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If you are convinced it makes you overeat, then, yes, you probably should quit drinking diet pop. Perhaps it is a psychological issue with some people. Too many calories eaten and not enough calories burned results in becoming overweight, not diet pop, or any other single food item. It is simply too much food eaten, and…

The only one I like is the white chocolate raspberry when I want something sweet. A lot of protein (20g) for 200 calories, and it is better than having a candy bar.

I walk outside year round. If you dress for it, it's not bad and you warm up quickly. It has not been above zero for 4 days here.

Have you tried soba noodles?

I had chicken tortilla soup (no tortilla) for lunch today. That's it. I will have an apple for my mid afternoon snack.

Like the very early morning. Not many people at the gym. You have your pick of equipment. Best part of all, then you are done for the day.

I read today where some experts say, it is actually 80% diet, 10% exercise, and 10% genetics. The sad statistic is over 80% of the people that lose the weight, gain it all back and some gain even more. Very few people actually keep it off more than 5 years. I am into my 3rd year of maintenance and hoping that I will be…

Agree 100%. I don't even like Oreo's, but these are amazing. Also, there are peanut butter ones, and Reese's peanut butter ones, they are different, and the Reese's peanut butter ones are pretty good. The only reason I have even tried them is that someone is always bringing them to work.

As so many have said, "ate less calories than I burned". Weigh, measure, and log everything you eat and drink, and stay within your calorie allotment. Simple answer, but it is really all it takes.

I always get shrimp with pea pods, it is steamed and I don't get rice. It is from the healthy menu and also has broccoli and mushrooms, which I don't care for so they let me special order it. The dogs get the fortune cookies.

Frankly, technology saved my live, or at the very least, extended it. So yes, technology is a wonderful thing. I only wish we had this around when I was younger. I am 64 years old and have been on MFP for almost 4 years. I have had a fitbit since February 2013. Without these two tools, it is possible that I would not be…

Real eggs. The whole egg, white, yolk the whole darn thing. Egg beaters are yucky, and they have a funny after taste.

Congratulations! Well done! I too get up early and go to the gym. 65 minutes on the elliptical or treadmill, and I just keep telling myself that it is only 1 hour out of 24. Get it over with and you are done for the day.

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Seriously? Are you even a parent. By the time a child is 5, they have been exposed to a lot of people besides their parents. This could have come from any one or any where. TV, other children, other adults, school, church. They are not totally sheltered from all the cruelty in the world and compared to a generation ago,…

Sorry to hear this. Very hurtful to hear from your child. He is not a bully, he is only 5, just a little boy. A learning situation for you both. You can do this! Make changes to become a role model for him. Children learn by example and you will both benefit from your becoming healthier. BTW, there are plenty of bullies,…

Totally rude, and you were amazingly courteous considering. You had every right to confront her. Most definitely not acceptable gym behavior.

Daily at the same time. Keeps me focused.

I got this in my email yesterday: Having Cheat Days You stay on track all week, so you deserve a little reward, right? Not so fast. "One cheat day can undo all the weight-loss work you've put in during the week," warns Willow. If you devote an entire day to eating foods that don't push you toward your goal, "the only…

There is a "shoveling snow" option. I have used it.

Well, yes, but those of us in the Northern parts of the country have a very limited growing season, so we don't have that option year round. But, in this day and age, plenty of fresh produce is brought in from all over the world year round, and it does go on sale. However, I still say you can eat cheaper using as much…

I agree. A lot of sodium added to frozen chicken/turkey as well. Fresh is better, but it is more expensive unless you can get it on sale.

Nuts are expensive, but a serving size is 1/4 cup, so it goes a long way. They are also calorie dense, so I limit my daily intake of nuts. I have been doing this for almost 4 years now. My grocery bill is less than what it was before I joined MFP. Using the guidelines for serving/portion sizes was an eye opener. My use of…

If you are alive, you are burning calories, so yes, you do burn calories driving, and just living. Exercise, to me, is any activity you do to increase your heart rate or build muscles, beyond day to day living. I have a 45 minute commute one way, to work. I make a conscious effort to move more throughout my day, and get…

The high today is around +30F. I guarantee there will be people out in shorts here. It has been below zero F here (Minnesota) all week and the highs on the weekend are below zero. It will feel like a heat wave here today. If you are dressed for below zero, and it is not windy, it is invigorating. Wind can be nasty @ below…

You have to consume less calories than you burn. How you achieve that is up to you. I read this quote yesterday: "You can't exercise enough to overcome a poor diet. Diet comes first." It is entirely possible to gain weight, even if you exercise every day, if you eat more calories than you burn.

Right now I have, 100 calorie packs of raw almonds, turkey jerky, dried blueberries, plain rice cakes and white chocolate raspberry Quest bars. It varies from week to week though. I usually drink just water, but I do have some of the individual packets of Real Lemon, raspberry lemonade to add to my water. I bring my lunch…

Enjoy it, log it, and get back into your plan tomorrow. As WinoGelato says, you will have plenty of occasions to celebrate. The thing many of us have to learn, is to not let one day become, a week, a month, or years. You will be fine. Enjoy your day! Have a great birthday!

Resting Heart Rate 53 BP 118/78 Height 5'2-3/4" Weight 130 (give or take) Age 64 Activity level Moderate

Google it. She was on the Today show. OP you achieved an amazing accomplishment. Your story will inspire so many people. Congratulations!