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I find that if I use lemon or lime with pepper on fish or chicken, I don't miss the salt. My favorite "un-salty" snack is 1 oz of plain popcorn microwaved "dry" in a brown paper lunch size sack. I put the popcorn in a plastic container, spray with 10 sprays I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray, and season with Mrs. Dash…

I've been Type 2 diabetic for 23 years and fat free vegan for the last 4 years. I went vegan to reverse heart disease and avoid bypass surgery. When I first started, it was a lot of baked potatoes, beans, and salad. Then I found Susan Voisin's blog called Fat Free Vegan. Her recipes taste like "real" food. From there, I…

Fruit, beans (including chickpea snacks) and legumes,low fat dairy like Greek yogurt or frozen yogurt "ice cream", egg whites like Egg Beaters, sweet potatoes, quinoa, rice, noodles, white fish, tuna. I make a smoothie for breakfast: 8 oz soy milk, chocolate protein powder equivalent to 20 gm protein, 1 TBS ground flax, 16…

The only accurate way to check your potassium is with a blood test. If your serum potassium is normal, between 3.5 and 5.5, you're doing something right. The thing is a potassium level that is out of range can cause cardiac arrythmias which could be dangerous. Please be careful.

As a retired RN, I think you should get a second opinion. There isn't any reason for having suspected RA or MS. There are definitive tests for both and good medications to help with symptoms. You need a rheumatologist and a neurologist. You really need to be your own advocate and make them listen to you. Take care.

5'6" and 185 sounds beautiful and curvy. If you think your current doctor won't take you seriously, look for an osteopath (DO) or a nurse practitioner (APRN). I have always had better luck with a female provider, They seem to listen better. Please don't mess around with this injury. Go get a proper diagnosis. Take care.

Retired nurse here. Please "google" sciatica. The sciatic nerve runs down the center of the buttock and down the back of the leg all the way to the ankle. There is also a branch of the sciatic nerve that can make your knee hurt. It's a very common problem in pregnancy and afterward because of the added weight and the way…

I agree with the member who said to go through the guided set-up. When you get your calorie level, google "1400 calorie meal plan"( insert your calorie level of course) Googling "meal plans" will tell you exactly what and how much to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can combine menus from several of these "meal…

Thanks ladies. I'm taking in all your information and encouragement! Wunderkindking is gorgeous!

I'm 65, 5'3" and want to lose about 50 lbs. I started MFP 42 days ago. I answered the questions and told the program I wanted to lose 1 lb/week. It gave me 1280 calories which for me meant just limiting snacks to stay within the limit. I'm not deprived at all. I ride a stationary bike 30 min a day at 12 mph. I didn't lose…

I love MFP! I'm a retired RN and need to lose some weight. I put in my specs and received a 1280 cal level to lose 1 lb a week. I had to increase my protein intake to recommended level, then I started dropping 1 lb a week. I couldn't believe how on target MFP is in my case.The amount of food is enough for me. I don't feel…

I'm vegetarian, too. We call it a Vegan Mostly diet. Popcorn is my secret hunger weapon. I weigh about 28 grams of popcorn and put it in a brown paper lunch bag. I fold the top down 2 or 3 folds. Press the "popcorn button" twice on the microwave ( about 1 min 45 sec) This gives you about 2 cups of popcorn. I use potassium…

My ferritin (iron stores) was so low I had to have 2 iron infusions a month apart. Then they signed me up for a colonoscopy because the blood work indicated a GI bleed. They admitted up front that they probably wouldn't find the source, and they didn't. I have been taking 4 Feosol original tablets a day since then. It's…

I used to have a lot of arthritis pain that I took over the counter meds for. When I was given prescription NSAIDS, it caused a lot of swelling in my legs, so I stopped. Half of the pain went away when I stopped drinking sodas and drank enough water. The other half went away when I changed to a vegan diet with no oil for…

I thought you were going to say you had the prep for a colonoscopy. I do hope you're better.

I'm sorry to disagree with you.The lady said she had renal lupus in her post and my advice was specific to her. There are 3 major electrolytes: sodium, potassium, and calcium that need to be in normal range and proper ratios relative to each other. Our healthy bodies do a remarkable job of keeping these in normal limits. I…

Retired RN here. Please don't eat that much salt/sodium. When you have kidney disease of any kind, you need to keep the sodium as low as possible. That generally means no prepared foods such as canned veggies, soups, or TV dinners. Buy fresh or frozen veggies and fruits. Be obsessive about reading labels. Use My Fitness…

Type 2 diabetic for 23 years here. The best advice I ever got was to count carbs and keep them at or below 100 gm/day. The dietician recommended a little book by "CalorieKing" for quick reference. It made a huge difference in my blood sugars. The second most helpful thing is my continuous glucose monitor "Freestyle Libre…

When I added 20 gm of protein daily in a smoothie to get me closer to what MFP says I should have, the "scale moved." I have lost 1 lb a week since then like I planned. MFP has me at 1280 cal/day. I'm 65, 5' 3", diabetic and apple shaped. I ride a stationary bike daily for 30 min at moderate speed. I do 4 arm toning…

I added 20 gm of protein in a smoothie every morning. It got me closer to what MFP says I should have. After I did that, the "scale moved" and I've been losing the 1 lb a week I had planned. :)

My favorite meal prep is my freezer. There are 2 of us. I cook most recipes with 6 to 8 servings. I only cook 2 or 3 times a week. We eat the current concoction and freeze the rest in 2 serving containers. Soon, you have a nice collection of different soups, sauces,chili,casseroles, etc. Some weeks I don't cook at all! My…

Dang, you're beautiful! Thanks for posting. :)

If you haven't already, I hope you'll go to a good doctor that listens for a complete physical. I'm a retired RN and ask "What if this isn't fat?"

I'm a retired RN and I happily took both doses of the Moderna vaccine that was offered. In fact, we drove 2 hours to a less populated county to get it sooner. Vaccines have saved so many lives. They have also prevented disability. I'm 65. I know a woman just 1 year older that had polio, was crippled by it, and now has post…

I make Shrimp Fajitas on the stove. First cut off both ends of the onions. Then cut 2 sweet onions in half around the middle, peel, and slice each in half. Peel and slice into half rounds, then separate the half rings. Melt 1/2 to 2 TBSP unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet. I set the electric stove on 4 out of 10. Put…

It's only been 15 days for me. We're vegetarian and average 40 gm of protein a day. 3 days ago I added 20 gm/day of organic, vegan protein powder in soy milk. The scale moved today!

I taped your "bike" picture on my stationary bike. I love your story! You look healthy and beautiful. Thanks for sharing and answering so many questions on the forum! :)