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I'm going old school here but I like the original Sweating to the Oldies. It was the first video I ever saw where "real" looking people and not super fit Barbies were doing the exercises. That was incredibly motivating to me when I was first beginning. I also like Jillian Michael workout with the Kettlebell.

Turkey snack sticks - come in many sizes but I like the 35 calorie ones Pudding cups (low fat or sugar free) are 70-80 calories; sometimes I combine a half serving of pretzels to get a sweet and salty combo 1/2 of your favorite candy bar = 100 to 120 calories (my go to late night snack) 1/2 of chocolate peanut butter…

I find I can get more tired during that week but when I push and workout, I do feel better.

Yeah!!! I've never worn a bikini but I'm down 56 pounds and almost a size 8. I thinking about. doing it this summer... you give me courage.:happy:

My nutritionist actually recommended eating later (for me 6 to 8 pm) to help curb my night time snacking (my worst eating habit). It has been a huge benefit. As far as I know there is nothing to the time you eat, its all about calories in and calories out.

Yeah - you inspire me. I'm doing my first 5K in May and I have the same plan - run when I can and walk otherwise.

I agree with the suggestions of weighing yourself once a week (a trick my nutritionist taught me). I also agree with the increased protein. One thing I didn't see anybody ask was what type of exercise are you doing? Is it cardio? Walking? Weights? 30 minutes or more cardio 5x a week is a good goal (but you may have to work…

I have a simple, and great tasting, recipe for homemade pumpkin pie oatmeal. Only takes about 7 minutes total to make and 1 cup = 133 calories. Let me know if you want the recipe.

I have a Kindle and choose it over the Nook. I wanted to read outside and my research said the e-ink screens showed up better than the LCD (color) screens. I've been very pleased with it.

This is also my hardest thing to overcome... 1. Increase your protein throughout the day. 2. Eat a later dinner (between 6 and 8 pm). 3. Try measuring out a serving in the kitchen and taking only that to where you are eating. 4. If you always eat in front of the TV, then turn the TV off and eat somewhere else. If you don't…

I got a handout from my nutritionist with the following suggestions... 1. Use a lower sodium box mix. 2. Prepare a boxed mix or homemade recipe according to directions but omit the butter/margarine. 3. Add 3 cups sauteed apples, onions, and celery. 4. Add 3 cups cooked brown rice and a cup of broth. 1/2 cup stuffing…

"When making brownies out of a mix, replace everything you would add (oil, egg, etc) with a can of black beans that you have drained and pureed." Thanks! I've also made brownie mix replacing all ingredients (except dry mix) with one can of diet or zero soda.

Is that a direct substitution (1 cup for 1 cup)?

I really like the "Healthy Cooking" magazine published every other month. You can also access it online. Easy recipes and definitely some prepare ahead/crockpot options.

Sounds good and I'm always looking for carb tastes without carb calories... thanks for sharing :)