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I live near the vegetable stand off Lee-Davis. Most everything in my world is within a couple mile radius of there - work on Mech Tpk, gym at Bell Creek, kid's school just up the street. It's a good thing I like Mechanicsville because I rarely leave... :)

[/quote] I would suggest that if you eat any meat, especially tuna, and stir fry your vegetables, you are getting plenty of fat. I eat similarly to you (no prepackaged, prepared or processed food, only drink tea and water etc), but without the meat, and as I said I am at about 30% cals from fat. Even bread, if it's whole…

I would consider my food lineup to be pretty good. I have been eating the same foods pretty much since February when I started this thing. Dropped 100 pounds, more or less, and my overall health is fantastic. The doctor loves the blood work and I have stopped virtually all meds. No issues with health, brain functions,…

See, this is where we are polar opposites. :) I have a strict rule in my family that if you hint for it or ask for it, you won't get it. Maybe I am old fashioned, but I think the true gift isn't the merchandise. It's that the other person takes the time to think about what you might want, then goes and gets it for you.…

This is absolutely true. Except for the few men that are entirely superficial themselves and they definitely aren't the ones you want to appeal to. It's unfortunate that women have let their self worth be dictated by these ridiculous standards. To get to the point where you won't leave the house without applying makeup is…

I didnt even know there was a treadmill version. I started it when amazon gave away c25kpro free a few weeks ago. Like some people said, it may be different outside but my goal isnt to run a 5k. It's about stepping my game up from walking to the next level. 9 months ago I was sedentary and 100 pounds heavier, so when I…

Agreed! Halloween rocks. At 51, I still dress up to give out candy. We decorate and even make a haunted house for the neighborhood kids. Nobody gets candy unless they come inside. This year we have 4 teenagers (including my daughter) who will be dressed up and hiding in the "cemetary" to scare people. I think you are right…

I'm with you on this. I got almost to 100 with out any trouble then the brakes came on and i can't make any progress on that last 20. Tried eating the exercise calories (though i feel stuffed all the time) and that didnt help. Joined a gym and started strength exercises along with upping the ante on cardio. Nothing! Can't…

I couldn't speak to why he did something nice, but this is a great example of why we eventually stop doing nice things. :) We take the time to do something nice, then we are "in trouble" for doing that. It becomes easier to do nothing in the first place! Great lesson to be learned here...like many have said, just be happy…

I see...you fixed it pretty quickly, too! Yes, it does look better. Different pants, but you can see how much differently they fit as well. Good job! Keep it up!

Here's a suggestion: Look at your folder name in PhotoBucket. Is is more than one word? Like if the folder is called MFP Stuff, rename it to MFPStuff (with no spaces). I have seen MFP not work well with folder names that have spaces in them. It may not be the answer but I have seen it work before. Then you will have to…

I do 6 miles at work also. When I have measured it, it's between 5 and 8 every day. I do not log it because I am set for lightly active and that seems to cover it. I walk an additional 5 miles every day for exercise and I definitely log that. If you are like me, the work walks are also done in short bursts with a lot of…

Feel free to message me and i will share what worked so far for me. Not quite 100 yet but darn close and it's been about 8 months.

I should have mentioned this in an earlier post, but check out this link. I started this months ago and it's amazing the response to it. It's now on part 3. Honestly I haven't read it in a while, but start at the beginning and you'll see some amazing food ideas from a lot of contributors that will give you ideas for low…

Agreed. I have done an average of 1200 a day since February. It isn't hard if you stick to lean proteins and fresh veggies. Stay away from anything in a box or a can. Cook fresh and skip sauces. You can eat a tremendous amount of food and keep meals in the 3-400 range. Experiment, read, try new things. Eliminate the high…

I guess you will not hear anybody answer "no." But if you need any more convincing I have gone from a reading of about 180 to a current # of 47. In about 7 months. Eat right and get some exercise. We all care about weight but that is just a means to an end. Getting the bloodwork and health in order is really what it's…

Fantastic job! I started just a few weeks before you and have learned many of the same lessons along the way. I say all the time that it is a pretty simple process. People often think I mean easy (it's not easy!) but it is simple. Meaning not complicated. The hard part is the determination and dedication. You have…

Mechanicsville (Richmond) here. I definitely dont quit and been here since February 9.

Be careful in assuming frozen chicken breasts are better. Most frozen ones are injected with a salt solution. Fresh chicken is typically better (even if you freeze it). It is another great example of the importance of reading the labels. I use the Boar's head also. It's definitely a cut above most other brands, even for…

I am with you. What's the point of having a great salad, chock full of all the veggies that you love, just to hide the flavor under a dressing? I know some people feel like a salad is something that they are punished with or are sacrificing when they eat, but I have always enjoyed a great plate of veggies. Of course, my…

Nice job! Seeing people after such a long is one of my favorite parts, too. To walk away knowing that it's that noticeable really gets you pumped up and ready to lose even more. Keep up the great work!

First, don't beat yourself up over it. But do look at it and learn from it. It's positive that you see where you went wrong and that will help you the next time you are tempted. Get back on track now. Start your old routines and just stick with it. Just take the first step and move along. It's all in the mindset - don't…

When I started MFP I had never heard of eating clean. I guess I ended up doing it pretty much by coincidence. We all know that processed foods and fast foods are some of the culprits that got us overweight in the first place, so I just eliminated them all from my diet. From day 1, some of my rules have been: Nothing from a…

Help me out here (I am pretty gym-ignorant)...what does no lunk policy mean?

I love stir fry myself and it's pretty much a daily part of my diet, for the same reason you mention above. Quick, healthy and low cal. But I need to ask...why not just use fresh veggies and cut them yourself as you cook them? The whole veggies will stay fresh pretty long in your fridge and you can mix and match the…

I started taking them when my doctor gave me antibiotics. She suggested that every time I take a course of antibiotics, I should take probiotics to keep everything functioning right. Just because the medicine kills everything, good and bad. I decided to take them when I began weight loss because my fiber intake is very…

...and keep things fresh in my mind. I wanted the constant reminder that the vacation was exactly that...something with a.definite end point.

I have a mixed response. First, I am one of the most disciplined people I know when it comes to logging and sticking to this plan. I have never missed a log and never, ever exceeded my calories limits. I also never have cheat days or eat off limits food. I am really not a type A personality (though it sounds that way,…

Mel: Really touching story. I can't even imagine it...children have always been the light of my life and I can't imagine your loss. I have the utmost respect for your abilty to move forward and stay positive. Your pics look great! You are doing yourself and your family proud! They are lucky to have you. Great job!

This is an interesting comment for me. I am starting to wonder if we will ever really change our own self perception. I have lost 76 pounds so far and just posted before/now (cause it's not "after" yet) pics last night. I can see a huge change and get comments daily on the amount of weight I have lost. But in my own mind,…