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Thanks for all the feedback about my questions. I don't want to do the whole P90X program because I think it is a little too crazy. Yes, I reached my short-term goal of fitting into size 14 pants instead of the 18s I was wearing. Me next goal is to decrease the amount of fat on my body - any tips on how to do that? I am…

I heard we are getting 8 inches to a foot again on Wednesday in my area, too. It will be so nice to be in Florida a week from Wednesday (in my goal-sized pants, by the way!) We were in NYC yesterday (no snow there!) and the home made gnocchi, cannoli and gelato in Little Italy were wonderful - as a one day treat, that is!…

Zebra - I just bought Pride and Prejudice and Zombies but have not had a chance to read it yet. The fact that Elizabeth Bennet knows Ninja moves sounds brilliant! I just finished "Jane Bites Back" which might be more to your liking - Jane Austen in modern day NY state. 200 years ago she was turned into a vampire by that…

Welcome Anahita! I too turned 40 in January of last year. When I lost weight before now, I never exercised but now that I do, I love it! So sorry to hear about your health issues. I had minor surgery after losing some weight and it made me really depressed and of course I gained all the weight back. I can't imagine how…

Tamarads, Yes, we got to see two shows in NYC - One was Hair - which I have been dying to see. The costume designer for the Boradway production costumed me as Mae West in a show a few years's back and he has been updating me on the progress of the show. It's moving to London next month. It was AMAZING and the actors really…

Hi Everyone, Singfree - I am in PA, too and am not looking forward to going outside. Please don't feel guilty about being on this site! It is probably what you need most right now even if you are unable to stay "fitness minded." That is completely understandable. Yes, the cardio might help you mood but sometime just…

A couple people asked for this recipe. I received it through a free weekly e-mail I get through www.hungrygirl.com. I love their recipes and have made loads of them (the seafodd gumbo is outstanding!!!). She also recomends new products to try which I really love - I discovered Pop Chips and low-carb/calorie tofu shirataki…

Hi Frank and all, I checked in for the first time in about a week this morning and was startled to see your news, Frank. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I expereinced a similar situation 4 years ago when I received that dreaded middle of the night phone call telling me my dad was killed in a car…

Hi Swiss Miss, Thanks for the tips! Have you tried any of the vegetarian "chicken" wings? Morningstar Farms makes a good one and Quorn also makes a tasty one. I dip them in a tiny bit of Marie's low-fat blue cheese dressing and they are wonderful! Even people who eat meat love them when I take them to parties. Enjoy!!!…

I'll be 41 on Friday and would like to join this thread. Doing really well in the first two weeks of clean eating and am hoping to keep up the motivation. Is there a way to bookmark this thread so it is easier to find and check in? Thanks! Trina

Please try Better Than Bouillion - it comes in a glass jar and keeps in the fridge for ages after you open it. It add a wonderful flavor to soups and sauces - without anything fake. I was really frustrated because I couldn't find a base or boullion that didn't contain msg and all those other nasty chemical things - and…

I like Fage Total 0% Greek Yogurt. The cup is only 90 calories. I put it on a Kashi whole grain waffle and top with fruit for a really filling breakfast. If you want to sweeten it naturally you could sprinke Truvia or another stevia sweetener on it.

I discovered this last year when someone gave me a lot of zucchini and it's my absolute favorite recipe using this vegetable! I found it on Recipe Zaar. Ingredients 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 " slices 1 egg, mixed with 2 tablespoons milk 1 clove smashed garlic 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons grated parmesan…