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Hi! Turning 41 this month... Always yo-yo'd. Had a 3 year streak here until last Thanksgiving. My clothes don't fit now. Funny how quick the weight comes on when I don't track. My mom's health is not so great either... It's like a glimpse into the future. Better to take charge now then pay the price later.

Salt and pepper to taste. I know it's based on preference, but it still annoys me

My husband is the same way. Eats whatever he wants and remains slim. I eat a smaller portion of the dinner I make for him and add more vegetables. Earlier this week I pre chopped veggies for roasting, let them cool, and stuck them in the fridge for later. For example, I roasted butternut squash, carrots, and brussels…

Struggled with my weight since a kid. Currently on a 2 year streak here but feeling like I'm backsliding a bit especially with it being the holidays. I've learned some healthy habits, but also fight old ones. Hoping to give and receive encouragement as even with the ups and downs, I just strive to make logging a way of…

https://www.heandsheeatclean.com/lemon-cream-steel-cut-oats The above is one of my favorite easy recipes for steel cut oats. It has 3/4c egg whites which gives it a that boost of satiating protein and you can't even taste it. I now sub egg whites for part of the water in all my slow cooker oatmeal. This one is good too. My…

Just for Today: I will have a banana instead of a donut out of the box from work. There will be holiday goodies from here on out.

My lunch yesterday was a weighed out single serving of saag paneer (naan bread on the side) as I'm watching my saturated fat intake. It was delicious, but this just looks like a sad amount.

Their soup dumpling are delicious and only 250 calories. Also love their argentinian red shrimp and their scallion pancakes are 160 calories for a little disk of deep fried goodness.

I made creamy spaghetti squash with shrimp and couldn't get enough. I did sub half and half for the heavy cream. cooktoria.com/creamy-spaghetti-squash-with-shrimp/#recipe

I like parmesan baked zucchini damndelicious.net/2014/06/21/baked-parmesan-zucchini/ Roasted brussel sprouts onceuponachef.com/recipes/roasted-brussels-sprouts.html Also like drizzling olive oild and ranch mix on broccoli and roasting them

This morning's lovely quiet breakfast. Savory oatmeal made with beef bone broth, egg whites, spinach and mushrooms. Added gojuchang paste for a bit of kick .

I want to complete a 30 day HIIT workout program by Growingannanas on YouTube. Just finished day 5. I won't do it everyday as I don't have it in me after a 12 hour shift and I modify because my knees can't handle things like broad jumps, but I feel like just completing it will make me that much stronger.

I love making my own so much more! I've tried mush oats and don't care for the yogurty texture. I have a whole board dedicated to overnight oats on Pinterest. Here are couple of favorites: https://www.destinationdelish.com/lemon-cream-pie-overnight-oats/ http://smilesandwich.com/2015/05/08/oatmeal-raisin-overnight-oats/

I sincerely hope you have good results with it... I tried the OTC brand Alli once. I remember not finishing the bottle because I got the runs really bad. TMI maybe but I had bright orange stains. If you can keep your fat intake lower, I think they recommend 15 grams per meal, you might have fewer side effects.

My husband doesn't have a weight problem either and I struggle too. (70lbs+ heavier years ago). I hope this doesn't happen too often and that the venting helped. I'm annoyed when my husband eats the last of something I wanted too but always have a frozen dinner and favorite soups as backup. I know it's not the same as…

That's fantastic! I really enjoy reading your responses to people's questions. As a yo-yo dieter, tracking really makes me self aware and to nip bad habits in the bud. Hoping to make MFP a way of life too.

Agree with the above... I lost weight slowly loosely tracking and was also okay with it especially with my history of yo-yo dieting. If for instance I have a chicken breast, I'd use the old school method of 4 ounces is the size of my palm. For peanut butter a tablespoon is the the size of my thumb (I try to do a smidge…

I feel so understood! When my 4 year old thought I was all about the vegetables, I felt like maybe she didn't truly know the real me. I had been a heavy kid and yo-yo dieted pretty hard from my teenage years onward being 80lbs heavier at my highest weight. For me, I would say a lot of it is self-doubt. There's a part of me…

Cooked celery and eggs. I'll only eat them scrambled. Just the sight of runny eggs turns my stomach.

How loose skin on the belly can feel. My kid was sitting on my lap and I had to have her scoot over a smidge since her weight was pinching my lower abdominal skin. Sometimes I feel a weird pulling sensation when I lay on my side. Hopefully it'll go away with time.

My brain thing is a bit glitchy too. I could be way off the mark for you, but I'm about 10 lbs (maybe?) to goal. I've been heavy since I was 5 and have been watching my weight since 9. Sometimes I think "Who am I if I'm not trying to lose weight?" I've always been in the process of doing that and what happens when I…

https://cooktoria.com/creamy-spaghetti-squash-with-shrimp/ 15grams net carbs per serving (4servings) ... I don't do keto, but I still like it

My mom is a very critical person (but also caring most times) as well. She thinks she "tells it like it is". I went on crash diets when I was younger based on what she or a classmate said. If I could go back in time I would give myself a hug and not to listen to all that noise. That's what you should try to do. If you want…

I saw these at the store and they were pretty tasty. Cons: the cake sticks to the wrapper a little and they were $3.50

Years ago I had a habit of going through the drive-thru after work. It was hard stopping at first, but now like the above said, I don't miss it too much. As someone that has a bit of a frugal streak, I like to look at the bill. I can make 3 or 4 meals with food from the store for the same price as a burger, fries, and…

My underwear was a bit loose but as a yo-yo dieter I've been really slow about buying a lot of new clothes. I get up before the sun comes up and put on underwear then yoga pants. After my gym session, I needed to be somewhere else. I changed into a skirt and as I'm walking I think these undies are quite loose. Crossing the…

I like the average pic... Looks like my hubby. In a certain light you can see a hint of v but no abs. I like a bit of softness!

I've found my people here on MFP! Unfortunately pre portioning or freezing certain desserts doesn't work for me. Once, I nearly broke my teeth on some frozen fudge. Bought a variety pack and convinced myself I could have one or two pieces a day. Finished a toddler sized shoe box full of fudge in 2 days. My dad is the same…