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The new mashed potatoes are kind of tasty and fast to cook. The ziti is tasty too, but takes forever in the microwave.

Just threw in the gauntlet Monday. Even joined the Y which I hope will not be simply a monthly donation to them but of some value.

Something like Medifast with meal replacements only much cheaper. I've not been able to find any testimonials online so I can't tell if it works as well as they claim.

I'm a Medifast user but I tend to eat a larger breakfast (more protein)- slightly later in the day than my normal work day routine - so i'm not all that hungry until dinner time. Then I usually eat dinner earlier and leave a few calories for the glass of wine or two. My daughter's birthday was yesterday and she wanted a…

I've been on medifast. I was curious how you are doing 8 months later.

I had trouble starting up again after gaining back 45 pounds. I would eat the meals during the day, but generally not be all that careful about snacking, alcohol, and tracking my carbs. And of course, the scale didn't move. So I finally got back on the wagon after our vacation and have been very good ever sense. That said,…

I just keep my dog in my purse. She's 4 pounds.

The harder thing for me is to be on a low carb diet to lose weight and stay vegetarian. My favorite meal is farro, butternut squash and kale but the carbs are out there.

Now in my 50's, I was my happiest at 155 although I weighed much less in my 30's. The ten's are just a little baggy. Some 8's are achievable. Right now, I will be happy when i can get back into my clothes and feel comfortable. I lost 70 pounds then gained 45 of it back, so now I'm probably halfway through the weight loss…

I use my soy milk in all my recipes that call for milk. It lasts so long in the fridge, it's great. I normally drink the light almond flavor soy milk, but I buy a smaller container of regular flavor to use in savory recipes or in gravies or sauces.

I had some last week and ended up feeling sick later that evening, even though I'd eaten it once before without a reaction. So I may just have had a 24 stomach bug coincidentally. I guess I'll find out the next time i try it.

Soy can upset people's stomachs if they're not used to it. After a few days, the gurgling tends to calm down somewhat, at least for me.

It sort of smells like really movie popcorn butter. But it's a change anyway. I do like the sloppy joe and most of the non-cream based soups.

The iphone has been extremely invaluable. Because it allows me up to the minute access to Myfitnesspal! But I did buy a fitbit and their Aria scale for real time tracking of weight and calories expended. It also showed me how little sleep I've been getting (a contributor to weight gain).

I eat a lot of the Morningstar type veggie burgers, especially the santa fe burgers. Instead of eating two, I'll plop a fried (no oil or butter) egg on top. I am also eating a lot more kale lately. I was never a big fan of cooked spinach and kale is pretty tasty if you don't cook it to death. Of course, I often eat really…

I almost never get the fifth meal in during the day. Unless i wake up hungry and start the whole process at 6am.

Please feel free to add me. I've tried other things as well, but MF seems to work best for me. With nutrisystems I got bored and hungry. With Jenny Craig I was also hungry and sort of resented having to augment their expensive food at the grocery store. My problem, after a few days on the program, is I am so not hungry,…

You might buy one of those grill pans. I have a double one from Emeril. It's amazing the grill marks I can get on shrimp and veggies. I just spread a little olive oil on it and voila. Do not spray those pans because it will eventually build up on the pans. I've seen the chefs on TV roast peppers just by holding them over…

Medifast is very successful. I lost 70 some pounds the first time. Then I started a new, stressful job and gained a lot of it back because I made lousy choices. So here I am, back on it full time for the last month. Even when not dieting, I tend to have medifast around. It makes a great breakfast at work, a healthy snack…

Parents without Partners dance. I walked in and there he was at the front door checking people in. One look was all it took. 26 years and counting.

In some ways, it would depend on what phase you are in of weight loss. Because in the beginning, it's really important to keep the carbs way down, otherwise you won't see the results you want. As you move along and your body is the groove, I've tended to add some things into the diet, i.e., I like a few crunchy wontons on…

I am way over 35, have gone up and down several times over my adulthood. Finally, I needed to do something to look halfway decent for my daughter's wedding which was only a few months away. So I took the plunge and went on Medifast. I ended up losing 31 pounds in 2-1/2 months and 50 by the time I reached my goal after 5…