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The only time you can get away with freezing pasta is freezing a freshly made lasagna. And that is because the Lasagna noodles should only be cooked about 1/3 of the way, still pretty firm really only pliable. Then when it's time to eat the Lasagna it needs to be baked until it inside temp reaches 165 degrees... Any other…

YOU'RE AWESOME!!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! STAY UP IN THE CLOUDS FOR A WHILE AND ENJOY THE VIEW! HERE'S A WATER TOAST TO YOU! SALUTE! :drinker: :happy: :wink: :smile: :drinker:

I love 1 tablespoon of Virgin Olive Oil and 3 small cloves of garlic sauted... Then toss 14 oz bag of freshly steamed green beans into the pan with the garlic oil. Then I season with "No Salt" Brand... Just plain salt and fresh ground pepper is good. I will try Curry next time on my beans, sound yummy!

Why didn't I think of that! I just had a 1/2 cup of egg substitute and green tea...:happy: I love fresh spinach on everything! Especially baby spinach! Keep up the great work and thanks for the idea!

WELCOME ABOARD! I'm glad you are getting healthy. My Father had a massive heart attack 2 years ago, he had to have 2 stents put in. He was 66 ate healthy, had low blood pressure, and low cholesteral. So it was a shock to all of us even to the Doctors that he had 2 small block atteries. His only signs when he was having his…

You are absolutely right! Life Style Change not dieting. Dieting is too negative of a word... Everything in moderation. 3 weeks ago I had Lou Malnati's pizza (Chicago!). Thin Crust with low-fat mozzarella cheese & ordered special only 1/2 of the mozzarella they normally put on the pizza. I ate my own salad with low-cal…

Don't beat yourself up.... JUST GET BACK ON TRACK NOW! Don't blow the rest of the day eating more cheats. Just make smart strict choices for the rest of day and increase your water intake to help flush your system out. :wink:

WELCOME On Board! You are on your way to getting healthy, feeling better physically and emotionally! Don't look at the big number, set smaller goals and celebrate making every one of them. (Celebrate of course without food... Get a manicure, pedicure if you can budget it... I buy a new book, or magazine or new lipgloss…

Wow for KY that's scary! I'm a Northern Chicago Girl! Love snow and cold for Christmas only... Then it can warm up to the 40's. We broke records this year... 15-17 below Zero without the windchill. Careful Driving! In 25 years My Husband wants to retire and move to Minnesota... I told him good luck he'll be solo! :laugh:

Yes been there, done that! .... Try 2 Tums... ever since I had my Thyroid and Parathyroids removed I haven't craved chocolate because I have to take 2 Tums/ twice daily to keep my calcium in balance. I read up on Magnesium curbs the chocolate cravings. Good Luck! And don't worry it's only once a month!

Before I was a Mom I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.I never thought about immunizations. Before I was a Mom I had never been puked on. Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night. Before I…

Hello Rose and welcome aboard!!! :happy:

Fantastic! Be proud of yourself, you're doing great. Keep up the GREAT work! Have fun in Chicago. That's my hometown!

Thank you! I needed that today. Had a cheat with my boys last night. Measured one serving of Carval's ice cream cake. I did count in as calories. Back on track today to continue losing weight and eating healthy! Everyone have a great day!

A man should always put you first. Don't be used! If you can't compromise on issues and always arguing.... then take time apart. If you don't get back together. Then it wasn't meant to be. *Always look at a Man's past, present and see what he wants for the future. If he has no ambition...move on. You can't change men. And…

Keep up the great work! Try not to eat past 6 PM. (Some nights I am hungry so I eat 1 portion of rice cakes with decaf Tea or water. It satisfies me.) In regards to heart rate... contact your Physician, a fitness trainer... Blood pressure also has to be considered. Good luck and keep getting healthy! :wink:

From my Oncologist to My Internist have all advised me too much water can flush nutrients out of your body. I drink 6-8 glasses to avoid getting a headache. And on hot days and after hard work out... a little more. I don't drink any diet soda. I have girlfriends that live on Diet Coke and they constantly suffer from…

Okay, now you're making me hungry!

Talked to a Nutritionist at the Gym. They will check your daily intake of calories. Change up the foods you eat daily and your exercise routine. Good luck! And keep up the great work outs!

Take 2 Tums. They have Magnesium and it stops the chocolate craving. I am a Thyroid Cancer survivor and used to eat a chocolate candy bar every day at work/ cravings. Once my Thyroid and 4 Parathyroid Glands were removed I had to take a form of calcium morning and night. My Oncologist put me on Tums. And guess what? The…

You can cook it down in Tomato sauce or Tomato Paste (paste has to be diluted with 2 cans of water -fill the tomato paste can with water for measure.) Add fresh garlic (or garlic powder), onions, salt, pepper, little oregano, some Basil and you will have a tasty dish with very low calories. (I did the same thing last night…

Try that with some fresh spinach. It's awesome! Only 7 calories per cup. Buy Baby Leaf Spinach it's very tender and almost sweet. Researchers have identified at least 13 different flavonoid compounds in spinach that function as antioxidants and as anti-cancer agents.Spinach also is loaded with Vitamins and Iron. IceBurg…

There is actually one available over the counter... that you use prior to a colonoscopy. If anything works that will. I have had friends that went on lhose daily liquid diets, then days of lettuce and it didn't do anything. Just many empty calories and they were starving. Talk to your Doctor or a Pharmacist. Good luck!

Channel 5 NBC Chicago had a Nutritionist on. She says if you are eating your daily intake of healthy food choices with exercise and you are at a stand still... Calories need to be increased for a couple of days and to change your food menu and exercise routine. Your body gets used to the same old thing and goes into…

Cardio! And crunches a couple times a week. You will see definition as your stomach gets flatter. If your bored change it up with some Kick Boxing tapes or class. I struggle with the same problem having my 2 boys 15 months apart. Keep up the great work!

Great that you aren't hungry. Having 2 snacks a day with 3 meals eaten hours apart will boost your metabalism. I try not to eat pass 6 pm nightly. It has been working for me. Best of luck! Keep up the great work! :wink:

That is AWESOME! Keep up the great work! Just smile and say Hi! to other people at the Gym. Someone will come and talk to you! Bring some music helps the workout fly by.... :happy: :happy: :happy:

Get back on track today! You can do it! Do you take Vitamin D? I take 2000 IU everyday and it takes away my winter seasonal depression. Without Sunshine you need the D. Also vitamin C will also help to keep your immune system in check. Check with your Doctor. Have a GREAT Day! :smile:

Good one!:laugh: :laugh:

YOU'RE AWESOME! BREATH EASIER AND FEEL GREAT! YOU'RE ODDS AGAINST GETTING CANCER AND HEART DISEASE ARE GREATLY REDUCED. God Bless!