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i have done this for sure! Great job to you for recognizing this and sticking to your plan!!

Why cook something different? Get your family on bored with eating healthy as well. With that busy schedule the only way to do what you want to do is to be prepared...that means planning out menus and being ready for the week. Sunday night do the prep work you can for your meals. I frequently cook 3lbs of chicken on…

DONT GIVE IN!! You know if you do you will eat them in like 5 minutes, they will have not satisfied your craving really you will just have over 100 calories to show for it! You can do this!!

i just had tacos on monday and we used the leftovers to make taco pizza-was it the healthiest no but in small quantities it is awesome and used the leftovers...and i didnt use turkey so yours is probably already better, my family had it on a regular pizza crust but i used the flat out wraps-they are my new favorite pizza…

i think it depends on how the nutritional information reads, a lot of packaged foods will give you one value for the box and then and then another value for a serving "as prepared" when they say that i assume it includes all ingredients necessary to make it, if it doesn't then i add it on its own

i agree with the rum and diet suggestion, however if you don't really drink do you have to drink at this, can you just have one? If you aren't typically a drinker will they be expecting you to have several? The other thing I am somewhat ashamed to admit is that my husband and i go out with our friends frequently and we…

I have the same problem, and it doesn't matter if i get back from lunch at noon, or if I don't get back until after 1, i am still ready for a snack at 2, and if i eat my snack at 2, then im ready for another one at 3...i agree with the boredom. I know that you are not supposed to use food as a reward type thing, but if i…

How long have you been doing this routine? If it is only for a couple of weeks then you should be proud of the 5lb weight loss, i know in the beginning i went from absolutely nothing to going to the gym 3-4 times a week and watching everything I ate and i was so trying so hard and it was so different from what was my…

the queso one is pretty good as well, it is more mild than the garlic one, i LOVE laughing cow which is good because i am a recovering cheese addict:)

There is no easy trick, I agree this has to be something you have self control about. I also agree to look at the menu ahead of time and see what you can get. Check the calories and decide what is worth it, then when you get there do not even open the menu, it will save you from seeing all of the other things you may want.…

i log and track even the veggies, having said that though, i may only eat 1/2 cup of rice or something high cal, but i may and have eaten 3 cups of vegetables. It is important to calculate what esle you are using though, i used to think the oils, sprays, little butter didn't have an impact so if you use anything like that…

prepare for it in the days leading up to it, before you go to the bbq or gathering can you hit the gym or get in an early morning workout? Also yes there are tons of yummy foods at these things but you don't have to have gobs of them all, eat a taste of one spoonful. Offer to bring a dish, that way you can bring something…

You have to do baby steps....even in 6 short months i crave vegetables that i would turn my nose up at this time last year, the flavors are so much different now that i am used to eating things that are good for me.

First LOVE your name, my youngest daughter's name is Natalie. Second, i SUCK at cooking, luckily my husband used to be a chef so I don't have to, but as far as easy recipes go, I am sure there are TONS on this site, but I really like hungrygirl.com and skinnytaste.com the recipes are all low cal and pretty simple from what…

join a gym, a running group, etc that will be a good way to meet new people in your area and provide motivation for you. I agree witht he above post, my motivation is all solo, i want to wear this, buy that, look like this. My husband started with me but has dropped off, although he continues to be VERY supportive of me,…

My snack list has a wide variety, but every Friday and most Saturdays have a ridiculous amount of various alcohols and shot components. I am still losing, i know that it is going to come so I try to plan ahead, i know some people say you can't "save" calories, but it works for me, Friday foods are usually very light and…

so many options..of course there are frozen meals with a side of fruit or veggies just higher in sodium, leftovers are a great idea, grilled chicken is perfect, it can be eaten hot or cold, cut up, as a sandwich, shredded with bbq sauce, in a salad, etc. i frequently use leftovers. Also have you spiced up your sandwiches?…

Some people want to weigh in daily, and if so that's fine, but try only "counting" one weigh-in a week, same time same scenario, for example, Friday mornings first thing. Especially since this was your first week of giving it your all, you will notice that if you continue doing that then your numbers will fluctuate…

what kind of candy are you addicted to? Are we talking chocolate candy bars or sweettarts and gummy bears? If it's candy bars start looking at alternatives, such as the skinny cow candies, some of the protein bars are actually pretty candy bar tasting, or maybe the miniatures so you still get your fix. Also look at what…

My company does a great job of promoting wellness, but nothing like those incentives! Good for you for having that extra bonus!

Good luck to you, don't be sad about your battle, be happy that you recognized it and it motivated you!! You can do this!!

welcome aboard! The site and people are fantastic...couldn't do it without them! Good luck to you!!

Welcome! The site is wonderful and the people are even better! I have two daughters as well, 13 and 5 and between the two of them, all their sports and playdates, my job, my house, and oh yeah my husband, making time for myself can get rough, but that's exactly what you HAVE to do. Make time for yourself, hopefully you…

can you try other creamers, maybe do a half and half with the stuff you love until you get used to it, or just try a little less one week and then a little less then ext week until you are using only 100 calories worth? That's what i have done and now i rarely notice the difference

not saying to not listen to your doctor, if she said take ibuprofen fine, but ibuprofen, even just slighltly over the recommended dose and even only a couple of times a month can lead to very serious kidney issues. again not saying don't do it, ive been known to up the dose as well, just be careful.

don't look at it as having to sit down and have a typical weekend lazy day breakfast, just a little bit will get your body going again, IMO. a piece of toast, a protein drink or special k shake, sometimes i eat a 4 pack of peanut butter crackers, do I feel full like after my other meals, not really, but I also don't like…

there was a link not that long ago to an article that was reporting that you actually burned more at a fast walk than you do at a jog, its not as natural body has to work harder kind of thing. I walk at a 15 incline but not as fast as you and it is by far the best calorie burn i have. After i walk i jog my miles without an…

I just received coupons in the mail for this as well, haven't tried it yet, but may consider using the coupon for one after a workout just to see how I feel.

This was just what i needed to see today! I frequently have jealousy towards my husbands 1900 calories ( i know the breakdown and why it is, i'm just saying). Anyway jsut wanted to say thanks for the kudos, we ladies need it!

Depending on the sandwich, i love hummus and guac (altho calorie wise gauc is still high-but it has good fats in it). Also light mayo or using less mayo? The other thing is a light salad dressing, if you are looking for creaminess a little light salad dressing in your flavor of choice goes a long way.