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I've lost 60 pounds since last December and this last summer, we had one of the very hottest years ever in our area (1 day short of most 100 degree days and we beat the record for most days over 95 degrees) but I didn't feel as hot as I might otherwise have. Will have to wait what the winter months are like (as we do get…

Having easy healthy snacks is the key. You have to make it easy to (for example) grab some celery sticks you've previously cut or baby carrots along with perhaps some hummus, or maybe have grapes to snack on so you don't grab that cookie(s) or potato/tortilla chip(s). (The unhealthiest snacks sadly tend to be very easy to…

Try experimenting using it to make ranch dressing or onion dip.

A pound of muscle is about 1/5 the size of a pound of fat. If you gain a lot of muscle and lose that much in fat (or even lose a little less in fat) you're going to be smaller (but denser and healthier).

One of my favorites is the Tablespoon serving size (30-35 calories) for Coffeemate flavored creamers. Yeah right one tablespoon. I used to pour in at least 1/4 cup (which is 4 tablespoons) in each of several morning cups of coffee. (Now drinking all my coffee black).

I love potato skins. Wouldn't ever think of discarding them when enjoying a nice baked spud. The skin has a lot of fiber and is very healthy for you (but some of course don't care for them.) To each their own.

I'm down almost 60 pounds in 9 1/2 months (first 15 or so before I joined MFP) so it is possible. Like others, I started out well into the obese category so I had a LOT to lose. Healthy eating. Regular trips to the gym, and this summer I started biking to and from the commuter train on work days.

I've always loved potatoes in almost any form, but they are rather high on the glycemic index so I try to limit them now only eating them a couple times a week and limiting myself to one single baked potato or perhaps a small portion of mashed potatoes (completely gave french fries).

I just have to rely on will power with others in my home needing quick (usually unhealthy) snacks all the time. Cookies, chips, pop, ice cream, and other stuff are readily available and I have just to pretend they're not there. I just make sure there are always a lot of healthy choices like fresh fruits and veggies,…

My first meal of the day is almost always the same. I have about 1/2 cup (before cooking) of Old Fashioned first thing before heading to the gym. I mix a scoop of whey protein powder in a glass with 1/2 cup each of milk and water and pour half it over the oatmeal (drinking the other half) and put on a generous handful of…

Used to drink a couple of large mugs of coffee each morning with a good healthy splash of flavored Coffeemate. That junk has 30-35 calories a serving (which is just one lone tablespoon) and I was adding a LOT of tablespoons. Now I just drink my coffee black. Helps that I use fresh ground beans to do so which helps the…

Cauliflower and potatoes certainly don't taste the same as potatoes to me, but may try this out soon anyway.

Bit busier at my local gym too. But I go in first thing each morning before work (about 5AM) so it's usually not very crowded and I'm able to complete my workouts efficiently without too many distractions.

The gym I patronize has signs with rules of ettiquette where loud disruptive actions and dropping weights are disallowed and people are generally fairly civilized. Sometimes you just have to ignore people (especially when they seem to be begging for attention). When they get no attention (positive OR negative) it can…

The holiday season starting with Halloween and going through Thanksgiving and XMAS was my undoing a few years ago, but I'm resolved to be better this year. NO candy at Halloween. Limit portions on Thanksgiving and try to keep it to a single slice of pumpkin pie, and avoid candy and cheese balls at Xmas.

So much of my sugar comes from fresh fruit that I don't sweat going over. I politely turn down almost every piece of candy, or baked dessert I am offered and limit my bread to a couple of slices of whole grain for my daily sandwich at lunch time.

Hoping to get to 180 which would move my BMI from the overweight to the healthy category. (When I started near the first of the year I was well into the obese category so I'm making progress).

Totally gave up soda pop (seldom drank the sugary stuff before but won't even touch the diet junk now), and am adding nothing to my coffee anymore (those flavored creamers add a ton of empty calories). Also haven't have a fast food burger or order of fries all year long either. Cut way back on desserts, but will…

Really like steaming vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and yellow (summer) squash. During cooking I sprinkle on some home made "vegetable delight" for flavor. (They discontinued it a few years ago, but there is a facebook page that has a recipe for a fairly good replication).

Every morning, I get up, use the rest room, then step on the scale before consuming anything at all. I track each day along with my weekly minimum, maximum, and average on a spread sheet. As long as the weekly numbers constantly go down (haven't had a week where they've bounced back yet) then I don't fret when my daily…

I guess that explains why the Winco near my home last week had no Chobani singles at all on the shelves (just 4 packs). Still I think I better check the stamps on the 4 pack I did buy when I get home just to be safe.

Ease into your weights or you'll really feel sore for a few days. Start with low weights and concentrate on FORM before moving into heavier weights.

At Costco I like to buy "Dave's Killer Bread". Very hearty stuff.

Calories in coffee can be brutal. Just lots of cream and sugar. I'm drinking all of my coffee black this year.

I give blood regularly. They tell you when you give to drink plenty of extra fluids and eat heartily to help keep up your strength. Also tell you to take it easy when it comes to exerting yourself the rest of the day.

You just have to guess at it. Our family frequently goes to a local family diner called Jim's that has a half dozen or so locations and isn't big enough to have a website with precise nutrition information. (Much rather go there than to some chain with 100s of locations scattered all over the country). Good comfort food at…

Most days, I manage to put in 2 early breakfasts and a trip to the gym before heading out on the bike at around 7AM to catch the train. First breakfast (pre-workout) consists of a bowl of oatmeal with fresh blueberries, and a small glass of milk with a scoop of protein powder mixed in (half poured on the oatmeal, other…

I make a salad a few times a week that has thinly sliced cucumber and tomatoes with a dressing made with a little mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and dill weed. Yummy.

Shrimp are virtually all protein (very little fat and carbs) but are high in cholesterol.

I workout most days in the gym (less than a mile away from home) then most day bike to the train to travel to work (about 5 miles each way from home to the train station).