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OP, I definitely feel you. I spent years eating seasoned noodles out of packets or grabbing a quick bite from a fast food joint without flinching. The more I focused on whole foods, the less I craved those things. Sure, I'll enjoy a slice of pizza or a bar sandwich once in a while with friends, but it's not something I…

Roasted Brussels sprouts and radishes are my go-to. Slice in half, toss in olive oil, sprinkle with salt & pepper, roast flat-side down at ~450° for 30 minutes or so (until the outsides are browned). Delicious. I've also been really into BBQ cauliflower bites as of late, here's a recipe I posted last week: 1/4 c flour 1/4…

Thank you guys! Gonna try that rabbit pose now... and I haven't been to the chiropractor since my carpal tunnel flare up, definitely time for another visit... :)

Move out of the Midwest. All there is to do when it's this cold is drink. Or, just keep drinking. For as many anecdotal relatives that have died from drinking in this thread, I know ones that are still alive--and still drinking. Wisconsin blood, perhaps. Alcohol consumption, even out of hand alcohol consumption, isn't a…

If she really loves chocolate, hit up a chocolatier and buy her a small amount of a super fancy chocolate or a few special truffles. Quality over quantity (even if she splurges, it won't be more than a few hundred calories), plus it shows you put effort in.

1) what OP said, 2) same, but exercise=shaving

If you're drinking at home, find yourself a special glass, measure out exactly 5 oz of liquid ("standard" wine pour), and mark off a line where it lands. Makes it easy to keep track of how much you're drinking and log it accurately. If you're out for a cocktail, you can definitely ask a bartender to measure a shot for you.…

Hit the "convenience store" stall and fill yourself up on as many healthy-ish snacks as you can--nuts, granola bars, fruit, veggie crisps... even if they're a little hi cal, it'll keep you from accidentally indulging in 1,000 more calories worth of donuts or pizza! Starbucks and similar coffee shops usually have calories…

Sounds like he's just trying to make himself feel better for not putting in the effort.

Nice!

I think she meant trans fats... not sure if what she said is true or not, but I'm pretty sure that's what she meant. The post above is the best advice. Try to preplan, look up the restaurant's menu as another commenter suggested. If you're really, really, concerned... eat half of whatever you order, and take the rest to go…

I try to go for eating around half of them back, but some days I eat all of them, some days I eat none. Do what feels right. For example: if I work a 9 hour shift and we're busy (I have a fairly physical job), I know that I'm burning a lot of extra calories at work from running around, lifting, and just moving more in…

Since when does "vegan" count as eating "clean"? I've been a vegetarian for close to twenty years and when I went around eating fake meat products every day to sub, I was severely overweight and severely unhealthy because I was eating fake, over-processed crap all the time (and let's not pretend that there isn't a health…

Drinking is the reason I "eat back" my exercise calories... I'm still losing. :)

this is awesome and your before/after pics are a great motivator. thanks for sharing!!

If you're looking to help control your willpower with the late-night snacking or overeating or another reasonable lifestyle change, go for a natural aide like a few drops of grapefruit or peppermint essential oils (make sure they're food grade). It will help quiet your "must snack on all things" demons, without dangerous…

What wizardry is this?!

I used to have something I called "cricket exercises" every day when I woke up, which was 25 crunches, 10 push ups, and 10 chair lifts. Once my hand is un-broken I'm going back to it (I still try to do the crunches when I remember). It was called "cricket" because I marked them off on my calendar the way you score a game…

My favorites: roasted asparagus (toss in a bit of olive oil, add salt and pepper, roast @ 400°F for 10-20 minutes) egg salad on a bagel thin (chop up a hard-boiled egg, use a couple tsp of your favorite mustard, add dill or tarragon, serve on half a toasted bagel thin) bbq cauliflower (roast cauli florets at 425 for 20-30…

I can't believe I didn't think of YouTube. Derp. /thread

I'll check it out, thanks!

I have a similar rage monster, but I made him out of polymer clay. Now I might have to make a hunger monster.

You can use a muffin tin to make single-serving quiche (with substitutions as you see fit to lowe calories--I use coconut milk instead of cream, which is surprisingly still tasty). Weigh out ingredients for each little cup and plug the recipe into MFP so it's super easy to log each day. Instant protein-packed breakfast…

My bathroom floor is slanted and my scale is wonky. If I'm feeling *kitten* in the morning, I will weigh myself in an area proven to give me a lower reading... just to feel better for the day.

I'm not transgender but I don't judge (or care--be who you are), so feel free to add me if you like. … :)

I just finished dinner while reading this thread. It's five to midnight in my time zone. I record MFP days as wake-to-sleep, not by the midnight-to-midnight clock (which can be pesky since I'm usually up 'til the wee hours). It doesn't matter when you eat. Though I do avoid spicy foods at night, just for the sake of sleep.…

Feigned stupidity or helplessness. I cannot stand a man (or woman, for that matter) who can't think for himself or take care of himself. Immediate turn off. Also, excessive back hair or nipples that look like they're sewn on (if you've seen it, you know what I mean).

And I asked why it was "lame" and still have not received an answer. I thought your description was pretty funny, honestly.

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We're not trying to discourage you, we're just urging you to consider learning more about your new lifestyle before focusing on helping others! Don't leave. This actually can be a nice place. :)