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Maybe next potluck you can bring a healthy dish to share with everyone? I mean, I don't need to repost the one everyone is quoting about not patting you on the back. I get where you are coming from but if it's a potluck why didn't you participate? You missed an opportunity to bring in one of your favorite healthy dishes -…

I have been working on a list. I still have to narrow down portion sizes and I would pick a few a week. Black olives Laughing cow cheese wedge & crackers String cheese Orange Pineapple Berries Hard boiled egg Almonds Cheese balls (yeah, I'm including these, they fit in my plan, maybe because it seems like I'm eating a lot…

Go back to the doctor or get a different doctor.

I'm not exactly sure how that was rude - it sounds like a simple question. How did you respond?

That is awesome!! Way to go!

That is awesome!! :)

Awesome, thanks everyone! I will be getting a wire brush and I'm thinking of using foil just the first time or two, I've never seen anyone back there using it so that might make it a little easier if it's just me. Wish I had some kabobs right now!

I have been excited about spring as well. I don't really feel comfortable walking alone in my neighborhood and it's not even a bad one so I end up going to local parks and walking there. I often see other walkers or have family members meet me there so I feel more comfortable. Did the police talk to you about getting a…

I've been thinking of leaving my blinds open or cracked at night... I notice that this time of year the light in the morning often wakes me up early and it can take me awhile to get back to sleep, so that time is wasted. I'm thinking about having my workout clothes ready and on some days getting up. I prefer to work out in…

Feel free to add me... I'm currently on 11 days I think. This is probably the highest for me and I really want this to be an every day habit!

I get monthly migraines. Getting my bs under control has not effected them at all. I'm thinking about seeing a neurologist.

I am 5'2 and have a lot to lose! So far 20 lbs and ultimately would like to get down to at least 150.

It is also a lot about shopping the sales. A lot of my cheaper snacks I can get for a dollar when they are on sale and some I can stock up on. Things like carrots or baby carrots, black olives, boiled eggs, bananas, apples or oranges (I find the cuties to be expensive but regular oranges tend to be cheaper), crackers (can…

I love avocado but I don't usually eat it alone - I put it on tacos and in salad most but you can put it on toast, make it into guac or add as a topping to all kinds of things.

Way to go!!!

Amazing! Way to go!

I personally don't think "cured" is the right term - I agree with saying it's more of a remission. However, if you change your lifestyle to the point where you function at normal bs levels then good for you - doesn't matter if you consider yourself cured you saved yourself.

It seems high now because you are starting out but as you lose weight it will adjust and start to go down.

I eat a lot of salad and sandwiches tbh... most of the ingredients work for both and I can easily throw it together. When I do actually cook I end up doing a meal for 2-4 and then eating the leftovers. Sometimes this means I have leftovers 3 nights (or lunches) in a row but I don't have the same thing every week so I'm…

Avocado Black olives Grapes, prefer the purple Pomegranate Turkey. Bacon Chicken (grilled or in a dish) Those little sweet peppers (esp grilled) Red & Green peppers Pickles Summer Squash Zucchini

I've seen a book called "New Rules of Lifting for Women" highly praised on here - you could start there. Also might help to hire a personal trainer - even if just a session or two to get you on the right path.

A small portion of your favorite comfort food? Or maybe some fruit or even a small bakery treat. I don't have much of a sweet tooth so I usually don't have a problem having a little bit of something sweet but it's up to you.

Actually, plenty of people are criticized for losing too much weight - for example the most recent biggest loser winner. There was a lot of concern over it. Also check out the complaints threads here and you will see LOTS of people that got down to a healthy weight and were told they were too skinny, going to blow away,…

I would find a new doctor. I've had problems with doctors in the past where I felt I was treated like an idiot so I'm very specific about the doctors I choose now.

My favorite is either a salad with chicken or turkey or a wrap with chicken or turkey. You could also consider converting the foods that you would buy eating out and work on making a healthier/cheaper version. For example: big mac - make the burger at home and bring it all with you. Microwave the meat and add on the…

I don't think you should worry so much about the carbs in fruits and veggies unless you are watching your blood sugar. It's really the processed carbs that you want to keep to a minimum.

You can try looking up HIIT workouts - some are only 5-10 minutes and it depends on if you have enough space to do so (without people getting weirded out). They are usually pretty basic but again, you might have to check out several before you find one that will fit into your day. Don't worry about the people getting…

Can you give us an example of what you are eating daily? I already see some great suggestions of healthy options to meet your daily goal (avocado being one of my favorite foods so I second this) but you may be entering the wrong portions in the first place. I've seen a lot of people who say that their calories changed a…

Any tips on walking outside in cold weather? I live very close to a neighborhood deemed "Christmas Lane". I would love to get in my daily walk outside checking out the lights.

You guys did well!! Honestly I did not test. Partly because I forgot my meter when I went out of state but also because I decided not to test that day unless I felt I needed to. I usually skip bread/rolls anyway so the only mashed potatoes to worry about but it's easy to limit that with so many other choices.