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I took the easy route in just made a sandwich for lunch. Basic turkey breast with muenster cheese and dijon mustard. I ate it with some grapes and an orange. And a Diet Coke. Because it is my vice.

Click on Settings on the upper right part of the screen, just to the left of Log Out. Click on Diary Settings (it's about midway down the list). Toward the bottom of the page is a section labeled Diary Sharing. You can choose between private (only you), public (everyone), friends only (only people on your friends list), or…

Like others have said, quinoa is pretty much on par calorie wise with other grains. I like it because its reasonably quick cooking. I don't don't buy into the superfood/antioxidant thinking. I eat it because I like it. Compared to rice (my go to grain), quinoa has more fiber and protein. For me, that makes it a great base…

Of course you can lose weight and still eat out. I mostly cook my own meals, but do go out occasionally. If you are going to a large chain, they will have nutritional information available, usually on their website. You can browse that and take your picks from there. For me, it helps to pre-plan. I know if I have enough…

There's not really a trick to microwaving potatoes, sweet or otherwise. I stab them with a fork to avoid the potato explosion, and cover with plastic wrap. For sweet potatoes I usually add a tablespoon or so of water so they can steam a bit. I also find it helps to flip them halfway through cooking, so they cook evenly,…

Carby or veggie? My go to starch is rice. Jasmine rice is pretty quick cooking. I've found that if I cook it in half water/half skim milk, it comes out deliciously creamy. Sometimes I'll use coconut milk instead of regular cow's milk. If I'm feeling fancy, I may stir in some frozen peas, chopped green onions, or fresh…

Tofu seems to be a polarizing food. I'm not going to force anyone to eat it, but I also don't think it's garbage, either. Just don't try to tell me that it tastes the same as meat. It doesn't, and if I am expecting meat flavor and texture, then I will probably spit it out. Tofu will never be a true meat substitute, but I…

I like fruit. It travels well and generally comes in its own container. :smiley: I tend to have a banana mid-morning, and then something else, like an orange or apple (or whatever happens to be in season) mid-afternoon. I am also a fan of the 100 calorie packs of nuts. It's a good little pick me up, and pre-portioned so I…

I think at its core, the low carb diet fad does have a point. A lot of what we eat for carbs, especially heavily processed foods, tends to be 'empty calories', calorie dense foods without much nutrition. I do try to limit my intake of processed foods, but let's be honest. I like chips, and bread, and cookies, and pasta,…

I have been fat my entire life. I was a fat kid, who grew into a fat teenager, and eventually a fat adult. Seriously, I remember my physical for entering high school, where I found out I weighed 195 pounds. The nurse asked me if I ate my way through 8th grade. (Note to health professionals: that is not a great way to…

I'm at 1200 calories as a starting point, but I eat back a good portion of my exercise calories. 1200 calories makes me really grumpy. I generally hit around 1400 - 1500 calories. My diary is open. Feel free to add me.

Let's start with the basics. What are your food needs (just trying to be healthy, calorie limited, low sodium, low fat, vegetarian, etc)? What do you like to eat? What foods don't you like? Other questions....Will you be cooking? Are you a beginner cook or experienced? How much time do you want to spend on making dinner?…

Mmmm....Indian food You know, I've never made Indian with tofu. I've eaten it with tofu, but never cooked it. Huh. I should remedy that.

I also plan, but not necessarily prep the whole week. There are certainly things you can do ahead of time. Sometimes I make a big batch of rice to last a few days, but, honestly, I'd rather just cook the rice the that evening for dinner. I do a weeks worth of meal planning on the weekend. From there I make my shopping…

It's great as is. I haven't been able to find red curry powder, so I use regular curry powder and add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to bring up the heat. Adjust the amount of cayenne for your heat preference. It's also pretty yummy just with curry powder and no cayenne. Sometimes I will use fresh tomatoes instead of…

I am weird in that I actually like tofu. Do not make the mistake of thinking tofu is a meat replacement. It will never be meat; the texture is wrong. On its own, I find tofu to be quite bland and flavorless. It basically takes on the tast of whatever you cook it with. Do you like Chinese and other Asian foods? Tofu lends…

If you don't have time for a slow cooker, I would also recommend this stove top veggie curry. I can have this on the table in about 20 minutes. You'll need a quick cooking grain to go with it. Jasmine rice works well, but quinoa or freekeh would work, too. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chickpea-spinach-curry

This vegetable curry is one of my favorites. Serve it over rice (quinoa or other grains would work, too), with some naan or pita bread to sop up the sauce. Yummy! http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/vegetable-chickpea-curry

I love tea in all of its forms. I drink it because I like the taste, much more so than coffee. I may be weird, but I like my tea unflavored, which sometimes makes it difficult to find a straight green tea. Right now I am drinking a green tea with jasmine, which gives the tea a floral taste. If you don't like the taste of…

Freekeh is also good. It's on par with quinoa calorie-wise, and also protein. I believe it has more fiber, but I may be wrong on that. I've added it to my rotation of various grains.

Yeah, my philosophy for weight loss has been eat less and move more. I know what I need to do, but it was easier and more comforting to not do it for a while.

My best advice is to start small and stick with it. I'll be honest, the first time I started really keeping track of calories was terribly depressing. It made cooking (which I enjoy) not fun anymore. It took me about a month or so to get the hang of things and realize that this is a lifestyle change, and not a quick fix.…

I cannot get out of my own way in the morning. I go basic and eat a small bowl of cereal in the morning with skim milk in the morning. I usually eat generic store brand version of Special K. It works for me. I also pack a banana to take with me to work as a mid-morning snack. For lunch, I generally take a tupperware of…

Hi there. I struggle with meal planning and a busy schedule as well. What has worked well for me is to spend a hour or two on the weekend to put together a solid dinner plan for the week. Yes, there are things you can do to prep on the weekend, but I also stock my pantry with what I term "cheater ingredients" to get…

Oh, Kale. I will never love you like I love spinach. Honestly, I just don't like the taste of kale all that much, particularly raw kale. It's a bit too bitter and earthy for me. I mean, I won't immediately spit it out if it's in a dish, but I'm not going to order a big bowl of kale for dinner. I tried kale smoothies a…

I love green tea! Just not as a weight loss aid. If you want to try some yummy teas, I can recommend some.

I don't watch my 600 pound life on any kind of a regular basis. I have caught a few episodes here and there while flipping through channels in a hotel. I remember one particular night where I got sucked into some kind of My 600 Pound Life marathon or something. Like Hoarders and other reality TV like this, I know it's a…

So, I can weigh in with my experience here. My breasts seem to have gotten a bit bigger compared to the rest of my body. I've never been particularly endowed, which, I've kind of thought was a bit unfair, being as big as I am everywhere else on my body. I'm down nearly 40 pounds now, and have dropped in clothing size. The…

I plan meals a week at a time. It takes a bit of time for the planning, but I think it saves me time in the long run. Once I have my meal plan, I build my shopping list from that. Then, with list in hand (or technically cell phone in hand, because my grocery store has a useful mobile site) I head to the store. The…

I have two go to entree salads that I love. Conveniently, one is chicken, the other steak. Chicken and strawberry salad Start with a bed of salad greens (a basic spring mix is fine, but I think any salad greens would work). Add in some sliced strawberries. Top with sliced or shredded chicken breast. Sprinkle with crumbled…