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HOLY COWS MILK!!!! This is one heck of a thread. I have a few thoughts I would like to share. I have been struggling with nutrition for a while. But in the past few months I have "re-discovered" an awesome tool. That tool is the old style food pyramid. The food pyramid allows for all the "taboo" foods: bread, dairy, and…

That works out to about 420 cals per hour. The problem is that it just an estimate that is based upon some set activity. How many calories would you burn doing a hour of walking? I would say it should be fairly close to that exercise. If your concern is eating the exercise calories... Adzak (a fitness professional on MFP)…

I have a fundamental problem when the word "addiction" is placed behind any behavior in order to normalize it and marginalize the personal responsibility a person holds for their behavior. I have a compulsive component to my personality, so I completely understand the physical and psychological hold pleasure yielding…

Here is an excellent article on water: http://www.realage.com/eat-smart/food-and-nutrition/how-much-water-do-you-really-need

Here is the problem. Our society has developed an attitude of sexual permissiveness. Additionally, our society has developed an attitude of acceptance for divorce. (And I am speaking as one who is on his second marriage) When it is snickered at for a person to wait until the sanctity of marriage to enter into sexual…

You are AWESOME!!!! 5 minutes to 40 minutes! Now that is a fantastic improvement. Keep up the good work, and you will see the payoff!

I just saw support of this eating "scheme" (I think it was either on Dr. Phil from an endocrinologisy or on the show The Doctors), I have been thinking about trying to move toward it myself. But most importantly, it is a healthy methodology and it is working for your body, then it is the best for you. Good luck and keep…

Welcome to MFP, and the beginning of a healthy lifestyle. I have a link on my signature that has some suggestions for developing a healthy lifestyle. I wish you all the success in the world, and look forward to hearing your success stories!!!

Well, Mike says no political speech so I will not reply with my opinion. However, I can say this much: That stinks to high heaven.

You're not a failure, you have lost weight... and you are still exercising. You just need focus. Have you ever heard about how a guided missile works? It continually evaluates where it is heading and makes course corrections to put it back on target. The corrections become smaller and smaller, until the goal it hit.…

1 pound per week requires you eat 1139 calories (if you have set your activity level as "lightly active"). That is below the 1200 calorie threshold that MFP has set. This caloric intake is below your BMR, which puts you at risk of entering starvation mode. On the other hand, this caloric intake is above 80% of your BMR,…

When I started, my wife and I both had a hard time with any exercise that was on our feet. For me the problem was in my feet, and for my wife the problem was in her hips. When I made the vow (New Years Resolution) to lose weight, I realized I had to think outside the box for exercise. I finally decided upon an exercise…

Just remember... never, ever, quit!!! See the link on my signature for some ways to change your lifestyle to a lifelong lifestyle.

Sheez... women sure shower funny!!!! :laugh:

Somebody who eats that few calories is not retarded, however there are a few other names that apply. 1. Ignorant: they have never heard that you must eat to survive 2. Delusional: I agree, people need to eat, but not me. This goes hand in hand with another phrase: I won't develop an eating disorder. 3. Anorexic: I think a…

GO YOU!!!! Keep it up. A couple things to keep your mind off of food... do some exercise, drink some water, chew some gum, and even though it is food, eat an apple. One day at a time, and when that is hard one minute at a time. You can make it!!!

YOU ROCK!!!! You might just be the smartest person in your family. :drinker: :drinker: Additionally, you have enough moral fiber to share with your family. :smile: :smile: I must be honest, I had never heard of an HCG diet, so I checked wiki. OMG, I must re-affirm what I just stated about moral fiber and intelligence.…

Kellykat, I would say that as a sustained weight loss goal, being on track for an 8 lb per week loss isn't healthy. However, that being said I don't think you need to be overly concerned. We tend to fluctuate by several pounds in a day. Do you weigh at the same time of day? Did you weigh in the morning or evening? If you…

I would probably do this, except instead of lightly active, put moderately active. I would imagine folding clothes all day long has some aerobic component, so it would definitely be more than lightly active. Additionally, if you are transporting the clothes before and after folding, you will have some strength conditioning…

Don't get discouraged. What the previous posters have told you is true... your weight will fluctuate by several pounds throughout the day. As mentioned if you weigh yourself in the morning, the food you ate the previous day is digested, so after you relieve yourself, you have "zeroed" out for the day. If you weigh at…

Hello and welcome to all of you!!! I hope you are all successful and meet your goals. This is the best website on the internet for getting fit!!! Check out the link in my signature below some suggestions on a healthy lifestyle.

You want motivation and reason to keep going? Go into you childs room, and look at that precious child. Now, ask yourself this question: How will your child's life be better with a healthy and fit you? Would you offer your life for your child? Would you walk through fire for your child? Why won't you lose the last 15 lbs…

My wife and I each have a Timex. I haven't had any problems with either. The watch is fairly intuitive. I like the Timex.

I kinda figured that would be the answer when I asked... but thought the folks who get hung up on the scale number might do well to see that the scale number isn't the best number, it is the other metrics that are better!!! Again, congratulations!!!

Fantastic. Let me ask you, does the smaller size or the smaller number on the scale feel better? My wife is now beginning the process of recycling her closet too!!! She is excited to start wearing clothes that had grown too small to wear. I know by her excitement that you are excited!!!

I am SO HAPPY for you!!! I know the joy you are feeling because for the first time in years, I am not taking Alleve for my foot pain in order to get to sleep. Lets keep doing it!

Welcome back!!! Probably many new faces here, but still a great place for support and motivation!

Definitely take measurements (neck, chest, waist, hips, and maybe even upper arms). Remember that areas where you want to see the difference are frequently the last place to lose fat and the areas you want the fat are the first place to lose. My wife looses first in her boobs. I loose first in my face. I have pictures of…

They just did a segment on this issue on "The Doctors" last week. I had just finished watching a DVRed show, and had to back up the Doctors segment because it caught my attention. :huh: You see, I started increasing my fiber. :bigsmile: And my loving wife told me that if I didn't stop eating those Fiber One Chewy Bars that…

I agree with what several posters have said regarding throwing yourself into "diet shock." However, a few things you should endeavor to work towards: 1. Get a copy of the food pyramid and start trying to eat toward the food pyramid. Remember to adjust the food pyramid for your caloric intake (i.e. if you are eating a 1500…