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Low-fat string cheese and a small granny smith apple, an ounce of almonds, a hard boiled egg, sliced cucumbers dipped in yellow mustard, celery stuffed with low-fat cream cheese are some of my favorite satisfying snacks.

Stevia is all natural. Some brands add fillers - such as Truvia... However, a brand called Sweet Leaf is pure stevia. I have found it in the organic section of my supermarket and on Amazon. They have tons of flavors too in droplet form. You can add it to water, plain yogurt, coffee, etc. It is a zero calorie alternative…

Welcome to MFP. This is a great tool. Lots of support. Look at people's food diaries for ideas of what works. Read the forums. Log every day - and if you forget, just start again. Try to follow the recommendations and have a plan. Make sure you have healthy food available to you... You'll do great.

I'm 47 and experiencing same thing. I was able to lose a few years ago with ease simply tracking and using MFP recommendations. Gained weight fast and steady last year without eating crazy... I've since returned to MFP logging faithfully for over 100 days, modified my diet - gluten free (had gone grain free for a while)...…

Read the book "Sugar Busters" it explains the roles of sugars and carbohydrates. It will help you to make sound food choices and keep within your macros. My husband was recently diagnosed with type 2 and modifications in his diet have made drastic changes in his blood sugar levels.

He should eat more at breakfast and lunch. That is NOT ENOUGH FOOD for him. I am much smaller than him and I'd faint if I tried to subsist on such meager portions. Throw in a hard boiled egg at breakfast - or - 6 ounces of greek yogurt. Have him snack on almonds through the day. He needs more protein. Starving himself…

Are you still doing Sugar Busters? How is it working for you?

What you eat can be as important as how much you eat. Try to eat as many high fiber, low sugar foods as possible. Try to eliminate all refined sugars. Aim for 5 servings of non-starchy vegetables every day (not potatoes or corn). Also, make sure you are getting enough good fats in your diet. If you don't, your metabolism…

You look amazing. I bet you feel amazing too. It has made you look younger and healthier. Good luck on your continued journey to better health:) Thanks for sharing.

If you eat to little, your metabolism will become sluggish. Make sure you are getting enough fats. If you open your diary we can give you better suggestions. I've been at this since February. I surpassed my original goal and am in maintenance mode now... A few pounds from my revised goal. I've found that eating too little…

I thought it was really bad. I bought the no sugar added kind, it was like slighty bitter toasty white water. BAD. I am happy to use a few hundred calories each day on skim cow milk.

I would recommend tracking your fiber intake. Try to consume between 25 and 30 grams per day. It will help keep you full longer and it will help keep your digestive tract working. Try to come close to the MFP recommendation for fat and carbs, eat at least their recommendation for protein and as much fiber as your body can…

Coffee - fresh ground and fresh brewed is the best Unsmoked Tobacco (especially pipe tobacco) Blown out candles and matches Skunk Grilled Meat

Exercise doesn't have to mean doing a tape, just keep moving. Take walks, dance, swim, clean and reorganize your house or garage, get outside and do some yard work, play a sport, paint your house, do anything that keeps you in motion. It all helps your burn calories and gets your muscles more toned.

I had cut back my calories a few months ago and hit a plateau - then I actually started to gain weight - eating about 1310 calories a day. It was so frustrating - and I was hungry all the time. I finally said heck with that, and bumped up my calories to 1560 and I'm back to losing weight. I'm down 4 - 6 pounds in a few…

If your craving it, eat it. Just order the smallest sizes available. Get a Jr. burger, a kids size fries and a kids size shake - or share it with someone. Eat a big salad and some fruit with it to fill you up. Don't deprive yourself or you'll go mad - or stop trying. I've found that eating small amounts of things you want…

eat at least 25 to 30 grams of fiber each day, and, at a minimum, what MFP recommends for protein.

Way too much. We spend about $200 - $250 per week for 4 people (2 are little kids). We rarely eat out though and I often feed friends or neighbors with extra that I've made.

It is a personal preference. I think long hair makes my face look thinner. When I'm thin, I don't mind my hair short. But when I gain weight, I automatically gain in my face. My husband likes long hair, so I'll keep it long for his sake. It is easy to pull up in a ponytail and it is naturally wavy, so all I do is wash,…

Buffalo chicken wings. Discovered them and ate about 6 each night as a snack. What a huge mistake that was. Had no idea they contained so many calories or so much fat. I gained about 15 pounds in a few months.

I was served a SLUG in my salad at an upscale diner in NJ... It was pretty gross to say the least. My meal was then free, but I had completely lost my appetite. How on earth could anyone preparing a salad miss a SLUG??? Nasty. Thanks for bringing back that memory.

Thank you for sharing... That is a fantastic feeling. I remember when I did 5 miles a few months back and it is amazing. Keep working at it and soon you will be amazed by what your body will be able to withstand. Keep up the good work!!!

Chunky tomato sauce: Dice the tomatoes - set aside, Saute onion in a few tablespoons of olive oil with a tablespoon of butter, garlic (add when onions are nearly done) - add the tomatoes and simmer for 30 minutes, add fresh basil, salt and pepper - it is fantastic. Serve over pasta, spaghetti squash, grilled eggplant,…

Edamame. I love it fresh/steamed and dry roasted as a snack. Kashi Go Lean Crunch - great for protein and fiber. Clif Protein Bars - the chocolate mint is delicious (20 grams of protein). Gimme Lean (LiteLife) sausage style veggie protein is really delicious. I love to make it into sausage gravy over a high fiber english…

Good thing fall is getting ready to arrive - the kids will be back in school and temps will drop - making it a perfect time to walk and ride. Loving PTC.

Yes... Earn your junk food.

Homemade oil and vinegar dressings will keep a long time, months even. You can store it in a simple tupperware container or purchase salad dressing cruette's at the grocery store near the powdered seasoning blends. (Good Seasons Italian) If the oil congeals from the cold - simply warm it back up by sticking the container…

There are tons of flavored balsalmic vinegars and white balsalmic vinegars, also red wine and white wine vinegars are good. You can make your own oil & vinegar dressings - using water, fresh cracked pepper, a little crushed or minced garlic, and Mrs. Dash or other Italian Blend seasonings of your choice and they are really…

I wear mascara whenever I leave the house (even to go the gym). I only put on other makeup when I'm going on a date or going to a special event. I don't like to look at myself without mascara - therefore I put it on dailiy and sometimes reapply once or twice in the day especially if I go swimming or sweat a lot. However, I…

Have they tested you for GYN problems? Sounds weird, but bloating, abdominal pain and fatigue can be indicators of reproductive problems. You've been exhausting the potential gastrointestinal issues, and it doesn't seem to help. Talk to your doctor. Also, check out WebMd - they have a symptom checker - which can give you…