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Yep, self control at the grocery store. If you don't have it when the mood strikes, you can't eat it. If you really, really want it you have to decide if it's worth the effort of going out.. and if the grocery store is 1/2 mile away, walking to and from can offset not just the craving (true story) but at least lessens the…

I'm like the OP. I have to keep my head 'MFP mode' in to stick with it - but unlike the OP I have no real life support, it's all on here. So my advice is to get a whole bunch more friends and ramble away on here... but if that doesn't cut it for you the other poster who said go find fitness things to do and make some new…

I can agree with most of the other posters, it can be a meal, or side dish, or topping. Before MFP - over elbow macaroni (or starchy potato) with a sprinkle of cheese. If I'm eating it straight up, saltines and margarine (I know. I know.) I like mine hot (like my family runs in terror) so we usually have some sour cream…

So many people have said so much, I get it and screw them, I'm awesome in plenty of other ways. Mostly I just ignore them. But when I was 22, still a newlywed, my *best* friend (who had walked me down the aisle), said to me "You've really let yourself go." (And he is no better, but he's a GUY so who cares - small town…

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Riigght. I think you are completely out of touch with the gyms I have been in. Absolutely awful experience for some. I don't blame her for being nervous, even when I was much much smaller I was nervous at the gym. Sometimes it helps to have a friend or take a class. But if you can't bring yourself to do it find a trainer…

Shortly after I had gained most of my weight I had my wisdom teeth removed... only to wake up to a visibly shaken oral surgeon. They had a hard time getting me to sleep and an even harder time waking me up. They were less than 5 minutes from calling an ambulance and getting me to the hospital. And they do surgery every day…

This! I am morbidly obese, and I work *now*, but getting a job was tough, because they didn't think I'd be able to keep up with the fast pace.. I got turned down on jobs that I was perfectly qualified for.. again and again. I have a relative who got on disability because of his obesity (no underlying medical conditions)…

This. Especially if the food isn't organic. Dirt holds onto pesticides/herbicides.

we charcoal grill ours on the weekends. Just pop it in a brine (heavily salted water) the night before and it can take the grill. Then it is good for salads, or anything.

1) 31 2) 5'3" 3) 348 4) Sedentary 5) 1870 (automatic setting for 2lb/wk) 6) logging is everything. no quick adds. take the time to look things up/input recipes. I'm losing about 2lbs per week. I finish most days just under the calorie goal, I end up with a minor splurge about every 12 days. Hope this helps!

I have no idea about the # of drinks/week. But in this article they classify "heavy" as 2-3 ounces per day. This article and the studies behind it are in relation to lack of calcium absorption in the presence of alcohol potentially leading to higher rates of osteoporosis. http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/features/alcohol…

Can you get Kringle in TX - nope. But my neighborhood is bursting with authentic Taquerías. Wisconsin for the win!

I am morbidly obese and quantity is the most important to me. I overeat (my portions were too large) and I had a binge about every 10 days (not tv worthy binging, but you know, a whole bag of candy type thing). Logging, even if I'm not weighing keeps me accountable. I started just by cutting down the bad stuff. People who…

You guys are the best! Can I log my calories from laughing so hard?

I looked at your food diary. Good news, I really don't think willpower is the problem. I think it's breakfast. Every day you have gone over, your breakfast has been carb heavy, and basically no protein. You control your lunch, but by dinner I can see that you are throwing in the towel (probably ravenous, or with someone…

We pack perishable snacks in an old fashioned cooler (about a 6 pack size) and leave it in the car. It's nice to have cool fruit and water when the HUNGER hits.

dr who (new), star trek (tng, ds9, voyager), firefly/serenity, switched at birth, revenge, battlestar galatica, scandal, and I *just* started watching breaking bad of course.. the kids shows (not by choice), calliou, care bears, turbo, bob the builder, thomas and friends, my little ponies, etc..

Nay, I'm trying to move away from processed foods - starting with soda, precisely because I hate the empty calories. I find that diet soda just makes me want real soda more, so I just drink water. After a few days without soda the water start to taste good again.

OMG> Too funny. I go with this... it could even be a good ice breaker into the "You criticize too much talk."

Spoken like someone who never had PPD. Talk to her, let her know you know you're both exhausted and that you know the housework has doubled (or more), but you need to find a new balance to the chores. I know they tell you all to be supportive before the baby, but trust me. After is just as exhausting and you always feel…

If you're like me.. do this.. WITHIN REASON! Because, yeah. I could eat 3000 cal without trying. But order something normal and limit your endless appetizer and drink two glasses of water while you're there and you shouldn't destroy your plan. Have a good time!

I knew someone who was on medication that made her hungry all the time. After gaining some weight she just resolved that she would always feel a little hungry and used to track her food to be sure it was just her body sending her the wrong signal, that she knew she was eating properly. I agree with the other posters that…

I am 31 with a long way to go, please add me, we can help each other (also others on this thread, feel free).

My sister in law and I technically wear the same size clothes, but I weigh almost 100 lbs more. I dress sharper than her generally so it often looks as if I might be be a bit smaller to a casual observer. At the end of the day it's about how you feel, confidence takes off 10 pounds.. I swear!

I am so looking forward than being lighter than my husband. That has never been the case and I think it is going to feel AMAZING!