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Thanks everybody. :-) Nuts (almonds or walnuts) have been my go-to evening snack for the last couple weeks and I've been enjoying it. I was just wondering what other ideas were out there. Eggs are a great idea, although I do have an egg with breakfast most mornings, so I probably wouldn't have more in the evening. I…

When I need a couple hundred calories, I spread a tbsp of peanut butter on a small-ish banana. That's about 200. If you need more, add a couple slices of bread to make a peanut butter and banana sandwich. Man, I wish I had 500 cals left for today!!

I have found that it makes a difference HOW I say "no thank you". If I immediately say it and go back to whatever I was doing before they offered, that's the end of it. If I look at the donut and have that "I wish I could" look on my face, or offer any body language or words of possible indicision, that's when they hound…

Amy, I know just how you feel. I had the same problem when I had lost 19 pounds trying to catch that elusive 20. I finally got there and now I'm bouncing around trying to make 25. I do the same thing you described... I take one bite of something I shouldn't (or one too many bites of anything) and then it's a big ol' free…

I'm with you! Up by 4:45 before my husband and daughter get up. My daughter is 2 also and her favorite thing is for me to put her on my back and (gently) run around the back yard so she's bouncing all around and cracking us up. I'm usually pretty wiped out by the evening, so I can't do that for more than a few minutes, but…

:laugh: I agree with that Euphonasia ...I have to put two sports bra sometimes :laugh: [/quote] Sorta off topic here, but I wanted to recommend a sports bra... www.enell.com. They're expensive but they're awesome!! I HATED running and all kinds of exercise before I got this bra. No more black eyes!! :tongue:

I tried "Atkins" one time about 10 years ago. I was only able to stand it for 11 days and I felt awful the whole time. The muscle fatigue was really painful. For instance, I had been climbing the stairs to my office on the third floor of my building everyday for years and then, I couldn't anymore. It wasn't soreness. It…

The usual... 1 cup Kashi Autumn Wheat Cereal 1/2 cup Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla 1 NatureMade softgel vitamin

Pavement is "softer" than concrete, so I always stick to the street rather than the sidewalks. My very best advice is "get the right shoes for your feet". When I first tried running several years ago I just put on my walking shoes and gave it a try. I had to ice my shins after every run. Then, I went to…

I have always believed in the value of having a planned "cheat day". I schedule mine on my weigh-in day. Once I have weighed myself in the morning, I can indulge in something that would normally be off limits. This is also a great way to control cravings. When I see a commercial for a hot cheesy pizza or I smell the fried…

The easiest way to get all the water you need is to not drink anything else until you develop a thirst for water. When your body gets all the water it needs, it doesn't retain water anymore (No more water weight!) so, the more you drink, the more you will notice your thirst. Have water with meals and keep a water bottle…

Hi metalpalace and cherryred! It's great to meet you. Thanks for stopping by! :)

Thanks for stopping by, Lauramg! I'm happy to be here and have enjoyed it very much so far. I see that you are making excellent progress too! Way to go, girl!

Howdy! I have been on MFP for a couple weeks and I like it. I have been using The Daily Plate since the end of December and it has been great, but I was just curious what other tools were available. Since I found MFP I have actually been logging on both sites because each one has features that I like. I'll make a decision…