jlhudsons Member

Michigan. The Thumb.

I eat pretzels for a snack. I count them out when I eat them and I feel like I am having a treat. They are pretty low in calories. Check the bag for calorie content. I can have 18 tiny twists at 120 calories. Moderation, ALWAYS the key.

Nachos. Count out the chips (Usually On The Border for me) and refer to the calories on the bag. Use a very small amount of seasoned ground beef, low fat cheese, then put in a microwave (on a dish of course) to melt the cheese and then load it up with tomatoes, lettuce, jalapenos, onions, beans, whatever, just measure and…

I too have come back to lose some weight. Fitness Pal has always helped me achieve my goal and I like you can eat what you want but must consider your daily calories when doing this. I can easily give up something I am not that crazy about for something I really want. Always in moderation and I am aware of the calories I…

I have had Ronzoni. Can`t tell the difference. Also you can eat regular pasta, just watch your amount because of calorie intake. I bought a little "thing a ma jig" to make "noodles" out of zucchini. Going to try it when I can get the big zucchini. Not sure how that is going to taste but willing to try it. SO, I am Italian…

Is there any other kind of chocolate? I LOVE dark! For my diet "treat" I buy dark chocolate or I think they are called semi sweet chocolate chips that you are supposed to make cookies with. I freeze them and then count out some to "snack" on. They are good frozen and low in calories. They are less than a hundred calories…

I found out some diet pop has carbs too so I went totally to water instead. It is good to hear they will use splenda now. I might try it.

You look terrific! Way to go!

I slowly cut down using e-cigarettes. Then the best man at our wedding got lung cancer. YES he was a smoker. We watched him die slowly. Every time we went to see him it was awful. He finally died at the age of only 49. It was devastating, especially for my hubby since he was friends with him since they were just young…

Thank you all so much for the info! I bookmarked the page for weight maintenance also.

Lobster Tail, baked then dipped in a small amount of butter. I could definitely live on it!

You have lost 47 pounds and he said that? Sounds like something my EX-husband would say!

I quit smoking a few months back and now working on the weight loss. Amazing how you feel like you eat so little yet it takes SO long to drop the pounds. When I get to my goal, I wonder HOW I am going to maintain.

Good for you! What is the difference between throwing it out and eating it when it turns to WAY too many calories? WILLPOWER! Way to go!

Welcome to both of you. First of all, jittarbug1, congrats on quitting smoking! I quit in August. I put on some weight but it seems to have settled down now. That is why I am on here. It will work if you stick to the calories. What I like is that you can eat anything, (in moderation of course). You just have to count the…

I made chicken and vegetable kabobs on my little indoor Cuisinart grill yesterday. Just started back here on My Fitness Pal so it was day one. I had broccoli on the side. I was amazed I could only eat 0ne kabob and it was only about 150 calories. With the broccoli, less than 200. This was dinner. It`s tough but I am…

Love the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Put them in your freezer and count them out when you want them. Yum!

Honey, it took a while to get to the weight you are and it will take a while to get to the weight you want but do it responsibly! If you loose it too quickly it would mean you are NOT eating right and it will come right back on. It`s not just about what you eat but it`s about your lifestyle and attitude. YOU CAN DO IT! We…

Hi sweetie! We KNOW it took a LONG time to put our weight on and it WILL take time to get it off BUT don`t give up! There are many here to support you and one day when you look in that mirror you will see a BIG smile "looking" back at you! We all have that battle but WE can do it! Hang in! Results WILL show up. God…

Hi. I am 5`2" and was a size 6 pants but because of where I am in life (I guess) 62 years old I have a built in "life preserver" at my waist. They call it "muffin top" which is gross but my butt has graduated into a size 8, I am trying to stay at 1200 calories a day, stay active but the weight isn`t coming off very quickly…

I am. No fun but you can eat almost anything as long as you check your calorie intake on it. Just make your portion size small. I did this last year and lost quite a bit of weight but started not caring and now I am back. Just don`t obsess over what to eat.

Just wanted say, we all want to loose it quickly but unfortunately it doesn`t quite work that way. It took a while to put "it' on and it will go slowly too BUT it`s not just weight loss, it`s a change in lifestyle. I know, don`t you just hate those people who don`t put on a pound and eat ANYTHING they want? As for us, we…

Hello fellow shorties! They say big things come in small packages but we don`t really want to be the "big things" do we? LOL! Okay, so I have done fitness pal before and I assure you, it works! You must be dedicated. So now I am back, not exactly liking what I see in the mirror! Even my spanx are laughing and telling me…

You have a family here that wants you to succeed in your journey. Patience is the hardest part. It takes time, however in the end it will be worth it. This website will make you aware of everything you are eating and the calorie count of your food. That means, you can pretty much eat what you want, BUT watch your calories.…

Way to go!

Darned holidays! I love to cook and love food! Being Italian, I am the queen of carbs! Love spaghetti, cheese and bread! Cannolis just add a "special" touch! Guess I`m pretty much screwed huh? Okay, WILLPOWER, do your stuff!

I`m 62, 5ft 2inches, daily goal 1200. Weigh 116, want to weigh around 105. 1200 calories is a tough one!