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We buy the packages of precooked chicken breast strips at Costco and often times just eat an ounce or two of that for a snack. We also will eat it in a whole grain/wheat tortilla with black beans, avocado, cucumber, lettuce and a few chicken breast strips, sometimes add a splash of hot sauce and/ or fat free sour cream.…

I don't think it is ridiculous at all. We do tend to be hard on ourselves, but there is also a lot of pressure for women today. Sending up prayers for you! I can relate to this in a lot of ways. We have been together for nearly 20 years and have weathered the storms together and I too long to be a beautiful wife for him.…

You look wonderful! WELL DONE! :)

I am 3.5 weeks in as well and thought I had lost a couple of pounds, only to weigh in a few days later and showing no weight loss. I am working out 6 days a week - alternating strength training and kickboxing. Eating right and measuring everything. The folks at the gym tell me that I probably won't notice a difference…

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:smile: Haha! I LOVE eating dessert this way! sugar free pudding or South Beach desserts, cuz it makes them last so much longer! :tongue: So funny that someone else does this on purpose too! As for me: scale, measuring cups/spoons, sharp knives (makes things so much easier!), Pyrex bowls w/ lids, multiple cutting boards!

WOW ~ You ladies are an ispiration! Thanks for posting your pics!

If you are also concerned about nutrition and your body operating optimally, go with steel cut oats or even regular plain oatmeal, as both are far superior to instant. The instant flavored oatmeals are already processed so much, that your body does not have to work at breaking them down, and they have little if any fiber.…

I haven't read throught his entire thread, so I don't know if someone has already suggested the South Beach diet or not. My husband and I both did this. It was designed by a cardiologist for ppl who were high risk cardiac patients. They also have an online plan where you can plan your meals and print out grocery lists. We…

Thanks for sharing your lovely photos! All of creation does indeed testify ~ God is so awesome and amazing!