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New to Maintaining...
Mildly terrified, switching from 'lose weight' to 'maintain' this is usually the point where things get out of hand and the scale numbers head back up. Any hints/suggestions? First change is I plan to continue being vigilant about logging - I think I have too often given myself a pass when I think I made it. I know full…
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Blood Type Diet
So I was wandering the Library and came across (and read) D'Adamo's 'Eat Right for Your Type' book on his theory of the blood type diet. I am curious as to the thinking/experiences of anyone in regards to this? I will be the first to admit I am not qualified to claim knowing anything - just thought I would poll my fabulous…
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Daily amount of Iron?
I just realized that MFP has set my goal amount for Iron at 100mg. This seems rather (extremely) high, as most things I have read/found/looked into suggest roughly 18mg/day for an adult female. Did I miss something? Is it posting a percentage and not the amount? (Even this would confuse me as my multivitamin has 18mg of…
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Motivational Aide...
So I am hanging out (hiding out?) at the horse farm before the last big work push of the winter season, and I figured 'Heck while I am here maybe I can put in some time with Rocky' (my neighbor's Belgian) - he and I are both pretty out of shape at the moment, though he has far better reasons than I... Granted I don't know…
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Setting mini-goals... help?
So... I had been avoiding setting mini-goals, afraid that I would set something unreasonable and be all bummed out if I didn't make them. BUT - after a few days of less than stellar everything, I think it is time to suck it up and set some to keep me on my toes and honest. Any suggestions as to what is…
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Yeah, hi...
So, I am new-ish. Had the site recommended to me by a friend who has been hearing the tales of my motivation (or lack thereof) for a while, and I must say, many thanks to the creators and maintaners of MFP. I think it will help keep me far more honest than I might otherwise be. (Also the tracking of food and exercise is…
