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I throw in a tablespoon of currents while it's cooking. Yum! :)

I don't have to tell you that you look FANTASTIC (and you do)... Because you already know it! I don't have to tell you that you must FEEL like a millions bucks (because you already know)! But I will say that I KNOW that kind of accomplishment takes changing your life, which you have obviously done, and that it takes sweat,…

You look GREAT! It's an AMAZING accomplishment. You should be super proud of yourself.... As we all know, it takes dedication and hard work to make it happen... and, boy, did you make it HAPPEN! Keep it going! With your commitment, you'll be at your goal before you know it! :) Have a great day! Thanks for posting... It's…

Welcome! You can do it! Glad to have you on board. Sounds like you have a wonderful friend there in your new workout buddy. I'm happy to help however I can as well.

Jami, Congratulations on your pregnancy. That's exciting news! And, I can feel your pain about the miscarriage. I'm sorry to hear it. But good for you to channel that energy and grief into getting healthy. Nothing is down the drain. Your hard work does amount to something. What I am hearing from you is a lot of first…

Hi Andy! Welcome and good luck with your weight loss goals. I'm sure you will be successful! MFP is a great tool to help, and the people here are very supportive. I appreciate your upbeat attitude! Have a great day! -Judith

I'm late replying to this thread, but still wanted to anyway. Congratulations on your new little daughter! I'm sure she's beautiful and precious, but it might be hard to remember or feel that way when you're sleep deprived. I used two books that I read for information and guidance. I got a lot out of both of them. My…

Nursing is not for every one. It IS hard and good for you to realize what you could do, and what you couldn't, and move on. That's life, isn't it? I can only imagine how difficult it is to be caring for your daughter alone, and have no family close by. I agree with ascott048... please do hook up with some local women for…

there's certainly many people out there who are completely ignorant. i never can understand why anyone opens their mouth to say something mean, when they have the choice to just keep their trap shut. but by speaking up, they simply reveal their own shortcomings and prejudice. my mil has made a comment to me before about my…

syd, Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl! I know how you feel. I have a beautiful daughter too, who is now (gasp) 18 months old. (time has just flown by!) For myself, I was so wrapped up in her, nursing, doing my best for her, that I felt like I was only surviving for a long time. I started back at work part-time…

So many great ideas! Thanks so much for sharing your favorites, everyone! :)

Agreed. Me too.

Thanks Laura!

Thanks all of you! I'd check out your suggestions and pick some up! Much appreciated!

Sometimes when your fiber intake increases significantly, it can cause stomach cramps & gas. It should go away as your body adjusts. There's always the possibility that you could have a food sensitivity to the oats. If you eat other kinds of oats without problems, then it's probably just a fiber issue. You could try eating…

Hi! Welcome to MFP! Glad you joined. It is a great site, and everyone is very encouraging. It's a great place to help you get organized and focused for your weight loss goals. Good luck with your journey! Add me as a friend if you'd like the support. :)

Welcome to MFP! I've had a really good experience here, and I hope you do to. Sounds like you've got a good start into your journey! Good luck with your goals. I'm always happy to have a new friend, to give and receive support! :) Have a great day! -Judith

Congratulations CC! That must feel amazing!!! Keep up the wonderful work. You've proven to yourself that you can do it... :) Thanks for the inspiration!

Treasure every day. It's a gift. Every moment is precious. Hug the person you love. Smile. Laugh. Use the good china!

Laura, I have to agree with the others, that your food diary looks great! You're doing all the right things: focusing on cardio, drinking your water, and had your thyroid tested. I'm sorry that I can't be more helpful. I can only suggest a few things that you might consider: 1) Try lowering your daily calorie goal. Recheck…

eggs (a million different ways), cottage cheese, yogurt. Yum!

Welcome! And congrats on your huge weight loss already! Wow! Keep at it. I'm sure you'll get it all off. Good luck with your weight-loss goals. Feel free to friend me for support.

Welcome! Good luck with your exercise goals! You can do it! Feel free to friend me for support.

Welcome back! Good luck with your weight loss goals. You can do it!!!

You made me LOL! Thanks for sharing! :) Hey, I must have burned some calories laughing,... Can I count that as Exercise? Anyway, sounds like a good plan to politely avoid that guy. People like that are using up too much oxygen when they get close.

Welcome! Good luck with your weight loss goals. Feel free to add me for support.

Lollops, I'm so sorry to hear about your struggle and frustration! It's hard enough to find motivation and strength within ourselves, but to also fight lack of support (or hostility) in your home environment makes it so much tougher. Your issue isn't really a dieting issue, but a relationship issue. You know your boyfriend…

Fresh strawberries. Yumm... And, Astul, WOW, you look fabulous darhling! 100 lbs lost, and 12 more to your goal. Absolutely inspiring! Thanks for the motivation this morning.

One of the key things for me is using a set of measuring cups and a (cheap) kitchen scale. Because no matter how accurate I think I am about estimating my portions, my eyes are deceiving, esp when I'm hungry! When I count the calories for a portion of rice, I measure out a 1/2 cup to make sure. For me, measuring and…

Welcome, and good luck on your weight loss and health goals! Feel free to friend me for support! We are all in this journey together. The support helps. Have a great day!