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If you have clear skies don't forget to look up tonight - it's the Perseids meteor shower. We like to lay out and make up limericks to pass the time. DH is napping now - I'll have to wake him up ;)

So far, so good. I've been weighing every morning and staying in the 129-131 range. I have no idea how many calories I'm eating each day. I do measure out servings of most things, it also helps DH keep on track with his logging. I was happy with getting to size 10 jeans and allowed myself to get a couple more pairs. But…

P.S. Anyone wanting to come to the corner where PA, MD and DE meet for group cooking fun is welcome!

I never would have thought I would like kimchi. I had never even tasted it before we made our first batch at home. I left it to DH to follow the recipe from The Kimchi Cookbook that he received as a Father's Day gift. I just stood on the sidelines looking at it suspiciously. The tiny mini shrimp with two black eyes really…

What an interesting read Gayle! I've never seriously read a diet book but I found myself skimming through several chapters and finding that I've had similar thoughts about food and exercise. Charlie, we just finished episode 14 on Fated to Love You OMO!! can't wait to see what happens next- have serious 2nd lead syndrome!…

I forgot about that chocolate cure in Harry Potter..! It has been part of my triad for weight loss: MFP, Korean dramas and chocolate every day. I was reminded of the saying something like "Begin as you wish to continue".

Charlie yes, you certainly can register for the Weight Control Study now. There is no mention of hitting your goal - it is just taking off at least 30 lbs and keeping it off for a year. Go to their website and sign up! It says "We send out enrollment packages by mail every 2 months." I have 5 more weeks to wait. Gayle, I'm…

:) I also found the National Weight Control Registry. To join you need to lose 30 lbs and keep it off for a year. As of Sept 2014 I had lost 30 lbs. so this Sept 2015 I can register. This continues a family tradition - my male golden is in the Morris Animal Foundation Golden Retriever Lifetime Study and my female golden is…

One of my goals was to go with my friend and her daughters and finally get to NYC for the first time. I have felt intimidated by the large city scene, but my friend is from Bombay. Almost didn't happen, but my DH managed to get me to the train station as it was boarding and I made it to a seat just before it started. I met…

Thanks for this link Gayle. I was interested in the Maintenance Ticker but can't seem to find it anywhere among the various tabs and forum questions. Anyone else see it?

Ginger Syrup Weigh 8 oz. of peeled ginger, and slice thin Add to pan with 2 C. of water and 2 C. organic sugar (note: organic sugar is important - it really tastes much better especially in high sugar uses, much smoother) Bring to a boil and simmer with lid on for 30-45 min. Strain and cool (or some say cool and strain).…

I'm still here! I weigh every morning as usual and am below my 130-132 target - 129.6 today. My friend and her two daughters (6 yo and 16 yo) arrived from CA on Wednesday. I haven't seen her in 17 years! I was so happy to be in the shape I am in now. Two years ago on a trip back home to India she picked up some clothes for…

My "have watched dramas" list now numbers 70 (a few being movies). I haven't seen Secret Garden yet, though my sister has seen it. Castaway on the Moon looks fun, it will move to the top of the "to be watched" list, though movies feel like a short story after watching dramas. DH and I are watching Producers now - LOL :)

Challenge goals: Stay in target range 130-132. This morning 129.4. I looked back and I've been in target for 2 months. My husband was copying dinner from my diary for his tracking. Now I'm not doing it so much, but will now add in anything new that he hasn't logged before. Trip to NYC. My friend is making reservations,…

I agree Gayle! and I wouldn't consider homemake Blackberry cobbler junk food - and I would just get on the treadmill and earn some calories to spend. Some of my favorite recipes are from Cooking Light, but I learned that no matter how healthy a dish is, two portions is too much. The pie-chart on the MFP app (50%, 30%, 20%)…

Thanks to all of you - and this site, that provided a framework and encouragement to get it done!

New challenge goals: On July 3rd I weighed 129.4, July 5th it was 127.8. My target weight is 130-132. So the plan to maintain my weight will be weighing every morning, logging my breakfast, and eating reasonably the rest of the day. Now this may seem like a strange goal, but I live 3 hours away it and have never been to…

Happy Birthday Gayle! You can make birthday peanut butter pancakes. I use the recipe from Recipes for a Small Planet. About 120 g/serving and keep them in the fridge for the week for quick breakfast. You can see I've been eating them with our backyard blueberries. Thanks for putting together screen names/names, I was going…

another P.S. We got my sister to watch Korean dramas while on the treadmill and she has lost 40+lbs. She doesn't track on MFP but has tightened up her diet a bit.

RE My husband of 21 years: Yes, he is a sweetie - 12 years younger than me - but more mature! We're both self-employed, in different fields, and we spend a lot of time together. He started tracking in MFP about 6 months after I started. He has lost about 20 lbs. so far.

Thanks Gayle for putting into words my new plan. I think you are right that you ritual of weighing, then logging in and recording breakfast sounds like just the thing for maintenance. I had thought of those items separately but now it seems like a good system. 129-132 is my target. It was a real surprise to see 127.8 this…

Gayle, we also had a red/white/blue theme. It was watermelon, korean melon & blueberries fruit salad - and since it is raining we made Greek meatballs over brown rice, spinach and garlicky yogurt.

Cheryl, I'm sure your dogs appreciate the walks! It's good for them too. People aren't the only ones with weight issues. A few years back my female golden suddenly put on a few too many pounds and the vet said cut her food back 10%. Worked like a charm and she was back to normal in 6 months. Duh!! Why didn't I join her…

Maybe it's not clear that I watch TV while on the treadmill...!

I haven't really dropped off the edge of the earth! I can't recall the last time I've juggled 9 client/projects and I'm feeling swamped. Where were they Jan-March when I was wondering what to do next?? Today I posted my success story. You can find it under "The turtle has crossed the finish line!!". I remember the article…

Thank you all! I forgot to mention that a mini-goal I had is that I can sign up with the National Weight Control Registry in September. For losing at least 30 lbs. and keeping it off for one year.

you make an awesome mermaid!!

I going to a conference this weekend and will try free-range eating Fri-Sun. I guess I'll log breakfast so I don't lose the streak, but it's not correct anyway.. After 1.5 years of doing this I should be able to judge portion sizes. I'll pop up on Monday with my results.

Quick Calories are just a "calorie only" entry - protein, fats etc. of course can't be calculated. Useful when you don't have the exact product or it was just a bit here and there and you are estimating. I'm not interested in the new paying-version of MFP. Is anyone else doing it? Hitting 1200 calories/day wasn't ever a…

I found the Kind bars a few months back and enjoy them a lot. The Apricot Yogurt bar is almost like dessert. Dove dark and Chocolove (with ginger or raspberries) are my favorite chocolates.