charmurr Member

What a terrific idea

How do we add? How do I leave my diary open for all to see? I would love to have input and bat around tips, ideas, encouragement, motivation, the ohs and the ahs..... All in my family thinks I'm fine but I struggle. I'm 51yrs, 5'3", 122 lbs and gaining. : ( Do I asked to be added or do I do the adding?

I make my own creamer out of cashews. Soak cashews for about two hours (you could just boil for about 10mins). Add water, salt. This is your base. I'd say roughly one cup cashews, 1 1/2 cups water more or less depending on consistency. Beyond that you can add extract (I use vanilla) and/or sweetener (agave, dates). Blend…

I would love to have someone on my cheer squad. Though I haven't transitioned entirely to vegan, some say I'm damn near there and it's been fun. Fresh and interesting.

Make your own. Broth, lime juice, garlic, mustard, pepper, and a touch of oil. You could go on and add whatever suits you.... You could also make dressing out of cashews. Taste just like ranch. Bare in mind this will only keep for about a week so I don't make much. Cup of soaked cashews (2hrs), not quite a cup of water, TB…

I don't do dairy and have pretty much replaced it with nuts and beans. You can make all sauces with these two things. My coffee creamer is cashew based. My alfredo sauce is white bean based. Even my clam chowder is thicken with beans and/or potatoes.

I began on the internet looking up the definition of clean eating. From there I cut out all processed foods. There is a whole world out there and it's been exciting. I have come to the point where I actually enjoy looking for ways to eliminate certain foods. Cashews and beans can replace dairy. Lentils can replace nuts in…

Just remember to have some fun here. Relax and know that there are others like you. However you will need to find them. What's overwhelming to me is all the different circumstances people have as to why they are here. Each having some sort of expectation. For me, it's to make me more aware. The more I write, the more I…

Anyone can add me. Perhaps some how we can inspire, remind, motivate. Even challenge one another. Instead of the kitchen for therapy, we hit the key board.

In the last month I put on 3lbs. Every morning, there it is. Why? I've been raiding my kitchen for no reason. It's not much but clothes are snug. Anyone ever just go off deep end and panic!! Time to take back control.

Gotcha! Same here. Hubby eats craps and remains the same. The mere smell puts weight on me. I'm all for motivation and accountability. For starters, if you are talking to me, click the blue "quote" below my post and you'll come up below me. Concerning how to "add", I'm not sure. Some where you can "add friends". Then we…

I would place the oil, creamer, and hot coffee in blender. When that treat came out, I was hooked. However, it does add calories to your day. Be careful there.

Let's not forget the husband who arrives with Dunkin Donuts bringing all your favorite kinds. Mean while..... I'm cooking up chicken parm and downing a bottle of wine. All the while the "good" in me saying "don't do it" and the darker side "enjoy yourself". When I was dating staying thin was easy and of course it would!…

You have very realistic goals. I applaud you for that. Over the long haul, sounds like you'll be fine. I'd love to hear how you are doing with this. I did well in my 40's. Now in my 50's. Now I'm having to rein in on food intake which sucks bcs I love food.

I make my own creamer out of cashews. Soak cashews for about two hours (you could just boil for about 10mins). Add water, salt. This is your base. I'd say roughly one cup cashews, 1 1/2 cups water more or less depending on consistency. Beyond that you can add extract (I use vanilla) and/or sweetener (agave, dates). Blend…

Oh yea. The mindset. It changed on me about a year ago. Exercise more, eat less.... didn't work for me either. I know taking away (whatever form, food, time to work out, etc.) scares my inner room mate and she forces me into the kitchen or away from working out. Once I become mindful again, she's on the couch napping and…

Not good enough Here, here. As I've gotten older, my food consumption too needs to adjust (less of it). Finding it difficult most days. It calls to me.... Perhaps if we share what's going on in our lives, the edges will soften, the inner room mate will silence, we can then relax and not fear the kitchen.

I finally asked why it was we are asking to be added. Added to what? Anyway, I too have only logged in caloric intake (depressing) and decided to see what everyone else is up too. So now when posts ask to be "added", they mean to add as friends so you're not lost among all the other posts. Now where to add "friends" or…

Speaking of boobs, if only a little more on the left I'd be happy........ I'm 51 and have the cycle of gain a little, lose a little. Amazing how easy it is to pick up those lbs (overnight even) and how long (weeks) to shed it. All this being said, please add me. Thanks for responding.....

I agree to set low. At least a little higher and it grabs my attention. So I guess I'm within the range. Well maybe not.... Not feeling it lately anyway.

Please someone answer this question. Why do we ask to be added to this support? Who are we asking? Why are we asking? Is there some process I don't know about?

Sleep and diet are the two most important things for weight loss/management. Exercise comes in third. Therefore, putting more exercise into the week without examining your sleep/diet might not be the best route to go. Don't stress over this. Sounds like you've been here before..... You say you've done this before. Breath…

I've been creeping upwards and will be losing 5lbs. Found myself noshing more since turning 50yrs. No longer comfortable in my clothes. It's as if I've developed this "padding" around my middle. Slow and steady I agree..... What are some plans on achieving your goal? I've started doing more yoga in the evening. I've also…

I guess I was hoping when taking the pics I would "see" first. I suppose I could just log on then and there on my phone first. Family wants to know what I'm up to....

The struggle is always there. I can't say I've been terribly successful. I was on MFP about a year ago and was surprised to see how calories are out there. I didn't realize and it's been a real eye opener. Here I am again and duh! nothing has changed. Except my body.... In my 50's and I need to adjust to the new norm. It's…

Just wait till July of 2018 when the new sugar label goes into effect!! :#

Well if you like smoothies you can add black beans there. Banana, bl beans, cocoa, nut milk. Add from there. It gives texture not taste. White beans I use with vanilla. Banana, wh beans, vanilla, nut milk. Also as a thickener you can always puree beans and add to almost all recipes instead of cream.

I'm glad I'm not alone in this dreadful habit breaking....

On a hot day....? Nice to see you are around the "community".

Anything that gets your heart rate up. Running. HiIT. You don't need to sweat as much as you need to just start moving..... Exert yourself.