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Yeah...I lost around 35-40 Lbs from fall 2012 through the late spring of 2013...pretty much maintained that up until 2020 save for seasonal fluctuations. 2020-2022 I put on about 20 Lbs (most of it during lockdowns) and have maintained that for 2023 and now actively working to cut it.

I've been an off and on daily drinker for many years. I have taken breaks of 30, 60, and 90 days over the last three years. In November I decided not to partake during the week and only drink on weekends going into the New Year. Starting January 1 I'm doing dry January with the intent to go at least 6 months, but really I…

What's the support system like at home? It's not so much an issue now as my kids are 11 and 13 and can be left home alone, especially for short stints like a trip to the gym or out for a ride or run or whatever...but when they were younger, my wife and I made sure to share those childcare responsibilities so that we had…

My biggest issue with supplements like this is that they aren't in any way regulated so you don't really know what you're actually getting or purity levels.

Losing weight is going to likely be the biggest factor in getting your numbers in line. Moving more and regular exercise are also going to be highly beneficial to improving those numbers. "Mediterranean Diet" is basically one that revolves around consumption of mostly whole foods. Eating mostly lean proteins, healthy fats,…

The amount in the sugar column is already included in the carb column. Carbohydrates are Sugar, starch, and fiber. You can change what you're viewing. The default is the three macro-nutrients (carbohydrates, protein, fat) with one micro-nutrient option which by default is sugar, but you can swap it for fiber or whatever…

I think "influencers" in general should be taken with a huge grain of salt, and the vast majority of them ignored completely.

1 - Get on my Babbel app everyday to improve my Spanish for a trip we have planned in 2025 2 - Mindfulness meditation daily 3 - No alcohol for 6 months or more (I've done 30 days, 60 days, and 90 days before)

IF is just a meal timing thing. It doesn't default to burning fat and losing weight. You can lose weight, maintain weight, or gain weight doing IF depending on your over all calories coming in vs your calorie needs. It can be a very helpful tool for some to help create that calorie deficit. I've used it primarily in…

Join what?

I don't really bother, but for me and my family it's really just Christmas Eve and Christmas day itself...a couple of days out of 365 is pretty immaterial. We also usually host so I'm busy most of Christmas day moving around in the kitchen. Also, Christmas dinner isn't nearly the feast that Thanksgiving is in my house.…

It's a sugary breakfast cereal To the OP, I don't really do anything in particular for a gym workout. It's usually in the evening after work and I've consumed enough throughout the day to have good, stable energy. Weekend workouts are in the AM and I usually have a few cups of coffee when I wake up and then I go to the gym…

I'm not a big fan of any indoor stationary cardio. I find the elliptical to be particularly unpleasant as it makes my feet go numb...and on top of that, it doesn't really translate to anything functional other than just getting some cardio in (ie run to be a better runner...ride a bike to become a better cyclist, etc). My…

Biscochitos...I made them last weekend and should last probably through the new year Tamales and posole on Christmas Eve and flan for desert Mulled cider Christmas day Homemade eggnog after Christmas dinner with desert

Because points don't equate to calories. Points are a completely made up thing...calories are actually a real unit of measure. I incorporated better choices by simply making better choices. Bottom line is I can eat a lot more making better choices and actually feel satisfied whereas poor choices leave me hungry and make is…

I have radiant heat only with multiple zones throughout the house. We've had to play with it a bit over the years as to not overheat the house. Most of our zones are now set to 65* to kick on. Once the water in the system is heated, it continues to heat so usually when we get home in the evening the house is around 72*. We…

Just start. Get good nutrition. Get good sleep. Move everyday

I haven't yet met a veg that I didn't like. As far as "health benefits" go, eating a variety and various colors is optimal. My staples are: Mixed greens, cucumber, red bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes (for salads) Onions (white for cooking, red for raw toppings or to pickle) Broccoli Asparagus Carrots Green peas Cabbage…

Some bougie deodorant, body spray, and body and hair wash for my 13 year old's Christmas stocking.

No, that's not an option. What makes you want to go premium vs just using the free version?

Most of my exercise is active recreation. I lift weights 2-3x per week, but that's about the only thing I do that I would call a "workout". I walk my dog pretty much everyday 2-3 miles...people seem to really discount walking and I'm not sure why...it's exercise and according to the weight loss registry, it is the #1…

It sounds like you've selected some erroneous entries from the database. The database is crowdsourced from other users, so you need to vet the entries you're picking.

I think it's fairly normal. I usually take November and December to just kind of relax and enjoy the holiday season. I still go for a walk pretty much everyday, but I don't do a whole lot more than that. I like having my fire going with some hot tea and a cozy couch and good movie or show this time of year. Come January I…

There's not really enough information here for anyone to help. What are you doing in the gym? How often are you going to the gym and how much time are you spending? What is your current level of fitness? Are you taking recovery days? Are you getting proper nutrition (including appropriate calories for your activity) and…

I have an aunt who years ago made lasagna for Christmas dinner...not vegetarian, just regular lasagna. That didn't go over well either. I thought my grandfather (her dad) was going to lose his *kitten*.

You don't need to be bang on with your macros. Most people in the world have no idea what their macro ratios are, and there is no universally optimal macro breakdown. If you're using MFP defaults, they are just that...there's nothing magical about them.

On the internet. I just made a dijon mustard glazed pork tenderloin in my airfryer last night. I just googled "pork tenderloin airfryer"

I would stick with whatever is traditional in your family and maybe make a vegetarian main for yourself or just load up on vegetarian sides. I do that for my vegetarian step-mother (I do Christmas dinner when I'm in town, which is most of the time)...she is the only vegetarian in the family, and honestly, I'd be a little…

You would just log it in the cardiovascular section as "water aerobics-water calisthenics". There is no entry specifically for "Aquafit" which is a branded name for water aerobics

You require a certain number of calories (energy) to maintain the status quo. This is based on your stats (age, sex, weight, height) and your activity level. Most of the calories you burn are you just being alive (heart pumping, lungs working, digesting, brain activity, etc) and nothing more...this is your BMR calories.…