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I honestly had to give up using my fitbit to track on MFP because I am not allowed to wear it at work (I work in a prison), and I walk about 15 - 20 minutes, at a fast pace, to get from the front gate to my office. At this point, I still wear the fitbit when not at work, but add my walking minutes here on MFP instead of…

WOW you guys are really smart! I usually use them that day, but other times, I just "forfeit" them completely. I never thought of saving them for another day.

I have struggled for the past 5 years to initially take off 20, then 30, then 40, then 50, pounds. Now I am up to 60. It seems to increase every year, as I think about it. I will be diligent about tracking calories, daily workouts, etc. for a few months, and get discouraged because I am not losing either fast enough or at…

My doctor mentioned it as an option ... I would love to know more about it, for sure.

I tend to not come to forums myself. It is daunting, and generally my posts get ignored, which makes it even worse. I agree with adding friends and groups that are more within your interests and support needs.

That was kind of what I figured would happen. Thanks!

No it doesn't taste "the same" and for me that is a good thing, since I am off sugar, gluten, artificially processed crap, and empty calories, myself. I agree that trying to compare the taste, texture, and so forth is pretty silly, though. But it IS an alternative ... LMAO!

I used to go for daily jogs, up to an hour per day, in my old neighborhood. I think in the 6 years I lived there, I may have encountered one loose dog, and the owner was fast on his pet's heels. 7 months ago I bought a beautiful house in a different neighborhood, different side of town. Actually a more prestigious and…

I relate! I have been on a plateau for so long I have forgotten what it feels like to LOSE weight versus maintaining ... or gaining when I stray from my strict regimen for more than a day or so. Right now I have gone on the JJ Virgin 7 food cleanse. It's 21 days (I am on day 13) of giving up soybeans, peanuts, gluten,…

Beautiful face.

I became afraid to weigh in when I knew damn well I was slipping and not sticking to my nutrition plan. When I finally got on the scale, months later, I had gained a substantial amount of weight! I had also experienced clothing getting too tight or not fitting at all any more ... *sigh*

I am curious as to what kombucha is/means ...

Cauliflower pizza crust? I am so down with trying that! I personally love finding substitutes that work for me. Both because I am generally meat-free in my life and because I am watching calories and eating healthy. Sure, there is REAL pizza crust out there with REAL flour and oil being used. And sure, I sometimes indulge…

Great pics and I love your ticker photo as well! Congrats!

I have to admit I am LOVING this thread! Congrats to all the handsome men and their successes!

I totally love dancing, I usually don't want to stop! I just put my Pandora on Techno/Dance station, and move around the house. Workout videos tend to get me going as well (Walk Away the Pounds, Tai Bo, Kickboxing, Zumba). Also don't forget to "sneak in" exercise by parking far away from the store (or skipping the car…

I don't count! I usually eat breakfast, and lunch, as planned meals. The rest is eating a bit here and there, when hungry, and I stop when I am full. I tend to not eat a meal for dinner because by the time I get off work, it's 9 pm and I don't a big meal, so maybe another light snack or bite or two.

Like others here, I was at 1200 but it was a struggle and many days I went over, or got frustrated and didn't bother to count. Now at around 1500, I am staying under every day. I also tend to burn around 200 + a day in exercise, which ups it a bit.

I am avoiding processed food in general, not necessarily low carb but low processing.

Ye landlubbers are likin' Talk Like a Pirate Day as well, eh?

How awesome that I am not the only one who adds PB to oatmeal. I do it after cooking it and swirl it through so that some bites have more pb than others in them.

Butt and breasts - the last places I want to lose!

Same here, I really messed up with eating and lack of working out. ~~~sigh~~~

So far I have not deleted anyone on this site. On other sites it would be if they were being offensive toward me in some way, either posting on my page or in PMs. But so far so good with MFP!

I have never asked for one but have received them, unsolicited.

Did I not post here yet? Wow. Okay so I was born and raised in Tucson, and always wanted to live in Cali by the beach. Moved there on two separate occasions and ended up back in Tucson. At this point I am happy here and have grown to love our multi-cultural historic burg with each passing year. I do still hit the beach…

OMG yes! They are to die for!

Beach BEACH BEACH. Have not seen the Atlantic ocean yet, so somewhere on the east coast!

You know, when I started this journey 5 years ago, I was pretty much the lone one. My mom got me into working out with Walk Away the Pounds and Weight Watchers videos, but I soon surpassed her and now she has stopped all but a couple times a week while I am a daily 30 minutes minimum fanatic. Otherwise, my kids all sat…

I am way past the bikini stage and I just really want to stay healthy at this point in my life.