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I'm following a no food is off limits eating plan (within reason - meaning for the most part I am eating the healthiest choices I can but occasionally I can have a treat, though in a smaller portion). I am finding that eating less and/or smaller portions is not easy at all for me and it takes great perseverance. I am used…

JcFan3 wrote: "I struggle with binge eating and I can’t seem to get it under control. I have been diabetic for 10 years, And I have an auto immune disease, and other health issues. I take 10 pills a day to try to control these issues but it is not seeming to help. I want to change. I am around 50 pounds down from my…

Wow! What an amazing job you have done! You are truly an inspiration! Keep going! You will get to your goal! I just know it!! You are learning to maintain now and that's very important. So tell yourself it's ok to only lose a pound per week, or even less. The main thing is you are still on your way down and getting to be…

Diddly, I would join. Congrats Sharon and Fitwithfaith! You are both so inspiring!

I am also a former Sparker. It didn't dawn on me to use my old Spark name here so I kept trying to enter new names and everything kept getting rejected (already in use) until I got frustrated and just entered: Goodgollygee and it worked! :)

All the recipes sound delish. I will need to read back to see the whole lot. eliezalot: Those Joes sound yummy. I am definitely gonna give them a go!

Thanks Pamelaroman. Oh that is wonderful!!! That must feel sooo good!!

Connie wrote: "No I have never tried any canned fish except salmon and tuna….I might give the kippers a try….not sure I will be able to swallow them lol…" I am not a fish lover but I like these little herring (thanks for the correction Pav). Maybe it's the sauces they are in, though I really like the smoked ones too. Maybe…

Today I was tracking my food and I realized that I've been eating about 500 calories per meal, for some time now and I really am satisfied. To me, this is a victory because in the past, I could easily eat that many calories, or more, per item, in a meal.

Why are ya'll playing around with jello and yogurt? Sounds like 2 things that should never meet in the same dish. :) That Philly chicken crock recipe on the other page by callitlikeiseeit sounds yummy. And all the variations too. Connie: Your store sounds like a lot of work but very satisfying. Have you ever tried these…

Laurie wrote: "Did angels deliver you to us?" Nope. The devil made me do it!! Just glad to help. amart: "the mental and emotional aspects of weight loss are so much harder than the physical." So right eh? The good news is, we can take charge of our own brains!!! Pav: I got me a black belt in capybara martial arts!!! (some…

I was a terrible binger for years. I want to think of myself as an ex-binger now, but I really don't know if that is a thing and I always worry that I will start again. All I know is I haven't binged in the past maybe 3+? years. It's not like it happened over night either. Someone mentioned stalking the fridge/pantry with…

Hi. I was 312 at Easter and joined MFP early June at 307. I'm at 294 this week and I gotta say it feels so good to be under the 300 mark. I'm 5'4". I never want to see the 300 number on my scale again!! Connie, you are a great inspiration! Keep up the great work!! You are doing it!!

Well ... you're both troopers if you ask me. Bella.. give it a day or two. It will come off. 160 km in 6 days? Pav.. the yogurt pudding sounds good too. 11,000+ steps in a hike? In my dreams!!! Inspirational I tell ya! Connie... have the wine!!! Unless there is no sugar in the tea and you want the tea. Then have the tea.…

O---M---Goodgollygee!!! Tofu. Chocolate. Pudding. Is to die for!!! I am shocked! It's so decadent! I tweaked the recipe a bit. Put 1 and 1/2 tbsp milk into microwave and bring to boil (took 20 secs in mine). Add 1/2 cup semi-sweet (or dark) chocolate chips and micro til chocolate melts (about 30 secs). Add 12 oz SILKEN…

Thanks re info. Pav: It's all a help. Will report back on the home made stuff. According to recipe calculator: 140 calories per 1/2 c serving, 6.6 g fat, 18.6 carb and 5 g protein. To me, not bad for a dessert, can be refrigereated or frozen and is a bit healthier than perhaps ice cream, when the craving hits. I am wary of…

PS: Connie. I don't like tofu either but I'm trying to find a way to fool myself into thinking I do.

Hahahaha! Pav!! You are right!!! Ok. Connie: the recipe I have for Tofu chocolate pudding contains Tofu. I had a hard time finding "silken" tofu to make the stuff, as the tofu around here seems to be "firm" and they say that will make a grainy pudding. Now who the heck would eat a grainy pudding? Not me!!! So I will use…

Hey Connie: "Why make Tofu pudding when you can buy pudding already made?" It's not available where I shop. Plus I just bought an immersion blender with a "turbo" setting on it and I'm dying to give it a whirl! Never heard of chocolate hummus. Sounds interesting. I have made bean brownies before and they were good.

Laurie: "lol - not so modest! But how can a person follow that act?! " How can a soul come close to your lovely sounding mural project? I bet you are very talented. I can hardly wait to see the pic!!! . "Goodgollygee you can claim leftovers, but time will tell if we will be moving to your place once we finish freeloading…

Pav: "GoodGollyGee you're in danger of being lumped in the overachiever category with Alexandra!" Oh No!!!! Wait??? Is that good???? I can't tell. Nothing new there. Laurie: "He is much better with words so I'll just add a "ditto." Awww. I see. So you are the modest one! Connie: "some days are harder than others". You can…

Bella: "Does gin count as one of your five a day since it contains so many botanicals? " I don't know about Gin but I tell ya... that red wine is fullllllll of nutritional value!!! Your lunch looks scrumptious! Laurie: I am careful with the molasses cuz I love the stuff but it is still sugar calories. Still, it's nice to…

lauriekallis "That is my kind of cooking," Glad you like. Today was bean stew of onion, green pepper, tomatoes, mixed beans, navy beans, celery, zucchini, turnip, carrot, garlic and molassas.... (tho I did add 1 smoked pork chop as hubby wants meeeeeeaaat!!! It was good. Threw in a couple of chipolte peppers to keep things…

Tonight I was really hungry and got home late so I wanted something quick and easy (I really wanted take out but I resisted and patted myself mentally on the back on my way in the door). Instead I threw a tbsp of olive oil in a fry pan, chopped up a green pepper, a tomatoe, part of a giant zucchini, maybe a cup and threw…

Hi. I have 150 lbs to lose. I am so glad to find this group. I already feel not so alone. Thanks for starting it Novus!

You are very inspiring!!! Keep going!! If you feel down.... come to mfp and find stuff to read or send a message to one of your mpf friends or go for a little walk. Full speed ahead!! You're doing great!

Hi. I'm 5'4", 307/295/150. One day at a time. Baby steps help me. Any little bit I can do or small healthy change I can make... is a step in the right direction. Today I'm going to make sure I get my water intake. I forget to drink enough water sometimes.

Thanks Springlering62. Now I get it. Also...giggling about your step-crochetting. I have an old school pedometer and it seems to ignore my quilting. No bonus steps for me. I was reading the NSV thread before I started this one. Yes!! That's a good one! Something that is helping me to stick to it are my daily affirmations.…

Thanks Lorib642. It helps to know I'm not the only one. Springlering62: Thanks! Is there a link so I can check it out!? Today, I plan to do some quilting so I will adjust my eating plan to make up for sitting more. Anyone else a quilter? Or into other crafts? Do you have to change things up on the days you do your arts?

Went on holiday. Gained 5 lbs. Right back on track when I came home. Lost 3 lbs in 5 days. In the past, it would take me weeks to get my act together. My mindset is changing for the better and I am proud of myself!!!