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Drawing my staring line in the sand... Losing 100+ lbs
Today is day 1. I’ve drawn my starting line in the sand, set my intention, made a goal and now I’m making a commitment. Three hundred sixty-five days from today, on September 29, 2013, I will weigh 100 pounds less than I currently do. (I have more than 100 to lose to reach my goal weight.) All my goals in the past have…
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What do you do...?
...about unsupportive family members? I'm living with mine still, and for as long as I've dealt with weight, I've dealt with their mixed support. From them being super obsessive, hypocritical food police (when I was younger) to teasing, to questioning my choices and belittling them. I'm sick of weight being the defining…
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Need more protein, fewer carbs! Vegetarians input greatly w
Hi! I figured I'd reach out to the MFP community to get some suggestions. I'm trying to increase my protein intake, and lower my carb intake. It used to be easier when I ate more meat than I currently do, but not that I'm a vegetarian/vegan, I've decided to cut back on how often/how much I eat meat, particularly red meat.…
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Exercise Calories
So, I was just looking through the activities and their calories, and was surprised at some of the options. Cooking? Cleaning? Playing Piano? I mean, yes, it makes sense that these activities expend energy, but do you guys count these sorts of things? And if you do, do you eat those calories? I definitely would eat more…
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I'm new, and need support. (150+ to lose)
Hi there!! I found MFP a while ago, and finally got around to using it frequently when I was introduced to the iPod Touch app a few months ago. I'm no stranger to tracking food, though I used the pencil and paper method for the longest time, but I find that I enjoy using the iPod app. But anyway, I'm not here to talk about…
