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Absolutely you can! You can also make them in the microwavve, and also make tostada bowls by using a regular bowl as a form. The thing was, I'd never bought taco shells before because of this, and didn't know I could actually get THREE for 130 calories (instead of 150 or 180 if I made them myself with my low cal tortillas)…

We'd be happy to have you! The link is here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/49-tre-time-restricted-eating If that doesn't work you should be able to search it under "TRE-time-restricted-eating."

Just discovered something cool - taco shells can be found as low calorie as 3 for 130 cals depending on the brand. I have been using my high fiber low carb fifty calorie tortillas (Jose Ole brand) for them but it's cool to be able to have hard shell as well. With taco meat made without a ton of extra fat and plenty of…

Really fantastic! You must feel so much better. This truly is wonderful. :)

That's great! Paying attention to how you feel will really help. You'll keep feeling better, have more energy, get stronger. So glad you are feeling good, it can feel wonderful to do something positive for oneself. :)

Is there any chance of exploring why they won't eat vegetables and whether they might eat others? Sometimes it's just habit, sometimes it's something about a food they don't like, and sometimes it's the preparation method. Change one of those things and the food might perfectly tasty to them. For example my spouse is…

Also - if anyone would like the TRE group they are more than welcome to, however keep in mind that I don't get notifications for it unless I actually go into the forums. So it might be a little while till I see it.

Thank you both :)

Checking in! My work situation has changed very much for the better so with a reduced stress load I have more time to be active here. This marks the end of my first week of taking my calorie deficit seriously and prioritizing movement again. The intervening time was spent still paying attention to portions and keeping my…

That's wonderful! I like the idea of success spirals and totally get what you mean. Success can be a skill you have to learn and usually has the foundation of good habits.

Fantastic! I can say from experience that much of what you are doing is proven to work. I love how you are finding smaller, attainable goals. It's so tempting to take on too much and then burn out - far better to do things you can stick with, long term. Great going.

Mini goals for this week: Stay under calorie goals for whole week, log for whole week, stick to my eating goal for the week. I took something of a hiatus. Gained about 15 pounds back but that was over several months of high stress so I am actually not too displeased. So, those mini goals will help me get back on track!

Great news! And great job getting your A1c down so fast. Made me laugh a little when you said "you are never too old" when you are still quite young- but you will now have so much better quality of life. At 44 I feel a ton better than I did at 34, because in the intervening time I got down to a much healthier weight as…

For everyone who shreds paper - usually you can either compost the shreds or use them for mulch. Just a little tip for the gardeners. Of course, if there are lots of funky inks involved a person might want to be careful but a lot of times it's useful. Can also be used for worm bedding if anyone raises worms. More direct…

Kickboxing is cool - those are also some great NSVs! Figuring out what was going on, then implementing a solution, is ANOTHER NSV. I'd like to gently argue with something you said though. Your legs are NOT weak. I'd like to see a 150 pound weight lifter doing a kickboxing workout with 200 pounds of plates in a weight vest-…

I think what would help me most in that situation is to simply pay close attention to how I felt after eating junky, non satiating food. If I've been eating nothing but healthy, nutritious foods for a while, and then have a greasy meal or a big snack of something empty, I feel it in my body. I feel more pain in my joints…

That's a really great loss, roughly a pound a week! Isn't it fantastic how much better you feel when you start losing weight? I noticed some pretty big changes in my health when I was only 10 or 20% to goal. Your body is thanking you!

Welcome! I'm really looking forward to reading your thoughts. Isn't it interesting how people with the worst habits can be the ones most adamant about others not changing? It's not a guarantee, but some people at least seem to need validation from the people around them and health improvements in one of their friends…

Nice thread even though it's an older one. Just like older folks, this thread still has a lot of wisdom to share! I find it kind of funny/sad when someone dismissively says "just get a treadmill." Well it's not always that easy. First, they cost money. Second, they can take up a fair bit of space. Maybe you don't have a…

Decent balance of protein and good sources of nutrition in general. I'd caution against bulking very much. It usually works pretty well to set your target calories to maintenance calories including exercise plus 100 or so. This way you start using some of our fat as fuel when you need extra, and you can build muscle at the…

Linen and silk will be your friends! Maybe look for options with beach cover-ups? Agreed that people talk a lot about sagging skin here, and for good reason. Part of it is down to age and how long your skin was stretched, part is genetics, and part is skin care. I keep hearing that it gets better with time. In any case,…

This is SO true! It can be interesting to look at pictures from the forties, fifties, and sixties, for example. One more thing nobody ever told me - but it was a fabulous surprise! I actually crave food that's good for me. My gut microbiome has changed enough that I start craving vegetables, fruits, high fiber foods, lean…

Low Calorie Cranberry Sauce If you have a crock pot or instant pot, this is even easier! 1 bag fresh cranberries (12 to 16 ounces) 2 large boxes sugar free Jell-O of choice (cherry and raspberry flavors work well) Stevia or other low calorie sweetener of choice Take about a quart of water and cook the berries in it until…

Thanks for stopping by! I hear you on everything you say but especially this last point. I don't mind having a couple feast days as they have pretty minimal impact, it's all the little extras that creep in around the edges. Whether it's baking holiday cookies (just a few) or going out to eat or using up leftovers, plus…

Nobody ever told me how much I'd notice things. Awareness of what I'm doing spreads out and I become aware of others as I never was before. I notice how my dramatically overweight coworkers always seem to be snacking, I notice that the ones trying to lose weight seem to think that a massive amount of nuts is a healthy…

I may get back into IF/Time Restricted Eating - I did it for a few months. I never got the euphoric feeling but I also felt a little less sluggish. That was nice.

Here's another healthier holiday recipe: Low sugar, low fat peanut butter cups Low sugar chocolate chips (I like Lily's dark chocolate chips but others are available) PBFit or other powdered peanut butter such as PB and Me Cupcake liners (I love using silicone ones, they are so easy to clean) The amount you use will depend…

Reviving this thread so I can share a healthy holiday recipe. This one is really helping me with my baked goods cravings. Lower calorie pumpkin muffins: Full of nutrition. Less than 150 cals each (or lower depending on how you make them)! 2 cups flour of your choice (I like spelt) 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup maple syrup OR…

Sometimes it sure can feel like becoming a skeleton but not really in a bad way. For me it's more been about being able to feel and sense the internal structure of my body, because not everything is covered with a thick layer of fat. It's quite interesting to me and a positive thing. Plus, Halloween theme. :) My NSV is…