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Thanks Christina! LOVE your Medusa costume! I made my famous pumpkin pie yesterday and it came out delish! Yes, it had a crust! I had one forkful! It was hard to stop at one forkful, but I did it. I'm bouncing back really well from my Palm Springs indulgences. With all the chocolate Halloween candy swirling around, it's…

Thank you so much, Ann. I had one small forkful of pie. After all that work, I just had to sample it. As always, it was delish! Not overly sweet, not overly gingery (uses fresh ginger root).

You just start posting! Introduce yourself, nothing complicated. I LOVE it here!

I already mentioned this in the NSV thread, but I thought I'd add it here. My cubicle neighbor has a 2-pound box of premium mixed chocolates that he's been sharing with everyone, and I haven't dipped into it. Chocolate is a big trigger for me, I just can't stop at one. In fact, there's Halloween chocolate all over my…

I used to have weird dreams about eating "forbidden" foods like brownies when my diet was too strict. I'd dream I'd be reaching for something and wake up all anxious and confused. I haven't had a dream like that in decades, thank goodness.

My cubicle neighbor bought a two pound box of Sees candy to share with everyone. For those who are unfamiliar, it is the West Coast's highest quality chocolate. They've been around since the '20's and come in all sorts of flavors. IMO you can't get a bad one in the bunch. I've been staying away and haven't even been…

Yum! (and I normally hate marshmallows!) Goo goo clusters

Came back from my Palm Springs trip this past Monday. It was the most relaxing trip ever! And of course, I did not track calories or exercise, and I felt no guilt. Three days is not going to cause damage, however, I'm afraid to get back on the scale. It felt like a challenge just to get back to tracking my food. Calories…

I have an air pop-popper, which I love. I think it's the perfect movie snack. I even sneak some into theaters (Sssssh!).

Thanks Keri. I look back at my birthday post and shake my head. I ate everything on my plates, including lobster tail with drawn butter, broccolini with hollandaise sauce, and a brownie topped with vanilla ice cream. I never eat that much fat! But I really enjoyed myself. The only thing I didn't enjoy was my Diet Coke (am…

In terms of October treats, I plan to make a pumpkin pie later this month. I have a great recipe that calls for dark molasses as well as light brown sugar (and a little bit of white). What makes it really special is the freshly grated ginger.

Hello again! It seems like my STG to weigh in at 180 by my trip to Palm Springs is not going to pass (I'm 182.5) and I leave this Friday). I stopped logging in my food because of depression but it looks like I better get back on the horse. I had one day when I overate (sweets, as usual). I think it's time to go back to my…

Do you like sparkling water? There are several brands out there that are sugar (and artificial sweetener) free, sodium free, caffeine free, and calorie free. My favorites are La Croix and Langers.

I used to snack after dinner. I still get the cravings, even though I'm eating adequate calories. My solution may not ring chimes for everyone, but I enjoy adult coloring books. Keeps my mind and hands busy. Also, after I'm through coloring and it's time for bed, I take a warm bath with a bath bomb or nicely scented both…

Definitely. I saw a YouTube video of a woman doing Crossfit who is close to 100 and she has a rockin' body. But even if I didn't have a "rockin' body" I'd be wearing bikinis till the day I die! I feel so matronly in a one-piece, not to mention that they never seem to fit me well.

I dislike tankinis, at least on me. I have lower stomach pooch and tankini tops seem to end just where my pooch begins, highlighting it. I agree with you, people don't seem to notice or care if one is overweight and wearing a bikini. I'm all for men wearing speedos too, no matter what weight. Wear what you feel comfortable…

I haven't seen Curly Wurlys here in the States. My favorite UK chocolate bar is the Lion Bar. I give them to my husband to hide and have him cut off 1/4 hunks at a time. I have no control when it comes to the Lion Bar!

Vince, you look great! Excellent progress there.

I'm 182.5 now. Only one pound, but I'm on track to weigh in at 180 for my trip to Palm Springs 3 weeks from this past Friday. So hard not to be fixated on the numbers, and to be patient. As NSVs go, I've lost an inch off my bust (*sigh*) an inch off my belly (yeah!!!!) and a half inch off my hips. I can wear XL bikini…

Dropped a little weight. I'm down to 182.5 now (from a high of 200). The struggle is real. There is so much candy at work and sometimes, when I'm frustrated, I feel like digging in. But I've been holding fast lately, after about two months' worth of intermittent overeating. I believe I will get down to 180 in time for Palm…

This makes no sense.

I use Simply Tera's Whey. It has very few ingredients, mixes well, and has a clean taste. Comes in 3 flavors: vanilla, chocolate, and natural.

https://www.theflavorbender.com/best-crustless-pumpkin-pie-pudding/ I was searching around the Internet, and this is the best crustless/healthier pumpkin pie recipe I found. The directions are very clear, and it has lots of tips to make it perfectly. You can make several variations of this recipe too. I love pumpkin pie…

I've lost 15 pounds since March through keeping a food diary on here, maintaining a deficit (mine is 1500 calories a day) and exercise. I agree 100% with adventurista's tips. Not eating for non-food reasons is the hardest. I've asked my husband to keep his treats hidden. I don't buy them myself. I brush my teeth…

I love pumpkin pie. It actually is one of the healthiest pies you can eat because pumpkin is loaded with vitamin A. There are many lower calorie versions out there, especially crustless versions. Google around and I'm sure you'll find one you like!

How long has this plateau lasted? If it's less than 3 weeks, no need to fret. If it's four weeks or more, I would adjust your calorie deficit downward.

Yuck. Absolutely detest. Black bean chili

I'm so sorry about what you had to go through, Ann. :(

Kasha Vaniskas is yummy! Buckwheat has a nutty flavor. I call it "Jewish/Russian Soul Food" Italian bread and butter, extra yum, especially fresh baked and hot! Sourdough bread