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I just adore you. And not just because you never fail to make me tear up a bit at your kindness! I think you're just plain wonderful and appreciate you more than you know. And I do like cauliflower ;)

Better N' Peanut Butter (it pained me to even type those words): Ingredients: PEANUTS (AS DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR AND NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER), TAPIOCA SYRUP, PURE WATER, DEHYDRATED CANE JUICE, RICE SYRUP, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, SOY FLOUR, SALT, TAPIOCA STARCH, NATURAL FOOD FLAVORS, PAPRIKA & ANNATO, CALCIUM CARBONATE, LECITHIN,…

I guess I'm a clean eater? But I also eat a lot of crap too ;) My diary is fully open, so feel free to check it out. Lately I've not been logging weekends though and that's where things get messsssssssssssy ;) Strength training 3 days a week, 45-60 minutes, heavy to mid-range lifting, free weights and barbells. I normally…

QFT. Better n' Peanut Butter is neither "better" nor "peanut butter".

Yep, those machines are not going to help with form unfortunately. But what will is practice with low weight or body weight. Do your squats with no weight at first until you master your form. Same with lunges. For chest press, overhead press, etc, just start with the tiny weights until you master it, then progress…

I use it every day. It's one of the most important tools in my kitchen.

For me personally, I'd hate a wristband. I'd hate always having to wear it, it being obvious, people asking about it. With the Fitbit, I clip it to my pants or my bra. It's 100% hidden unless I pull it out to check my steps. I also hated the bodybugg. It showed up even under short sleeves and I'd never wear it with a tank…

I started MFP mid June, 2011 - BMI = morbidly obese. By the end of September, 2012, I reached my goal weight and lost more than 130 pounds. 15 months of active weight loss, with 2-3 "free" days a month. Now: BMI = healthy. Bodyfat percentage = great. Muscles = strong. Metabolism = awesome. Pizza = delicious. Today my…

I use a Fitbit - just saw this link on another thread: http://www.getgrok.com/2013/01/a-comparative-review-28-days-with-the-fitbit-one-jawbone-up-nike-fuelband-and-bodymedia-link/ A great comparative review.

After losing about 70 pounds I was on a flight and seriously pulled out that airplane info brochure thinking, "wow this plane has huge seats. I wonder what kind it was." Then I realized, no, genius, it's not the plane, it's your *kitten*.

I basically never dislike photos of me anymore. I never crop/untag/whatever. Even if I think they're unflattering, I'm not embarrassed of them. Probably most important? I don't say no to challenges or risks or simply *activity* anymore. Major camping and hiking trip? Sign me up. A marathon? Sure, I can do that. An evening…

I love you.

Though I would draw the line at taking it with me to restaurants (!!), I have been using mine on a daily basis since the beginning. I've gotten REALLY good at estimating 28g of almonds or tortilla chips :)

I will accept your request :)

Even in my hardest work outs, according to my HRM, I have never burned more than 12-13 calories in a minute - and that is working so hard I couldn't possibly maintain that level for 75 minutes. The highest I've ever had for 60 minutes was 800 calories and I think that was pretty liberal despite it being an *kitten*-kicking…

This! I lifted weights regularly - more religiously than cardio - the whole time I was losing weight. Though I doubt I put on any actual mass, I reduced the amount of muscle I would have lost otherwise. And the bonus is that I like the toned look of my body now. I was developing those muscles the whole time; once the fat…

My Y has Tabata classes, rotating between cardio, strength, and combo. I love this format for cardio, but dislike it for strength. I enjoy that everyone can work at his or her own pace. A good instructor encourages you to push, but not too far. I leave the class feeling like a superhero.

This. My fat face made me look younger. I don't care :)

Two of my most inspiring MFP friends had weight loss surgery. I did not. They have both lost about the same amount of weight as I have. The ONLY difference between us is that they had the surgery and I didn't. All three of us log food religiously. All three of us workout all the time. All three of us have made lifelong…

Feetures are my usual socks, bu Smartwool PhD are the greatest in terms of breathability. LOVE them.

Exactly. I missed lunch yesterday so had a much lower day than usual. I plan to eat a little extra today. Overall deficits are what matters.

If you are limited to 10% fat (wow, that's low....) and 25% carbs per your doctor's orders, all that's left is protein. I didn't have GD when pregnant, but a close friend did. For her it was more of a balancing act: she had to learn to combine proteins and carbs in a way that stabilized her blood sugars and what worked for…

You've been eating this way since early March and haven't dropped a single pound? I can see why you're frustrated; I would be too. Clothes are still fitting the same? Have you seen a doctor to rule out thyroid or hormonal issues? That's honestly all I can think of. If this is a 20% TDEE deficit, and you are truly…

I eat my TDEE to maintain my weight; while losing weight I ate at a deficit. I do cardio because it makes me happy, either because I can eat a bit more and I love eating, or because the endorphins are a lot like drugs. I lift weights because it makes me look hot (and I have a sneaky suspicion that those muscles keep my…

That's precisely how you maintain your weight: your TDEE matches your calorie intake. You were probably misunderstanding each other, though. She probably meant eat as much as your TDEE, NOT "exercise calories." If, for any length of time, I eat 2,000 but burn 2,000 calories at the gym, I'd be in trouble. On the other hand,…

I have no idea if it's accurate, but I wear mine every day and love it. Easy to use, great customer service. It's a very motivating little tool, but I don't use it to determine how much I eat. I had one of the armband trackers and hated it. The fitbit is much more discreet and you never have to pay a log-in fee

I would not log it as exercise, but work it into your TDEE - possibly by moving up a notch from lightly active. You would probably love a Fitbit!

Having used a heart rate monitor for almost two years, I gotta say: this is an excellent tip. I might steal it :)

Everything is an estimate. We know our calorie intake and output is in balance (or out of balance) generally by how the scale moves. If it stays, you're eating about the right amount to maintain your weight. If it's going up, cut back. If it's going down, that's great if you're intending to lose weight, so keep it up. Even…

I loved my FT7, and it can be used for swimming, but I never had it work properly in the water - just so you know. It constantly lost the connection with the transmitter and just ended up being frustrating. Works great on land though :)