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@AKTipsyCat ..... not sure if I'm ready to go there lol I did look at smoked oysters but was surprised at the carbs for the tiny can.

@dawnz75 I would like to know how it tastes lol.

Ohhh you subtract the sugar alcohols. I didnt know that. It makes more sense now thank you. @canadjineh no a pint is 4 servings usually lol but people like to eat the whole thing like its 1 serving so that's why they advertise it like that.

Thank you for tips!! Every idea helps :)

This! I just started doing "lower" carb because of PCOS...but otherwise was mostly a calories in vs calories out person. But I think you nailed it. It depends on the person and their eating style and hunger. Me...I can eat 4 lbs of bacon all to myself in one sitting without a flinch. So I need to count calories to keep me…

Yes! No official diagnosis but researching it and it fits my brain. I've been looking for a support group near me but have yet to find one. The most I found was overeaters anonymous, and...while it had good principals, the overall experience was uncomfortable. I think because of the religious aspect for me personally. Did…

This is more of a hopeful preventive tactic, but I have been purposely trying to get 9-10 hours of sleep. Sometimes this means giving up on a lot of things like my favorite shows, going out when my friends go out, quality time with my hubby. My life is pretty busy, so putting this as a priority comes with downsides. BUT so…

@mountainready with the eggy base, is this something you heat up or eat cold? It would be nice to have some more savory type ideas vs sweet (fruits etc) .

This is a good alternative. I just started doing chia pudding (I dont really like oats to begin with). So far so good, I make it just like overnight oats in Mason jars. 2 tbsp chia, almond milk + toppings like peanut butter etc. Its helped for me to let it sit for 30 min, shake so seeds aren't all on the bottom, then let…

I would. :) Participation on my part would probably depend on the challenges. At 300lbs I can't plank for 3 minutes etc hahaha

I agree! I can pluck or wax and get maybe ... 3 days before I have a 5 o'clock shadow. I hate it. And your right, it leaves ingrown hairs or scarring. If I was rich I would try the professional laser removal but they dont guarantee results and it's so much money. Like if I pay you $7,000 I want a money back guarantee lol…

I've tried quite a few, nothing really made a dent for me. Including laser and an emulator and waxing. My doctor is pretty consistent with saying weight loss will help but I have to get there 1st! I just joined the low carb group room. I might give it a shot.

I think it comes down to time sometimes and the app set up. I use dietbet and I feel like I am a lot more active and get a good sense of support on there than I do here. Mostly because the daily feed is filled with personal stories, goals or pics vs "so-so completed diary" or "did 20 min on treadmill". Thesd things are all…

I remember this thread from years ago! I used to be active on it and it was super helpful for accountability. Glad to see it still going.

I sent you an invite. As someone also over 300 some advice I would give is be okay with starting small. You can't compare yourself to who you used to be or you will just keep being disappointed when you get hurt or can't do something. It becomes super frustrating. I would suggest starting with walking, and just keep…

Hi. I have a hundred plus pounds to lose. You can definitely do it if you put your mind to it. However, if you ever want some first-hand knowledge about the surgery I could get you in contact with my friend. She was a nervous wreck about having it done, but with all of her health problems it has changed her world. I know…

Hi I'm in Glendale. I actually need to lose about a hundred pounds. I would love to make more local friends with the same kind of goals. Anyone feel free to add me :-)

Glendale! Anyone is free to add me. Would love to meet people close by, maybe even plan some group runs or events. Could be fun.

So here is the thing. She does see a doctor, but resources are limited where we are at. And I'll be honest, she is not the type to go out of town to see a specialist. She sees the one that comes here. The nurses we have and the dietitian we have are not diabetic specific, (even the "diabetic specialist" at the hospital is…

Sort of. We live in a more rural area, and the the specialist that is here 24/7 is just someone who was trained for that position, and she has described them as more of a general dietitian than a diabetes specialist. She hasn't had a very good experience with them. The doctor she sees specifically for her diabetes is only…

Just swinging by to check you all out. I'm still doing my baby steps of trying to log everyday and not weigh myself (which is harder than it seems). I want my focus to be on food and exercise and not by weight lost. I'm not able to catch up on here very much just due to time. But I'll be stopping by now and then, maybe…

My first "round" with MFP this same thing got me really down, and to be honest I had to lose almost 50lbs before I noticed any difference at all. Even at 70lbs lost I had only gone down about 3 pant sizes (though if I sucked in I could squeeze down one more size). I did notice after that initial (and discouraging) chunk I…

Its better than nothing :) lol

Hey! I fell off the wagon....AGAIN. I'll be in here periodically lurking your posts and bumping this topic, but for now I may not be on much. I'm going to try and focus on just entering my calories & getting exercise daily (anything!). Thank you all for being such a wonderful group! I hope I get my mojo back and can make…

Wish I knew about this site when I put this together!

I'd have to go with what was already said. I stay up late too (its 1:30am as I type this). I always have to space my calories out during the day so that I have 100-200 calories left for late night eating.

I found this online. Its not super healthy or even super low calorie, but you can control the toppings and sauce so it saves you some. I've tried all the "pretend" pizzas and they don't cut it for me. Especially the cauliflower pizza, I didn't like this at all! It tasted like cauliflower (which I like but not as pizza) and…

Happy Friday! I just wanted to pop in and wish everyone a good weekend! :drinker:

I missed a week and was sure I'd come back to this thread being locked LOL You all are so fast haha. :laugh: This week was a total bust (after I was doing so flippin good last week too!). I had my daughters birthday, then an event, then her party and all that is where the derailing started...but then... I got SICK. Like…

Thursday Truth - I should be sleeping! I had a massive migraine starting Wed. Its finally gone away after much consumption of caffeine (excedrin all day long + 2 diet sodas)...and now I'm wide awake.... :grumble: Tomorrow is my daughters 11th Birthday so I'm making red velvet oreo cupcakes for her class (so far haven't…