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^ This, this, this. You CAN partake, just be accountable for it. Enjoy!

There is a lot of good advice on this site, but often the advice makes things complicated. I don't remember where I picked this up, but here's the way I handle MFP. Very simple. Every morning, MFP sets my daily goal w/ a no. of calories. I treat those calories like cash in my wallet, and that cash I have is all that I have…

Yay. Nearly always, and usually all of them.

^This. Would you rather they STOP asking, ultimately excluding you altogether? I think I'd be heartbroken if my friends stopped including me when getting together for any reason.

Get help; be safe. Wish you the best.

What you say makes sense to me. I will say, though, that for the moment, I personally do need something to help me track my calories in and calories out. I didn't realize how clueless I was until I had something to go on. I began this journey using exercise (cardio) for both cardio health and for earning more calories (ie,…

My impression is that if you don't have A LOT to lose, you lose more like .5 - 1.0 per week w/ the ocassional 1.5. I'm in that boat. And, it is okay w/ me, because I want this to be permanent. I'm tired of quick loss and quick gain w/ addl lbs. Anyway, when you don't have a lot to lose (say 30 lbs or less), you have to do…

Love the attention! So I'll take all the compliments that the rest of you don't want. Cheers!:drinker:

Funny thing about FB is that you can actually scroll past something you don't want to look at. Go figure.:ohwell:

Yay!! Love that!

I worked. And was very sad. Always felt like I was missing something, and that my kids might be missing someting important too. But we could not afford to have one of us stay home. Note, I had no career. I had a job. Not fulfilling at all. My kids are older now (youngest is 16). And, NOW, we're able to aford to have me…

I don't think MFP (or similar sites) promote in any way EDs. I believe, though, that having an ED could lead one to be attracted to such sites. But from what I've seen here, any behavior shown that points to ED is addressed with advice to get help, eat more, don't over do it. EDs existed LONG before we could find…

Well, since I do not have one, I am glad to see someone say "don't." But, I would like to know why you say this. Please elaborate. Thanks!!

It is all about me.

I do cardio for 45 min. on Mon., Wed. & Fri.; strength train on Tues. & Thurs. The main reason I do ANY cardio is to earn more calories. I love my evening snacking, and am not about to give it up. When I reach my goal, I plan to do cardio much more often, but probably for less time (20 min. or so?), as I will be able to…

MFP's works for me. I'm at 1200 for now. I expect plenty more cals. for maintenance once I meet my goal. So, I'm toughing it out w/ the calories for losing this weight. Almost there...

Awesome accomplishment, and a very inspiring story. Congrats to you!!

I totally agree with the idea of not caring about brand names. Just that Lees fit me like they were made for me. Can't seem to find anything else that looks good. And, I was glad to hear that Levi "sizing is funny," because I thought something was wrong with me. LOL BTW, as Lees are ideal for me, I am offended by the…

First, there is a great quote floating around weight-loss inspiration sites -- "If you're tired of starting over, stop quitting." That said, even if you start over every single day, I bet you're still doing better than you were before deciding to use MFP. I wish you much luck in this journey. You'll get there. When you're…

I didn't know, but recently found out, that you could specify that you want these made w/ skim milk. Saves a lot of calories, which is good because I love the coffee coolatas!!

If it is crunchy and salty, I had better measure out a serving and put the rest away!!

Please ck w/ your dr. I have a friend who looked pregnant for a long time (was even asked when she was due!). Worked out like a feind (boot camp style) every day, and was in the best shape of her life. But that belly would not go away for love nor money. I don't want to scare you, of course, but she finally went to a dr.…

Well done!!!

My stomach always has a growling session right after I eat, and never before. Just my digestive system working on the food, I presume.

1) Don't be in a hurry. Slow/steady weightloss = better chance of permanent weight loss 2) Small changes you can live with, one or two at a time 3) Forget whatever flubs you had yesterday. Today is a brand new day, and you get to start each day with a clean slate.

double stick tape?????

I doubt that the entire second half of your journey will be difficult. You may have some difficult stretches here and there, but all in all, I think you'll be okay. You already (clearly) know what you need to do. Just do not let a slump or a slow down completely derail you. Just keep on keeping on. Good luck!!

w o w . . .

Kudos!!!

We have a T.V. in ea. BR, plus three more. Most of them are used for video games or watching DVDs. However, I do watch TV often. How? Multitasking. That said, if suddenly all TVs just didn't work anymore, I don't think I'd miss it. I have so many hobbies, plus the things that need to be done, that it would not matter.…