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  • My downfall is sugar and carbs. Sometimes I back off on my morning and afternoon calories, have an extra cup of coffee through the day and make room for a piece of homemade apple pie. I measure the ingredients cheating back on the sugars and carbs in the recipe and I get pretty good satisfaction. Just make sure you have…
    in Low carb desserts Comment by GoBrianGo January 2016
  • This works for me. Every time I have coffee without milk or creamer or skip a heaping tablespoon of sugar on my porridge I count it against the big gain. Coffee Milk Calories 1/8 cup milk = 15 calories 15 calories/cup of coffee x 600 cups of coffee = 9000 calories 9000 calories/500 = 18 calorie reduced days Sugar Calories…
    in The Terrible Tragedy of Tooting Your Own Horn Comment by GoBrianGo January 2016
  • My situation is excellent for doing a water fast so I am going for it. A cleanse, the weight loss, an energy boost, a system reset and a life adjustment. Hey, joining this group has been a great motivator, so a big "high 5" to every one of you. I've water fasted before and I felt great then. I am so looking forward to…
    in Starting on 3/1/15. Who is with me? Comment by GoBrianGo March 2015
  • Thanks, brother. I'm with you. Manage the depression and pain, get away from the sedentary life, celebrate victories, start living a fresh life right now. If anyone has some great tips then let us know. I, for sure, need help to do this.
    in Starting on 3/1/15. Who is with me? Comment by GoBrianGo March 2015
  • Ok, I need the help, too. I want to join this effort. Lots of vegetable stew and fresh salad...and when I lose the 20 pounds I'll be 6 pounds off my target. Bless you all in whatever moves you.
    in 20 pounds by Easter challenge Comment by GoBrianGo January 2015
  • I want to head you toward some recent research on high intensity-low duration exercise and health, muscle mass gain and diabetes. It is very encouraging. Good luck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7-h_w7bJrU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ_BGhA7SK8
    in need motivation and recipes Comment by GoBrianGo January 2015
  • I have two cups of homemade soup and add 1-2 cups of water. That fills me up and I control the calories in the soup.
    in Lunch!! Getting bored with my Mason Jar Salads Comment by GoBrianGo December 2014
  • I keep an eye on calories and carbohydrates. This is a tip from the diabetic crowd. Yesterday, for the first time in recent memory, I left food on my plate. I was full. What a pleasant surprise. When still eating to stuff myself I never left a crumb. Maybe you are in a shifting phase, wandering your way to a new normal.
    in Uneaten allowable calories Comment by GoBrianGo December 2014
  • No comment on your situation but I have found these two sites have information and a perspective that helps me. Keep your tool box full. http://www.anxietydepressionhealth.org/cognitive-therapy.htm http://www.addictionsandrecovery.org/recovery-skills.htm
    in Looking for advice on getting of emotional eating and to 185lb Comment by GoBrianGo November 2014
  • I want to join this group. How do I do that?
    in 1200 cal support group for a successful weight loss Comment by GoBrianGo November 2014
  • "jennyhoon; A guideline to reach within 1,200cals: Breakfast: Carrot and Tomato juice, Apple and Oat porridge,Tea/Coffee Lunch: Apple, A small bowl of rice, small serving of chicken/fish/meat Dinner: Salad, Soup, Stir-fry chards Thank you very much! You told something that worked for you and that's a great help! I have it…
    in 1200 cal support group for a successful weight loss Comment by GoBrianGo November 2014
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