TomsFZ1

After telling someone that I wanted to lose some weight and start working out: "Oh, you don't look THAT bad..." Gee, thanks. :ohwell:

I'm fairly new here, but welcome! There's plenty of support here, so jump in and let us know how it's going!

Doesn't the glycemic index of a food also matter? A slice of white bread isn't sugary, but it has a high glycemic index, which raises your blood sugar and causes a high insulin demand. I've been avoiding traditional "sweets" for awhile, but lately I've become aware of my high carb intake, which also translates into spikes…

We've got your back! Thanks for the friend request. -Tom

How many calories did your trainer say? I work graveyard as well, so I know what it's like to sit at a desk all night, listening to the vending machines calling your name... :tongue:

"eat my recipes, Y'ALL, or I shoot!!!" I'm in the "take responsibility for yourself" camp.

Italian here. Think "The Sopranos" without all the killing... :tongue:

How do you feel about seltzer water? Comes in several different "flavors" but it's not sweetened with anything and it's zero calories.

^This. And new clothes.

IT guy, chained to a desk.

The only decent low-sodium restaurant meal I've ever been able to find is at one of our local Chinese/Japanese places. They have a steamed chicken and broccoli dish that is not seasoned in any way. It comes with plain white rice. They also make it with shrimp instead of chicken. It does come with a brown sauce on the side,…

I just joined, but I'm not from Australia... :tongue: But happy to be starting out with all the other new folks! -Tom