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Close to goal and burned out
I hit a wall this week, after 100+ days of logging everything on MFP. I'm within 5 lbs of goal and can't get motivated to log my food or watch my portions. Is this normal burnout? I felt like I'd made a lifestyle change by focusing on exercise and health but now I'm worried I was in "diet" mentality. I hope that by posting…
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NSV: cholesterol down
I'm very proud that my total cholesterol is now at a normal level, down from a high level. Triglycerides are down, too. My HDL is up but now that I have the numbers, I'm going to focus on foods with good fats to get that number even better.
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Focus on health
Hi all, Stagnation was contributing to my daily attitude of "meh." I know that exercise helps, so I bought a treadmill last month. I've walked at least 30 minutes every day and I feel 100% better. Focusing on fitness vs. weight loss has helped me feel much healthier. MFP is a great tool with a vast food database and makes…
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Interesting article about plate size/color, table cloth colo
From the Wall Street Journal: "Previous research has shown the size of a dinner plate influences the quantity of food people consume—the larger the dish, the bigger the portion, and vice versa. A series of experiments by two U.S. researchers found participants served themselves significantly more food if the color contrast…
