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Yep, alcohol reduction and/or elimination will make you feel better and help you lose weight. I echo other posters' thoughts that consumption negatively affects one's sleep pattern. I try to limit my intake to 2 beers or drinks per day when I do drink and take pleasure in having days where I consume no alcohol whatsoever.…

To me, grass fed beef tastes better. If I am going to consume beef, I want good tasting beef. I usually buy a 12 oz. steak and eat half of it per meal. I use the rest for a burrito or to add to other food. Essentially, "All cows do graze on pasture for the first six months to a year of their lives, but most finish at a…

Gaggia coffee grinder--you can select any grind you want. Excellent machine which gives consistent results.

I was at a neighborhood potluck the other day and was asked why I wasn't taking any food. I replied honestly, "I don't need the calories." Direct and to the point. It definitely was not a response they expected. I think it threw them off a bit as I subsequently heard them talking about me and repeating what I said. It put…

yep 67 years old--1950 was a vintage year. We sure have seen some fundamental changes in our collective lifetimes. When I was growing up the veterans from WW II were still around and active in our society. When I finally got to grad school, the Apple computer was being developed by Wozniak and Jobs.

I'll join you too. This is not how I want to live out my retirement. This time next year I will be at my goal weight and fit enough to enjoy life.

55 lbs. The first rule of holes--once you find yourself in one, stop digging.

Yep me too. As I was gaining back the weight I began to notice physical problems were becoming more pronounced--very painful flexor muscle, chafing, inability to use my body as I once did, problems breathing while sleeping, nasal issues and just generally not feeling as good. For me, it is lack of exercise combined with…

13 rides so far in June for a total of 308 miles and 19,322 calories consumed. I should be easily over 400 miles this month. I am looking forward to the final week.

Fear. I sign up for an event in the future--an event that is physical and requires a level of fitness to enjoy. Nearly every year that event is Cycle Oregon which is held for a week every year in September. This year there are a couple of days in a row of over 6,000 feet of climbing and around 65 miles each day. I just…

There is some sage advice in this thread. If all you do is ride around the neighborhood, then an inexpensive bike is all that is necessary. On the other hand, if you enjoy cycling and ride regularly in a semi-serious manner then by all means visit a good bike shop, have them fit you and purchase a bike which fits you. It…

For roadies in my area, tomorrow is a very exciting day because on this day the Amgen Tour of California finishes on Mt. Diablo after beginning in San Jose, CA and climbing Mt. Hamilton. It will be in the 90's and the pros will be tested on Mt. Diablo. This mountain is where I train. Adding to my prior May total are 20…

Cycling is an excellent way to lose weight in conjunction with myfitnesspal. I know because I have lost a significant amount of weight in the past using this combination. My problem is that I fall off the wagon all to easily so it is hard for me to stay on track. In any case I have a hard week-long Cycle Oregon with lots…

Add me too if you like. It is difficult for me to be as consistent as I would like throughout the year. I usually lose weight in the Spring and Summer as I ramp up my exercising. In the Fall when it starts getting colder I lose my motivation to exercise outside and that is when the weight comes back on. This year I need to…

Great store! I like their peanut butter with flax seeds and almond butter with flax seeds. I like their jams. They have handful of (individual packets) of almonds roasted for that afternoon hunger craving. TJ's has an excellent selection of tortillas of all different types. Their cheese selection is reasonably priced and…

What an awsome set of recipes!

There is nothing better than a fried chicken dinner, with fried pickles, fried green tomatoes and couple of those 40 oz. Australian lagers at Gus's in Memphis TN. Now I am ashamed too; (not).

Great article about cycling and drinking: http://www.active.com/cycling/Articles/The-Truth-About-Alcohol-and-Cycling.htm?

This is a problematic issue for me. I really enjoy alcohol, particularly beer and wine. I live right next to Wine Country in California and I love getting out and tasting some wine, particularly in Sonoma County. My problem is that I do not drink in moderation very easily. I am an aging athlete and alcohol does not mix…

You have lost 60 lbs. Given that, I would not describe eating a pint of good ice cream sucking at life, even for one day. Resolve to burn it off in the next few days with some heavy duty exercise.

Hi Vets, I like a simple 1 Tablespoon of olive oil to 2 Tablespoons of balsamic vinegar. You can add spices, salt, pepper, and a teaspoon of dijon mustard (blended in with a fork) etc. or use it without anything else added. Also, you can use olive oil infused with blood orange instead of plain olive oil. Glenn

I am so impressed.