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I had weight gain, depression from said weight gain, not really hot flashes, just warm/hot all the time and as my husband likes to say, "who are you today" syndrome. I feel blessed that none of it is horrible except the weight. I am her to finally work on that. I am scared that I will fail but I am not giving up this time.

I went 11 months, then bam! I had 2 more, then started missing again. Finally made a full year in May. It is discouraging, just try to keep positive.

Pepper Steak, thin sirloin steak, sliced onion and pepper, one small can low salt tomato sauce, 1 tsp worcheshire sauce, 1 tbsp each brown sugar and brown gravy mix, as many shakes of hot sauce as you like. Mix items for the sauce in the crockpot, add onions and peppers (also us as many as you like), and then add frozen…

Pepper Steak Thin Sirloin, frozen, cut into thin strips 2-3 peppers onions to match - both chopped/sliced in larger pieces put aside, make sauce first in crockpot. In crockpot add one small can tomato sauce-low salt, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp worcheshire, 1 tbsp hot sauce (I use Franks and you can use more or less…

Gained 18 with my first and she was 5#15ounces. My thyroid went out of whack after the delivery and was only 98 pounds, 5'2". Second pregnancy I think I hit 25 pounds, he was 6#5ounces. My thyroid flipped the the other way and actually had put more weight on before leaving the hospital. He is 21 and I am still trying to…

I use any type of milk and my crockpot. The more fat the thicker it gets or you can also let it strain some of the whey away and it gets thicker. I do in bulk, so I add one gallon of milk into the crockpot. Turn on low until milk reaches 180 degrees. Turn off the crockpot until it goes down to 110 degrees. Unplug. Add one…

It is just my husband and I at home but I do purchase items that I think my adult children would like. This happens a lot more often than my husband would prefer. We do a Sam's run every other month and depending on how much I need that is 100.00-200.00 per trip. We shop weekly at Trader Joe's, Aldi's, Wegman's, and…

Hi all! In the same boat. I was peri for two years and 60 pounds piled on very slowly. My last cycle was in July so menopausal but a few months from the official word. Just woke up with my sugar really low. Had a bad day not eating much after not feeling well and my sugar was low. This thread was timely. Left hubby a note…

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/view/133478497537901 I put the sauce items in first, place down the peppers/onion in strips, then meat into strips. Cook high 3-4 hours low 6-8.

My son was sent home sick yesterday, so we are having the spinach today. I am making the Balsamic Chicken with Baby Spinach. I am serving mine over brown basmati rice and I am using fire roasted tomatoes instead of just canned tomatoes. The breakdown using my choices of subcategories is: Per serving: 4 oz of boneless…

Thank you, I will try the suggestions above. My only concern is I may end up only liking it raw also. But that would be okay, I would just add it last to recipes like eggs etc. The recipe cooked down with the lemon juice and garlic sounds really simple and an easy recipe to find out if I like it cooked. I was really…

This sounds great. I am the only couscous person in my house, I will have to see how much brown basmati rice will be with it. And I have all the ingredients! That's a double score in my house. lol

I go back to the doctor's tomorrow and expect to be cleared on a few health issues, so this may or may not change: 1. I will eat my calories each day. 2. I will increase my veggies by at least 25%. 3. I will exercise 4 times a week as per Doctor's instructions. 4. I will start to introduce milk back into my diet, though it…

Boneless skinless chicken breast Salsa Black Beans and or corn Taco Seasoning Light cream cheese (melted 20 minutes before serving) - optional Cook low 6 to 8 hours, high 3 to 5. At the 20 minute before time I shred the chicken, add the cream cheese, and fill into low fat/wheat tortillas, serve as is, serve over rice.

Turkey Stock: (I will add some recipes for different soups later) Ingredients: 1 turkey carcass 3 sprigs parsley 2 medium onions, cubed with skins left on 3 ribs celery, cut up (don't throw out the tops use them) 2 medium carrots, cut up 1 bay leaf 2 teaspoons dried leaf thyme dash pepper Rules: Never let your stock come…

My daughter is a freshman in college this year. We have been working on her meals since day one. She can't have the microwave in her room, but there is one on the floor. Breakfast: individual frozen fruit bags for smoothies, yogurt, milk, cereal, and oatmeal. All very easy for her to prepare and she can control how much…

11/1 166.5 11/5 163.8 11/12 162.5 11/18 11/25 11/30 So 4 pounds so far, but still have Thanksgiving week to get through! Hopefully the jump start will help even that out!!

I really wanted to post. This is my first challenge and while the weight came off the first week, not seeing a good week right now. My son has had pneumonia for 2 weeks now, but was just diagnosed on Saturday. The stress has been hard on me, and I totally admit to being a stress eater. In the "good" world, I would have…

11/1 166.5 11/5 163.8 11/12 11/18 11/25 11/30 Not a complete week, but everyone seems to be putting in there weights, so I thought I would update.

Mixed into my scrambled eggs or in an egg white omlette.

Meat: Chicken Turkey Hamburger Meat Canned Goods/Dry Goods: Beans (all kinds) Brown Rice Spiced tomatoes (like rotel) Corn Tomato Sauce Tomato Paste Fruit light syrup (for the kids) Applesauce Everyday needs Life Cereal or Kix Cereal Bisquick 2 loaves of bread Milk eggs Inexpensive tortillas Oatmeal in the canister (make…

I had mine out also because it was diseased. It was after a trip to Burger King (pre-weight problem days) and was taken out emergency surgery within 12 hours. I know you said you don't want the bile backing up into your system, but if your gallbladder is diseased you are allowing toxins to constantly run through your…

I make a strawberry/banana one that is about 220 calories but it is for a very large smoothie. The recipe makes 2 - 16oz smoothies. First, I freeze all my fruit, this helps with the creamy/smoothie texture. 10 strawberries (hulled) 1 small banana 1 container smooth vanilla yogurt (I use low fat, not fat or sugar free) 12…

I am in. My first challenge. Last month was a bust for me also. Is it okay to post other stuff other than your weight? If I have a great Thanksgiving alternative or something like that, do we post it here also? 11/1 166.5 11/8 11/15 11/22 11/30 Goal weight is 161.5 (I may change this as I think I have some water weight…

Broccoli Cheese Soup Low Fat Recipe Ingredients: 1 quart (4 cups) water 6 cups broccoli florets 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove minced garlic 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 (10.5 ounce) cans reduced sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1…

I have hashimoto thyroiditis and nodules. My thyroid is now gone, but I am on meds forever. I also try to keep myself at the lowest dose. I will friend you also. Hope you except!

Try flat-outs for the crust. Very good and very filling.

Try flat-outs for the crust. Very good and very filling

Here I am, the real Fibro sufferer, that's what I get for helping DH with his entries. But everything I said is true. WE are all here for you with as many suggestions and answers we can give you.

This is for the Chicken Alfedo one and it is for 1/4 the entree, or that would most likely be 1/2 of the individual. If you like another kind, let me know. Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1/4 entree (343g) Amount Per Serving Calories 640 Calories from Fat 300Calories 640 % Daily Values* Total Fat 33g 51% Saturated Fat 11g 55%…