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Oh do I! But it's mostly on line though some stores do carry it. Called Food for Life sprouted grain breads. Genesis is the multigrain and is the less sweet of the two I get. The Ezekial is a cinnamon raisin and it is a bit sweeter. But both are great. They have a low glycemic index and are the only ones I can eat without…

2 egg omelet w/ 1/4 c weight watcher mexican blend cheese, Vitalicious corn muffin made with fiesta lime seasoning added to batter, homemade vegetable salsa.

I can't do sugar without waking strong cravings. But I found the Vitalicious (sold on line at their website) muffins don't have the same effect on me. I bake up the Chocolate muffin mix, adding things like cranberries and walnuts. The count for one muffin with 1/4 cup per mix of the two additions comes to 110 calories. It…

Found it 12/22

5'4" 148lbs, still losing, work out days eat 1700 approx. non-work out days, 1400 lose about .5lbs per week.

I had a "head slap" aha moment on this subject. I was filling in my daily in take on MFP. I entered the Hammer Nutrition bar I eat before my work out and the protein shake I drink right after and thought "wow it's a good thing I have my exercise calories or I wouldn't have enough calories left for supper and it hit me.…

here's some things that have worked for me: A good tea w/ stevia, sipped slowly chewing gum posting replies here or playing free cell and a really big one is a full manicure. Can't eat without ruining the fresh nail polish also I find if I eat the appropriate amount of calories, of clean foods, throughout the day, I have…

All calories are not created equal. I find if I eat processed foods, selections high in sugar and low in fiber my blood sugar fluctuates more and leads to more hunger. When I eat fresh fruits, vegetables, lean protein and whole grains I can eat more, feel satisfied throughout the day (I get hungry right before it's time to…

I experience mild "anxiety surges". Not a full blown panic attack but they still feel terrible. But I've noticed that when I eat unprocessed, fresh foods I don't have the anxiety. When I eat processed food I do. I've been wondering if "mood" problems can be a result of a reaction to additives. Sound strange maybe, but that…

What I've found is that the work out winds me up and I can't go to sleep for about 2 to 3 hrs after. If you have the time between work out and when you need to get to sleep to wind down it should be okay. Better than not at all that's for sure.

I found when I got close to my goal just a little miscalculation could result in no progress. Only by closely counting all the calories was I able to keep moving slowly but surely to goal.

Grilled wild salmon filet, small potato fried in olive oil, broccoli steamed in chicken broth with minced garlic. Vitalicious chocolate muffin w/ chopped walnut and cranberry added to mix for dessert.

Just come off period of doing everything right, right amount of calories, right amount of exercise, except one thing. Could not lose. In fact gained 2 lbs when I made this one change. What was the change? I went back to eating processed foods for convenience. So went back to home cooked, clean foods. Lost 2.5lbs literally…

As far as the weight loss goes, I've come to focus on each individual eating occasion. If I've messed up I'll reflect on why that might be and try to learn from it, but then I just move on. I've taken over two years to lose 45 lbs but in a way that I can live with long term. Sometimes I would trend up, sometimes down, but…

Definitely not how WW is meant to be done. I've been w/ WW for over two years. Each meeting is devoted to a pertinent topic of educating one in nutrition, exercise, motivation, planning, tracking, etc. The on line is chock full of info. There is really no deficit in the program but as with anything the deficit can be how…

1 package steamers brown rice steamers whole kernel corn 1 can black beans drained and heated mexican flavor stewed tomatos (2 if you like it soupy) optional - ground turkey fried with reduced sodium taco seasoning mix cook all of above mix together while hot top w/ a modest amount of WW mexican blend cheese top w/ some…

I work full time also and it is hard to get enough sleep and fit in the work outs but i try to keep a balance. I bought 5 cloth tote bags and I pack them with my work out clothes on the week end and put them in the trunk of my car. I shower at the gym so I repack my gym bag w/ towels etc. as soon as I get home from the gym…

I did a few things when I hit a plateau in October; Started working with a personal trainer. I exercised a minimum of 30 minutes, 5 times a week. I eat back my exercise calories. Make sure I get at least 7 hrs of sleep. This seems critical to my weight loss. I stopped watching the scale. Weighed in once a week at WW mtg…

My favorites are: Sandwich of Plain lightly salted rice cakes, 1T layer of peanut butter and 1 T of simply fruit spread A Vitalicious muffin or vita-top - I bake mine w 1/4 cup chopped healthy nuts and 1/4c diced fruit per mix A Mixed serving of banana and orange segments or banana and blueberries

It costs me $160 for 5 sessions but considering the vast improvement it has made in all aspects of my physical and emotional life I consider it money well spent. Look for a training that has full certifications and tailors the program to who the client is. If you'd like I can ask my trainer for tips on finding one. She is…

Don't know if this is something you have access to, but my answer to the same situation was a personal trainer. I'm also 62 and every time I tried to exercise, residual pain would build up and I would feel worse and worse. I questioned how that could be good for me. This time I started with a personal trainer who did a…

Vitalicous muffins. Very easy. Add water and egg white to mix, can add fruit & nuts if want. I use muffin cup liners for more ease of preparation. Muffins freeze very well. Defrosts in microwave in 18 seconds or at room temp in 30 minutes. I've made chocolate w cranberry & walnut, bran w/ blueberries and walnuts and corn…

My internal monitor just isn't good enough. I've been here six times before. I want this to be the last time. If I log I will know that I'm not overeating or undereating. I'm committed to tracking for the duration. I feel it actually gives me more freedom because I don't have to worry if on target. A few minutes of…

Just happened today...someone walks up the stairs while you are walking down instead of waiting at the bottom until you "clear the way" and... those pants you were so proud to fit into in December can now be removed without unzipping

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Great reflection. I think along with "giving up" I will add my spiritual time back in to mornings. I've gotten into the habit of sleeping in, (4:30am instead of 3:45am :) and away from my time of prayer and reflection. Thanks for this post.

Well I have to make a decision soon obviously but I've been thinking of trying something different this year. I was thinking of trying to give up something negative that might result in adding something positive for those around me. I was thinking of trying to give up something like complaining or criticizing or…

Mine would be similar to the previous posts, plus: buying WW snacks and eating multiple bags at one time staying up too late then eating in bed forgetting what being overweight was like, taking all the benefits for granted letting other things kick my exercise out of my schedule not taking the time to plan my meals and…

You can really tell. Keep up the good work. I'm happy for you.