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  • I have found that I am better at controlling my cravings when I don't have sugar in the morning. By sugar I mean less than 4 to 6 grams of sugar in my morning meal. I keep little bags of cashews or almonds hidden everywhere so If I do get hungry I have something less sugary or carb loaded to tide me over. I also like the…
  • My favorite drink is low cal and low cost. I take frozen strawberries, a cup of unsweetened almond milk, and stevia sweetener and blend until smooth. It is very tasty, low cal and very cheap.
  • I just started this week. My goal is 165 but as long as I can start wearing my nice blouses again I'll be happy. I noticed by blouses weren't weren't fitting well about a month ago and then I got on the scale at 204 lbs. Wow that's my highest ever! So I am working with a book called "Why We Get Fat and What To Do About It"…
  • While it's true that if you eat less calories than your body needs you will lose weight, it is also true that sugar will make that process harder. I read the advice of others about the sodium and I agree. I also think if you ever get where eating less calories than your body needs and not losing weight then start taking…
  • I have read that people who have reached a plateau in their dieting have used the cold shower to kind of kick start their weight loss again. The research has been anecdotal but positive. I would maybe try it if my weight loss came to a slow crawl but on a regular basis no way, because cold showers are not my thing! Good…
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