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  • I'll be 60 in a couple of weeks. I am eating about 1200 calories a day and losing between 1 and 1-1/2 pounds a week since the first of the year. I am currently sedentary, as I hurt myself trying to exercise like a 22 YO Girl! :grumble: I think there are many factors you must take into consideration when figuring out how…
    in Women over 60 - question Comment by JVCB March 2013
  • Chop it up and add it to soups. There is also a "Green Soup" recipe out there that people love... Sautee it with garlic and crushed red pepper... Add to whole wheat pasta and sprinkle with parmesan. Here are 10 Healthy Recipes you might find some inspiration from:…
    in Bag of kale. What to do?! Comment by JVCB March 2013
  • Welcome Cynthia, from another Newbie to the Group. I know what you mean about being able to get by carrying extra weight when you're tall.... until you CAN'T cut it anymore. There's only so many bigger sizes left to go! When I hit the 2X, I knew I was in big BIG trouble. I'm very impressed by your playing tennis... good…
    in NEW TO THE GROUP? Please check in here! Comment by JVCB March 2013
  • Welcome! I'm a newbie too, but I love your "long romantic walks" comment. I'm not gluten free, but my stepdaughter is.... what a pain... until you get used to it, I guess.
    in NEW TO THE GROUP? Please check in here! Comment by JVCB March 2013
  • They use Sucralose.... as per the following. My husband is diabetic, so we keep items made with Splenda in our pantry... INGREDIENTS: TOMATO CONCENTRATE FROM RED RIPE TOMATOES, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORING, ONION POWDER, **SUCRALOSE, SPICE. **NOT IN REGULAR KETCHUP KOSHER PAREVE GLUTEN-FREE
    in Hidden calories! Comment by JVCB March 2013
  • I'm just getting caught up on your old posts. Did you know that Heinz makes a "Reduced Sugar" ketchup with only 5 calories and 1g of sugar per TBSP? Tastes just like the real stuff..... but, of course, they never put it on sale! They also make a Low Sodium version... My new Happy Hour snack is boiled shrimp with cocktail…
    in Hidden calories! Comment by JVCB March 2013
  • Thanks for the invite! It looks like there are several, which is the "best" one?
    in NEW TO THE GROUP? Please check in here! Comment by JVCB March 2013
  • Hi all... I'm Jayne from Colorado. I'm tall (5'11") and my "goal weight" is about 172. I saw Alice's post on the 1200-Calories-A-Day thread, and knew I had to come check out your Group. I'm tired of hearing about the 30-Day Shred and eating my TDEE less 15% (hah! try being post-menopause, you self-righteous kiddies!) In 28…
    in NEW TO THE GROUP? Please check in here! Comment by JVCB March 2013
  • I just googled "Low Calorie Greek Yogurt Recipes" and found this, complete with purty pictures: http://www.yummly.com/recipes/low-calorie-greek-yogurt If I had an ice cream maker, I'd be making that Strawberry Frozen Yogurt right NOW!
    in Recipes that use plain Greek yogurt? Comment by JVCB March 2013
  • Just be careful with the Progresso Soup on a regular basis. I was loving it every day, until I checked out my daily Sodium intake... OMG! Makes me blow up like a puffer-fish! :embarassed:
    in Healthy meal and snack ideas? Comment by JVCB March 2013
  • Do you hate it because it is unflavored and unsweetened?? If so, just mix 1 tablespoon of sugar-free jam into 1/2 cup of the 0% plain greek yogurt (I use Polaner SF Blackberry Jam with Fiber) , and add some Fiber One original Cereal (dry) on top for crunchy. The jam only adds 10 calories, and gives you that sweetness that…
    in Recipes that use plain Greek yogurt? Comment by JVCB March 2013
  • Okay, so I have a stupid question... and thought I would add it here (I'm 5'11" and have/had 44# to lose, so I qualify!): What exactly does it mean to have someone as a "friend"? Do you automatically see all of their posts on your home page, or what exactly does MFP do differently if you "friend" someone?? How is it…
    in Any tall girl out there who wants to lose 40lbs? Comment by JVCB March 2013
  • Tip #6... don't eat anything from a can, especially soup or tomatoes, without realizing that you probably just consumed your entire day's allowance for sodium... My first week, I was really grooving to all the yummy 100-calorie 2-point soup choices, until I checked out my sodium intake at the end of the day. Oops! :sad:
    in My top 4 tips for newbies Comment by JVCB March 2013
  • Now, that is a VERY good tip! Thanks! :flowerforyou:
    in Discouraged Slow Weight Loss Comment by JVCB March 2013
  • Take some advice from someone who turns the big Six-Oh next month.... get that weight off now, while you're still only 40! It gets worser and worser, especially once you go thru menopause... :sad: I've managed to lose 13 pounds in 8 weeks, but still have 30 pounds to go... I figure it will take me a year, now that the…
    in i'm over 40. is it impossible? Comment by JVCB March 2013
  • I'm assuming you realize that MFP has that capability? Go to "Recipes" on the Food tab, enter your ingredients, and it calculates all the macros needed.
    in Help with recipes please please please?! Comment by JVCB February 2013
  • Agree on the www.skinnytaste.com reply; I've been making a lot of her recipes, and my husband said "we're eating really yummy stuff since you went on your diet" !!! :noway: He really loves the stuffed peppers recipe and begs for me to make it! http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/11/turkey-stuffed-peppers-45-pts.html Plus,…
    in Recipes my husband would like Comment by JVCB February 2013
  • Cuisinart "Griddler" with removable/switchable cooking plates. Grills just about anything quickly and no added fat necessary. My favorites are grilled veggies like red onion slices and peppers, chicken or shrimp, plus slices of eggplant to use for veggie lasagna.…
    in What's your favorite kitchen gadget? Comment by JVCB February 2013
  • This isn't a recipe, but simply a tip for preparing eggplant to use in recipes. Slice your eggplant 1/4" to 1/2" thick (depending on how you want to use it), spritz both sides with cooking spray, and "squash" it in your George Foreman Grill or Panini Maker. Browns both sides and pre- cooks it quickly with no added fat or…
    in Looking for Healthy Eggplant Recipes Comment by JVCB February 2013
  • Skinnytaste food blog. Absolutely my new go-to for recipes of all kinds. Try the Stuffed Peppers recipe. http://www.skinnytaste.com/2008/11/turkey-stuffed-peppers-45-pts.html
    in Recipe books or websites: which are your bible? Comment by JVCB February 2013
  • Here's the recipe, if you'd like to make it yourself: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/tzatziki-sauce-yogurt-and-cucumber-dip/
    in The Tunaziki Sandwich! (176 calories!) Comment by JVCB February 2013
  • One thing I noticed when I looked at your Diary entry for today was that the calorie counts for some of the foods that we BOTH eat (like Cutie Clementines) were different. I eat one Cutie for 40 calories, you had two Cuties for 50 calories (or was it 60?). In any case, you might want to check the items in your personal…
    in About to give up. Will I be this size forever? :-( Comment by JVCB February 2013
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