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ryfale….I'd wait to see the therapist for sure, but while it's not the same issue, I have had knee surgery on my right leg and have been limited for months, plus I was in physical therapy for a while with back issues. First question, are you planning to workout at home or at a gym? With equipment or not? If you go to a…

Awesome! Glad you're getting yourself together now…I waited way too many years! It's all good though! Now is always better than never! LOL! Good luck!

Yeah…sometimes I don't like for repeating either, but that's when I switch it up. Otherwise, for time's sake and staying on track, I'll do the repeats. If nothing else, the big pots of things get split up into freezable containers, so I don't have to make it too often. But, I hear ya on the variety.

I often make a large pot of chicken chili, with lots of veggies or a large pot of veggie soup with chicken and then put it into containers, freeze some and the rest are grab and go all week. To switch it up sometimes I'll throw in an extra seasoning or some shredded cheese, a pinch of fresh herbs or handful of fresh…

While you're almost all much younger than I am (which is a huge advantage in weight loss), I'd have to agree with the diet comes first….no matter what! Let MFP set you up automatically with your setting entries. If you do a sedentary setting and maximum weight loss, plus enter in days per week you'd plan to do some…

Just toss them! You already know what they tasted like! You already enjoyed them! Why drag it out and on???? Too much work in the end. TOSS 'EM! You'll be glad you took "control"! Let us know what you did/do? But still, TOSS THEM!

Why would you want to eat 600 calories or less a day? As many people above have said, it's unhealthy and most likely the reason you got sick, also the reason you can't stop eating now, too. If you can't make yourself get the help through support, links or the like, go talk to your doctor and get some professional help.…

Ditto! Quit and NOTHING changes, except your self-esteem...for quitting! Keep going, stay the ride! Check your diary and make sure you're not eating what you think you're burning! You will feel much better as you work through it!

I totally agree with this thought…once you cut it out all together, you really don't crave it too much.

A few thoughts on everyone's post...yep...a little late, but hopefully helpful for another big day of eating. Totally agree with GentyI on changing up the foods/recipes...if you can. All depends on how many carbs you're allowed at a meal, too. Some people know they can have 60 carbs at a meal, some can't...meds or not.…

I used to take my metformin right before I ate until I got switched to a metformin that would self-regulate and ….gosh I'm drawing a blank…. ya know it would dispense in your body throughout the day????? Check that out. Could be the reason it's still so high. Plus, your doc/dietician should let you know how many carbs are…

I go for a few different things, depends on what kind of calories I have or want to use: Sparkling ICE beverages, especially the blackcherry. Emerald Cocoa Roasted Almonds (Emerald are the best tasting and only one I don't have to count carbs) 1/2 apple (or small one) with peanut butter (reminds me of a candy apple) I have…

Loved that diabetic vanilla yogurt! Loved because my grocery store just stopped carrying it! UGH! There was a great cottage cheese out there for diabetics, too....loved that! They stopped carrying it, as well. Figures! Find something that works and tastes great...and poof...it's gone! Oh Well!

All I can say about the people that haven't said anything is that....some people think you'll be insulted or offended if they say something...at least that's what a few peeps at work have said to me along my journey....They'd sorta start out with "I hope I don't offend you or something like that, but I can't believe how…

Yummy choices from KBreininger05. Forgot about those, plus there's sooooo many things you can snack on. Quick and easy is always the key for me. I do the same thing....prep over the weekend, so it's grab and go during the week. Helps my kids eat healthier, too!

Wanted to add to the skeptic feeling about net carbs...Not talking about products that list net carbs with sugar alcohols...that's a whole other issue. Here's where net carbs #s come from....total carbohydrate minus fiber...equals the net carbs. If you eat whole grain bread that has 1 slice with 25 total carbs and 5 gms of…

Depends on my mood, but most of the time I tell myself that I can't control the crazies around me, but I can control what I put into my mouth! Easier said than done, of course. I also try to remember the fact that I've had that...food item...a thousand times before and it's yummy, but not worth the time it will take to get…

Light cream cheese or laughing cow cheese on celery. Parmesan crisps, made with parmesan cheese...only. (Yummo) Kale chips. Pickles and cheddar cheese. Sharp provolone slices wrapped around roasted red peppers & garlic. (My fav) Handful of nuts. (walnuts, almonds, pistachios are best choices) Emerald brand only, cocoa…

Fitbit One! Don't know the other, so can't say, but I love my One! By the way, I clip on my underwear, facing in and keep it on 24/7, too. I don't bother to change to the wristband, because it's tracking is just as efficient as when using the wristband you're supposed to slip it into for sleep. As for the flex or…

mitchiemo had great points and suggestions, plus it depends on what your overall goal is. I'm guessing you might actually want to switch up your cardio choice, too...bike, elliptical, arc, tread...etc. Another thought, maybe you'd benefit from some type of class or video routine on alternating days. Some people find those…

Totally doable! You're young and realistic about the time. You might even surprise yourself and do it before then. As for the eating disorder....I think we all have some kind of food issue or issue with food...that's why we're here...NO WORRIES!

All three above...add me, too! You can definitely achieve that kind of weight loss by March, but it will take serious control and motivation! I think you can do it! Log everything, watch your calories and nutrient balance and amp up your workouts, too. A little core or strength training may also help with muscles mass and…

With all the good and bad advice...obviously part of it is your own genetic make-up. However, I'd say, since you already know about good carbs, bad ones....measurements on the calorie burns and number of calories...just keep these things in mind... ...make sure you are giving your body enough rest in between workout days…

First, why are you trying to stay under 25 carbs/meal? Are you counting veggies in your carb count? Low carbs can range per person, so can the glucose numbers you might be looking for. All of that depends on where you are or have been. If you're asking a general question about what low carbs could mean, then I'd say...…

A simple core exercise will help.. Pelvic tilts: Lie flat on back, knees bent with feet on floor. Press lower back into the floor, pulling in lower abs and tightening buttocks, while tilting the pelvic bone upward. Squeeze tight, count to 10, release. Repeat for 20 reps. Can do these daily and you should see a difference…

If you need to steer clear of dairy, try some edamame. You can buy them fresh, frozen, in the pod or shelled...I buy them in the freezer section. Cook the whole bag and add a little seasoning if you like. Then pop them in containers for a quick grab or add into something. I do eat them cold, room temp and hot... protein…

Reply to itsjustdawn...I too have a back issue, but there's a lot of great core exercises that you can do for strength training and muscle building!

Gotta agree with the rest...yes, not enough calories will make you gain weight because, simply stated, your body goes into starvation mode and produces sugar...which in turn becomes fat, because it doesn't know when it will have enough of an energy source again...so it stores it. More calories, but healthy ones...lean…

I change my mind from year to year...sometimes I dig in, sometimes I avoid it...depends on the day, the mood, the stress, the moment....whatever I can use for an excuse or not. But I always log it if I have it...unfortunately. Darn journal!

"It is a Heart Rate Monitor. I got a cheap one and use that to eat back my calories and am back to losing weight again!" Just when I thought I knew what I was doing on this site and FITBIT...I just found this reply to one of my questions....duh....LOL.