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I would say planning is the key. If you know you are going to be out & about, think about the things that are available & look for the best options. Even fast food places have better options like salads, wraps, turkey burgers, etc... If you're going to be at a bar, plan on drinking a lot of water. Those beer calories add…

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I'm "in the office" but I work from home. Super slow today as it was yesterday. I really don't mind working days like this & getting paid to take it easy. It offsets the days when I'm overloaded with work...

too much water in a short period of time can cause medical issues, including death but it would have to be an insane amount in a short period of time without getting it out of you body via sweat or urination. I have read several times that to get a more accurate figure for the amount of water you should drink, you take…

I love avocados but this sounds bizarre... however, I believe my curiosity will win out. I think I'll be making a small batch to try before I go for the full recipe though...

a piece of whole wheat toast (Ezekiel 4:9 bread) with a drizzle of honey... & 1/2 Tbs of peanut butter if you can afford the calories

I have one thing to add... having a treat here & there is a good thing. It is satisfying and it keeps you from binging. So having some Ben & Jerry's isn't all bad but these are a couple things I would consider: 1. obviously you want to stay within your calories 2. you don't need to eat a lot for it to be a treat... I eat…

still can't get my pic on here...

yeah, I don't like the way mfp has some of this set up. Obviously you want to be at or below your goal for calories, fat, carbs, sodium, and the like. However, there are quite a few things that you can set a goal for that the goal should actually be a minimum and going over is actually a good thing. I think they should…

how are you guys getting your pics on here? I can't cut & paste, even from MS paint. I'm at work so I can't use a hosting site from here... might have to wait til I get home... :ohwell:

well, as far as being more hungry goes.... that is a loaded question but here are some tips. Try eating more foods that are high in fiber. Fiber will make you feel more full. On the flip side of that, there are actually some foods that will make you hungry shortly after you eat them. I want to research this more but…

Good luck finding that close friend that you need. I know how you feel. I have lived here in Phoenix for almost 4 years & have had a very difficult time trying to find someone that I can connect with. However, mfp has been great & if you need another friend on here, please send me a request. It is great that most of us on…

Once a week I have a cheat day... or more preferable, a cheat meal. I pretty much eat whatever I want for that meal. However, I still try to stay under my break even or "maintenance" calories for the day so I don't jeopardize the work I have done during the rest of the week.

stupid is as stupid does, Mrs Blue...

Body glide is awesome but it is more for skin rubbing against skin. I use it on my inner thighs and it is great. I don't think it would really work for this issue. I'm sure it couldn't hurt but the stuff isn't exactly cheap.. about $10 for the last one I bought. I would think band aids would really be your best bet. Just…

I think Anne is spot on... circuit training with less weight & more reps is what you want to shoot for. Also, ideally, you want no rest time in between stations to make it as aerobic as possible... you want to keep your heart rate up in the "fat burning" zone.

that's what I was going to say... get up, get out, and do something!!!

... but sweating is what you go to the gym for... I say wear it proudly!! it says that you are doing what you came for...

well I have 2 pieces of advice for you: 1) hitting an exact calorie target is very difficult. if your actual goal is 1200, try giving yourself a range to shoot for... say 1100 to 1300. this will make it a lot easier for you to work in a variety of foods and give you some flexibility. it will also just make food planning a…

Congratulations on your success Joel... you have made a very noticeable change in your appearance. I'm sure you feel much better too!!

I completely agree with Dom82.... make it your cheat day for the week & make sure you drink plenty of water.

Your body needs to refuel after a workout. So I wouldn't try to curb the appetite, I don't think you'd have much success with that anyway. Instead, I would try to plan your day so that you have a planned snack or meal directly after your workout time. Or alternately, even if you add an additional planned snack in on…