MariRaina Member

Oatmeal or cream of wheat with real butter and a bit of sugar with a side of real, whole grain toast.

For one, I'm literally deathly allergic to fish, seafood, and shellfish. For two, beef isn't really all that healthy for you, not like chicken, pork, and turkey.

I think McDonald's, hands down, has the best flavored coffee. I don't do sugar free with anything, though. I'm not a fan of artificial sweeteners.

Holy cow. Thank you so much for this!!

Exactly. I had to do the same thing with my mother.

The BMI scale is stupid. It was made up by insurance companies. Seriously. It's not medically based at all, and there's nothing healthy or scientific about it.

I keep my diary open and would love some more friends!

My local county extension service does an occasional cooking class that teaches you how to cook and shop on a budget. I really need to sign up -- it's free!

My dr gave me one cheat day each week. With guidelines. The idea isn't to go completely haywire and wreck everything. So I chose Saturdays, which are generally pretty busy for me and keep me away from the kitchen. I'm an emotional eater, and if I'm near food, I'll cram it in my mouth - being away from the kitchen is a good…

I haven't set any actual numbered goals yet. I saw a weight management doctor for the first time yesterday. We talked for an hour and in the end just adjusted my diet proportionately for weight loss. She said we'd talk numbers later. But yeah, I have a lot I need to take off.