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I actually used to do that too and it always really helps! I should do that next time! Thanks for reminding me :) There's something about the guilt of opening up another bag. I also used to use the snack sized baggies because they look more full with a portion in them.

Oh right... for me it's cheesy crackers. Cheese-its, nips, goldfish....holy cow I luuurve them

For all you soda drinkers out there, try seltzer! I really like a beer or two after dinner on a summer day, but that's so many empty carbs! Now I drink a seltzer instead and it totally fulfills the same craving :) Just make sure it doesn't have any sodium in it!

It's weird but people tend to notice even if I haven't really lost any weight. I think I must be one of those people who puffs up when I eat the wrong things... I would say that over the past few years my weight has been up and down about ten pounds. Sometimes people ask if I've been working out when actually I've gained…

It sounds like there's not much you can do for her. She's going to have to decide that her happiness is worth learning some new habits. Just support her 100% when she does start to make changes!

I hate to sound like a jerk, but if your wife wants to be healthy she is going to have to grow up. As was posted above, vegetables are "normal everyday foods". In fact, fruits and veggies should make up a good percentage of what she's eating. What we "like" is simply what we are used to. If she is accustomed to highly…

I used to weigh in on Mondays and Wednesdays. Monday was always a bit artificially inflated because my cheat meal was scheduled for Saturday. Now I just weigh in on Thursdays. Do you measure yourself? Keeping track of your body fat percentage will give you a much better idea of what's going on.

You can try the navy formula for your BF% (it's circumference measurement based) I think it will definitely give you a more specific idea of what is going on week to week. Each method of measuring is going to yield different results. It's not really the number that matters as much as the difference from week to week. If…

I'm a 36DD (I think? Now I can't remember) and the only thing I've found that I really like is a good wireless bra under a sports bra. It didn't matter how "high tech" my sports bra was, it wasn't until I started wearing it over an underwire that I stopped feeling like someone was hitting me in the chest with a baseball…

Are you eating on a deficit? If so, make sure it's not too much. Make sure you're getting enough protein, because without muscle your weight is not going to stay off, which might be why you're fluctuating so much. Also, I like to weigh myself two times a week because sometimes something I eat makes me really retain water…

You definitely need to eat more calories at least a couple of days a week. As you consistently eat at a deficit your body will begin to adjust and stop burning as many calories involuntarily. We call it "refeeding" in the community I work out with. It keeps your metabolism guessing, and your vital processes have the fuel…

Welcome! I think the first thing to remember is that you are doing this for your own happiness and health. Second, you do it for the ones you love. Remember that slipping up and eating a snack doesn't mean that you've ruined your efforts. Even a whole day of bad eating isn't the end of your transformation. Just do better…

If you've been eating at a consistent deficit then you want to do as Gossamer said. You need to eat one day a week up to your normal calorie intake. I do this twice a week and find that I always drop weight two days after, consistently. It's called refeeding, and it helps keep your metabolism on its toes.

I try not to eat them either, though I do carry Kashi TLC bars to curb my chocolate and carb ravings, since they are about as clean as a granola bar from the grocery can get. I do make some protein dense pancakes that I use instead of protein bars. Thanks for the tips and feedback! dj_stevie_c, almonds are so expensive! Do…

I don't know about Canada, but here in the northeastern US you can get them in most healthfood stores. You could probably just make them though,,,

I have such a hard time understanding how seafood doesn't spoil when it's in a pouch...but I guess I will just have to keep an eye on the sodium content, right? I uncovered my grandparents "car camping" cook set. It's great! Tons of pots, pans and dishes that all tuck down to a package the size of a lunchbox! Certainly you…

I can see your point. I will be standing all day, but not running around. This is part of the reason I stopped eating clif bars, they weren't right for my lifestyle. Thanks for the post!

Thanks Dwight! I will be over there in the coming weeks...

Larabars it is then! If that's all that's in them, I bet I could make them too!! Melody, good call on the tuna. I forget that tuna is portable! Thanks! I will post back here as I get more ideas:)

Are egg whites safe in the sun once they are cooked? I hope so! As for the various bars and jerky, I'm concerned about the amount of preservatives that go into them. I'm trying hard to eat clean and unprocessed when possible. Of course, they will make up at least one of my meals each day, most likely.

I love that there are so many NY folks on here! I grew up in Columbia County, and soon I will be living in Orange. I'm so pumped to see so many people in the area! So far the database is the best I've seen. Have y'all found that it's pretty reliable? I see that it is often edited by members of the site, which I think is…

Mworld is right that we can't really advise you. Perhaps you should see a nutritionist? Getting your nutrition really on point will definitely help you. Also, can you take walks? Not anything high impact or even speed walking, just a stroll around the neighborhood, or even around your house? Just because you can't "work…

Thanks for the welcome and for the info about the site! I'm liking it so far. EJ, we can totally keep in touch!

It's hard to answer your question without knowing more specifics. Did your doctor tell you that you are not allowed to do any form of exercise? If you were able, what kind of exercises would you do?