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Do you ever use plain nonfat greek yogurt in your smoothies? Excellent protein source and it makes them super creamy. I also sometimes add avocado, almond (or other nut) butter, chia seeds, ground flax, raw spinach and kale. I am trying to have two smoothies a day for a few weeks to boost my weight loss and then I'll…

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fill up on miso soup (35 calories per serving) and seaweed salad if they have it. Both very low calorie and delicious! Try to avoid fried sushi or sushi with cream cheese inside or mayonnaise-based sauces on top. Other than that, you should be good. Enjoy!

At week 8 of my 13 week Thanksgiving goal and 8 lbs down!!!! Only 5 weeks and 5 lbs to go before Thanksgiving!

these look yummy!

You can add me : ) I am 26 and want to lose 23 lbs with 18.5 to go!!

I love Asian- yum!

I'm in!! I have also set a goal for thanksgiving- I would like to lose 13 lbs. My goal is to lose 1 lb per week, but you could set your goal at 2 lbs per week if you want to lose 20 by then. I would love to communicate at regular intervals to share ideas and suggestions, offer encouragement and see how everyone's progress…

Sounds delicious!

My favorite thing to do (which is still satisfying) is to have them mix one glass of white wine (about 120 calories) with club soda (0 calories) over ice and I drink it with a straw like a mixed drink. It is the calorie equivalent of one drink but lasts me about 3 drinks worth (of time it takes to finish it). It also keeps…

I am 5' 51/2" and my goal is 135. At that weight I think I will be athletically thin and, most importantly, be able to maintain it, which is half the battle! Good luck everyone!

You've taken the most important step. Welcome!

I found this on a website too and have made it three times so far! It is DELICIOUS!! And also quite a big portion!

Oh yummy! Thank you guys for all the tips- I can't wait to try them all out!!

I plan the entire week ahead every Sunday. I make it easy on myself by choosing one vegetarian, one poultry, one seafood, one pork and one beef dish for each night's dinner. Then, I go to the grocery store and get all the things I need, including my snacks (apples, canned veggies and soups) and breakfast needs (I keep slim…

I LOVE ground turkey! I use it in place of nearly all of my ground beef recipes: turkey tacos, turkey burgers, turkey lasgana, etc. another personal fave: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/turkey-meatballs-with-quick-and-spicy-tomato-sauce-and-whole-wheat-spaghetti-recipe/index.html and this one: HEARTY…

You can friend me. I started here last week : )

So week 1 went really well! 1.5 lbs lost and 11.5 to go before Thanksgiving!

It sounds like you've hit your first plateau, which is always very frustrating. Sometimes it just takes shocking your system to get out of the rut. For example, if you are eating the same trypes of foods over and over or if your exercise routine remains the same week to week, try experimenting with new foods and meals or…

I don't think it's that big of a problem. I was doing the same thing but recently switched to Black Tea as a substitute in my morning routine to avoid the creamer and sweetener calories. Right now I am drinking TAZO Awake but I have also had Twinings Irish Breakfast Tea, which is good as well.

While I have been watching what goes into my body since I signed up, the super-serious diet starts tonight. My plan of attack is planning. I went through all my recipes, developed a meal plan for the week and stocked up at the grocery store. This week's menu: Lemon Butter Broccoli and White Bean Whole Wheat Penne Pasta…