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I don't believe Side Steel got around to choosing the final few. At least I've not yet seen the "I've completed the selection process" thread on this forum or the application forum. But if I had to pick someone, I'd pick you just because you posted the THE CUTEST gif I've ever seen on this site!

You are one smart cookie ... a warm, gooey, fresh from the oven cookie! And you've given me some food for thought ... and some thought about food. If your not in the psychology field, you might have missed your calling. :-) BTW ... I was terribly disappointed in the nearby Barnes & Noble. I went to the bigger and all I…

Actually, Geneen Roth is an author that keeps popping up in my mindful eating book quest. I was worried that it was another one of those "Let go and let God" type of books. I'll have to check this one out, too. I'm going to drive to a nearby city where there is a Barnes & Noble so I can take a closer look at some of the…

Psych talk might be just what I need. While I am a Christian, I feel that I need more than God, Buddah or a higher power to help me understand my eating behaviors and how to change them. I'm looking for info that is based on scientific and/or behavioral studies. I'll look up the book and see what I can find. Thanks!

Bump for another chance.

Here is a pdf file that you can save to your computer and then print out for future use. It will at least get you started until you can get better Internet access. http://www.pima.gov/hr/health/pdfs/Resistance%20Band%20Workout.pdf

I prefer to exercise alone, but that's probably because I'm so out of shape that I'm embarrassed to have anyone see working out. But I do love my resistance bands! They work a little differently than weights. Unlike weights, they are not a steady resistance all the way through an exercise. For example, the farther you…

Since you have done OK at the beginning of "New Rules of Lifting for Women," you might want to take a look at "New Rules of Lifting for Life" by the same authors. It is written for people who are older, heavier or injured. I picked up the book and flipped back to the exercises. Unfortunately, even the "dialed down"…

I found this online: http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/NR/rdonlyres/5C9BA6AE-C7EC-40FA-AAEF-2B81AA26BEE5/56316/UnwantedWeightGain.pdf It talks about unwanted weight gain during cancer treatment. I think this is something you might want to discuss with your oncologist, especially if you fit into one of the following categories…

I have asked a similar question, phrased a couple different ways, and never got a response. I am doing much, much better with the mindless eating. I do that by simply keeping snack foods out of sight. No more bowl of M&Ms on the coffee table; no more bag of Dove's promises in a desk drawer, no bag of chips on the counter.…

This is oh so true. I was one of the lucky ones. My dad handed me a college textbook on human sexuality, told me to read it and ask my mom if I had questions. Many of my friends learned about their cycle, sex, reproduction from their friends, who learned it from their friends and so on. edited to add that this was before…

Not weird. Add in some alternative and it is exactly the kind of stuff that I love to listen to! But then, I'm OLD, so maybe it's not a good thing after all. LOL These are some of the favorites on my iPod: Social Distortion (my current favorite band) Depeche Mode Nickelback Ozzy Metalllica Tim McGraw Garth Brooks Tom Petty…

I can totally relate to this. It is something that we need to fix if we are going to keep off the weight that we lose. The question is, HOW DO WE FIX IT? I had a non-work meeting last week, but it was still something that I found stressful. The first thing I did was give myself permission to go to McDonald's for a hot…

I wasn't the least bit offended. I thought it was funny. Perhaps that's because I've had my ovaries surgically removed.

I am not a yogurt person. The only yogurt that I love is El Mexicano drinkable yogurt ... super sweet, high calorie, plenty of fat. But, we did switch from sour cream to Chobani 0% plain yogurt. I don't like it as well as sour cream, but it makes for a good substitute if you're looking for something healthy. I recently…

I also looked for a combination HRM & Pedometer, but did not find anything with decent reviews. The heart rate / pedometer watches I saw do not use a chest strap, which I've read is important for accuracy. In August, the Bodymedia Core 2 is supposed to be released with an optional chest strap for monitoring your heart rate…

I have to be careful with caffeine. For me, it can lead to increased anxiety and panic attacks. Just be aware that if your anxiety increases, you might need to cut back on the caffeine. The lack of motivation can be related to your depression. I'm coming out of a really bad depression where I felt exhausted every day. Then…

I also got an invite to some fitness group, but I don't think that was from SS. The sender was a newbie who only joined this month. I tried to click on the link to the group to check it out but it led me to the main group page. So, either the group was deleted already or it's private.

Vegetables (not necessarily in this order): 1) Red bell pepper (sweet & crunchy & yummy!) 2) Brussels sprouts (used to hate these until recently) 3) Cabbage (cooked with a bit of bacon, then topped with a dollop of sour cream) 4) Spinach (raw only, cooked tastes blech and canned makes me gag) 5) Beans (pinto, navy, kidney,…

I'd like to toss out one more idea to help you figure out how many calories to eat. Here is a link to a spreadsheet that heybales created. It is currently my "go to" place to determine calorie consumption as it takes body size (estimated body fat) into account:…

Tossing myself into the foray. 5' 4", 53, 225 pounds (down from 249). I've lost about 14 pounds since joining MFP mid-December, for a total of 24 pounds since I started working toward better health on Sept. 23. It is slow going, but I'm okay with that. Diary is open. I've basically followed my own "unclean" eating plan…

I guess 'cause you were looking for victims, I mean volunteers, on ETP and not the 100+ lbs to lose group, where I also frequent. ;-)

I'm not your typical Eat, Train, Progress member. I'm old, obese and very out of shape. Mostly, I lurk, hoping to pick up a few tips as I travel from my lifelong home in Sedentary Town to what I hope will be my new residence in Healthy Valley. If I may be so bold, I'd like to ask if you might consider, perhaps on your next…

Add and divide by two is correct. Or you could use heybales' spreadsheet and let it do the calculations for you: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Amt7QBR9-c6MdGVTbGswLUUzUHNVVUlNSW9wZWloeUE Here's a link to the post that explains how to use it:…

I'm not big on marshmallows, but I do love a good S'mores when the marshmallows are roasted over a campfire. It's been years. Maybe next time I have them I'll spew, too. ;-)

I've never seen kangaroo meat in local stores here in California. I took a look online and found a place that sells it. It is expensive! Kangaroo loin is $122 for 4 pounds and ground meat is $185 for 10 pounds. Does it taste gamey or wild? As a teenager, I went to a family reunion in the Midwest where they served venison…

I peek in now and then. But you are right, it's been quiet. Maybe the others are like me ... getting tired and not ready to be "challenged". ;-) Some days, it's all I can do just to get in my 6,500 daily steps and do my resistance bands twice a week.

Mmmm... just saw this. I can't wait to try this recipe!

Both my sons use MFP (but neither use the forums). My parents, sister, best friend and doctor know that I'm trying to get healthy. Other than that, I've not really said anything to anyone. Why? Aside from it being none of their business, I don't want people looking over my shoulder saying, "Are you allowed to eat that?" or…

I am 53; post-menopause (full hysterectomy); with hypothyroid (thyroidectomy); exercise-induced asthma; taking depression meds (the weight-gain type); have osteoarthritis in lower back & fingers (and maybe my knees ... they sound like they are filled with gravel) ... and I've lost 21 pounds (still have 80+ to go). Yeah, it…