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Think of it this way, Everyone Farts. Additionally, you showed him how comfortable you are around him. Besides most guys, do not worry about women passing gas. In fact, many think its funny that women find it so embarrassing. One more thought, "it could be worse." Imagine if you were on Atkins (hard core no-carbs), and…

Here's a couple of ideas (though, there are many others like this and even better): SEE THE PROGRESS - Paper Towel Rolls Buy two paper-towel rolls; knowing the number of sheets. I assume you have a rough idea of how many pounds you want to lose (get rid of, annihilate, eliminate with extreme prejudice; losing implies it…

For me its about a lifetime of eating like "everyone else." Then, after joining MFP, learning about calories, portions, and net calories; I discovered an inner voice speaking to me about eating right. Like you, I went into "people watching mode" and started noticing not only what I ate, but what others ate. However, I have…

There's a C25K app for the iPhone and a in-app fee (total was around 3 or 4 dollars US), along with the Nike+ device it was able to track my distance, rate, and estimate calories burn. The app can play your music and when its time to walk or run, the music quiets down and you hear a voice telling you to "RUN" (or walk;…

My wife showed me something about this same topic yesterday, she's a big fan of Dr. Oz show. (She recorded it from last week.) "It’s week 5 of the Move It and Lose It campaign! Are you having trouble losing weight? It's not what you’re doing, it's when you’re doing it. Learn the best time to fight fat." - Dr. Oz…

Also, ensure that you're eating healthy foods (not diet foods) in proper portions. (Many have learned that diet soda will inhibit weight loss; some even have gained. Wife has experiencing a month long of no weight loss; and then cut-out diet sodas. The following month, she lost pounds quickly.)

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Some people just have their priorities out of whack. But then again, that's just my opinion.

Wonder if her employer provides medical benefits.

My wife experienced something similar (I don't drink diet sodas). She started MFP and at my request, stopped drinking diet soda. She was losing the weight that she expected for the first month. Then she started drinking diet soda; just to see if it impacted her progress. With all things generally the same in the second…

Yes, in the positive direction; and here are just a few ways: 1. Eating healthier now = fewer blemishes. 2. Drinking more water = more elastic skin (and less dry) 3. Eating better = sleeping better = healthier skin $0.02

Honestly, it is difficult if not impossible to say why your wife is saying that. We could only guess. I can only suggest to you is to try to understand where she is coming from; then try to help her understand your position. At some point you will need to be forthcoming with her and express your feelings; be thoughtful of…

I'm a geek, what can I say. Meaning, when I started, I was extremely curious as to how my body copes everyday. So, I weighed myself, a lot. I weighed myself before going to bed, waking up, before and after any serious physical activity (e.g. hours of yard work, tennis matches, team practice, etc.) Guess what, the numbers…

Sounds like you're doing awesome and you could be a tad hard on yourself, just like everyone else. Kudos for recognizing that you indulged. Most people eat a ton of junk without even a thought. Kudos for recognizing that your movie night will present temptations in itself; again most people think its traditional to eat and…

Offering this idea not as a substitution to a HRM; but it might be better than blind guess. 1. Take your avg heart rate; bpm. 2. Take your age, gender, and weight 3. Plug it into a formula (there are several you can find on your favorite search engine) that calculates the calories per minute. Below are two, I believe that…

I love cord on the cob; especially grilled. Let's face it, there are huge spectrum of foods we can eat, some are at the extreme ends of good and bad. For example, there are sugars in corn, but compared to another food, let's say a jelly filled donut. Then corn on the cob is way healthier. Okay, I admit that's extreme and a…

Great question, sounds like you're doing research before you buy. That's a lot better than buying something you may not use at all. I'm curious, are there stores where you can rent a Wii game console? That way you can try before you buy. Also, I can definitely relate to "working out"; sounds like too much "work" and not…

Thanks, I've been interested in finding sinfully good desserts that are healthy. (Can't believe that was in the same sentence.)

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Trust but verify. Meaning, try a period of time of logging just using one source, let's say the MFP database. Then go for the same period time, try to eat the same foods, and use the machine's reading as your source. Then determine which works for you the best. Some may say you should try using a HRM (with chest band) to…

I'm shocked too. That's a remarkable weight loss in such a short amount of time. congratulations....outstanding work...hope you share your experience

Never give someone else, especially a stranger, permission to make you feel bad. I say, feel sorry for those who cannot express kindness and choose to make snyde remarks to a stranger.

I don't have a specific target weight. Though, in my goal settings I have entered 180 lbs. (about 12.9 stones). I started at 296 lbs (21 stones); and currently I'm at 243 lbs (17.4 stones). For me, I am working towards a "feeling" if you will. Being a big guy, I want to get back to a slimmer waist line, have increased…

Shoes are either not the right fit or more commonly you have them too loose. You'll have to find that sweet spot where they're tight but not too tight. You don't want to bind your feet or cut-off circulation. Search for Mole Skin at your local drug store, and do a internet search on its use. When I was in the military,…

Tortilla, scramble eggs, sausage, salsa, some mexi-cheese.... one or two of those depending on the size should do it. Couple of bowls of cereal, mike work too.

Good you asked. I learned the hard way in the beginning. At first, I thought it was like doing a "hand bump"; acknowledging to the author that you agreed with their post and giving them kudos.

I'm not quite at 18 yet. I've been on the site for 101 days (to this date); and started losing weight maybe a week before. (So approximately 15+ weeks). So far I've lost 44 pounds. I've been looking at every day (most meals too) as a choice. Deciding to be healthy or not. I'm looking forward to seeing what I might look…

Check out the formula's used for calculating BMI and the other factors. Gender, height, and weight are factors. Example, my wife and I do "General Gardening" and log in the same number of minutes. She's smaller and it shows that she burns less calories. I'm a big guy and it shows that I burn more calories. A HRM device…

"Trying to amend my carnivorous habits...." Cheeseburger in Paradise - Jimmy Buffet