RuthSweetTooth Member

That's about 33% calories from fat. It's fine.

LOL Peachy, that's why you're friends with me and not Snarky Bean there. LOL.

Mine definitely and mercifully feel lighter, but can't get scientific on the measurements. Alot of people say they lose weight in the bust first which they don't like, but for me I'm happy.

Walden Farms condiments and dressings- 0 calories, but they still have sodium

Mine is open and I'm thinking about getting rid of friends who do not have open diaries, unless I really have a good relationship with them!!! I really believe that helps to keep us on track, it also helps when we need to put our heads together and identify problems. I love to exchange ideas on yummy things to eat.…

I love myself enough to eat those things.

Soda also increases kidney stones and gout. Glad you kicked it and if you need a diet one every now and then, I won't tell.

Way to go Peachy! Your strength will make you a great Dietician!

Oh gosh Brenda, do I know about all of that. I'm a teacher too, so much standing and being overweight is a bad combo. Something that helps me is to sit a desk in the front of the room and sit on it while pointing to the smart board as much as I can. Some teachers have director's chairs that they teach from. I love to stand…

Oh my. You need a perky friend like me who loves diet food. Check out my profile and send me a friend request.

What kind of sick? You are not eating enough dairy products. You're breastfeeding . . . start tracking your calcium and get it up to 100. I eat lots of it, you can check my diary if you need ideas. Are your bones aching? Protect your skeleton !!!

Tuna Noodle Casserole for one person Combine the ingredients below and microwave until hot and bubbly, or bake if you wish. Save some of the water from the tuna to make it juicier. You could also put some of the cheese and french fried onions on the top, or add more cheese. Loaded with calcium and can handle a little more…

Geez oh petes. You must need a new scale. Even a blind man can see you lost almost 50 pounds ! Well, at least that's how much better you look! Congratulations!

You should start feeling like crap real soon.

I agree with degausser. Your mom's your biggest fan. Maybe you should call her and have a chat. My mother in-law has a daughter who is about 300 pounds and blames her mother for all of that, but it wasn't her mother feeding her spoonfuls of peanut butter dipped in sugar in the middle of the night. I wasn't there and I…

How about some shir-off pictures, mountain man? Nice work !!!!! Love the mountain scenery !!!! You have no fear of heights !!!

Nice serratus anterior

Send me a friend request and I'll look over your diary and see if there is something that might help. I'm 52 and have had a hysterectomy. Ruth

If you want them perky you need to start strength training that exercises that pectoralis major muscle.

All pretty normal, I wouldn't stress over it.

Even if you had a six pack, no one can see it until the general weight is gone. Not only are our bellies stuffed with fat, excess fat is padding our internal organs and crowding them, especially the heart. Take it steady and watch the cals, and get in gentle and consistent exercise. You can do situps on the bed if you…

I think you should buy more. It's great that they want to eat the healthy stuff. It always makes me smile.

waldorf salad

Swap the pudding snacks for cheese or if you want something sweet, ricotta with splenda and vanilla. Check in my diary for great desserts that have protein.

That's awesome, glad you made it through it!!!

I've never tried that . . .I love avocados though.

LOL I mean a mini popcorn

What about a mini pop and a diet soda?

A big cup of herb tea can really help and be very soothing.

Sometimes a piece of cheese and a cracker or a piece of chocolate can have the fat that satiates.