jamie_reynolds Member

Age: 38 Height: 5'7" Feb start weight: 152 2/8: 149.4 Goal: 135 Drinking alcohol and controlling portions are my weaknesses. I'm starting to limit alcohol consumption to a few days a week, and I'm back to counting calories. 1250/day is hard for me, but I've been really good this week. Weekends are another story...Best…

mashed and spread on a piece of healthy toast and sprinkled with everything bagel seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes; on a spinach salad with cilantro, onions, peppers and lime juice; guacamole; chopped with grape tomatoes and italian dressing

just saw this! this is my 3rd year doing drynuary. i used to use the extra calories saved from drinking to eat more. this year is different. smoothies and salads and lots of veggies, water and unsweetened tea. i'm already down 6 lbs. and no hangovers is nice too :) cheers, everyone! (well, in 2 weeks, i guess.)

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2 crunchy corn tostadas topped with vegetarian refried beans, shredded cheese, jalapenos, red onion, tomato, sour cream and hot sauce. wayyyyy less calories than going out for mexican and just as delicious.

heat some vegetarian refried beans. top 2 corn tostadas with beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno, onion, hot sauce and sour cream. mexican comfort food without all the calories.

this is awesome and easy: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/chipotle-smashed-sweet-potatoes-recipe.html

gin and soda water with lime and/or lemon is my go-to DRANK

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http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/skinny-spinach-dip/57fe4e40-e936-4dcb-9ffd-226142bb8e1f

tomato, purple onion (or any onion), green pepper (or any bell pepper), radish, carrot, zucchini and/or squash, green peas, feta, italian dressing...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

feel free to follow my vegetarian recipe boards on pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jlp79/

hot pickles, cayenne or crushed red pepper, fresh or pickled jalapeno, hot mustard...i like spicy too!

mashed potato/sweet potato/cauliflower; polenta; cheese grits; egg salad; scrambled eggs

i LOVE the nutribullet. way better than blenders for smoothies!

raw sunflower seeds, chickpeas, radish, zucchini, pickled (or fresh) jalapeno, variety of greens (spinach, arugula, romaine), avocado, celery (and the leafy ends too!). my favorite salad is arugula, roasted red beets, feta, pecans/walnuts, orange and balsamic vinaigrette. you could also try recipes for different homemade…

a little italian dressing and lots of red wine vinegar does the trick for me.

i remembered this thread when i saw this article today: http://www.oola.com/cooking-tips/10209/19-super-easy-healthy-lunch-ideas-perfect-for-bringing-to-work#slide/0 good ideas!!!

knowing your starting height/weight/gender would be helpful in determining if your daily calorie goal is within the appropriate range. if it is, and you use this app correctly, then it will work! give it a week or 2 before you see results, but then it gets easier. using this app is almost addictive. i love planning my…

should last a LONG time with the acidity from the vinegar and lemon.

balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, olive oil, fresh squeezed orange juice, sweet & hot mustard, S & P. you can play with the ratios. i prefer a strong vinegar taste, so i use more vinegar than oil. the citrus adds a bright and fresh, slightly sweet element. the sweet & hot mustard (from trader joe's) adds some viscosity…

i've been on a tostada kick recently. 2 corn tostadas = only 150 calories! i like to top with vegetarian/no fat refried beans, purple onion, jalapeno (pickled or fresh), hot sauce and a little cheese. last week, i smothered them with my leftover, low-calorie chili. satisfies my mexican restaurant cravings without all of…

i drink full calorie soda maybe once a month. quit drinking diet soda about a year and a half ago. i drink a lot of la croix now - great flavors, no calories, no artificial stuff. win win win.

the hardest part is waiting for the weight to start coming off. it can take a couple of weeks. but once it starts, it's much easier to keep going and stay motivated. this app works! as long as you stick with it and abide by your calorie goals. best of luck!

are you on pinterest? feel free to follow my vegetarian boards - some recipes are vegan too! https://www.pinterest.com/jlp79/

I know you said that you are not a great cook, but do you actually dislike cooking? If you learned some new recipes, you could open yourself up to so many new meals and possibilities and ideas. I would suggest researching new recipes that are advertised to be quick and easy...you may find that the more recipes you try, the…

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this is delicious: http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/black-bean-and-quinoa-enchilada-bake/

this is amazing - http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/black-bean-and-quinoa-enchilada-bake/

well, it looks like you are losing a lb a week, which is a healthy way to go. keep at it! 6 months is long time, but you've lost almost 50 lbs. that is amazing.