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Zucchini noodles (Zoodles!) Seriously, my food spiralizer was the best purchase I've made!!! Interested, check here: http://www.amazon.com/Paderno-World-Cuisine-A4982799-Tri-Blade/dp/B0007Y9WHQ

I tried a 24-day challenge. It was helpful in really kick-starting my better eating habits- small healthy snacks through the day, weening off of "bad" foods, etc. I felt more accountable - "Well, I spent so much money on it, I'd BETTER follow it." Other than that, nothing. I lost about 4 lbs. and spent over $200. I could…

Feet. :sick: I had a boyfriend who had a tickling/foot fetish. He'd ask all the time what color socks I was wearing and wanted to try to tickle me in different colored socks..... I can't look at feet- whether mine or someone else's. Forget foot rubs. I'm pretty sure I'd vomit.

I have severely cut down my carb intake, but had to give up foods that I LOVE like pasta, bread, and potatoes. I still have bread or potatoes once in a while, but haven't had pasta for the last 6 months or so. There are times that I miss it... especially at family functions when someone brings a pasta salad (my…

I post, share, and update regularly. I'm on a 113 day streak. Feel free to send me a friend request if you're interested :)

One of my favorite things to do is to make a LOT of the same meal that I can break up throughout the week. For example, I'll pop 4-6 chicken breasts in my slow cooker with some salsa (homemade is better, look for lower sodium options though). I can then shred the chicken and use it 1. over a salad, 2. by itself, 3. in a…

One of my favorites is to make an avocado with an egg. http://www.fitsugar.com/Baked-Eggs-Avocado-Recipe-30787252 Or a spinach shake. - 1 scoop of Vanilla Whey Protein Isolate (totally optional) - 3 cups of spinach - ½ banana - 2 tbsp. natural peanut butter - ¾ cup of unsweetened almond milk - 2 cups of ice Just some…

My first car was a 2002 Chevy Malibu. I named it "Jessie" after the owner, Jessica, who had previously had the car. Her husband sold it to me after she had died and he no longer wanted to see it in the garage as a reminder of his lost wife. I thought it was a very fitting name, and a way to honor her memory as well. My…

Once you get set up, add me as a friend :) I love having more people to silently "compete" with each day! https://www.fitbit.com/user/29HGJZ

I got mine for Xmas, and was very impatient until Xmas morning to open it, hahaha! I LOVE it! I love that it tracks my sleep and tells me my steps for the day. I have added some Fitbit friends and am in a silent competition between them each week. Last week, I was able to get up to #7 of my 40 or so friends, which was a…

very pretty eyes! (seriously, love their shape!)

Thanks! I'm getting in on Monday first thing, so I'll be sure to bring it up. It figures- it's been working to help me start to get things on track a bit sugar wise, and now something's gotta throw a wrench in there. Oye!

Unfortunately, there's no set "this/that" list. Everyone is different. For instance, my mom's sugar spikes like crazy with mashed potatoes, where I can eat them (in moderation, of course) and not have an issue. Start off with "safe" foods- chicken and broccoli. If you do okay sugar wise, switch the broccoli to a different…

I've come to realize that Valentine's Day is a holiday completely centered around food.... go out to dinner, boxes of chocolate, multiple candy hearts, and the list goes on and on and on1 So, we're not doing anything special - I'm making dinner, and we may rent a movie or something. I DID make him a card though....

Hi All! I'm 28 and am in the same boat. It scares the crap out of me that by the time I'm done meeting my goals, I'll have "lost" the equivalent of my 13 year old sister. I look at her and think, "Where the hell are YOU hiding in my body?" This is the year to get serious though- I'm a type 2 diabetic and am going to be…

It looks like you've been getting some great advice! I really echo everyone else- make sure it's what you want! Just because you loved Tweety Bird as a kid doesn't mean you may want it permanently on your body for the rest of your life. Orrr maybe that's reason enough for you, and you decide to go for it. Make sure you're…

I am 90% sure I'm planning to copy this and pin it up somewhere as a constant reminder. <3 THANK YOU.

Thank you all VERY much- it's so nice to remember that I'm not alone. I'm doing good things, and I need to remember to focus on the positive. It's very easy to get overwhelmed. The reality is that I've lowered my A1C 3 points and am drastically changing my diet and am doing so many wonderful things for myself. The…

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From the FitBit Website: ​The value that you see on your tracker when you wake up in the morning is your estimated calorie burn for the day so far. You still burn calories even if you are sedentary or sleeping. We estimate your calorie burn based on your age, gender, height, and weight. The rate of calories burned includes…

Thanks, all, for such a warm welcome! I'm armed, and ready! I have been collecting low carb recipes, been logging my meals, and embracing that this is a new life--- it's just food, after all. Why am I going to be upset about it? (Okay, I can say it, but can I walk it? haha!) This is going to be a year of changes, and I'm…

Thanks, everyone!!! I've been really starting to watch my food consumption, and have definitely had some eye openers- wow, that was HOW bad to eat? haha. I think it's great that FitnessPal syncs with so many other apps and programs and things as well, and I feel like I can get a FULL look at what I'm doing. Here's hoping…

28. I was diagnosed when I was 25.

Hi! I just added this group and am also looking to add new friends :) It sounds like you're on track with your goals and what you're looking to accomplish!