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I am 77% through The Marriage Plot. So far I recommend highly, but I have heard that some don't like the ending. I will post back in a day or two.

Incredible accomplishments! You should get your own television show or at least a commercial.

I think he has a problem. You sound like you have been doing so well with both your weight and trying not to spend more money since you have debt. Then your husband buys those geeky helicopters! More spending is not the answer. He needs to be more appreciative and get on board with your efforts.

I like the inquisitive experimental nature of it all. Anyone that measures their coffee temperature is my kind of person! As long as it is just for an experiment and not an every time kind of thing.

Weights are difficult because there are some issues beyond the workload actually performed. Depending on your workout, the body must also consume calories rebuilding and sometimes growing the muscle tissue. There are many debates about how many calories are needed for the repair/growth metabolic activities. Also, just…

I think you need more fats, less carbs - to me your protein intake is fairly adequate. Some form of nuts throughout the day (e.g. cashews, almonds) unless you have allergies.

No doubt about it!

Whenever, I have trouble getting back to exercising, I take a really long walk (2 hours or more). It seems to clear my brain of obstacles and I am ready to work out the next day feeling fresh. I think the reason it works is that you are just walking which fools your procrastination mechanism.

This doesn't bother me in the least. For example, I would rather have meat treated with ammonia than not treated.

Sometimes I feel that much of the exercise counts are exagerated and don't take into account the fact that you would be burning something even if you weren't exercising. I usually subtract about 20% from most of the posted exercise calorie numbers to account for this. Not scientific, but just a gut feeling that the…

You are funny. Kind of a "That's what she said" kind of person, I can tell. ************************* I was actually talking to another user for the above (misskortney). I don't like this board from a reply standpoint. Replies should show up in relation to the person you click reply for, not just at the end. Sorry for the…

That actually sounds good to me even without the added sugar. What type of vanilla protein do you use?

Yes, this is the toughest part without question. In some ways, it makes the case for using prepared foods. A real eye opener for me was when I actually measured a cup of cheerios and poured it in my bowl. My regular "eyeball" serving was almost 2 1/2 times more. "Measure and weigh" - nothing is more important in the input…

Actually, I think there is a wide range of acceptable weight for women. The media just makes it seem like it is very narrow. I think for the average woman there is probably a range of about 25 lbs + or - average that is perfectly fine.

Just do it post. Who wants a shake right before their workout?

Good post. This is sound advice.

Actually, there was a book in the early 80's called something like "jogging myth" that addressed this very issue. Essentially, movement like walking with a little bit of strength training is supposedly statistically better for you than intense cardio excercise.

Sometimes I think the nature of posting messages with text makes things seem colder. If someone told you they thought something was not a good idea in person, it would come across differently than it reads. I do believe that the majority of people here are always trying to be helpful.

I know for a fact that I snack a good bit more when I am not updating MFP. So I don't think I would be successful without something like it.

I am so impressed! Not many people can accomplish what you have done - keep it up.

Thanks - The sky was in Treasure Island, FL near Sarasota. I am very impressed with what you have done. Great work. My goals are relatively minor comparatively and it is hard enough, so I know you have definitely done extremely well so far - keep it up.

I have been led to believe it is on the side, with a pillow of some sort between your knees and your head at an angle that keeps the neck in line with the spine.

What is your weight loss goal per week? Perhaps it is too aggressive.