StraubreyR Member

Me either! It's been a long time!

We had quite a few collapses last year with a lot less snow than 10 feet! Most were large buildings. Many indoor riding arenas, some storage barns and some warehouses. Those are not very easy to shovel. What disappears in our area is the same as anywhere else: Milk, bread, eggs, bottled water and batteries. Power can go…

I'd love to join!

My Neighbor Totoro! : D

If you can follow directions, you can follow a recipe! I cook just about everything from scratch. It is a skill like anything else, and gets easier with practice. Start with making things you know you and your kids like. That being said, I wouldn't overload yourself trying to cook it all from the start. Try one or two…

I think the most important thing is to be in it for the long haul. You have to find a way to eat and exercise that you can sustain indefinitely. The weight may not come off as fast as if you made drastic changes, but it will stay off! No one else can tell you what will work for you, you have to use trial and error to…

Anyone who would like can add me as well! On days I hike I do pretty well on steps, on days I cycle and rest days not so much. https://fitbit.com/user/2ZDTZ7

The Misfit Shine can be attached to your shoe (or worn on a necklace). I have heard of people using their Fitbit flex on an ankle although it's not recommended by Fitbit. There are also some trackers that attach to the upper arm, not sure of the name.

I use MapMyHike to track distance, but use a HRM to track calories burned. The app does overestimate calories burned by quite a bit, at least for me. This is true for walking/hiking and also for cycling.

I pickle all sorts of vegetables with this recipe: bonappetit.com/recipe/pickled-peppers No oil, and not much sugar either.

To start, buy only a single serving package occasionally. Also try substituting in something more healthy. I like air popped popcorn, or a serving of smoked almonds. Once you get the hang of it, you can reintroduce having a larger container and taking just the one serving. I used to eat tons of junk food, after a while it…

Roasted eggplant and tomato soup! You can omit the cream, and use vegetable stock. It's really good. epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Roasted-Eggplant-Soup-4397

Make clafouti! I'm pretty sure you could sub out the sugar with splenda if you wanted to. Here is the Julia Child version: food.com/recipe/julia-childs-cherry-clafouti-239454

Haven't heard this one mentioned yet--Having Tortiere with home made fruit ketchup!

I use EAS Complete Protein. It's easily available (Walmart), cheap, and mixes well. I like that it also has calcium, fiber, and vitamins.

I hike, cycle and this winter I'm going to do some cross country skiing. I keep on hiking all winter, I use trekking poles and traction spikes on my shoes. I have a bike trainer for indoors, but I really would rather be outside. I agree that snow shoveling is a great workout!

You can lose just fine without exercise by just having a calorie deficit! If your doctor has cleared you for it, walking is a great exercise, since you can make the walks as slow and short as you need to start out. Once you start losing, you will find it easier and easier to do more. The most important thing is to be in it…

I use it to make chili and tacos. In really spicy dishes you can't tell it from hamburger. I don't eat it often, but it's cheap and doesn't spoil so a good thing to have around for the day before grocery shopping.

Prawn flavor crisps and Tim Tams. Oh wait, probably a good thing I can't get either one!

I have been using this recipe for Super Skinny Sweet and Sour Chicken. It's very good, and freezes well too! skinnykitchen.com/recipes/super-skinny-sweet-and-sour-chicken/

What has helped me a lot are Superfeet insoles. You can get them on Amazon. If you have high arches, the "green" version works great. I put them in all my shoes. I also do the stretches and icing. I am now able to walk 5 miles again and feel OK the next day.

I'm 5' 2", and 48 years old. My BMR is 1388. I lose on 1800 per day including exercise calories. When I first started, I tried the 1200 calorie routine, it didn't last long. I use the TDEE -20% method, and am very happy with it. Yes, the loss is fairly slow, but I don't mind, since I can eat like this indefinitely without…

I really like this recipe for brussels sprouts: allrecipes.com/recipe/breaded-brussels-sprouts/

I am the same way. I don't run, I cycle. The day of a really long ride, sometimes I'm not hungry. The next day I'm famished. I switched to the TDEE -20% method, and that has been working out much better. I feel like I can fuel my workouts, and then the next day I can eat enough to be happy with it.

I work out at home, or preferably outdoors. If the weather is really THAT bad, I wouldn't drive to the gym anyway.

I would. And then I would have the house/room blessed by the denomination of my choice, just for additional peace of mind. When you really think about it, people have died throughout the years in countless locations that you visit on a daily basis, you just don't know about it.

A tarp, zip ties, and butter. Yes I actually bought those three things at the same time.

Another 1800-2000 calorie a day person. I am losing--slowly, which is fine with me. I exercise quite a bit, and if I don't eat enough I run out of energy.

I just got myself some insulated bike tights. Am hoping to keep riding into December if the weather cooperates. If it doesn't I have a trainer set up in the basement. It's boring but better than nothing!

I have been riding about 300 miles per month, but I'm sure I won't be able to keep that up with the weather getting cold/rainy. Have been at this since January, have 17 pounds left to lose. Sending you a request!