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Sounds like great plan. I try to buy my poultry and seafood fresh and whole. I freeze them and make my own broths and soups with the bones/etc. Also use the leftovers for casseroles and salads or open faced sandwiches. You can save a bundle on salad dressings alone and homemade is always better. Same is true with pancake…

I like this recipe. I use egg beaters instead of raw egg ( pasteurized whites) rather than mayo . Pure extra virgin olive oil . The rest is the same. Be careful with the cheese it adds up on the calories. A little goes a long way. This makes a nice light dressing. Better then store bought!

Why not use liquid egg whites instead of nut powders or dry milk. It lends itself to many uses and has little or no taste.It is inexpensive and requires no preparation. Just add it to your drinks/smoothies, recipes. This is great if you have no egg allergies.

I need to lose 60 pounds. I'm starting over after a hiatus. Hopefully we can all lose together. Portion control and self control for good savory meals is a challenge for me. Good wishes to all here!

Chicken Picatta with whole grain thin spagetti and steamed broccoli. It was great! Portion control is the nutbreaker though!

My other go to breakfast is a soft boiled egg in the egg cup.I also have a cup of steel cut irish oats with a tablespoon of clover honey and top it off with 1% milk. Add a hot cup of Barry's Irish Tea with 1% milk and your good to go the duration of the day. Sometimes I add flax seed or whole oat bran to the oatmeal. This…

I love breakfast! On the weekends I make a farm fresh fritatta. I take two whole eggs and beat them with a whisk with 6-8 equivalent of egg whites. I place 2 T olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add whatever fresh vegetables I have on hand. Usually it involves spinach,zucchini,celery,carrots,onions and bell…

I have the same trouble. I am working on the mind set of finding the right balance in my life for Spiritual,physical and emotional health. It has to be seen as a permanent change, instead of a diet.Start small with activity that is fun. That way you look forward to it, rather then dreading it. Work on keeping the food…

Keep up the good work! Good luck with your struggles. I am married with three grown kids and a granddaughter, (She is 5 and lives with me) I am trying to make a lifestyle change that will enable me to balance my spiritual-emotional and physical /social aspects of my life to promote fitness and good health. I am tired of…

I work nights and struggle to find a balance during an ever changing life schedule. I try to eat only at night when working nights and avoid eating before I sleep. Exercise when working consists of increasing my steps and taking stairs throughout my shifts. I can't exercise when working 12 hour nights. I push the water and…

Hi Pole Kat: I am just getting started. I am delayed entering in my data and it doesn't look too good as I am a compulsive eater just trying to regain control of my life. I do hope to lose, but right now am struggling with the basics.Thanks for the reply and good luck with your journey as well. Mike

I also use thin slices(the long way) spritzed with evoo on each side and grilled then make pannini sandwhiches along with with portabella mushrooms and roasted sweet red peppers. You want to use a light thin bread and use a pannini press or griddle leaving grill marks.

I put a couple of cloves of crushed garlic and some dried hot pepper in 2T of EVOO for about 30 minutes. I split the eggplant in half and brush it with the oil then either grill it on my outside grill or sear it on my inside grill. Once nice and seared with grill marks I top it with sliced fresh tomato and one teaspoon of…

Thanks besaro. I'm looking forward to moving forward!