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Tell folks you are tracking sodium for your blood pressure. I started MFP to track my sodium and stayed to drop some pounds. No one gave me a hard time after I said it was for sodium. It makes folks shut up because they think you'll have a stroke!

F7 Polar is easy, comfortable, durable and accurate. I used it right out the box. You can get a Polar on the cheap at TJMaxx or Marshall's if you have one. Mine was a gift.

I'm at $200 for a family of 5. I make most things from scratch including ketchup, bread, chips etc. My husband, son and Mother in Law are vegetarians so I'm normally in the produce isle shopping seasonally.

I like mint gum or tea. Also, using my resistance bands or doing sit-ups while watching tv helps. If it's something that can go in the freezer, I'll freeze it which works for cookies, cake slices and pie which I often make for my family. Recently, I've been squeezing into my old skinny jeans which makes me not want to eat…

Thank you for the cooking detail. A woman in Trader Joes was telling me I should try it but I was too embarrassed to say I had no idea how to cook it. She overheard me complaining about having to cook Quinoa again and was try to make suggestions.

This is a vegetable soup that has pasta in it so it's technically minestone. Only 78 calories. Slow-Cooker Minestrone Soup Ingredients: 4 c. vegetable broth 4 c. tomato juice 1 tbsp. dried basil 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup) 2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1…

Sweet potatoes need only a light misting of oil, like the kind you would get from a Misto or Pam. If you add too much oil they will steam since they have alot of moisture.

Make sure your meals and snacks are balanced. If you are missing protein or fiber in your meal you can get hungry fast. Also, check your water and make sure you are getting enough for the fiber to make you feel full.

A cheat meal or treat every now and again is fine. I don't think a whole day is necessary and normally I build them into my daily goal. My cheat meal is lunch after church. Over time you naturally stop craving some things so it's good to schedule something only if it's been on your mind alot and you can't find a healthier…

I steam veggies, add a 1/2 tsp of Best life butter and Mrs. Dash. Mrs. Dash has tons of flavors but I'm into Garlic & Herb and Southwest Chipotle right now and they are all salt-free. I use frozen veggies and only steam until they are cooked but still crunchy so I don't get rid of the nutrients.

I made this as a breakfast side dish when guests stayed over. It could make a good weekend breakfast. From old "crockpot365" recipe. Crockpot Apple Oatmeal Ingredients: --1 cup of oats --2 cups of milk --2 tablespoons of brown sugar --1 tablespoon of vanilla --pinch of salt --1 chopped apple Directions: Mix all and add to…

I have the same problem. When I'm eating the same thing that my family is eating I always use either a kids plate or a salad plate instead of the regular dinner plate. I'll also chew a stick of mint gum while cooking so I'm not taking too many bites.

My son is very active so after playing soccer, hiking or running while he rides his scooter I've burned another 300 to 400 calories. Added to my 700 calorie burn from my morning workout that means I get to eat another 1,000 calories a day. After being used to 1,200 calories a day while not working out 2,200 seems like a…

I make weekends my long workout days. I also add more water and veggies before I eat my meals so I eat less. It's great to plan healthy alternatives like eating roasted chicpeas while he eats peanuts or a lean cuisine pizza while he has the real thing. If you like to cook you can make healthier versions of his favorite…

I love Hungry Girl because they have so many good swaps. My only warning to folks who haven't used the older cookbooks or website is most of the recipes don't make enough for a family. It's usually one or two servings so you will need to do a little math if you want to feed the family. I guess that's why it's Hungry Girl…

Eat back the calories you burn from exercise. You are hungry because you are not getting enough calories.

I get 1200 so I feel your pain. On days I don't work out, I break up my meals so I am eating every few hours. Instead of oatmeal and a banana I'll have oatmeal then the banana an hour later. Mini meals help. I'll also add steamed veggies to lunch and dinner for bulk. I have a steamer insert for my pot so it is easy cleanup…

You can get flax seed in the flour section of Wal-Mart. If you buy it already ground store it in the fridge. I love it in oatmeal and as a topping for my son's cereals. He used to suffer from constipation before we started adding the flax a few years ago. I also add it to pumpkin and banana breads.

Yum, thanks for sharing!

The sausage patties are wonderful. When I went home my mother made Jimmy Dean sausage patties and I was wishing for the Morning Star version. You honestly won't be able to tell aren't meat.

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I did watch "Heavy" and thought it was inspiring. I agree with the other poster, the crying made no sense. The woman was like "I am doing alot but I can do more" and then she would cry for 20 min. and go around telling people should could do more. I also like "I used to be fat" where people have to lose all the weight in…

I got the Polar F7 for Christmas and it is the best thing to happen to my weight loss since actually deciding to lose weight. I am able to record calories burned accurately. It encourages me to put more energy into my workouts if I see a lower cal burned number than I usually get. I set mine to beep when I get out of fat…

I like the kickboxing and step workouts from www.discountworkouts.com. They are around $8 and if you buy two, they ship for free. Each DVD comes with two workouts which is nice. I also like "This is Tae Bo".

Enter "breastfeeding" under food in your food diary. Or you can do a search for "breastfeeding" under food. MFP has several options. I believe it might be under exercise as well but I always used it under food.

"The grass is greener where it's watered." - Kim Kardashian

I received the Polar FT7 for Christmas and was able to use it right out of the box without reading the instructions. Since I'm "technology challenged" that means it is really easy to use. It is comfortable,easy to clean and will beep if you get out of aerobic or aerobic mode, whichever you chose.

Spaghetti and garlic bread Fettuccine , Alfredo sauce with mushrooms Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken BBQ Ingredients: * 4 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – halfway through shred meat to absorb * 1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce Famous Daves or Jack Daniels * 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing * 1/4 cup brown sugar…

Camelbak. They can be pricey but you can get other brands for cheaper. The are lighter than they look and I didn't feel they interfered with my running form.

They are processed but better alternatives to bacon and cured ham. At my deli they rolled over all the turkey packages that they slice from and I couldn't find one with low sodium. They honestly didn't seem to mind so it may not be an unusual request. I crock pot a chicken or roast on alternating weeks to use the meat in…