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It's not one of the brand-name races, and it will be seven miles. I don't know what any of the obstacles are. What do thru tend to be? I doubt this race will be reinventing the wheel. Apparently it is fun- focused, per the co-worker putting the team together. I'm just trying to figure out what kind of stuff to practice on…

I think it can be unhealthy, or rather can lead you to be unhealthy and get into a binge/restrict thing. I also think most of us do it to some extent and it works great. Example: I like the way I eat. I'm satisfied and feel good physically. It's easy on a daily basis. But there are special events, and there are days when I…

I just do 1/4 cup (uncooked) of quick grits and a teaspoon of sriracha. And sometimes some cheese. It's great!

I'm going on vacation in a couple of days. I'm on maintenance so there are no "days off," but my plan is to eat a little light through the week this week--just a little--and make healthy, enjoyable choices while I'm there. Plus I know I will be spending time going for walks on the beach. I always think I will log and then…

I don't have a suitable table, so I went to the hardware store and bought a dowel, which I stick between two chairs for the let-me-ups. Works great! I'm still looking for a good solution for dips, though.

I'm new to maintenance, so take my advice with a grain of salt, but this has been a festive time period for me. What I do is cut my calories down just a little if something is happening where I will want to overindulge. Like my birthday, or the vacation I am taking next week. Not by a lot--I don't want to be in a…

Cashews are fine! Delicious, even. They're my favorite nut to snack on, and I like them in things like curries too. Just control your portions and you are good to go.

Is there a hospital in your town? Or within a reasonable distance? Most hospitals, even the tiny ones, offer diabetes education. That can be one-on-one sessions with a dietitian or certified diabetes educator, but quite often it is a group class. It is usually covered by insurance. You may need a referral, but since your…

Success! I softened some onions in my huge skillet, tossed in some garlic and then added some garam masala and a can of fire roasted diced tomatoes. When that had simmered a minute I mixed in the okra and added a little salt and cooked it on medium for a while. 20 minutes? More maybe? Toward the end I mixed in 3 tsps of…

I like to have some left in the evening in case I want to go out or just snack. I find eating no breakfast or a small breakfast doesn't affect me much, so it's easier to go light in the morning. Now that I'm in maintenance, I've easily doubled my breakfasts because I find eating MORE in the morning makes me slightly…

Tons of steamed vegetables and 6 ounces of tilapia.

Looks like tomatoes are going to be key. Looking forward to a food adventure!

Personal preference. 100 seemed scary to me. I have lost a bit more as I've moved into maintenance, which I like but you might not.

I'm doing the same thing. I just stopped logging exercise, and I'm adding 50 calories per week till I get to about where I guess I should be. Then I'll tweak up and down till it stabilizes. It's going to take a while, but I like having a project.

Ok, I've been having this as an easy dinner lately and it is so filling and low-calorie I've had to add to my other meals to make my numbers. In the freezer aisle of your grocery store, buy one of those family size stir fry packs. Your store brand is probably good. Stir-fry it with a tablespoon of peanut oil. Eat the whole…

I mostly use them for chili too. But you could just not use the sour cream and cheese. Or use less. I often make chili (sweet potato chili us currently my favorite), and my portions are large and satisfying, and I use Greek yogurt for sour cream (mostly because I have it in the fridge). I thought I would miss the cheese,…

Some people do that every week! I try to be slightly under on weekdays in case I end up a bit higher on weekends, and for example this weekend I had more planned than usual, so I tried to be 100-200 under toward the end of the week. As long as you watch your weekly averages it seems reasonable. I mean, your fat cells don't…

I weigh and record every day. You get used to the fluctuations and it is useful to be able to look back at the data.

Bumping for easy reference tonight.

Well, I think it makes a psychological difference. Which means different speeds work for different people. I lost around 65 pounds in six months, which is fast, I think. And I doubt I could have done it slowly, because a) I am the kind of oerson who needs to go all in and be a bit obsessive to succeed and b) I like regular…

I don't have pics, but here's my report. I've been doing the app. I'm in week 8 of my second run through the basic level. Scrolling back through MFP, I started sept. 30, but I was very sporadic about it at first. It looks like I didn't get regular about it till novemberish. Anyway, per my log, I weighed 168.5 then. Today I…

Currently 132.

This is my first four-week challenge. CW:132 GW: 130-135 (I'm trying to maintain) Goals: Run 3 times per week. Yes, even in the cold. Walk to work three times per week. Log daily.

Those were about my stats when I started. I just slogged on through, and I modified a couple of the exercises that I had trouble with. but I did decide to repeat the basic level again.

Sometimes I avoid eating things if I don't know what's in them, but that's more of a party or potluck tactic. You don't want to be the weirdo who doesn't get invited places. Are your friends and family preparing completely un recognizable foods? If so, I'd ask what it is. Assuming they are mostly cooking foods you CAN…

I mix it in my oatmeal. Or I mix it with water as directed and have a peanut butter and sriracha and bacon sandwich.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I have this issue too. There are a few possibilities. First, maybe your goal should be lower. I don't know you, so I can't tell. I determined that that was not the case for me by choosing an "objective measurement." In my case it was getting my body fat measured. For you it might be that or waist…

Awesome!

I have a quest bar for breakfast pretty frequently. Yesterday I had one for breakfast and one for lunch, and was faced with the pleasant problem of having met my macros with a lot of calories still to eat. I don't think it will physically be bad for you as long as you are also eating your veggies, etc. That said, they are…

Bumping for ideas. If anyone has any dairy-free suggestions, I'd appreciate it. I'm going to a party where the hostess is allergic to dairy (not just intolerant) and the host is vegetarian, and I'd love to bring something we can all enjoy. My current suggestion: toasted almonds. Heat oven to 300. Toss almonds or whatever…