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Definitely noticeable! Rock on!

Hey - how did you manually change yours? Was it in MFP? I cant seem to find a way to do that.... NEVERMIND! Found it under "settings"...

Yes!

Didn't exactly "borrown," but I've rediscovered Nips, Caramel flavored-- they're caramelly and chewy and last a long time, but also just 30 calories each. Now I don't have to be afraid of raiding the office candy jar at 2pm...

That sounds DELICIOUS! Thanks!

Yeah - I believe it's actually a dip in hormones (so there's something behind that dip in energy/motivation).

Definitely - it's inevitable that my "bottomless pit" feeling comes up. I've tried to make sure I have something distractingly fun planned (movie, lunch out) so that I focus on that instead of wandering around the kitchen like a yeti. Also, have on hand stuff you can eat a heck of a lot of without doing too much damage…

MFP sets me off at 39... today I'm already over 100. My new goal is definitely to watch and plan my sugar intake. Thanks every body... I think I'm learning milk isn't the best option for me. Good info!

I think that's why chicken noodle soup is so popular-- you get the energy without the big tired feeling of eating or appetite. I would say you need to keep your body fueled in order to be able to fight off illness! Maybe start with broth then add the noodles and chicken when you feel better?

I like to roll into the office stocked on broccoli and carrots like you, but I added sliced red peppers, cucumbers, and lately hummus! It's hard to make myself eat it, but I always feel great on the days I do...

thanks everybody!

Fat free popcorn-- the ENTIRE BAG is often less than 200 calories. Just try around different brands til you find one you like.

I completely get it! I like the advice to pack yourself a cooler -- if anything, I bet your friends would LOVE a taste of your new healthy cooking/eating. Maybe pitch it that way and ask if you can be the cook this weekend, if they're close friends and you're comfortable with that. When in doubt, anything that passes…

I think this is where the "weight loss is just a number" theory comes in. Have you noticed clothes fitting better or increased endurance? Like your wife said, when you replace fat with muscle, you actually GAIN weight -- but you still get stronger and take up less space physically. When in doubt, you could try the P90X…

I've found it really, really helps to 1) be well rested so you don't fight with the desperate desire to go back to sleep, and 2) be about to do something you really look forward to, like a new exercise tape, yoga mat, or post-workout drink. It might just be the consumerism working on me, but buying a new yoga mat at a…