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Good Job !!! I am type 2, and was on 4 pills a day about 5 months ago. Since I've lost around 50 lbs. and I'm totally off pills, bood pressure dropped, cholesterol has dropped and I don't need the CPAP machine anymore. It's fantastic what happens when your weight drops! I have more energy and I'll need all of it to reach…

Where is everyone doing the accountable weighing in. I really could use that site to keep myself motivated. It seems lately I feel hungrier. Are you still doing it ? If so ,would love to be part of it. Thanks, Shirley

Started MFP 10/21/07 221 lbs. Todays weigh in 1/16/08 182.5 Thats 39.5 pounds memeburke AKA Shirley Thank you all for the support I get to keep going. I love this place and the people. It is my life line!

Hi California, I have to lose about 80lbs. I have lost over half since {9/ 11 / 07. Started at 228 and now weigh 183. Also I have Type 2 diabetes and was on 4 medications. I have gone off all of them and doing well. If I can do it you can too. Good Luck and Happy New Year. Shirley

Started 2289 /11 Today 185.512 / 24

Hi, Maybe you could hold out your fruit until you are hungry later. I was addicted to carbs, and I wouldn't feel full unless I had bread, potato, pasta,etc.Could this be the same? I use 100 calorie mico pop corn or any other 100 calorie snack. Even V-8 juice is good . Hope this might shed some light. Good Luck Shirley

Hi eveyone, I joined in Oct. at 215 lbs. As of today ( Dec. 13th ) I weigh 190 lbs.. I'm 5' 2" and my goal is 135 lbs. No specific date, but would be nice to wear a bathing suit again and not feel self contious. I'm 60 years old ,and I don't think it will be easy. This site , and the people here are terrific. I can't get…

Hi, Yesterday I made a grilled portabella mushroom sandwich that was really good. I sliced the mushroom in half, as it was quite large and grilled it. I toasted the bread, I added left over zucchini squash [which was headed] and put on a slice of onion and cheese. Warm in oven for the cheese to melt. for a few minutes. I…

I add fruit and nuts to my salads. Shirley

Hi Karli, My husband and I like [ what we call vegetarian ] greenbeans sauted with [ butter flavor cooking spray ] with sliced portabella mushrooms and onions. Also very good with teriyaki sauce and pinnapple chunks. I also spice the greenbeans with garlic granuals, salt and pepper, and a little fresh ginger. Great with…

Hi Karli, My husband and I like [ what we call vegetarian ] greenbeans sauted with [ butter flavor cooking spray ] with sliced portabella mushrooms and onions. Also very good with teriyaki sauce and pinnapple chunks. I also spice the greenbeans with garlic granuals, salt and pepper, and a little fresh ginger. Great with…

Hi, I'm in CT. too. Where are you in CT? Shirley AKA memeburke

Hi Meghan, My grandaughters name is Meghan too. I'm from CT. also. Where abouts are you in CT? Shirley AKA memeburke

Hi, I've lost ,as of today 11-24 07, 33 1/2 lbs. since 9 -11 07. I found clothes, shoes even, and coats I've had stored in my sons closets from years ago, that I can wear, plus jeans I gave my daughter I couldn't wear before.I asked for them back and wearing them now. I've got my grandsons wedding this coming Friday to go…

HI Everyone, I joined in Oct. at 215lbs. Today I'm 199lbs. I am seeing flab and would like to know of any exercise for flabby chins . Anyone know of one? Shirley Aka memeburke

Hi icandoit, I'm cooking, Try butternut squash with nutmeg and a little brown sugar. Also you could use fat free bread for stuffing or low carb bread. Rachael Ray had an appititizer she made with a cantelope.She cut it in half and scooped it out and filled it with jello,let it set overnight ,then cut into wedges. I guess…

Hi cmriverside, Im fairly new and joined in Oct. Sept.11th I weighed 228 and was upset because I have a wedding to go to for my grandson Nov. 30th. I tried to lose weight myself [and did pretty good], but I knew I couldn't do it by myself. I joined MFP Oct. 21. I made basically the same soup and I used squash instead of…

You are very welcome, unfortunately it may take a while for Fitness Pal to review the recipe and add it to the database.. but for now here are the Nutrition Facts: Recipe (12 cups ea.) Serving(s) (1 cup ea.) Calories 72 Sodium 315 mg Total Fat 2 g Saturated 0 g Polyunsaturated 0 g Monounsaturated 0 g Trans 0 g Potassium 0…

Celery - Raw, 1 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long) Tomatoes - Crushed, canned, 200 g 64 15 1 3 Squash - Summer, zucchini, includes skin, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, 1 cup slices Vegetables - Mixed (corn, lima beans, peas, green beans, carrots) canned, no salt added, 2 cup Soup - Chicken broth, canned, prepared with…

Celery - Raw, 1 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long) Tomatoes - Crushed, canned, 200 g 64 15 1 3 Squash - Summer, zucchini, includes skin, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, 1 cup slices Vegetables - Mixed (corn, lima beans, peas, green beans, carrots) canned, no salt added, 2 cup Soup - Chicken broth, canned, prepared with…

Hi everyone, I sure hope I did the nutritional stuff right. I believe I put it in the foods not listed .If you can't find it under moms chicken soup or homemade- chicken vegetable soup, let me know and I will post it when I have more time. Shirley

Hi Everyone, I have made a chicken veggie soup. Sort of a Minestrone and I add a little boneless chicken pieces. I have lost 20lbs since Sept. 11th, and I kind of got it stuck in my head that its the soup thats doing it for me. My problem is trying to chart it. I've got it to 870 calories per pot, which is approx. 12…

Hi aherte10214, Have you ever had your thyroid checked? I have a friend who said the same thing, and after a blood test the doctor said it was her thyroid problem keeping her from loosing weight. Just a thought. Shirley AKA memeburke

Hi Healthier Me, I couild use help on calculating this homemade soup, and new ideas for snacks and suppers. Like what are you guys eating ,and for a beginner like me and my health issues,how much,what kind of exercize do I do?

I'm from East Hartford,CT. How long have you been here, and how are you doing?

Hi everyone, My name is Shirley , I'm 60 yrs. old,single again and for once trying to take care of ME instead of everyone else. I should mention I'm Roberlies Mom. I'm diabetic, heart problems, High blood pressure, and high cholesterol. 9/11 my weight was 228 since then it's 212. I've made a soup thats mainly on the idea…