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I saw a recipe for a radish and hard boiled egg salad on allrecipes.com recently that I plan on making as a side dish for my cookout this weekend. I also saw one for grilled radishes that seemed like fun. Posting them both below (if you go to allrecipes.com you can read the reviews with suggestions for each recipe as well:…

maybe you could benefit from some planning.....have your meals planned in advance, made in advance and when you go to a BBQ bring your own protein to grill and healthy salad or veggie dish as your contribution so you'll know you have good food on hand. Also, maybe you should enter your planned food for the day into MFP…

maybe order sparkling mineral water with lime wedges in between other drinks....don't do shots!!!! BLECH

plan ahead, have baggies of cut up veggies handy to grab (I always have some for after work to snack on during my commute home so I don't walk in the house STARVING) don't have bad snacks in the house, only good ones (veggies, nuts, etc) always have water next to you, when you have the urge to put something in your mouth…

I'm a fan of Mark Bittman, great food thinker! regarding beets: I wash mine, wrap them in foil and throw them into a 300 degree oven for a couple hours then let them cool overnight. Then I peel off the skins, dice them up and toss them with spices, hot peppers, a bit of onion and splashes of champagne vinegar. These are my…

CSA = community supported agriculture....basically you find a participating farmer, give him money for a share upfront and then reap the bounty of the harvest each week with what is provided. I googled CSA PA just now and found lots of options. You should check it out if you're interested. Thanks for reminding me about…

I understand. I have to get creative. We buy in in February and I usually use my tax refund. I also have a share buddy so I just get 1/2 a share which is great for me a single person. This is my 5th year in a CSA and I'm very addicted to the food and I love the challenge of using what is given to me each week rather than…

you may already, they are becoming extremely popular and are popping up everywhere. I helped a friend in PA find one using google search. Give it a shot!!! I'm a huge believer. Nothing is better than those farm-fresh eggs once a week either (great omega-3's from happy free-range hens). good luck!

Another thought about your eating dilemma when you get home from work: I've found that planning ahead really helps. Have your food for dinner planned and even made ahead of time so when you get home there are no decisions to be made, just heating up or dishing up. Also, I have a long commute home from work and I always…

Hi, you certainly have a challenge, two challenges actually. First of all control yourself. To help with that I recommend you work on your mind game. Mindful eating is an approach that can help you get over "mindless" eating. I listen to self-hypnosis weight-loss CD's at night and they really help me a lot! I used the same…

I like arnica cream for a rub on sore muscles. There's also a homeopathic arnica pill you can take. Do you have a natural foods coop or a Whole Foods store where you live? You can find arnica there.....its pretty mainstream these days, maybe your Wal-Mart would even have it. take care!

Hi, It would be easier to give advice if you could make your food diary public. Exercising is great and wonderful but it has been said that losing weight is 80% diet and 20% exercise. It would also be helpful to know your starting weight, or what you weigh now. Sometimes you need to adjust your expectations and time lines…

This makes sense! I've heard it said weight loss is 80% diet and 20% exercise. I read so many forum help-requested messages that seem to have the mind set that to lose weight they just need to get active. Maybe turn it around, start thinking about how you've been eating, start tracking what you are eating, then start…

Thanks! I'm fairly clued into how to grill veggies....I'm specifically wondering about greens like chard, romaine, beet greens, etc. Anyone out there tried grilling their greens?

Hey jdub, I'd encourage you to track your sodium instead of cholesterol. MFP sets 2,500 mg of sodium as a "goal", but really that should be the very most outer limit and actually you should aim for under 2,000/day. Sodium can really be a factor when it comes time to weigh in. That being said, the best way to reduce sodium…

Hi, It's hard to offer advice without knowing what you're eating and your basic data. If you could make your food diary public people could help evaluate your diet. It would also be helpful if you could provide your height and current weight. That being said, I'd offer the general advice that you need to be patient; that…

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How tall are you? If you're around 5'5 or 5'6 your current weight is right around "healthy". The closer a person is to a healthy weight the harder it is to lose weight. You may want to look objectively at your goals....are you hung up on a number?

Hi, First of all, you're doing great just by being here, by engaging in the process and by asking for help! Secondly, its a long journey and you won't lose everyday and some days you will gain, in other words, your weight will fluctuate and not always in the direction you think it should be. So, get used to it! Relax, be…

I roast beets weekly, then dice them and dress with vinegar and spices to "pickle" them. I add a serving of my pickled beets to my salads daily. I generally use champagne vinegar, maybe a squirt of lime juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, ancho chile powder, cayenne and italian seasonings. NUM!

I haven't been able to exercise beyond light walking for the last few years due to some physical ailments. In the last year and a half I have lost 46 lbs just from managing what I eat. So, yes it can be done. It may not come off as fast as you'd like, but as long as you're patient and you eat in a healthy, mindful manner…

there's nothing wrong with butter used moderately.....our bodies need fat and butter is a good source, in moderation....I run from anything labeled FAT FREE

one of the tabs on this site is labeled FOOD, within the FOOD tab is a tab labeled RECIPES. The recipe tool is awesome it allows you to enter all your ingredients and gives you back the nutritional breakdown. Its very helpful. I would urge you to monitor your sodium, drop one of the other things you monitor....maybe fiber…

Hi, There have been quite a few message threads regarding HCG. If you entered HCG into the Search option on this page you should find many discussions about it. good luck!

I know it can be hard to open your diet up to scrutiny. Most people on here ARE nice, but ALSO opinionated. By and large your well-being and success is what people want for you. When feedback is solicited, though, feedback is what you'll get!! :wink:

Ditto most of the responses I've viewed. Too much processed food and too much sodium. The best way to get out of the processed food rut is to buy fresh foods and make your own. This is the only way you can control what ingredients go into what you eat. I have a couple ideas for you: 1: regarding sodium: the MFP states…

awesome accomplishment, congrats!

YES YES YES!!!! Me too, I always check current weight and height and I when they're already in their "healthy" zone I always think to myself....maybe your body is good where its at! I think we all have a # in our heads that we want but it may not be what will work for your body. Thank you for posting this sane observation!

Just so its not missed, Dr. Weil did point out in his article to enjoy these foods in moderation!

I get my self-hypnosis CD's on Amazon, just type in self-hypnosis weightloss in the search area.