kennethmgreen Member

Nope. Slice of bread. Let it just hang by your chin. You need to look like someone who has forgotten how to eat.

The bread trick works. Also, what looks cooler than standing in the kitchen, holding a knife with a piece of bread hanging out of your mouth? Double win!

I've never really understood the characterization of using MFP as a "crutch" or something I need to wean myself off of. If and when it stops being useful, I'll likely stop using it. MFP is just a tool. It provides me information, laughter, an ability to track calories and a connection with people all over the world. Since…

I'm offended that the questions for males are single-spaced and harder to read.

I'd sure like to see specific examples when the word "bully" gets used. I know that what some people describe as bullying, others may describe as disagreement. But I'm not convinced it's as often as we think. I suspect that people see one situation and then post about it in a general way, and others respond, guessing what…

I'm not sure advice is what you need. From your own profile: About Me I need this more than anything. Why I Want To Get In Shape To prove to myself that I can stick to something.

Yes, but can I include dying in my 8 cups of water? Or does it have to be pure death?

Aside from the general truth that I believe we have the right to say whatever we want (and I get to choose how I react), what do we really learn when someone agrees with us? We feel good, maybe. But there is nothing learned there - there isn't any new knowledge instilled in us. Nothing wrong with support. It feels good.…

^This. My emphasis added. That last line is hugely important in these types of discussions, and it's often overlooked.

It sounds like you have no reason other reason to go into the video store except to revenge. How old are you? How long ago was high school? (not trying to demean you, just curious how old this stuff is). I know high school can be mean and leave scars, and I'm sorry you were treated badly. And I know it's fun for us to…

Great. You're lucky to have that with him. Do you find it interesting at all how many people are posting that you should break up/leave/dump him? Where do you think those people are getting the notion that might be a good idea?

You cannot legitimately support a principle only when it is convenient.

I wrote that you don't seem to like him very much, based on the posts I read: I was seeing a lot of responses to dump him, and was confused. Then I saw some of your follow-up posts, and combined with your OP, I got the impression that you were not painting your boyfriend in a very positive light on a website that I presume…

Self-righteous posturing, unrealistic expectations for a mate, and general douche-baggedness.

Replace "dieting" with "spelunking" - it's so much more fun to say!

Wait a minute... Did you go back and edit your post after initially posting it? I don't understand all the "kick him to the curb" responses. OP, are you equating your boyfriend saying he sees potential in you with a slap in the face? Is talking about your weight not OK? Why are you talking about your weight here, then? OK,…

I can't help but feel a little set up, like there is an expectation of an answer that you are preparing for, a follow-up post locked and loaded. In case you are truly asking out of genuine curiosity, I'll answer that yes, strictly in the context of weight loss, a calorie deficit is all that matters. But strictly speaking,…

I like some heavy metal. Speed metal is OK.

Generally speaking, running will burn more calories per hour (not true for everyone - which is what I mean when I say "generally speaking"). Running can be harder on your body. I say "can be", because for some, the forced movement of an elliptical machine might be bad for their legs. As others have stated, whatever…

There is no one "bad" or "good" food. Bananas are fine. They have some sugar content. And other stuff. If you like bananas, eat them while staying within your goals. Except that one banana you have now. That one is bad. Just choose a different one and you'll be fine.

Grammar mistakes on the Internet are like Catholic bears. Everyone has one.

All depends on context and how you are framing the question. If you are simply asking in the context of weight loss, then exercise doesn't matter. Only a calorie deficit matters - and quite frankly, that's easier to achieve by eating less. If the question is in the context of what is more healthy for someone trying to get…

A friend from MFP died and her service is today. She was pretty awesome. No blame to those that didn't know, don't understand. Loss and grief isn't an exclusive club.

Then you may have to find a new friend. Seriously, if you can't talk about it, what are you going to do? Act in such a way that your friend with intuitively guess what you are feeling, then correct her behavior according to guidelines she thinks you might want? And wait... when she's wrong with her guessing, she should be…

Amazing transformation. For me, even cooler than you meeting your goals is how you show up and participate on MFP. I appreciate your candor, your humor, and your insight.

Not really a pick-up line, but it set the hook. I asked a girl for her phone number at a Mercury Rev show in 1995, well before cell phone ubiquity. When she gave it to me, I took it into my hands, looked at her excitedly, said "I'm going to go call you right now!" And ran off. She still tells that story to her friends. And…

I get it. I get the letter. You are correct that sometimes writing something out can give the recipient time to "hear" you. It also gives you the opportunity to grind an ax without immediate consequences. I'm sorry your mom doesn't respect your boundaries. I think many of us would say "that's what moms do" but you are…

I suspect what you really want is for me and others to chime in about wasted youth, being inappropriate on Facebook, the downfall of the young and lazy, etc. But your example just isn't that bad. It's also a little embarrassing to read about your own Facebook passive-aggressiveness. As has already been said, you could have…

Are you passive-aggressively criticizing the passive aggressiveness of this thread? Kudos for the Anon/Scientology reference. I do hope your gagging stops.

This difference often gets lost in these discussions. I think there are people who have had alcohol abuse in their past (themselves or a loved one) that consider alcohol a bad thing. Alcohol has been used in damaging many people's lives. But it isn't responsible for that damage. That's like me stabbing you with a fork and…