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I have the table top oven and use it almost daily. It is great for anything you would normally put in the oven but uses less energy and the clean up is a breeze, plus all the fat drips off of your food.

I am all about ranch dip made with the Hidden Valley packet and greek yogurt. I love dip, so the healthier the mixing agent the better off I am. I like to scoop the ranch dip with cucumbers or celery and I don't feel so awful after having a 1/2 cup of dip to go with my veggies.

I love their Zuppa Tuscana. I am pretty sure it ranged somewhere between 200-300 calories a bowl. If you look at their menu online you can get the estimated figures. Skip the breadsticks though, they are the devil! I think their apricot chicken was pretty low too and the mushroom ravioli. Just know before you go.

Chicken Fajitas!! Use tons of veggies and add beans, you won't even miss the wraps. Another dish I like to make is a chicken stir-fry with tons of veggies....both are great ways to make large meals with low calories.

I just made Chicken Fajitas Sunday night to carry me through the beginning of the week. I cut up about of pound of chicken breast, two bags of frozen pepper and onion mix, added a can of rinsed black beans and a can of rinsed pinto beans and a generous dab of Sriracha sauce. I did make some brown rice to go with it, but I…

I cannot see your diary, but my suggestion would be to eat whole foods and not processed. It you are using prepared food, it is naturally going to have more sodium than if you cooked it yourself. Also, quinoa, spinach, romaine and broccoli have very high protein without much, if any, sodium. If you eat canned beans, rinse…

I lost 70, before gaining it all back, and my cup size stayed the same but my band size went down. It varies with everyone though. You won't find out if you have fat breasts until you loose weight, which would be when they shrink. Good luck to you!

This morning I had a smoothie. 8 oz of OJ, handful of spinach, about 10 baby carrots, one frozen banana and about 1 cup of frozen strawberry. I just logged it and it was under 300 calories of frozen, tasty, deliciousness! On other days, I sometimes eat a couple hard boiled eggs with some mustard, or a veggie omelet with a…

I mix dip mixes into it, like ranch or spinach and herb and then I just dip veggies with it. I REALLY love cucumber and greek yogurt ranch dip. It ends up being around 150 calories for an entire cup of dip and one or two cucumbers, depending on how large they are and really, isn't that a HUGE snack? So you are super full…

It really does sound fun, just remember to be cautious as trampolines can cause A LOT of injuries. I am sure the fitness instructor will show you how to be safe during a class, but just take it easy if you do feel out of whack after a workout. Enjoy your workout!

Take a hike, literally. Your dad has invaded your space, so while trying to adjust to that go for walks. Indulge in some "me time" and stay ahead of the game by preparing delicous and healthy meals for your family. Taking in a parent is a chore, no matter what your level of comfort is with them. Let that be your reason to…

I do believe that whatever physical activity I do is "worth it" if I sweat, however, I do not believe the comment someone made to you. You are losing regardless if you sweat. I have a recumbent bike in my house and I love to put a movie in and go to town on that sucker for 90 mins with the fan blasting on me, next to the…

I have read studies that say there is no sports bra that can provide the support of doubling up. I put my dd's in a regular bra with a sports bra over top, keeps the jiggle to a minimum.

I signed up for my first Run or Dye in August and I am stoked! I think if your child can handle it, bring them, however I would be worried about getting any of the colored powder in their eyes, nose or mouth. As an adult I know to hold my breath when running through a dye station, do you think your child can master that? I…

I love, love, love Adobo seasoning! I made Kale chips for the first time in my life last night and actually went too heavy with it, so they are very salty. Normally I through a tablespoon of it on top of a couple of pieces of chicken before I cook it and it is sooooooooo yummy! It really doesn't matter what veggies I add…

I tell my nephews cussingis for people who are too dumb to find better words to express themselves. I don't think it is abuse, unless done in a demeaning, abusive way, but is it necessary? I cuss, and I feel trashy most of the time when I do it.

Pony tail holders are a girls best friend and bobby pins. I twist the front (bangs) back and secure them with a couple pins then turn the rest of it into a cute pony tail, bun or french twist. You could also get super fancy and try to do a half up with a barratte. Barrattes and claw clips are good desk drawer staples too.…

It is free, which motivated me to use it and I pair it with Endomondo, also free, which automatically records your walking, biking, running, etc. into MFP. Two really great tools to use/have to help you reach your goals. You just need to get into the habit of using it. :) Good luck to you!

I evy you. I am 5'11 and would KILL to be closer to 200lbs! You look great and I am sure you feel much better without carrying around all that extra weight.

The only numbers I "fudge" are not recording the smear of mustard on my sandwich or sometimes I just do not feel like recording the lettuce in my salad...I don't record every step I take so I figure I have at least 100 calories to work with that will NOT make a difference.

Why do you have to choose? Use them both.

I was a large child and it was tough for me to want to lose weight until it was too late. My parents worked all the time and my mother was a lazy cook. We always had cheeseburgers ready to go in the fridge to heat and eat. My parents shopped in bulk, which meant we always had boxes of honey buns and quick convenience…

My favorite is Tastefully Simple Spinach and Herb dip mix with plain greek yogurt.....yummy for my tummy with some sliced cucumbers.

I just walked 30 min on my lunch break and I burned 577 cal. I am also very tall and "solid". My shorter, lighter friend burned 235 cal. Tonight I am going to go for a 45 min bike ride and that usually burns 750 cals. I use Endomondo and it calculates for me.

2 Krispy Kreme Chocolate Iced, custard filled donuts and two servings of chocolate milk....I am so glad it is nice outside today for me to burn that off. :)

I found myself getting bored with the same 'ol, same ol', every day so this morning I had a cup of rolled oats, a 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and 3 teaspoons of light brown sugar. When I got to work I just used the hot water from the water cooler and left the lid on the bowl whille I put my belongings away and TA DA!!!…

Don't worry about sugar if it comes from the right places. Fruit has natural sugar, yes that can up your numbers on this site, but it also has fiber. So you take the "bad" with the "good". Sugar isn't an enemy when you get it from a natural souce. What you should steer clear of is sugar substitutes. They can cause…

Chicken tastes like anything you want it to, so try mixing that into your meal planning. I like talapia and usually just broil it with Adobe seasoning on it. It is very salty, so a little goes a long way, but you can't beat how easy it is to make and flavor.

I don't know what NSV means, but congrats on buying a smaller belt!

Buffalo wing sauce in a wrap with lettuce....very low calorie and SUPER delicious! I made a southwestern salad today with lettuce, black beans, corn and cooked chicken with fajita seasoning. I love warm chicken on top of greens....YUMMO!!