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We ate most of our meals at home. We ate out only on Friday night and shared 1 pizza between 6 people. We walked or biked to school from elementary school through high school. We walked to the local Boy's club and our friends' homes. If we wanted a sweet treat like RC Cola and Peanuts (it is a Southern thing), we had to…

Goals for February are #1 Continue to track on MyFitnessPal #2 Eat a healthy diet with sufficient protein, fat, and fiber that I don't get hungry between meals (doing a low carb week made me realize that eating too little fat and protein was causing me to get very hungry between meals so I would end up snacking past my…

If you are ordering, ask for sauce on the side. You can taste test it and, depending on sugar content, decide how much to use.

I made zucchini lasagna last night and it was delicious. I found some good basic recipes at the DietDoctor website. I have been stuck at 170 lbs for the past few weeks and I am hoping that reducing my carbs will help me move forward and begin losing weight again. So much easier to feel satisfied when I up the fat content…

I agree about the rower. Works your entire body, good cardio, great for core strengthening, active stretching as you work out, and easy on the joints.

I roast the cauliflower in the oven with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Then I puree it. The roasting brings out the sweetness of the vegetable.

Thank you for sharing your success with us! Wow!

I am also in. Great idea to do it over the entire year. One pound per week doesn't seem so daunting. Starting weight: 175 Goal weight: 140 Current weight: 170 Total weight lost: 5 lbs (lost 7 but gained back 2 lbs over the holiday. This week's successes: Tracked all week and exercised. This week's challenges: My car was in…

You are responsible for your own health and fitness. She is responsible for her own health and fitness. You can eat smaller portions of her cooking if that is an issue and supplement with salads, veggies, etc. I eat a healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks, and make a "family style" meal for dinner (which always includes a…

So sorry you are experiencing this. I had spinal surgery for severe spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease several years ago. You can exercise with this condition (and frankly, I could not manage my pain level and ability to function without daily exercise). You do have to be smart about it though, or you can really…

I switched from Weight Watchers to MyFitnesspal because I was having a hard time dropping weight using the point system. The "Zero point" food system worked fine for me when I was in my forties, but did not work well as I moved into my 50s and my metabolism slowed. I am finally losing weight again using MyFitnessPal…

Keep a log to figure out exactly what your "trigger foods" are. For example, my trigger foods for overeating are peppermint jo-jos, cashew milk ice cream, thin mints, and saltines. If I open the box/carton, sleeve, I will eat the entire thing. The trick is to find a way to prevent yourself from overeating these foods. I…

Eat a light low sugar meal with lots of fiber and protein a few hours before the family get together. That will help you control your cravings during the family meal. Put some food on your plate, take bites of the stuff you love, and ignore the rest. Make sure you enjoy your favorite dessert option and praise the cooking…

Uh, remember that some of us are lifting those "little bitty weights" because we have we have a weight limitation due to an injury and can't lift heavy. My pet peeve is folks who leave 50 lb plates on equipment that there is no possible way I can safely move it so I have to go find a staff member or a kind, muscle bound…

I try to avoid added sugar in food (spaghetti sauce, cereal, etc.) and limit my fruit to 2 servings per day (usually mixed with cashewgurt or eaten with a small serving of nuts or sugar free peanut butter). Eat more fruit and see what your body tells you. When I really crave something sweet, I eat 2 dates.