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Personally, there is no reason for fast food when you can make better and more cost efficient food for yourself at home. I make batches of grilled chicken over the weekend, along with plain quinoa. I buy boiled eggs already peeled to save on time in large bags, canned beans (rinsed well before using) and lots of produce. I…

If you dont see the big "Non-GMO Certified" label anywhere where on the container, then it isnt the non-GMO product you're looking for

I go to flavored seltzer. That seems to always do the trick when I'm craving something bubbly with with flavor.

By the way, you may not see a change in the scale, at least not without an exercise routine, but you will definitely start to feel the difference and fairly quickly in my opinion.

At age 13, my mother noticed something odd in my throat while I was leaning back at the dinner table one day; turns out I had a goiter on my thyroid gland. It required surgery which has left me with only half of a (somewhat) functioning thyroid. I was not put on any medication until after I turned 18 (in fear that it would…

Thanks! Do you post your recipes anywhere too?

I'm on Pinterest also and i have found TONS of healthy recipes. You have to search for them by Board, not just pins. I find them usually using "Healthy" and "clean eating" and "low calorie" as the search words and there they all are. Just like anything else, you have to do a little digging and you will find what you're…

To know what your daily caloric intake should be, your best bet is to use a BMR Calculator (Basal Metabolic Rate). That is what your body would burn if you just sat there on the couch never lifting a muscle. It is what your body would burn just breathing, pumping blood, etc... http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/

In the Lake Hopatcong area of New Jersey, $3.50 and climbing daily :-(

I used to love almond milk until I realized how much soy was in it. I avoid soy for multiple reasons like soy is EXTREMELY HIGH in pesticides and it can mess up a woman's natural cycle. Instead, I use coconut milk. Organic, soy free, dairy free, etc...you have to be willing to sacrifice a few calories since it's up there…

Hmmm, I'll double check but mine are pretty straight forward, none of those ingredients that you mentioned. Maybe i should have my blood work done again for my thyroid...just to be on the safe side.

That is a great idea! I never would've thought of doing that!

Hi Gemma. I have some physical issues that caused me to on weight as well. I can't do much hardcore work but every little bit helps. Have you thought about yoga or pillates? There are tons of great DVDs and if you're in NJ and have Cablevision there's an onDemand free channel for fitness. Look under Free OnDemand---Home &…

Great lists everyone! Keep'em coming! :-) I buy many of the same items. At least now I know I'm not the only one who sneaks in a bit of dark chocolate every once and a while.

Is there any ONE DVD of hers that you think is a little bit of everything? I would rather not buy 10 DVDs if I don't have to.

Feel free to add me :-)

Ffel free to add me. I could use another friend and more motivation :-)

Feel free to add me :-). I need motivation and friends too. :-)

same here. i personally feel that the more friends i have here the more i will feel motivated to prove myself to them and it would give me a sense of responsibility...sort of like those in person weight watchers meetings. i sent a request to you. :)