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Have you tried Organic, light Agave Sweetener? I found it at Costco. It's all natural, certified organic, and a low glycemic sweetener. Here's the link in case you want to read up on it http://www.wholesomesweeteners.com/brands/Wholesome_Sweeteners/Organic_Raw_Blue_Agave.html

I love Zumba! After a month I finally feel like I might have a little rhythm! It's too much fun to care what I look like!

tofu smoothies with whey protein powder. Tofu when blended is like plain yogurt, it's creamy and takes on the flavor of what it's blended with. Try soy milk, 1/2 banana, tbsp on PB, and a tbsp of low sugar chocolate milk - it's a great post work out drink!

Bump - thanks for posting!

Hungry Girl has a 200 hundred recipes under 200 calories cook book. It helps to have meal solutions planned out for those "already at my calories" days. And exercise so you can add the extra calories in.

Today I did a banana and some walnuts. Sometimes I use the Agave sweetener. The Biggest Loser cookbook makes it like this: (makes 4 servings) Heat 1 1/2 cup FF milk until just about boiling, add 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats - cook , stirring for 1-2 mins or until creamy. Mash 1 very ripe banana with 1/2 tsp of vanilla,…

I've only been on here a week and it's been a challenge. I haven't last weight but I'm healthier than when I started. I am always over my calories on days I don't work out but I am much more aware of when/why I eat. This is a great place for support - just keep at it. You can do it! Sandy PS - I sent you a friend request…

Great job!

You are a beautiful, strong, sexy, smart woman. Remind yourself of that EVERYDAY! You are clearly taking step to be healthier, apply that to your relationships as well. This too shall pass, and you will find someone who appreciates your inner and outer beauty!

I'm in. CW - 159 GW - 145 By Thanksgiving - 150

Thanks for all the advice and tips! When you mentions customizing your setting based on a certain % - how did you find what that % number is? And for those of you who don't eat meat at all, well that's not gonna happen for me, but I would love to try some of your favorite vegetarian recipes. I'm all for mixing it up!

Good luck - this is definitely the best place for daily inspiration!

Thanks for sharing!

I'm pretty much always "jonesing" for chocolate - so thanks for the recipe!!

If you're hungry, you should eat - especially if you have the calories to spare. If your body thinks it's starving it will hold onto fat as a future energy source. Try something with a good source of lean protein - a post workout smoothie with a scoop of protein powder, or a grilled lean turkey tenderloin strip on a flat…

From the Hungry Girl newsletter (nov 2008). Yum! I love Hungry Girl! After getting a BAZILLION requests for pumpkin bread, we figured it was time to make some. And after EIGHT attempts, we got it just right. Try it and see! Ingredients: One 15-oz. can pure pumpkin 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2…

According to the Orchard schedule (the one we go to in IL), Honeycrisp are available Mid-September. Right now it should be Royal Gala (sweet) and McIntosh (spicy /tart). Now we just need some yummy low cal apple recipes!

Hi. I'm a SAHM mom to 2 kids ages 2 and 4 and I have a baking side business so I find time to work on nights and weekends. I'd love to join this group if there is still room. I could use motivation from other Moms who struggle to find the time to fit in all that needs to be done in a day and still have time for themselves!…

I have had to 2 c-sections in 2 years and thought the flap might not go away, thanks for the post! Gives me hope! You look fantastic, great job!

Thanks for the support! How do I "friend" people?