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  • Hello and welcome. I live in Pittsburgh PA
  • Thank you for your reply. Here's what I have been doing and it seems to be working.....however slowly. Every day, I am walking and am now incorporating weights 1 or 2 days a week. Some mornings, I skip breakfast and do not have my first meal until 11 or 12. I am also eliminating dairy which I came to realize makes me sick…
  • Using this app has kept me accountable for the first time in my life. I used to think that I wasn't overeating. Guess what? I was WAY off base. Now, I track every morsel that goes in my mouth. So far it's working. Plus, I track all my exercise to see how much I burned per day/week.
  • This is my favorite food group except it does not work well with my metabolism and makes me fat. The way wheat is processed these days, it's loaded with so much crap including sugar which makes it an unhealthy choice. I understand that bread made with sprouted grains such as Ezekiel is good. Like some of the other posts,…
  • Hello, I have been a vegetarian for 20 years and recently incorporated fish into my diet because I have cut out most of the carbs I used to eat (bread products) and processed foods. With MFP, I am becoming very aware of what I eat and how an extra serving impacts my ultimate goal. I love to cook and am creative in the…
  • I'm from Fort Lauderdale Fl by way of NJ and I'm in sales.
  • The goals you have achieved so far are fantastic. You are an inspiration to the rest of us who are just starting on this journey and see what is possible with motivation and dedication. Keep up the good work! Also, it sounds like you're not eating enough. I hear what you're saying about not being hungry. Try to eat small…
  • It sounds like you're doing great! The low carb thing is what I discovered recently and is working rather painlessly. This is huge for a sweet and salty addict. Keep up the good work.
  • Hi Tburgess and 2selina, you can add me as a friend. I think you cannot have enough friends and support especially when it comes to weight related matters! LOL
  • Thank you for the suggestion for bean alternatives DrEnalg. I have not tried soybeans and will look them up. For the time being, I am trying to get my metabolism back on track then adopt a low car plan. Soozquu, thank you for the offer.
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