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I peel bananas and cut them in half and put a popsicle stick in them. Then freeze them. I pull one out for on the way to work. It tastes almost like ice cream but gives me that little boost first thing in the morning, but not too much sugar. I also will prepare a smoothie in my Oster smoothie container and put it in the…

I didn't give up after two days this time!

I will occasionally treat myself to fast food, but rarely. If I go to Wendy's it's usually a half size asian cashew chicken salad and a jr chocolate frosty...that's about 440 for the two of them. At McDonald's I usually get a hamburger happy meal because I can have the taste of the hamburger and a little mini french fry…

I'm working on my third round of losing 50 pounds...ie gain it in college, lose it, gain it, lose it, gain it. At least I know how to lose it...what I have learned over my multiple attempts is that I personally cannot go without. I need to alter what I take in...ie instead of chocolate bars I know eat homemade fruit…

Hi, I'm MaryAnn, Upper Michigan Girl...My goal is to be in the "NORMAL" BMI range by the end of the year. My doctor asked me what that would take...I said to lose 14 more pounds or grow six inches taller! Ha ha! I am trying to stop focusing on weight as the number, but normal BMI would be important. Get rid of some…

I love the lose a leg discussion....I told my doctor my goal is to not lose a specific amount of weight, but to be within the "normal BMI" range by the end of the year. He said what do you need to do in order for that to happen? I said, "Lose 16 pounds or grow 6 inches"! :)

To lose belly fat, incorporate monounsaturated fatty acids into your diet..... nuts, avocadoes, olive oil, dark chocolate. Part of the "Flat Belly Diet" program and they work to release the fat in your belly.

Are you looking back at your food dairy and learning any trends? I started looking at mine and realizing that I was eating too much sugar and my body didn't like that...I usually ended up with swollen fingers. So review your food dairy. Have you calculated your BMR to find out how many calories you should be burning at…

Homemade popsicles! Fresh fruit, lemon or lime juice (fresh squeezed) and a packet of matching sugar free jello! Delish. I have tried strawberries with strawberry jello, peaches with orange jello. I've even added in shredded zucchini (squeeze out the water) for some additional nutrients and fiber. I also made a batch with…

I make a french toast casserole with 12 grain bread that is super filling, super easy and you can make a 15 x 10 pan, cut into 12 pieces and have 12 days worth of breakfast in the freezer ready to go~ 1 loaf 12 grain bread (any brand, cut into cubes) 1 can coconut milk (regular or light) 1 small container liquid egg whites…

Eat healthy proteins...lean chicken, nuts, add olive oil to your foods, etc.

I have lost 200 pounds...lost 50, gained it back, lost 50, gained it back, lost 50, gained it back...it's a struggle no matter how much you have. I would be happy to support you along your journey. Friend me if you like!

I make a rendition of lasagna with eggplant instead of pasta noodles...get an eggplant, cut it into thin slices and layer in between with cottage cheese or italian spiced tomatoes...maybe a little shredded cheese...I bake it in a loaf pan....

Any type of dairy is going to give you good protein....also try some beans....garbanzo or chick peas blended with some sesame oil and salt makes a nice dip or spread.... refried beans layered in a salad or on top, nuts are great protein!

put in food processor or small chopper along with some shredded carrots, diced green onions, red, green or yellow peppers and blend....it's a great dip with veggies, great to make wraps with by spreading on tortilla, using on a sandwich instead of mayo, etc.

Good for you for getting started! I have lost the same 50 pounds a number of times...probably on my 3rd time...lost, gained, lost, gained...but you are sticking with it and so am I...not giving up...good luck with your journey. You know you can be successful as you have been in the past. Don't beat yourself up, pat…

Starting doing your research..... Here's a sight that'll explain it...it's a start, but you need to do the calculations...what your body needs at rest, what your body needs doing exercise, etc.... http://optimalbodyweight.com/qa/weight-loss-tips/body/starvation-mode-weight-loss

Hello, I have gone gung-ho many times in my life on this weight loss journey. I am really good at going all out and losing a big portion of weight and then not sustaining it...so this time, slow and steady...after all, I have time to do this...I'm going to be 50 in November and I'm not doing the "gotta lose 40 pounds by…

Welcome and nice job on getting started and focusing on what you really want...a healthy lifestyle that is going to allow you to do the things you want to do which will make you happy! Being thinner won't make you happy, but being able to do what you want to do will! So welcome!

I'm just starting back again after being away for more than a year...lots of stress eating during that time, as my Father had an accident, broke his c1 and c2 vertebrae, was hospitalized for 90 days and then passed away from mrsa....after all that hard work...so lots of hospital eating and just throwing things in my…

put the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender and make it creamy instead of chunky...it tends to blend in better to other foods then...i like taking cottage cheese and making a garden vegetable spread...cottage cheese, shredded carrots, chopped green onions (if you like them), some chopped red pepper...whatever…

I have friends that are similar and I have been that person many, many times. I can't equate it exactly to being an alcoholic, but in same ways I can... until you hit your bottom, you are not going to take action... and sometimes the action you take isn't the right action for you...or it is for awhile and then you realize…

You rock for a practical and sarcasm free answer!!!!

Nothing is normal...depends on you, your lifestyle, your goals. What it takes now to get where you want down the road might seem excessive or not what you want to spend your life on. I've been through 50 pounds of weight loss 3 times in my life and I am working on it for th 4th time....have always been successful losing,…

Integrity, kindness, compassion, love, appreciation, gratitude...

My Mom would be shaking her finger at you right now! She recently fell in the Denver airport and broke her hip and arm...she's just antsy to get up on her 83 year old legs right now and walk to church or walk to her refrigerator or walk to her mailbox...hideous legs cannot do any of those things, YOURS can! So enough of…

I like your answer the best!

My sister and I made an agreement ahead of time, when we pass the dishes around the table, the plate in front of her she'll dish up the food on and I will dish up on my plate but our plates will be for each other....so the idea is to not sabotage the other and be moderate in what we are putting on the plate. I read that an…

Where in India? Do you get to see him very often? My Mother actually had a pen pal that she has written back and forth with for more than 50 years. Pretty amazing huh? She lived in Bombay (Mumbai), but recently passed away. Isn't it amazing that whether it is electronically on a website like this or handwritten letters…