me and it worked. Also, quality of calories is just as, if not more important than quantity of calories.

Read this, it explains everything. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10665-newbies-please-read-me-2nd-edition

I've been a morning exerciser for years: wake up, start exercising before my brain figures out reasons why I should stay in my nice warm bed instead, and eat afterwards. I tend to eat late dinners due to my work schedule, so I figure I've still got enough fuel in my system when morning rolls around to get me through my…

I make homemade chinese food all the time and will definately add these to my repertoire! Thanks for sharing.

Golden Sesame Tofu with brown rice! 1 package of extra firm tofu, pressed to get most of the water out of it, then dusted with flour and sauteed in 2 TBS canola oil. Drain on paper towels. For the sauce: 2 TBS Agave (you can also use honey) 3 TBS soy sauce 2 TBS Seasoned rice vinegar 2 tsp minced ginger 1 clove garlic…

I have been making air-popped popcorn since I was a kid, in a big pot on a stove, because that's how my parents always did it. Drop a few tablespoons of kernels into a large pot and turn the heat to med-high. Be sure you use a pot with a vented lid. Once you hear 3 pops gently shake the pot over the burner, and continue to…

Popcorn!!!!! Air-popped with "buttery" spray and sea salt. I also add cayenne pepper to mine, but that isn't for everyone's tastes... Also, it is important to drink a lot of water because sometimes the body misinterprets thirst for hunger

Holy moley!!!! What an amazing acheivement - you lost an entire person!!! That takes incredible strength and dedication, you should be very proud of them!

My understanding of a cardiac diet simply involves eating foods that are low-sodium, and low-fat. Salt increases blood pressure and your risk of hypertension which puts you at a high risk for heart attacks and stroke. Same with saturated fats that clog your arteries. Most cardiac docs also prefer us to limit our red meat…

Well maybe my blood has thickened up a little bit since I first posted...either that or the 5.5 pounds I've gained since Thanksgiving has taken care of my insulation problems...:grumble: At any rate, I plan on layering up and going snowshoeing in the morning...gotta love Blizzards! :bigsmile:

18% is very impressive! That is my goal :). And it has been unseasonably cold in FL...I have a good friend that lives in South Florida (WPB area) and she is positively miserable!

I love, love LOVE mac & cheese, especially this time of year! I made some last weekend with low-fat Velveeta (the first time in my life I ever used fake cheese!) and skim milk. Was missing some of the creaminess though...maybe substituting milk for yogurt will take care of that. Thanks for sharing!

Gorgeous!! Keep up the good work!

Yes, I agree with you 100% Here's to fleece!!:drinker:

Aw, thank you very much :blushing: And congrats to you on your weight loss so far - 71 # is very impressive!

Ha - I think we have just discovered that the men on here are more vain than the women! :laugh: Don't worry guys, this is a judgement-free zone.:flowerforyou: And what better way to boost your ego than to have dozens of women oogle and ahh and endlessly praise your progress while checking out your before and after…

You're talking about Yaktrax.I am a huge fan of these! I highly recommend them if you live in an area with a lot of snow and ice. They can be found at most sporting goods stores. My local hardware store even sells them. http://www.yaktrax.com/

I've been using Duofold for years - very lightweight, warm and wicking, which is especially important in the cold weather - you don't want to wick that sweat away from you right away or else it sucks out your body heat.

I've been working out in the morning for years. Funny thing is, i'm NOT a morning person! But if I don't do it then I never will. It is a great way to start the day!

Thanks for your input Kanban! I too was hoping for a lively discussion about this book. Personally, I would like to say that some of his strategies were ones I had begun to employ before I even read the book: mental rehearsal, establishing food rules, and the most important one for me: planning meals ahead! Also, as a…

I don't have kids of my own but I do have a stepson who trusts my cooking and I am dying to get him to try my new "green potato chips" when he stays over one weekend :devil:

Just bake them right on the same cookie sheet! Although I do like the suggestion about shaking the kale in a plastic bag with the oil...keeps the fingers from getting messy :)

The ABSOLUTE best sports bra for well endowed ladies is Enell. I bought one when I started my weight loss journey and it kept everything in place during the most intense high-impact workouts including boot camp with tons of plyometrics and running. Now that I've lost 5+ inches from my chest it feels like a little bit of…

yes, eat them.

Try a 6 oz Chobani or Fage yogurt (with fruit flavor) and a piece of fruit for a healthy and quick breakfast for around 200 calories. Sometimes I get a store bought bagel (around 250 calories) and spread a laughing cow light swiss wedge on it (35 calories) Also quick and easy but not as healthy...

I've been chopping them up, sprinkling cinnamon on them and adding them to either plain yogurt or oatmeal for breakfast.

Way to go! I measure and weigh absolutely everything, it is what got me down to my goal weight and has keep me there for the last 6 months of maintenance. At first it was a little shocking to see what a serving size really is, but now it's second nature. It is more time consuming than just throwing a handful of crackers,…

I prefer white rice too, but have found a simple way to spice up brown rice so that it is more palatable! I add chopped onions, olive oil, and some adobo seasoning. Toss it all together with the rice first and then add the water. If I have any fresh herbs on hand I'll chop those up and throw them in too. I used to love…

I pickle them. It's easier than you think and they will keep in the fridge for months. I'll dig out the recipe and post it if you're interested.

I'm glad someone else here liked the book as much as I did. I am proud to say that in the 6 months since I read the book I have not eaten any fast food, nor have I eaten at any chain restaurants. Even under "dire" circumstances when I am in a big rush and need to eat on the run, I will instead run into a supermarket now…