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  • Yam noodles for the win! You can find them in any Asian grocery store. They have a texture like pasta, and they take on the flavor of whatever you cook them with. They have zero calories, zero carbs! They're truly amazing!
    in I miss my pasta. Keto substitute? Comment by Taura1966 July 2018
  • If you want some inspiration, read this!: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/dsjohndrow/view/even-after-6-years-this-fitness-thing-requires-effort-930973
    in Looking for friends who can motivate me. Comment by Taura1966 June 2017
  • Agree with the above posts. I walk a lot on most days and am also moderately active. However, my activity level is set to "sedentary", then, I add all exercises individually. It works! 38.8 pounds lost in 15 weeks!
    in Confused! Comment by Taura1966 May 2017
  • Yes. I have counted calories (3)x in the past 10 years and consistently lost weight every time. As soon as I reached my "goal" weight, I stopped counting calories, and the weight crept back on. I am now OK with the fact that I will be counting calories for the rest of my (much healthier) life!
    in Is tracking necessary? Comment by Taura1966 May 2017
  • I ate at a favorite "home style" diner this week. I would usually order a bacon and jalapeno omelette with cheese, home fries and toast. (~ 1,000 calories!) Instead, I ordered 3 scrambled eggs (no cheese), steamed vegetables, tomato slices, and whole-wheat toast (no butter). (~550 calories!) When eating out, there are…
    in Eating Out Comment by Taura1966 March 2017
  • Try substituting cabbage (a lot of it!) for the rice. Or, if you're willing to try something new, try "yam / Shirataki noodles". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirataki_noodles
    in Over eating Comment by Taura1966 March 2017
  • I recommend UNSWEETENED almond (or cashew) milk and 100% pure stevia.
    in Coffee creamer!!!! Comment by Taura1966 March 2017
  • I like to eat "sushi nori" (seaweed) sheets as a snack. 10 calories per sheet and very healthy! I'm also a HUGE fan of Yam or "Shirataki" noodles! They truly are ZERO calories (or maybe 5 or 10 calories) per serving! Grilled Chicken, Broccoli and a package of yam noodles is one of my favorite dishes: 6oz grilled, diced…
    in What are your go to "free foods" Comment by Taura1966 February 2017
  • I LOVE yam noodles! I eat them for one meal, almost every day. This has really helped me to keep my carbs low. Yesterday, for lunch, I made yam noodles with chicken breast and broccoli. It took less than 15 minutes, prep + cook, and was delicious! Chicken + Broccoli w Yam Noodles - Rinse & boil 1 8oz package of yam…
    in Shirataki Noodles... Miracle noodles Comment by Taura1966 February 2017
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